Re: Hi-fi soundcard
actually the tube idea will give a more warmer sound plus mor definition to the sound spectrum. this way the sound that is reproduced is a natural sound and not colorized by any dsp processing. the concept of the tube/valve idea is that withthe sound frequency's this will help define the sound carestrics and bring out that classic sound, whild digital sound is good you have to admit that a warmer sound is coming back in todays music, since the british sound has been coming back. the tube idea is a really good one and one that I believe will go over quite nicely- Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 7:35 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard I thought I found that online somewhere that the valve thing is just what the British call tubes. I thought Adam Curry's idea on his shows in the earlier days when he said he used a "stereo valve processor" litterally meant the name of the device, when in fact, all it is was a generalization of any device that processed the stereo signal leaving the board that may have had tubes in it. - Original Message - From: "Ray" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard For anyone in the UK who just might possibly not know, read "valves" for "tubes". Yes, a warm sound indeed, LOL! In fact the mic pre-amp attached to this speaker has a valve, um, "tube" in it's front end. I'm old enough to remember valve equipment and we weren't sorry to see it go by and large as it tended to be unreliable. Space might be a bit of an issue, but I imagine mounting within slots sideways in the printed circuit board an internal card wouldn't present a real problem. External cards don't raise an issue here. Ray djdoctorp wrote: High once again, I don't know how true this is, but I hear that Sound Blaster is coming out with a card that uses a pare of 12AX7 tubes for the line out, and a pare of 12AU7 tubes for the line and mike ins. Word has it that this card will be out some time next year. If that happens, then I won't need a preamp that has tubes to get that warm sound transferred from my old records and cassettes. I am wondering 2 things. For starters, how will the card with tubes and all fit in to any desktop computer? And how much will it cost? My best regards! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:18 PM Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard > Hi. > > Can anyone help me? > I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration > interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in > my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. > All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs > and a card that will do the job and do it really well. > > Best regards > Bue > > > __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4561 (20091031) __ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
My turtle beach Montego DDL sounds quite good compared to the SBLive I had in my old machine. It has optical in and out, a mic in, line in, line out, and a couple other jacks I'm not sure what for. I think those are surround, wouldn't it be nice if one could just have an extra wave device in Windows to just use them as separate output of something completely different. - Original Message - From: "Robert Nelson" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:20 AM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard This thread made me wonder just what audio interfaces are available these days. Browsing the page shown below shows that there are quite a few audio interfaces available but they are not necessarily hi fi sound cards. However, it seems that most hi fi sound cards these days come with only one input which doubles as microphone input and line input and a headphone jack. If you are prepared to go the extra mile, you might get a SP/DIFF output. Are we being forced to buy audio interfaces like those listed below just to get something we can simultaneously plug a microphone and input from a recorder? Could it be that manufacturers think that we should be content with glorious surround sound and not be creative? Given the needs of so many people creating podcasts, you would think that there would be more sound cards with multiple inputs and outputs but it seems that people who want to do that are being pushed in the direction of the audio interfaces listed below. Browse this site to read about some very interesting audio gear- http://www.electricroom.com.au/catalog/Computer+Audio USB Audio Interfaces MidiTech Phonoface - USB Phono Preamp and Restoration Software With the Phonoface you can easily digitise your analogue sound sources. Thanks to its specialist phono preamplification, the Phonoface is able to digitise records at an optimal quality. Using the switching arrangement you can also attach LINE level devices, e.g. music cassette decks or CD players. With the included restoration software - Magix "Music Cleaning Lab" you have the capability to edit previously digitised music or speech. $ 79.00 MOTU Fastlane USB MIDI Interface The professional MIDI interface for your home studio: FastLane is a simple 2 input, 2 output, 32-MIDI channel interface for Macintosh and Windows. It installs in seconds and opens your computer to a world of music software. FastLane's unique advantage: a MIDI thru button allows you to play to your gear even when your computer is turned off-without having to disconnect cables. No other USB interface offers this feature for this price. $ 122.00 M-Audio Transit USB - High Resolution Mobile Audio Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software and small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. Transit is your ticket to ride. $139.00 M-Audio Fast Track USB - 24-bit 48kHz Portable Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Fast Track USB is also a great choice if you make music with GarageBand or other software recording programs, and require professional results. Just connect Fast Track USB to the USB port of your computer and you're ready to rock. GT Player Express also plays standard audio files like AAC, MP3 and WAV that let you learn and jam along with your favorite music at variable speeds. $ 157.50 Edirol UA-1G - Portable USB Audio Interface 24-bit 96kHz The UA-1G is a compact 1 x 1 USB Audio Interface that offers excellent-quality sound via multiple connection options and a simple, user-friendly design. $ 157.50 ART Tube MP Project Series with USB The Tube MP Project Series is a professional quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices. $ 169.00 Icon Cube Mini - Ultra Compact 2x2 Audio Interface 24-bit 192kHz An ideal cross-platform, bus-powered audio recording solution, the Icon Cube Mini is only 9cm x 9cm in size! Includes full duplex recording and playback facility, as well as support for Direct Sound, ASIO 2.0 and WDM. $179.00 ART USB Dual Pre - 2 Channel Portable Preamp with USB The USB Dual Pre is a full-featured high quality dual portable preamplifier and computer interface packed into a compact rugged case. It is designed to work over a variety of applications such as remote field recording and desktop/studio tracking. Each of the two low noise input channels has up to 48 dB of clean gain with signal present and clip LED indicators. Inputs can be either XLR balanced or 1/4-inch TRS. Each of the 1/4-inch TRS outputs is buffered low impedance balanced. $ 189.00 ART USB PhonoPlus Preamp v2 Phono / Line Preamp with USB
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
I thought I found that online somewhere that the valve thing is just what the British call tubes. I thought Adam Curry's idea on his shows in the earlier days when he said he used a "stereo valve processor" litterally meant the name of the device, when in fact, all it is was a generalization of any device that processed the stereo signal leaving the board that may have had tubes in it. - Original Message - From: "Ray" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard For anyone in the UK who just might possibly not know, read "valves" for "tubes". Yes, a warm sound indeed, LOL! In fact the mic pre-amp attached to this speaker has a valve, um, "tube" in it's front end. I'm old enough to remember valve equipment and we weren't sorry to see it go by and large as it tended to be unreliable. Space might be a bit of an issue, but I imagine mounting within slots sideways in the printed circuit board an internal card wouldn't present a real problem. External cards don't raise an issue here. Ray djdoctorp wrote: High once again, I don't know how true this is, but I hear that Sound Blaster is coming out with a card that uses a pare of 12AX7 tubes for the line out, and a pare of 12AU7 tubes for the line and mike ins. Word has it that this card will be out some time next year. If that happens, then I won't need a preamp that has tubes to get that warm sound transferred from my old records and cassettes. I am wondering 2 things. For starters, how will the card with tubes and all fit in to any desktop computer? And how much will it cost? My best regards! