JBL Onbeat Air a Footnote
Sorry folks but I forgot to mention one of the core functions of "Airplay", not only does it stream your music but you can use an "Airplay" compatible device - in this case the JBL "Onbeat Air" speaker system - to control your music hence the remote controller for the system. You can for instance skip forward and back between and through tracks, pause/stop playback, raise or lower volume, turn repeat on or manipulate shuffle etc, now try doing that with an FM transmitter and see how far you get . To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Onbeat Air, mini review
So I’ve now had the JBL “Onbeat Air” going for over 24 hours and its been playing music to the delight of my ears and accepting the streams from computers and IOS devices alike without any complaint whatever, I’ve experienced 2 dropouts of a second or so in the time I’ve been testing and at those times my Wi-Fi network was being put to heavy use so no complaints there whatever as these hitches are to be expected when Wi-Fi networks are under strain. The “Onbeat Air” would appear to sound best in a room placed on an open surfice, say a desk with plenty of space round the unit, this gives plenty of space for the sound to be dispersed and believe me, this little beauty can certainly disperse sound! Whilst we’re not talking a hi-fi grade product when it comes to the “Onbeat Air” we are speaking of a very decent sounding product for its size. Gone are the days of transmitting audio around your house with FM transmitters which are subject to noise, questionable audio quality and so on, with an “Airplay” compatible device you enjoy a digital audio stream, no background noise and music as its meant to be heard. To the “Onbeat Air” itself, well it looks like an overgrown egg with an interesting styling, the unit has ridges around it which give the appearance that the unit has been chopped in half and roughly glued back to together, each half is one speaker section. The whole thing is enclosed by a light wire mesh grill, nice and smooth. Very few controls are to be found on the “Onbeat Air”, just up and down volume with a “Connect” button in the middle of these on the right-hand side and an “on/off/standby” button on the rear next to the connecting sockets which I’ll talk about later. As I mentiond in my first notes on this device earlier on this week, I thought I may require sighted assistance to get the speaker connected to the wi-fi network, thankfully this isn’t the case as other list members pointed out. The “Onbeat Air” contains its own wi-fi network and accessible HTML setup page so the trick is to get your computer or smart phone to connect to this in a similar way as you would with a rooter for example and that’s where the “Onbeat Air’s” wireless network comes into play, when you hold down the “Connect” button for a few seconds the “Onbeat Air” is ready to join other wireless networks thus if you do a scan for wi-fi networks with your computer at this point you should see the “Onbeat” air” listed as a network. Once joined you can type in an IP address into your browser and access the “Onbeat Air” setup which contains all the settings required to connect to a home wireless network. The page is pretty straight forward and extremely accessible and the “Onbeat air” connected to my wi-fi network straight away after I’d filled in the appropriate details for my network and clicked on the “Connect” button. So for some final things to mention, the “Onbeat Air” comes with a small remote control unit. Connections are on the rear of the set for line-in, video composit out, USB port for IOS device sync with and iTunes library on a computer and the AC in socket. the “Onbeat Air” is a mians powered unit only and I’m not surprised, wi-fi can really drain batteries. “Onbeat Air” has an iPhone/iPod/iPad dock which can be set to either portrait or landscape orientation. If I were to rate this product then I’d have no problem in giving it a top rating, yes there are better models around but you’ll pay considerably more, I paid $299.00 Australian dollars at my local Apple Store and I probably could have purchased the same unit for a cheaper price but I’m all for convenience here . To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: more on jul onbeat speaker system
Yep thanks, got it all working thanks to this manual and I'm about to write my mini review so standby! . On 05/03/2012, at 2:40 PM, Brent Harding wrote: > Well, Google gave us some info on this thing. All may not be lost for the > airplay. There's a PDF manual, looks like a UK site, if this is the one you > have at > http://www.google.com/url?q=http://uk.jbl.com/tl_files/catalog//jbl/multimedia/Manuals/OnBeat%2520Air/Owners%2520Manual%2520JBL%2520OnBeat%2520Air%2520English.pdf&sa=U&ei=AzBUT-N8w9mIAqDivLYG&ved=0CBoQFjAC&usg=AFQjCNEmKusQI2Wu89bdF-rYl9huuZ9Icw > It states a couple interesting things about the device. It has some kind of > connect button you can hold for 3 seconds after you power it up that makes it > create it's own wifi network. Just join that with the computer, Iphone, or > whatever, think they say it calls the wifi spot JBL on Beat and use the web > page http://169.254.1.1 > and that will let it have you tell it what your router is that it should > join. That UK manual didn't mention a lot about that app you were talking > about besides the fact that it's there, nobody really knows what else it > does. Now I wish my old bose Speakers had airplay as I have to switch > machines to get good sound as the Macbook speakers aren't exactly great. > > - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 9:17 PM > Subject: Re: more on jul onbeat speaker system > > > Its certainly very nice sounding that's for sure. > > > On 05/03/2012, at 2:16 PM, Brent Harding wrote: > >> I wonder if this thing is like a lot of airplay devices where it creates its >> own wifi network you could connect to and get into a web