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:18 PM Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Well, I do notice that if people do Internet shows using on board sound cards, you can really hear the hiss from the mic out jacks. The cheapest solution to that problem is probably a USB headset mic, but then you get too much breathing in. You probably would need a higher end card to get better preamps for the mic, line out, etc. I would bet this tube card must be a USB device, not sure though. - Original Message - From: "Bob Seed" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:12 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Putting vacuum tubes in a PC might sound a little like adding a hand crank to a Porsche, but at least one company thinks it might be the future of computer audio. Taiwanese components company AOpen, part of the Acer Group, is selling a PC audio card based on a vacuum tube--the same century-old technology that sends electric guitar players and hi-fi aficionados into paroxysms of listening delight. The idea, according to AOpen, is to replicate the "warm" sound of traditional tube-driven audio equipment inside PCs, which are increasingly being used as stereos by digital music lovers. The company quietly released a first version of the product in the United States in August, and an updated version, now available in Taiwan, will reach U.S. shores in January, just missing the holiday shopping season. Will AOpen's audio card revolutionize PC audio? Unlikely, analysts say. But the company's focus is one of a number of increasingly clear signs that the intermingling of PCs with other household entertainment devices is steadily marching along and that PCs are beginning to hold their own in terms of quality. "I wouldn't call (the tube-driven board) a novelty, but it certainly falls into the enthusiast segment," said Dean McCarron, principal analyst for Mercury Research, a firm covering the PC component market. "On the hi-fi side, there are some very strong tube proponents." Even if it remains an evolutionary--or devolutionary--dead-end, the tube-driven audio card does help highlight an ongoing renaissance in PC audio technology, driven by the prevalence of downloadable music and musicians' growing use of inexpensive, powerful computers for home recording. The standalone audio card market was considerably stronger in the mid-1990s, when companies like Creative Labs, with its Sound Blaster audio card, first helped PCs become multimedia machines. But in 1997, technology for integrating audio directly into a computer's motherboard became widespread, and the standalone audio market soon collapsed. The ability to do signal-processing functions inside software programs--once the exclusive purview of hardware--also helped undermine audio card sales. Most PCs today are sold with integrated audio capabilities that let listeners play music, if not with particularly high-quality sound, without any specialized hardware. Creative's Audigy and Sound Blaster lines of audio cards still sell fairly well among game players and music lovers looking for a richer sound, but the company continues to have only a fraction of the market it commanded half a decade ago, McCarron said. AOpen's card falls into a slightly different category, however. There's already a long list of existing high-tech add-on equipment designed for musicians creating PC music. But there are fewer high-end cards targeted more specifically at hi-fi connoisseurs. The company itself says the idea was initially a "lark," dreamed up by an audiophile engineer in the course of a brainstorming session. But a lab test of the idea convinced enough people that sound quality was noticeably different that the company decided to produce the product. According to product manager Richard Jen, the company has sold about 5000 of the tube boards in the United States since August. They aren't available in retail stores--the company distributes mostly through resellers, who in turn sell the product for between $180 and $220. Jen said the customer base has been split evenly between gamers and hi-fi enthusiasts. The idea has won both raves and jeers online. Audiophiles and sound engineers in message boards have differed, often bitterly, on whether the tube would make a difference to the sound. Tube amplification gives a "fuzzier" sound, many say, and while that might make it sound "warmer" to some ears, it would lack the precise reproduction of digital signals that a good-quality computer audio codec can provide, critics say. - Original Message - From: "djdoctorp" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:30 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard High once again, I don't know how true this is, but I hear that Sound Blaster is coming out with a card that uses a pare of 12AX7 tubes for the line out, and a pare of 12AU7 tubes for the line and mike ins. Word has it that this card will be out some time next year. If that happens, then I won't need a preamp that has tubes to get that warm sound transferr
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Hello all, Just as I promised in my last post, here is the link to that USB vacuum tube amp that I was telling you all about. http://www.neuhauslabs.com/amplifiers/ I am wondering something about this though, can you record from this unit? I will call them and ask them about that tomorrow. My best regards to you all! John. - Original Message - From: "André van Deventer" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:14 PM Subject: RE: Hi-fi soundcard Speaking of high sound quality - I would be in the market for a very good digital to analog converter simply to use my computer connected to a good stereo system. Is there anything better than the xitel for example? Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bue Vester-Andersen Sent: 31 October 2009 11:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files
In addition to my last message re. playing BBc IPlayer files in WMP, here's what part of a Wiki article has to say: One of the key features of the original iPlayer download service was the use of peer-to-peer technology to enable the distribution of large video files (i.e. TV programmes)to scale effectively. Once downloaded, the content was only playable within the iPlayer itself or Windows Media Player 10 or 11, and digital rights management. In December 2008 the BBC moved to an Adobe AIR based client that downloaded content via HTTP rather than P2P. The new system replaced the Windows DRM system with Adobe's own. (DRM) software will prevent it being directly copied to another medium (e.g. another computer or CD-ROM). Additionally, the DRM allows the BBC to decide how long the programmes remain watchable. Programmes will be available for download for seven days following broadcast. Once a programme is downloaded a user will have thirty days to start watching it. Once a user starts to watch a programme, it will continue to be available for the next seven days. These limitations do not apply to viewers using the online streaming service. More at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_iPlayer#DRM_criticism Ray Caroline Ford wrote: Ray, Thank you for the advice. I have read the article but it doesn't seem to offer much help as to what the problem is. The files I am trying to play are downloaded programmes from the BBC iPlayer so they will have DRM protection. I have been able to stream a short sample of these programmes successfully just to make sure everything was working properly, and then proceeded to download the two versions on offer, one for portable players and one for Windows Media Player. Neither of these will play on my PC. I don't know whether there's something I need to do to allow Windows Media Player to play DRM files, but I have checked for updates and am already running version 11 with no updates on offer. I'm surprised the BBC have made it so fiendishly difficult to play these files. Perhaps they prefer people just to stream their programmes instead. Caroline. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 02:06 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files It's only a guess, but I imagine you need possibly an updated codec for the WMV files installed for Windows Media player.there's a Wiki at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Video#Players MOV is an Apple format and should play in the Windows version of Quicktime, which does handle quite a few file types. Not the most straightforwardly accessible player as you can usually only navigate through a file after stoping play first - with the space bar I think. HTH. Ray Caroline Ford wrote: Hello, I have several files on my PC which I was hoping to be able to play in Windows Media Player, but neither the WMV nor MOV files will play on my Vista laptop. Windows Media Player returns an error telling me that my sound card may need to be updated or isn't installed properly, but I don't think this is the case as I have been able to stream part of the TV programs which these files contain from the internet. Does anyone know whether I need a plug-in for Media Player to allow these files to play, or do I need a different program altogether, and if so, which one? I have looked on the internet and have found reference to Apple QuickTime and Silverlight, but I'm not sure whether either of these would be suitable. Thanks, Caroline. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4563 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files
Caroline, I'm not surprised the Beeb isn't making it easy to play downloaded files in other media players because, after all, the licence you're granted to play these does in the normal way of playing them expire in 28 days or something like that. I wonder though if there is an extra DRM module or plug-in for Windows Media Player that would allow you to play these programs in WMP. The BBC itself might be prepared to answer this question. As an aside I'm rather surprised the Beeb hasn't closed the seeming loop hole where people are downloading radio programmes as that's not what is supposed to happen. there agreement with copyright holders is for 7 days streaming availability after a programme goes out. Still, a bit off the subject I know. Hope you get an answer to this Caroline and I see you've posted this issue on Access-UK so who knows, maybe an answer will yet surface there. Ray Caroline Ford wrote: Ray, Thank you for the advice. I have read the article but it doesn't seem to offer much help as to what the problem is. The files I am trying to play are downloaded programmes from the BBC iPlayer so they will have DRM protection. I have been able to stream a short sample of these programmes successfully just to make sure everything was working properly, and then proceeded to download the two versions on offer, one for portable players and one for Windows Media Player. Neither of these will play on my PC. I don't know whether there's something I need to do to allow Windows Media Player to play DRM files, but I have checked for updates and am already running version 11 with no updates on offer. I'm surprised the BBC have made it so fiendishly difficult to play these files. Perhaps they prefer people just to stream their programmes instead. Caroline. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Hello all, I have been doing some digging on vacuum tube sound cards, and this is what I've found. I found a tube amplifier that has a USB inter face that bypasses your computer's sound card. It has a 24 bit 156 kHz DAT converter. But it is kind of pricy. This unit sails for $750 I will get back to you with the link to this thing later. My best regards! John- Original Message - From: "André van Deventer" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:14 PM Subject: RE: Hi-fi soundcard Speaking of high sound quality - I would be in the market for a very good digital to analog converter simply to use my computer connected to a good stereo system. Is there anything better than the xitel for example? Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bue Vester-Andersen Sent: 31 October 2009 11:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Total Recorder Products
Hi Dane, I'm a big fan of Total Recorder Pro, as I've been using it for audio work for several years. Thanks for the tips on the video capture info, I'll go to the TR site and check it out. Regards, Norma At 02:51 AM 11/1/2009, you wrote: Hi! I've got what perhaps may be an easier option for you than Total Recorder, will cost a little more but will probably do a better job. There are "DVD/VCR combo" units available from brands such as Panasonic which both play and record DVD'S and video cassettes so therefore it follows you can dubb from one to the other at the touch of a button. I've had my Panasonic model for nearly 4 years now and I wouldn't be without it for the very reasons you've written to me in the first place . If you'd rather capture images onto your computer and dubb them across to another media then you'll need to use Total Recorder video Professional, I don't own this product as yet so I can't give you all that information about it, I plan to upgrade to it next week so in the meantime you may consider reading some of the primers on Total Recorder Video Professional and how to capture video etc which can be found on Total Recorder's web site at http://www.totalrecorder.com Good luck with all that, sounds exciting. On 01/11/2009, at 7:29 PM, Norma A. Boge wrote: Hi Dane, When you write further about using TR to record video, would you please include a primer on what one would need to transfer, for example, VHS to DVD using TR. I really need to do this but am not sure how to begin. Many thanks, Norma At 09:04 PM 10/30/2009, you wrote: For those who want to record video as well as audio then you may consider Total Recorder Video, only $18.00 upgrade cost if you already have Total Recorder, I've upgraded and I'll write some more about the product shortly, has everything that Total recorder Professional has as well as the tools you'll need to record video from your video capture device if you have one. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: New member with some questions
Thank you for these Ray. David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 19:15 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions David, as you want the video as well as the audio I guess replies here are going to be fewer than if you wanted simply to extract audio. I have found a Wiki article listing quite a few programs handling straight ripping some restricted to unprotected formats, others claiming to be able to deal with protected ones. (I'm not (Not wanting to encourage anyone to do anything they shouldn't!) Here's a list of some of these: * AnyDVD, a shareware Windows on-the-fly DVD decrypter (not an actual ripper, works together with CloneDVD). * Emicsoft DVD Ripper, a Windows DVD decrypter for ripping any dvd to hard drive * Auto Gordian Knot, a freeware Windows DVD to Divx converter making all the steps. * CloneDVD, proprietary DVD cloning software for Windows, able to back up non-copy-protected DVD movies. * Leawo DVD Ripper,Third-party DVD ripper and converter for Windows. * DVDx, open source for Windows. * DVD-Audio Explorer, a program for windows to rip tracks from DVD-Audio protected and non-protected discs * DVD Decrypter, a freeware Windows DVD ripper, no longer in development. * DVDFab HD Decrypter, a shareware DVD ripper for Windows. * DVD Shrink, a freeware Windows DVD ripper, no longer in development. * FormatFactory, a freeware Windows video converter that is also capable of ripping DVDs to other digital video formats. * HandBrake, open source cross-platform DVD to MPEG-4 converter, available for BeOS, Mac OS X, Linux and Microsoft Windows, released under the terms of the GNU General Public License. * K9Copy, open source DVD backup and DVD authoring program for Unix-like operating systems. * MacTheRipper, another commercial ripper for the Macintosh. * RipIt, commercial ripper developed specifically for the Macintosh. * Smartripper, development ceased. * Thoggen, open source software for Linux within the GNOME project. * Aimersoft DVD Ripper, Professional DVD ripping software for both Windows and Mac. More at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_ripper It's for others to comment on how accessible these or other programs are. One final thought, does Windows Media Player allow some copying of DVDs? I'd have thought none protected ones could be copied to HD with it. Ray. David Halliwell wrote: Thanks Ray, I'm actually looking to rip DVDs to my PC rather than burning them. The zen idea is a good one though, thank you for that David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 03:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions Hi David. Seem to recall your name from somewhere but can't quite recall. Anyway, Don't know what's around in the free or cheap catagory for burning DVDs but certainly Nero does a good job if you want to pay the fifty quid or so it costs. Will be interested though in what others come up with. On IPod, depends on wether you want to learn to use if and get to grips with ITunes. Bit of a steep lerning curve but I believe the latest IPods come with speech built-in rather than having to copy it over from a Windows or Mac machine. then again, if you want life nice and easy, how about one of the Zenstone players? The basic ones have no screen and are functionally simple in use and you can just plug the thing into a USB socket to have it come up as a drive and simply copy files over to it. Ray Amie Slavin wrote: Hey David How good to hear from you. Email me sometime, please. Soons I hope. Amie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of David Halliwell Sent: 31 October 2009 10:40 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: New member with some questions Hello, Please forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask these questions, but I hope you can help. I am a new member, living in London: Firstly, is there a piece of software, which can easily allow me to rip my dvd collection to my computer for ease of storage and portability? I use JAWS version 10, and have no useful sight to navigate around programmes. And secondly, should I buy an iPod? I have used other MP3 players for a long time, and now need to purchase a new one and am thinking of an iPod. My main concern is the iTunes interface and JAWS, so any advice or links to reading matter on this on the internet would be very gratefully received. Yours with many thanks David To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.39/2468 - Release Date: 10/31/
RE: Hi-fi soundcard
Speaking of high sound quality - I would be in the market for a very good digital to analog converter simply to use my computer connected to a good stereo system. Is there anything better than the xitel for example? Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bue Vester-Andersen Sent: 31 October 2009 11:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard > Hi. > > Can anyone help me? > I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration > interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in > my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. > All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs > and a card that will do the job and do it really well. > > Best regards > Bue > > > __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4561 (20091031) __ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Hi-fi soundcard
I have heard though that they are quite OK when using them with computer speakers but that they are not that good when hooking them up to high end systems like NAD and Rotell. Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of djdoctorp Sent: 31 October 2009 09:17 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard > Hi. > > Can anyone help me? > I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration > interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in > my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. > All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs > and a card that will do the job and do it really well. > > Best regards > Bue > > > __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4561 (20091031) __ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Hi, Well actually there are many factors to consider when bying a sound card, of higher class. In my opinion you should really try to get it away from the noisy and electro magnetic pc itself, and out in the free air. smile Any way a firewire, or a USB solution, where the data remains 100 % digital until converted to an analog signal I think will produce the most clean signal. At least you should not be concerned about noise from the harddisk, or P S U with such a configuration. Also it's no bad thing at all to have a self powered audio device. We're talking hifi here, not simple pc sound. :-) Then the dificult part will be to find the best devices out there, and also here, like with anything else, it's a matter of personal preference. Some of the devices has a high power output, and others are not as agressive, if you know what I mean. Some are warmer then others, and others again are more clean and so on. There are definately minor variations, but they're definately noticeable. Best regards Brian - Original Message - From: "Andy" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 8:46 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hi Tim. This device sounds like something I'd be very much interested in. I've been using the Soundblaster for several years to take the optic from my computer to my Arcam AV. Not too bothered about recording at this time, so an output device would seem to meet my needs. Dio you know if this unit has any problems with VISTA?, or does it work better on XP Home computers? Finally, do you know if it's available here in Scotland? I've been a lover of Creative for some years now but feel that they are not longer interested. This is why I'm interested in other similar devices. Very best wishes. Andy. - Original Message - From: "Tim Crawford" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 1:25 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hi Bue, I'm using a little device here called the UD10.1 audio converter from Trends audio. It connects to your pc via usb, and has a variety of outputs including both optical and coaxual s-pdif, XLR, and BNC. The 3.5mm headphone socket also doubles as a line output, and provides phono out by means of a 3.5mm to RCA connector. I have the ud-10.1 feeding a Beresford DAC, via the coax digital out, which in turn connects to the amplifier with good quality rca interconnects. My music files are in lossless flac format, and I am very happy with the results, with sound quality being as good as, and probably better than my Arcam Alpha 9 cd player. I should say that the ud-10.1 is solely an output device, so if you wish to record, another method would have to be considered. Best regards, Tim. I --- Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files
Ray, Thank you for the advice. I have read the article but it doesn't seem to offer much help as to what the problem is. The files I am trying to play are downloaded programmes from the BBC iPlayer so they will have DRM protection. I have been able to stream a short sample of these programmes successfully just to make sure everything was working properly, and then proceeded to download the two versions on offer, one for portable players and one for Windows Media Player. Neither of these will play on my PC. I don't know whether there's something I need to do to allow Windows Media Player to play DRM files, but I have checked for updates and am already running version 11 with no updates on offer. I'm surprised the BBC have made it so fiendishly difficult to play these files. Perhaps they prefer people just to stream their programmes instead. Caroline. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 02:06 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files It's only a guess, but I imagine you need possibly an updated codec for the WMV files installed for Windows Media player.there's a Wiki at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Video#Players MOV is an Apple format and should play in the Windows version of Quicktime, which does handle quite a few file types. Not the most straightforwardly accessible player as you can usually only navigate through a file after stoping play first - with the space bar I think. HTH. Ray Caroline Ford wrote: Hello, I have several files on my PC which I was hoping to be able to play in Windows Media Player, but neither the WMV nor MOV files will play on my Vista laptop. Windows Media Player returns an error telling me that my sound card may need to be updated or isn't installed properly, but I don't think this is the case as I have been able to stream part of the TV programs which these files contain from the internet. Does anyone know whether I need a plug-in for Media Player to allow these files to play, or do I need a different program altogether, and if so, which one? I have looked on the internet and have found reference to Apple QuickTime and Silverlight, but I'm not sure whether either of these would be suitable. Thanks, Caroline. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4563 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Hi Tim. This device sounds like something I'd be very much interested in. I've been using the Soundblaster for several years to take the optic from my computer to my Arcam AV. Not too bothered about recording at this time, so an output device would seem to meet my needs. Dio you know if this unit has any problems with VISTA?, or does it work better on XP Home computers? Finally, do you know if it's available here in Scotland? I've been a lover of Creative for some years now but feel that they are not longer interested. This is why I'm interested in other similar devices. Very best wishes. Andy. - Original Message - From: "Tim Crawford" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 1:25 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hi Bue, I'm using a little device here called the UD10.1 audio converter from Trends audio. It connects to your pc via usb, and has a variety of outputs including both optical and coaxual s-pdif, XLR, and BNC. The 3.5mm headphone socket also doubles as a line output, and provides phono out by means of a 3.5mm to RCA connector. I have the ud-10.1 feeding a Beresford DAC, via the coax digital out, which in turn connects to the amplifier with good quality rca interconnects. My music files are in lossless flac format, and I am very happy with the results, with sound quality being as good as, and probably better than my Arcam Alpha 9 cd player. I should say that the ud-10.1 is solely an output device, so if you wish to record, another method would have to be considered. Best regards, Tim. I --- Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
high-fi soundcards
Wow. A lot of good advice on sound cards. When I was looking for a good card about a year ago, I decided on the creative x-fi stream music. Unfortunately it was discontinued at about $60 in the US. and I don't think creative ever came up with anything as good to take its place. If you have an older PC WITH WINDOWS 98 OR ME, I have a high end card from turtle beach that's the best I've ever heard with plenty of mic gain and a separate line in jack not found on most cards today. You can contact me off list if your interested but for a newer PC, I think the stream music card would be a good choice if you could still find it. It does have drivers for windows 7. The settings in it are also accessible with Jaws if you use that. Take care, Joe. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: New member with some questions
David, as you want the video as well as the audio I guess replies here are going to be fewer than if you wanted simply to extract audio. I have found a Wiki article listing quite a few programs handling straight ripping some restricted to unprotected formats, others claiming to be able to deal with protected ones. (I'm not (Not wanting to encourage anyone to do anything they shouldn't!) Here's a list of some of these: * AnyDVD, a shareware Windows on-the-fly DVD decrypter (not an actual ripper, works together with CloneDVD). * Emicsoft DVD Ripper, a Windows DVD decrypter for ripping any dvd to hard drive * Auto Gordian Knot, a freeware Windows DVD to Divx converter making all the steps. * CloneDVD, proprietary DVD cloning software for Windows, able to back up non-copy-protected DVD movies. * Leawo DVD Ripper,Third-party DVD ripper and converter for Windows. * DVDx, open source for Windows. * DVD-Audio Explorer, a program for windows to rip tracks from DVD-Audio protected and non-protected discs * DVD Decrypter, a freeware Windows DVD ripper, no longer in development. * DVDFab HD Decrypter, a shareware DVD ripper for Windows. * DVD Shrink, a freeware Windows DVD ripper, no longer in development. * FormatFactory, a freeware Windows video converter that is also capable of ripping DVDs to other digital video formats. * HandBrake, open source cross-platform DVD to MPEG-4 converter, available for BeOS, Mac OS X, Linux and Microsoft Windows, released under the terms of the GNU General Public License. * K9Copy, open source DVD backup and DVD authoring program for Unix-like operating systems. * MacTheRipper, another commercial ripper for the Macintosh. * RipIt, commercial ripper developed specifically for the Macintosh. * Smartripper, development ceased. * Thoggen, open source software for Linux within the GNOME project. * Aimersoft DVD Ripper, Professional DVD ripping software for both Windows and Mac. More at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_ripper It's for others to comment on how accessible these or other programs are. One final thought, does Windows Media Player allow some copying of DVDs? I'd have thought none protected ones could be copied to HD with it. Ray. David Halliwell wrote: Thanks Ray, I'm actually looking to rip DVDs to my PC rather than burning them. The zen idea is a good one though, thank you for that David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 03:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions Hi David. Seem to recall your name from somewhere but can't quite recall. Anyway, Don't know what's around in the free or cheap catagory for burning DVDs but certainly Nero does a good job if you want to pay the fifty quid or so it costs. Will be interested though in what others come up with. On IPod, depends on wether you want to learn to use if and get to grips with ITunes. Bit of a steep lerning curve but I believe the latest IPods come with speech built-in rather than having to copy it over from a Windows or Mac machine. then again, if you want life nice and easy, how about one of the Zenstone players? The basic ones have no screen and are functionally simple in use and you can just plug the thing into a USB socket to have it come up as a drive and simply copy files over to it. Ray Amie Slavin wrote: Hey David How good to hear from you. Email me sometime, please. Soons I hope. Amie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of David Halliwell Sent: 31 October 2009 10:40 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: New member with some questions Hello, Please forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask these questions, but I hope you can help. I am a new member, living in London: Firstly, is there a piece of software, which can easily allow me to rip my dvd collection to my computer for ease of storage and portability? I use JAWS version 10, and have no useful sight to navigate around programmes. And secondly, should I buy an iPod? I have used other MP3 players for a long time, and now need to purchase a new one and am thinking of an iPod. My main concern is the iTunes interface and JAWS, so any advice or links to reading matter on this on the internet would be very gratefully received. Yours with many thanks David To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.39/2468 - Release Date: 10/31/09 07:53:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-au
RE: New member with some questions
Thanks Ray, I'm actually looking to rip DVDs to my PC rather than burning them. The zen idea is a good one though, thank you for that David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 03:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions Hi David. Seem to recall your name from somewhere but can't quite recall. Anyway, Don't know what's around in the free or cheap catagory for burning DVDs but certainly Nero does a good job if you want to pay the fifty quid or so it costs. Will be interested though in what others come up with. On IPod, depends on wether you want to learn to use if and get to grips with ITunes. Bit of a steep lerning curve but I believe the latest IPods come with speech built-in rather than having to copy it over from a Windows or Mac machine. then again, if you want life nice and easy, how about one of the Zenstone players? The basic ones have no screen and are functionally simple in use and you can just plug the thing into a USB socket to have it come up as a drive and simply copy files over to it. Ray Amie Slavin wrote: Hey David How good to hear from you. Email me sometime, please. Soons I hope. Amie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of David Halliwell Sent: 31 October 2009 10:40 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: New member with some questions Hello, Please forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask these questions, but I hope you can help. I am a new member, living in London: Firstly, is there a piece of software, which can easily allow me to rip my dvd collection to my computer for ease of storage and portability? I use JAWS version 10, and have no useful sight to navigate around programmes. And secondly, should I buy an iPod? I have used other MP3 players for a long time, and now need to purchase a new one and am thinking of an iPod. My main concern is the iTunes interface and JAWS, so any advice or links to reading matter on this on the internet would be very gratefully received. Yours with many thanks David To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.39/2468 - Release Date: 10/31/09 07:53:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: New member with some questions
The iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano can be self voicing, bugt you need to set that up on your PC or Mac with iTunes. Audio clips are copied via iTunes to the iPod to voice the menus, folders and files. The iPod Touch includes Voice Over, so once you get sighted help or use iTunes to turn it on, it'll have a screen reader running on it. Note I'm not an iPod user, but I try to follow what's going on with the iPod. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 7:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions Thanks Christopher for this. So am I wrong thinking the latest IPods - or some of them - are entirely self-voicing? I've not dipped as much as a toe nail yet in the world of IPods. Ray Christopher Chaltain wrote: The iPod Touch has Voice Over included. The iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle both need iTunes to copy audio clips over to voice the menus, folders and files. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:05 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions Hi David. Seem to recall your name from somewhere but can't quite recall. Anyway, Don't know what's around in the free or cheap catagory for burning DVDs but certainly Nero does a good job if you want to pay the fifty quid or so it costs. Will be interested though in what others come up with. On IPod, depends on wether you want to learn to use if and get to grips with ITunes. Bit of a steep lerning curve but I believe the latest IPods come with speech built-in rather than having to copy it over from a Windows or Mac machine. then again, if you want life nice and easy, how about one of the Zenstone players? The basic ones have no screen and are functionally simple in use and you can just plug the thing into a USB socket to have it come up as a drive and simply copy files over to it. Ray Amie Slavin wrote: Hey David How good to hear from you. Email me sometime, please. Soons I hope. Amie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of David Halliwell Sent: 31 October 2009 10:40 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: New member with some questions Hello, Please forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask these questions, but I hope you can help. I am a new member, living in London: Firstly, is there a piece of software, which can easily allow me to rip my dvd collection to my computer for ease of storage and portability? I use JAWS version 10, and have no useful sight to navigate around programmes. And secondly, should I buy an iPod? I have used other MP3 players for a long time, and now need to purchase a new one and am thinking of an iPod. My main concern is the iTunes interface and JAWS, so any advice or links to reading matter on this on the internet would be very gratefully received. Yours with many thanks David To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.39/2468 - Release Date: 10/31/09 07:53:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
SV: Hi-fi soundcard
I Tim, Sounds very interesting. I still need to be able to record from analogue sources, so I'd better stick to a real sound card. Currently, I am looking at Audiotrak and Terratec, but I don't know how accessible their software is. Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Tim Crawford Sendt: 1. november 2009 14:26 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hi Bue, I'm using a little device here called the UD10.1 audio converter from Trends audio. It connects to your pc via usb, and has a variety of outputs including both optical and coaxual s-pdif, XLR, and BNC. The 3.5mm headphone socket also doubles as a line output, and provides phono out by means of a 3.5mm to RCA connector. I have the ud-10.1 feeding a Beresford DAC, via the coax digital out, which in turn connects to the amplifier with good quality rca interconnects. My music files are in lossless flac format, and I am very happy with the results, with sound quality being as good as, and probably better than my Arcam Alpha 9 cd player. I should say that the ud-10.1 is solely an output device, so if you wish to record, another method would have to be considered. Best regards, Tim. I --- Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard > Hi. > > Can anyone help me? > I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration > interface > and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, > so > I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is > stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the > job and do it really well. > > Best regards > Bue > > > __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature > database 4561 (20091031) __ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4562 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4562 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A very special and exciting announcement, plus more about the pen friend, and an interesting new concept in internet radio on Innovations thisweek
What is the link to the Innovations page? - Original Message - From: "Steve Pattison" To: "Access L" ; "PC Audio" ; "CUG Members" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 5:08 AM Subject: Fwd: A very special and exciting announcement,plus more about the pen friend,and an interesting new concept in internet radio on Innovations thisweek From:Naama Erez na...@theglobalvoice.info To: whats on what...@theglobalvoice.info Boy do I have news for you! I have to keep myself from telling you, but this is something really exciting! We have something really really cool we want to share with you on Innovations this week. Apart from that, the pen friend is one of the most talked about devices these days. I know we have covered it before, but Wally Harding sheds some new light on the subject. Finally, a very interesting new internet radio station it out there for the musicians among us, and also for fans of independent music. They use very special technology, and they have a very special concept. This big pack of gooddies is coming your way on Innovations this week! Innovations first airs on Tuesday at 17UTC, and with the US time change that translates to 12pm US Eastern and 9am US Pacific. That also translates to 6pm in Central Europe. Check our schedule for repeat airings throughout the week, and as always, the program will be available from our program gallery. Innovations also airs on Radio For Life www.radioforlife.net on Wednesdays at 17UTC, and also Sunday evenings at 7pm US Eastern. It also airs on tapingfortheblind.org on Fridays at 4am and 4pm US Central. So you cannot miss Innovations, presented by Chrissie Cochrane, and produced by The Global Voice, the most entertaining, informative, and interactive station on the internet. Sincerely, Naama Erez Executive Producer, Innovations Regards Steve Email: s...@internode.on.net MSN Messenger: internetuser...@hotmail.com Skype: steve1963 Twitter: steve9782 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
An interesting thread and plenty of interfaces to go and take a look at. Still, I have one question: these may do what we want in terms of multimple inputs or outputs, but how usable is the interface that comes with them? I think myself that for multi-input work we really need an external mixer to give line and mic inputs with hardware controls, going into a line-level soundcard input. Yes, an extra box, and a bit more cost, but if your needs are modest then the cost can be low. Ray Tim Crawford wrote: Hi Bue, I'm using a little device here called the UD10.1 audio converter from Trends audio. It connects to your pc via usb, and has a variety of outputs including both optical and coaxual s-pdif, XLR, and BNC. The 3.5mm headphone socket also doubles as a line output, and provides phono out by means of a 3.5mm to RCA connector. I have the ud-10.1 feeding a Beresford DAC, via the coax digital out, which in turn connects to the amplifier with good quality rca interconnects. My music files are in lossless flac format, and I am very happy with the results, with sound quality being as good as, and probably better than my Arcam Alpha 9 cd player. I should say that the ud-10.1 is solely an output device, so if you wish to record, another method would have to be considered. Best regards, Tim. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Hi Bue, I'm using a little device here called the UD10.1 audio converter from Trends audio. It connects to your pc via usb, and has a variety of outputs including both optical and coaxual s-pdif, XLR, and BNC. The 3.5mm headphone socket also doubles as a line output, and provides phono out by means of a 3.5mm to RCA connector. I have the ud-10.1 feeding a Beresford DAC, via the coax digital out, which in turn connects to the amplifier with good quality rca interconnects. My music files are in lossless flac format, and I am very happy with the results, with sound quality being as good as, and probably better than my Arcam Alpha 9 cd player. I should say that the ud-10.1 is solely an output device, so if you wish to record, another method would have to be considered. Best regards, Tim. I --- Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: New member with some questions
Thanks Christopher for this. So am I wrong thinking the latest IPods - or some of them - are entirely self-voicing? I've not dipped as much as a toe nail yet in the world of IPods. Ray Christopher Chaltain wrote: The iPod Touch has Voice Over included. The iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle both need iTunes to copy audio clips over to voice the menus, folders and files. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:05 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions Hi David. Seem to recall your name from somewhere but can't quite recall. Anyway, Don't know what's around in the free or cheap catagory for burning DVDs but certainly Nero does a good job if you want to pay the fifty quid or so it costs. Will be interested though in what others come up with. On IPod, depends on wether you want to learn to use if and get to grips with ITunes. Bit of a steep lerning curve but I believe the latest IPods come with speech built-in rather than having to copy it over from a Windows or Mac machine. then again, if you want life nice and easy, how about one of the Zenstone players? The basic ones have no screen and are functionally simple in use and you can just plug the thing into a USB socket to have it come up as a drive and simply copy files over to it. Ray Amie Slavin wrote: Hey David How good to hear from you. Email me sometime, please. Soons I hope. Amie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of David Halliwell Sent: 31 October 2009 10:40 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: New member with some questions Hello, Please forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask these questions, but I hope you can help. I am a new member, living in London: Firstly, is there a piece of software, which can easily allow me to rip my dvd collection to my computer for ease of storage and portability? I use JAWS version 10, and have no useful sight to navigate around programmes. And secondly, should I buy an iPod? I have used other MP3 players for a long time, and now need to purchase a new one and am thinking of an iPod. My main concern is the iTunes interface and JAWS, so any advice or links to reading matter on this on the internet would be very gratefully received. Yours with many thanks David To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.39/2468 - Release Date: 10/31/09 07:53:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Playing Live Audio Streams
Hi, the URL you posted is just the address you fill out in the address line but doesn't have anything common with live stream. In this case the radio is played in the background of a cite so it's necessary pulling it out using some utilities designed for this. The live stream 32kb/s mpeg2 here is http://146.201.215.226:8000/889 so put it into the WinAmp using a key shortcut ctrl+l, Windows Media Player (ctrl+u) or my fave Screamer-radio through menu/file/openn URL. It can be commonly used on any type of external players such as Klango, VLC or the ones as above. bye and let us know whether it works for you ICQ #: 226873151 Skype: tapin-tapin - Puvodní zpráva - Od: "djdoctorp" Komu: "PC audio discussion list. " Odesláno: 31. ríjna 2009 0:48 Predmet: Playing Live Audio Streams Hello every one, Just as the title says, I wish to play live audio streams. But I would much rather not use Real Player to play these streams. The stream that I'm trying to play is this one: http://www.wfsu.org/choose_radio_stream/889redirect_mp3.html and I'd like to play this stream in Winamp. Any suggestions? Thinks in advance. John. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Informace od ESET NOD32 Antivirus, verze databaze 4559 (20091030) __ Tuto zpravu proveril ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.cz To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Recordijng From Radio On Line
Hi, the Screamer-radio core itself doesn't have, but there is separately-built programe that gets attached to the mentioned core Screamer-radio called Screamermenu. There's supposed to be some help file there or something but it seems to be quite intuitive and easy. It's important to stress that the aficionado developing the software has no enthusiasm for continuing on adjusting the application to the updated version of SR so it only works on 3,8 up to 4,0 but not quite reliably though. We tried to encourage him to get more involved in this but we received a tepid reaction from hhim. First you turn the SR on and then the Screamermenu. Here yyou go: http://tapin.uvadi.cz/soukrome/programy/screamermenu.exe I concede it's not 100% reliablle so for this reason it'd be pretty useless broadly consulting it here since it was developed by a enthusiastist not in cooperation with David Zidar - the main developer of SR itself. cya ICQ #: 226873151 Skype: tapin-tapin - Puvodní zpráva - Od: "Tom Kaufman" Komu: "PC Audio Discussion List" Odesláno: 30. ríjna 2009 20:35 Predmet: Re: Recordijng From Radio On Line Does "Screamer" have a scheduler built into it? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Informace od ESET NOD32 Antivirus, verze databaze 4559 (20091030) __ Tuto zpravu proveril ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.cz To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Fwd: A very special and exciting announcement, plus more about the pen friend, and an interesting new concept in internet radio on Innovations this week