page. I wonder if >> this one would be better sounding than something like the Klipsch IGroove or >> whatever it's called that I'm thinking about getting one day? >> >> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 9:04 PM >> Subject: more on jul onbeat speaker system >> >> >> Hi again! >> What follows are very first impressions of the JBL Onbeat Air speaker >> system. Unfortunately I’ve only been able to play with the dock connector of >> the system, the “Airplay” facility is going to require some extra help, in >> other words someone with some sight. >> System sounds excellent, well worth the $299.00 purchase price. Plenty of >> clarity across the spectrum plus plenty of volume. >> Onbeat requires the installation of an IOS app, when you first plug an IOS >> device into the dock you’re prompted to install the app. >> It would seem that parts of this app are inaccessible so that’s what I mean >> when requiring extra help to set the Onbeat Air up for complete “Airplay”, >> this is the system which allows the user to “Stream” audio/video from a >> computer and so on to the Onbeat Speaker system. >> Onbeat Air comes with a 10 button remote control, I haven’t explored this >> yet. >> The system has the best dock connector I’ve seen, its very solid and the IOS >> feels thus when connected. >> The IOS device can be orientated into either “Landscape” or “Portrait” mode >> and that’s a convenient addition to the system. >> Using the supplied adapter stand its possible to connect an iPad to the >> system. >> On the back of the system are a number of sockets and buttons, 1 button >> turns on and off the power and there are sockets for line-in, power supply, >> USB in and a video out composite jack for watching movies or TV shows from >> your IOS device on a television or such. >> I’ll write more when I’ve been able to get the “Airplay” facility going. >> >> 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: win 7: setting microphone
Hi. I can not find what u describe. I did however find levels and set it to 100% and i still have no improvement. scott Original message: Found mine under Manager audio devices Go to recording tab Select your device Click properties Look under the levels tab, mine is right there. I tab three times, I have the main level, mute and then boost. Hope this helps if you did not already get it figured out. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Scott VanDeWalle Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 12:54 PM To: hamitcam...@gmail.com Cc: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: win 7: setting microphone Hello. In properties I checked under the recording tab and properite for the recording tab, and Can not find it. I'm also using system access. scott Original message: You now have to go into the mike's properties and it's in there. I forget what tab it's in though. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Scott VanDeWalle Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:18 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: win 7: setting microphone When I used win xp i had a box i could check to turn on the mic gain. I do not see that in windows 7 64 bit. I know that the volume is turned all the way up but I can not find that button i need so i can make my voice come through stronger. Can someone point me in the right direction? thanks -- Have a great day! 73's Scott kb0clz Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. 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 -- Have a great day! 73's Scott kb0clz Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. 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 -- Have a great day! 73's Scott kb0clz Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: win 7: setting microphone
Found mine under Manager audio devices Go to recording tab Select your device Click properties Look under the levels tab, mine is right there. I tab three times, I have the main level, mute and then boost. Hope this helps if you did not already get it figured out. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Scott VanDeWalle Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 12:54 PM To: hamitcam...@gmail.com Cc: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: win 7: setting microphone Hello. In properties I checked under the recording tab and properite for the recording tab, and Can not find it. I'm also using system access. scott Original message: > You now have to go into the mike's properties and it's in there. I > forget what tab it's in though. > -Original Message- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org > [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of Scott VanDeWalle > Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:18 PM > To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org > Subject: win 7: setting microphone > When I used win xp i had a box i could check to turn on the mic gain. > I do not see that in windows 7 64 bit. > I know that the volume is turned all the way up but I can not find > that button i need so i can make my voice come through stronger. > Can someone point me in the right direction? > thanks > -- > Have a great day! > 73's > Scott > kb0clz > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit > www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. > 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 -- Have a great day! 73's Scott kb0clz Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. 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: dvd blueray creating mkv files
I am needing to find the developer of makemkvd to ask to see if they will enable the QT accessibility features. Once this is done it will be usable, but I'm not having any luck contacting them yet. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Replay Capture Suite vs others