From:Naama Erez na...@theglobalvoice.info To: whats on what...@theglobalvoice.info Boy do I have news for you! I have to keep myself from telling you, but this is something really exciting! We have something really really cool we want to share with you on Innovations this week. Apart from that, the pen friend is one of the most talked about devices these days. I know we have covered it before, but Wally Harding sheds some new light on the subject. Finally, a very interesting new internet radio station it out there for the musicians among us, and also for fans of independent music. They use very special technology, and they have a very special concept. This big pack of gooddies is coming your way on Innovations this week! Innovations first airs on Tuesday at 17UTC, and with the US time change that translates to 12pm US Eastern and 9am US Pacific. That also translates to 6pm in Central Europe. Check our schedule for repeat airings throughout the week, and as always, the program will be available from our program gallery. Innovations also airs on Radio For Life www.radioforlife.net on Wednesdays at 17UTC, and also Sunday evenings at 7pm US Eastern. It also airs on tapingfortheblind.org on Fridays at 4am and 4pm US Central. So you cannot miss Innovations, presented by Chrissie Cochrane, and produced by The Global Voice, the most entertaining, informative, and interactive station on the internet. Sincerely, Naama Erez Executive Producer, Innovations Regards Steve Email: s...@internode.on.net MSN Messenger: internetuser...@hotmail.com Skype: steve1963 Twitter: steve9782 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: New member with some questions
The iPod Touch has Voice Over included. The iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle both need iTunes to copy audio clips over to voice the menus, folders and files. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:05 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: New member with some questions Hi David. Seem to recall your name from somewhere but can't quite recall. Anyway, Don't know what's around in the free or cheap catagory for burning DVDs but certainly Nero does a good job if you want to pay the fifty quid or so it costs. Will be interested though in what others come up with. On IPod, depends on wether you want to learn to use if and get to grips with ITunes. Bit of a steep lerning curve but I believe the latest IPods come with speech built-in rather than having to copy it over from a Windows or Mac machine. then again, if you want life nice and easy, how about one of the Zenstone players? The basic ones have no screen and are functionally simple in use and you can just plug the thing into a USB socket to have it come up as a drive and simply copy files over to it. Ray Amie Slavin wrote: Hey David How good to hear from you. Email me sometime, please. Soons I hope. Amie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of David Halliwell Sent: 31 October 2009 10:40 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: New member with some questions Hello, Please forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask these questions, but I hope you can help. I am a new member, living in London: Firstly, is there a piece of software, which can easily allow me to rip my dvd collection to my computer for ease of storage and portability? I use JAWS version 10, and have no useful sight to navigate around programmes. And secondly, should I buy an iPod? I have used other MP3 players for a long time, and now need to purchase a new one and am thinking of an iPod. My main concern is the iTunes interface and JAWS, so any advice or links to reading matter on this on the internet would be very gratefully received. Yours with many thanks David To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.39/2468 - Release Date: 10/31/09 07:53:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Goldwave recording question
Hi, Many thanks for the response. I've encountered a problem though, in that when I select my recording device, which is an external usb audio interface there doesn't appear to be a line-in option available. I'll try it on another pc and see what happens. Cheers, and thanks again. Tim. - Original Message - From: "robert Doc Wright" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 4:21 PM Subject: Re: Goldwave recording question press f11 then control tab to volume tab to line in you can edit the level here. - Original Message - From: "Tim Crawford" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:19 AM Subject: Goldwave recording question Hi, I'm completely new to goldwave, and in fact to pc based recording in general, so I'd welcome some assistance please. I've figured out how to make a recording, but the level of the recorded file is fairly low. I'd like to know how to ajust the line-in recording level, and also any tips on setting the levels accurately given that we don't have access to the peak meters. Any help much appreciated, as I wish to record something later this evening. Many thanks in advance, Tim. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4558 (20091030) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
This thread made me wonder just what audio interfaces are available these days. Browsing the page shown below shows that there are quite a few audio interfaces available but they are not necessarily hi fi sound cards. However, it seems that most hi fi sound cards these days come with only one input which doubles as microphone input and line input and a headphone jack. If you are prepared to go the extra mile, you might get a SP/DIFF output. Are we being forced to buy audio interfaces like those listed below just to get something we can simultaneously plug a microphone and input from a recorder? Could it be that manufacturers think that we should be content with glorious surround sound and not be creative? Given the needs of so many people creating podcasts, you would think that there would be more sound cards with multiple inputs and outputs but it seems that people who want to do that are being pushed in the direction of the audio interfaces listed below. Browse this site to read about some very interesting audio gear- http://www.electricroom.com.au/catalog/Computer+Audio USB Audio Interfaces MidiTech Phonoface - USB Phono Preamp and Restoration Software With the Phonoface you can easily digitise your analogue sound sources. Thanks to its specialist phono preamplification, the Phonoface is able to digitise records at an optimal quality. Using the switching arrangement you can also attach LINE level devices, e.g. music cassette decks or CD players. With the included restoration software - Magix "Music Cleaning Lab" you have the capability to edit previously digitised music or speech. $ 79.00 MOTU Fastlane USB MIDI Interface The professional MIDI interface for your home studio: FastLane is a simple 2 input, 2 output, 32-MIDI channel interface for Macintosh and Windows. It installs in seconds and opens your computer to a world of music software. FastLane's unique advantage: a MIDI thru button allows you to play to your gear even when your computer is turned off-without having to disconnect cables. No other USB interface offers this feature for this price. $ 122.00 M-Audio Transit USB - High Resolution Mobile Audio Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software and small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. Transit is your ticket to ride. $139.00 M-Audio Fast Track USB - 24-bit 48kHz Portable Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Fast Track USB is also a great choice if you make music with GarageBand or other software recording programs, and require professional results. Just connect Fast Track USB to the USB port of your computer and you're ready to rock. GT Player Express also plays standard audio files like AAC, MP3 and WAV that let you learn and jam along with your favorite music at variable speeds. $ 157.50 Edirol UA-1G - Portable USB Audio Interface 24-bit 96kHz The UA-1G is a compact 1 x 1 USB Audio Interface that offers excellent-quality sound via multiple connection options and a simple, user-friendly design. $ 157.50 ART Tube MP Project Series with USB The Tube MP Project Series is a professional quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices. $ 169.00 Icon Cube Mini - Ultra Compact 2x2 Audio Interface 24-bit 192kHz An ideal cross-platform, bus-powered audio recording solution, the Icon Cube Mini is only 9cm x 9cm in size! Includes full duplex recording and playback facility, as well as support for Direct Sound, ASIO 2.0 and WDM. $179.00 ART USB Dual Pre - 2 Channel Portable Preamp with USB The USB Dual Pre is a full-featured high quality dual portable preamplifier and computer interface packed into a compact rugged case. It is designed to work over a variety of applications such as remote field recording and desktop/studio tracking. Each of the two low noise input channels has up to 48 dB of clean gain with signal present and clip LED indicators. Inputs can be either XLR balanced or 1/4-inch TRS. Each of the 1/4-inch TRS outputs is buffered low impedance balanced. $ 189.00 ART USB PhonoPlus Preamp v2 Phono / Line Preamp with USB. The USB Phono Plus, (Formerly named the USB Micro PRE) acts as an interface between your computer and a wide variety of analog and digital sources $ 199.00 MidiTech AudioLink Pro - 2 Channel 24-bit USB Audio Interface This particular interface is well suited to project studios, demos, recording of presenters and other live applications, where a simple and easy-to-configure unit is required. Compatible with Windows XP/Vista (no drivers required). $ 219.00 ESI
Re: Playing Live Audio Streams
Hi, the URL you posted is just the address you fill out in the address line but doesn't have anything common with live stream. In this case the radio is played in the background of a cite so it's necessary pulling it out using some utilities designed for this. The live stream 32kb/s mpeg2 here is http://146.201.215.226:8000/889 so put it into the WinAmp using a key shortcut ctrl+l, Windows Media Player (ctrl+u) or my fave Screamer-radio through menu/file/openn URL. It can be commonly used on any type of external players such as Klango, VLC or the ones as above. Good luck and let us know if it doesn't work for ya. ICQ #: 226873151 Skype: tapin-tapin - Puvodní zpráva - Od: "djdoctorp" Komu: "PC audio discussion list. " Odesláno: 31. ríjna 2009 0:48 Predmet: Playing Live Audio Streams Hello every one, Just as the title says, I wish to play live audio streams. But I would much rather not use Real Player to play these streams. The stream that I'm trying to play is this one: http://www.wfsu.org/choose_radio_stream/889redirect_mp3.html and I'd like to play this stream in Winamp. Any suggestions? Thinks in advance. John. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Informace od ESET NOD32 Antivirus, verze databaze 4559 (20091030) __ Tuto zpravu proveril ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.cz To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
for a soundcard like this, most likely part of the card might be a external box. unless they make something that would fit into a large tower case that offers more bays. i am using creative soundblaster xfi. and i get a nice warm sound out of that. it gives a million options for the sound. but the tube one will definantely sound better. les Cd/Dvd Duplication & Custom Printing Customer Service Les Gordon Phone: (267)329-8150 email: sa...@cdrdvdr.com web: http://www.cdrdvdr.com - Original Message - From: "djdoctorp" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 12:48 AM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard High SUNSHINE, Someone at a loco stereo shop told me this, but I haven't had a chance to check it out yet. I will get in to this sometime today. I will get back to the list and let you all know about my findings. My best regards! John. - Original Message - From: "Sunshine" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:45 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard when and where did you find this info?i would love to read this news release. - Original Message - From: "djdoctorp" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:30 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard High once again, I don't know how true this is, but I hear that Sound Blaster is coming out with a card that uses a pare of 12AX7 tubes for the line out, and a pare of 12AU7 tubes for the line and mike ins. Word has it that this card will be out some time next year. If that happens, then I won't need a preamp that has tubes to get that warm sound transferred from my old records and cassettes. I am wondering 2 things. For starters, how will the card with tubes and all fit in to any desktop computer? And how much will it cost? My best regards! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:18 PM Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: "Bue Vester-Andersen" To: Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Total Recorder Products
Hi! I've got what perhaps may be an easier option for you than Total Recorder, will cost a little more but will probably do a better job. There are "DVD/VCR combo" units available from brands such as Panasonic which both play and record DVD'S and video cassettes so therefore it follows you can dubb from one to the other at the touch of a button. I've had my Panasonic model for nearly 4 years now and I wouldn't be without it for the very reasons you've written to me in the first place . If you'd rather capture images onto your computer and dubb them across to another media then you'll need to use Total Recorder video Professional, I don't own this product as yet so I can't give you all that information about it, I plan to upgrade to it next week so in the meantime you may consider reading some of the primers on Total Recorder Video Professional and how to capture video etc which can be found on Total Recorder's web site at http://www.totalrecorder.com Good luck with all that, sounds exciting. On 01/11/2009, at 7:29 PM, Norma A. Boge wrote: Hi Dane, When you write further about using TR to record video, would you please include a primer on what one would need to transfer, for example, VHS to DVD using TR. I really need to do this but am not sure how to begin. Many thanks, Norma At 09:04 PM 10/30/2009, you wrote: For those who want to record video as well as audio then you may consider Total Recorder Video, only $18.00 upgrade cost if you already have Total Recorder, I've upgraded and I'll write some more about the product shortly, has everything that Total recorder Professional has as well as the tools you'll need to record video from your video capture device if you have one. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Total Recorder Products
Hi Dane, When you write further about using TR to record video, would you please include a primer on what one would need to transfer, for example, VHS to DVD using TR. I really need to do this but am not sure how to begin. Many thanks, Norma At 09:04 PM 10/30/2009, you wrote: For those who want to record video as well as audio then you may consider Total Recorder Video, only $18.00 upgrade cost if you already have Total Recorder, I've upgraded and I'll write some more about the product shortly, has everything that Total recorder Professional has as well as the tools you'll need to record video from your video capture device if you have one. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: New version of Amadeus Pro Available
Thanks Dane. With the Amadeus Pro good news and ProTools accessibility forthcoming, the other excellent news, I am definitely getting ready to embark on the Mac route. Best regards, Hatch. - Original Message - From: "Dane trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:55 AM Subject: Re: New version of Amadeus Pro Available Yes it does and it also uses the Many that are installed with OS10.6 Snow Leopard as well as VST plug-ins. On 31/10/2009, at 10:29 PM, Atlasonic Productions wrote: Hi Dane, Just started following this list again. That's good news, because I am about to get an Apple Mac Mini. One question please: Does Amadeus Pro have effects on board? Thanks. Hatch. - Original Message - From: "Dane trethowan" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 6:08 PM Subject: New version of Amadeus Pro Available Hi everyone! for those who use a Mac - And for those who want a very accessible multi track audio recorder - then you'll be pleased to know that a new version of amadeus Pro was released on Monday, if you own the product then just open it and the update will start downloading automatically. If you don't own it then you can download the product from the web site, http://www.hairersoft.com/Welcome.html Some really nice enhancements have been added in the last couple of versions including more navigation keyboard shortcuts and other features to help with editing and accessibility of the application and these features have come about due to the many people who use the software who have taken the time to deliver feedback to the author. The software is still under $50.00 which has to make this probably one of the best value for money multi track audio editors and recorders available today. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
AVS Video Format Converter
Hi! For those who record video or the odd TV broadcast on their TV tuner then you may be interested to know that I've found a reasonably accessible application to convert from one video format to another, its available at http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Converter.aspx?sct=inc&ct=google&cid=67 Firstly you have to familiar with your Screen Reading software in order to get this software to work as it requires a lot of movement of your mouse pointer or JAWS cursor however operation is quite simple, just click on the operations and parameters you want to set and that's it! This software is the perfect compliment to the Video Re-Do TV Suite mpg video editor I talked about a few days ago which is amazing in the accessibility it offers, its just a pity we can't see the results it gives us but we can certainly hear them . Anyway to get back to the AVS Video Format Converter, you have various options for the purchase of this software it seems, either take out a 12 month subscription - I think they have a special offer going right now where you get the product for $39.00 for a 12 month subscription instead of $59.00 - or pay $199.00 for a life subscription which entitles you to as much tech support as you may need, a lifetime of upgrades and so on, if I had the $199.00 right now then I'd certainly pay this for the wonderful product however that amount of money is only a dream right now so I was quite content to settle for the one year subscription as I wanted to do some format conversions in a bit of a hurry to my Ipod . Be warned! you'll need a PC with plenty of grunt, preferably an Intel Duo Core processor or a Quad Core if you have one. The conversions take a fair amount of time and the progress indicators are accessible so you know exactly what's going on. When the conversion is complete, AVS puts up an "info" window telling you so, press the close button to be rid of this. Well the news is on and being recorded, I'll attend to a few email messages here and order my Pizza. By the time that arrives the news will be finished and I'll set AVS to convert it to MP4 format, that should be finished by the time I finish eating the pizza and it will be ready for me to watch on my Ipod . ** Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:"dane.tretho...@me.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/grtdane blog: http://www.grtdane.wordpress.com Phone United Kingdom 02032874641 Phone Australia 0390058589 Phone United States 8159261869 Fax: +61 3 9743 7954x MSN grtd...@dane-trethowan.net skype:grtdane12 ** To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