I use Total Recorder to capture the Opry. Most of it's archived recordings; and that's better than most of the live stuff they do. TR does well; then I get it into GoldWave to edit. Howard - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 8:51 PM Subject: Re: Replay Capture Suite I had used Replay AV, and still do for some shows I just want before the podcast comes out. I just wish that they would update it so I can record SiriusXM again, but there might be a round-about way if I ran XM Tuner on the machine and recorded it as if it were a localhost link. The big thing I miss on the weekend is the Oprey that they really cut down how much they broadcast, but 90 minutes on Friday and Saturday is still better than them eliminating it altogether. - Original Message - From: "Gary King" To: "PC Audio List" Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:43 PM Subject: Replay Capture Suite Is anyone using the Replay Capture Suite from Applian Technologies? I have used Replay AV 8 on my old XP system, and it worked well capturing streams. I'm not familiar with current versions of their products and how accessible they are. The Replay Capture Suite does more than Replay AV, but I'm not certain I need all of its features. Comments on current versions of products from Applian Technologies are welcome. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net 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: DVD Audio Extractor
Okay cool. Thanks man. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Arthur Barney Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 10:40 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: DVD Audio Extractor don't know, but install it, and give it a try. If it's not quite what you want, you can easily remove it again, by going to the ctrl panel. - Original Message - From: "Hamit Campos" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 10:20 PM Subject: RE: DVD Audio Extractor > Cool. What about extract the audio channel by channel? This helped me > a lot in first of all, knowing what I was missing in my movies, and in > choosing my next surround sound system. > > -Original Message- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org > [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of Arthur Barney > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:36 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: DVD Audio Extractor > > Hi Hamit, > then that program will do that. > Arthur Barney > - Original Message - > From: "Hamit Campos" > To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:29 PM > Subject: RE: DVD Audio Extractor > > >>I meant extract the audio files from movies like DVD audio extractor does. >> Sorry if I confused you. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org >> [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >> On Behalf Of Arthur Barney >> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 1:00 PM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Re: DVD Audio Extractor >> >> No it doesn't extract from CD's. >> - Original Message - >> From: "Hamit Campos" >> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" >> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 12:55 PM >> Subject: RE: DVD Audio Extractor >> >> >>> Will this do audio extraction though? I don't do the MKV thing. All >>> I do is extract audio. I just figure meantion the fact that DVD >>> Audio Extractor didn't extract BDs since some one already did,, and >>> how unfortionate it is. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org >>> [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >>> On Behalf Of Arthur Barney >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 9:08 AM >>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>> Subject: Re: DVD Audio Extractor >>> >>> Hi Hamit, >>> try this program. >>> Read Instructions before installing. >>> After you've installed it, make sure you don't update it. >>> Arthur Barney. >>> http://www.sendspace.com/file/wb0mfc >>> >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Hamit Campos" >>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:55 AM >>> Subject: RE: DVD Audio Extractor >>> >>> No, it won't sadly do Blu-Ray. I so want to buy this program like I've said many times to them and on here, but now, what's the point since all I'm buying is Blu-Ray disks. Pluss, it's really hard to buy. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Ruby Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 8:58 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: DVD Audio Extractor I wish this could extract blue-ray using the mkv format, looking at the site it says nothing about this so presume it can not do this. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 3:06 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: DVD Audio Extractor Hello all. Well, I cannot highly recommend the program listed in the subject enough! Here was my scenario. I wanted to watch a DVD, Toy Story 3, on my Windows 7 64 bit laptop. The DVD has audio description. Anyway, I tried playing it with Media Player Classic Home Cinema, a DVD and general media player that comes with the Combined Community Codec pack. Well I couldn't get as far as the menu could I! Plus, the menu system of the application completely disappeared! So next I tried VLC Media Player. This was slightly better in that I could get at least the first chapter of the DVD played. But when it moved onto the next chapter it repeated the first one! So finally, I tried to play it with DVD Audio Extractor. It worked a treat! The entire DVD played fine with absolutely no problems! So my recommendation for a fully accessible, easy to use DVD player, which also happens to extract audio, is DVD Audio Extractor, www.castudio.org. Unless there is another similar DVD player out there that is just as fully accessible and easy to use, I might consider purchasing the program! Hope you like my recommendation, and happy viewing! -- Christopher H To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to:
