SV: Fwd: loop back audio was Re: stereo mix not working on realtech build in soundcard
Hi, It works fine here, and off course it must be turned on and active. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af David Bailes Sendt: 29. november 2017 11:33 Til: pc-audio Emne: Fwd: Fwd: loop back audio was Re: stereo mix not working on realtech build in soundcard Hi Hank, see the recording section of this guide for details of the recording settings of Audacity: http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/Audacity-2.2.0-Guide.html To record the sound that is sent to your usb headphones, you need to set the audio interface to wasapi, and then set the recording device to an item which will be something like usb speakers, and have loopback as the last word in its name. In addition, set the number of recording channels to 2 (stereo). David. -- Forwarded message -- From: The wolf Date: 29 November 2017 at 04:27 Subject: Re: Fwd: loop back audio was Re: stereo mix not working on realtech build in soundcard To: David Bailes how do you set it to record your usv head set and jaws fore example? using the loop back feature? On 11/28/2017 1:25 PM, David Bailes wrote: > Hi Hank, > see option 2 on this page: > https://www.howtogeek.com/217348/how-to-record-the-sound- > coming-from-your-pc-even-without-stereo-mix/ > > Note that as well as Audacity, there are other recording programs with > this feature. > > David. > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: The wolf > Date: 28 November 2017 at 20:13 > Subject: loop back audio was Re: stereo mix not working on realtech > build in soundcard > To: David Bailes > > > Hello I am changing the subject line so not to hi jack the thread > > how does the loop back feature work? > > I didn't even know you could do that > > Hank > > > > On 11/28/2017 1:08 PM, David Bailes wrote: > > Hi Aiden, >> you may well already be aware of the following, but I thought it was >> worth checking. >> The stereo mix input provided by the realtek chip allows you to >> record the audio output of the realtek chip. Are you sending any >> audio to the realtek speaker output? The usb headset is a different >> sound device, so any audio sent to your headphones won't be included in the >> realtek's stereo mix. >> >> A number of recording programs would allow you to record the output >> of your headphones using wasapi loopback. >> >> David. >> >> original message: >> >> Well, I'm not sure what the content I record have to do with this, >> the point is when stereo mix is active, it should record what it can here. >> I am on a laptop with build in audio realtek and a USB headset. At >> one point it did pick up jaws at least but now its dead silent. >> >> On 27/11/2017, Michael Amaro wrote: >> >> are you trying to record off the net? >>> >>> -- >>> From: "Aidan" >>> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2017 7:52 AM >>> To: >>> Subject: stereo mix not working on realtech build in soundcard >>> >>> I have a laptop and so whenever I select the stereo mix option I >>> just >>> >>>> get silents when recording. All the mute are uncheck and volumes up >>>> to 100. >>>> >>>> >>>>
SV: Tecsun PL660
Hi Dane, What does such beasts cost? Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 26. november 2017 00:38 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: Re: Tecsun PL660 hi! Well you're going to have to make a few decisions as to which radio you buy, all Tecsun radio sets have pros and cons. The Synchronus detection is better on the PL-660 however sideband is far better on the PL880. On the PL-880 Sideband can be tuned in steps of 10KHZ which makes for very accurate recognition of signals whereas with the PL-660 you have to use a BFO control which drifts and requires fine adjustment, in other words its the sort of thing one wouldn't expect on a modern radio of today, something you found on radios 40 years ago. Even though the PL-660 has the better sync I'd still go and buy the Tecsun PL-880 or even consider the new Tecsun S-8800. Both the PL-880 and S-880 have far better sound than the Tecsun PL-660. The S-8800 has - overall - better sensitivity on all bands than any other Tecsun radio I've tried. Sideband on the S-8800 has the same sort of tuning as found on the PL-880. Tuning on the S-8800 is silky smooth with that perfect "analogue tuning" feel, the S-8800 comes with a handy remote control which controls most functions. The manual for the S-8800 is very well written. On 11/26/2017 6:40 AM, tim cumings wrote: > hi, Dane. > I am thinking about purchasing either the PL 660 or the PL 880. > do you have any comments about the sideband reception in the synchronous to > text you on the 660 versus the 880? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 10, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> >> Hi! >> If I recall correctly there is a list member who is looking for information >> on buttons and controls for his Tecsun PL-660 radio. >> A document has been released by Tecsun Radio Australia to aid Blind users of >> this radio and I link to it thus. >> https://www.dropbox.com/s/2aq8zbpz2x7wkgm/PL660-tips-and-tricks-for-a >> -blind-user.pdf?dl=0 >> <https://www.dropbox.com/s/2aq8zbpz2x7wkgm/PL660-tips-and-tricks-for- >> a-blind-user.pdf?dl=0> >> >> >> ** >> “For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the 1’s you put >> in the ground and not the electric light 1’s.” >> >> >> >> > -- ** "For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the one's you put in the ground and not the electric light one's." **
SV: List Will Continue
Hi, Sounds really good! Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Tom Dimeo Sendt: 15. november 2017 00:26 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: List Will Continue OK folks, I got the message. The pc audio list will continue, probably on groups.i o. Not because I'm too cheap to pay for website space, but because DMARC and other e-mail list constraints have made lists difficult to manage. More information to follow. Thank you all, Tom Dimeo
SV: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek
Hi Anders, Oh sorry to hear that. I never had issues with mine. But you're right that such a device should contain up-up to date hardware, and downloading books is a pain too. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 9. november 2017 23:15 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek Hi! Yes you’re right Brian but they should have put better hardware into the stream. I have had my for repair once and i think it needs to go on repair again. /A > 9 nov. 2017 kl. 22:14 skrev Brian Olesen : > > Hey Mary, > You are so perfectly right, and to tell you the truth it's not only > blind people who feels this way. > But fascion is playing many of it's tricks on people you know. > Also a dedicated device for special needs is wonderful. > For example with a Victor you don't really need to care about power > loss or battery drainage. > Charge it once every second day, and you can read on and on as long as > you like. > Also manipulating the audio is a time consuming process. Lets say you > need to go to a certain page in a daisy book with touch, or find a special > fraze. > This is technically speaking possible, but will always and I mean > always take much longer with touch then with regular keys. > If you're a student and is planning to study for 5 years these seconds > becoming minutes becoming hours, becoming days, actually counts > against the biological human clock, and would be a great unnecessary > waist of precious time. > Yes off course I do own the app Voice Dream Reader, and loves it, but > believe me. I use my Stream 95 % of the time instead. > I could use my nice Hims U2, and honestly don't know why I don't. > Maybe because of it's size. But this little handy pocket device feels > more like reading a real book then using apps for all purposes in > life. :-) > > Best regards > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Mary > Otten > Sendt: 9. november 2017 21:58 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trekagainst the biological > human clock. > > More to go wrong or more to enable more people to use the device. I > don't own one, but I still know plenty of blind folks who do much > better with buttons than with touch; were thaIf you're a student and > is planning to study for 5 years these seconds being minutes becoming > hours becoming days actually count t not true, HumanWare wouldn't make this > stuff. > > Mary > > > >
SV: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek
Hi, Ah let's get this strate. aptX is a faster protocol especially used by gamers to get lower latency when playing with Bluetooth headphones. The aptX audio codec is available for consumer and automotive wireless audio applications, notably the real-time streaming of lossy stereo audio over the Bluetooth A2DP connection/pairing between a "source" device (such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop) and a "sink" accessory (namely a Bluetooth stereo speaker, headset or headphones). aptX technology must be incorporated in both transmitter and receiver to derive the sonic benefits of aptX audio coding over the default sub-band coding (SBC) mandated by the Bluetooth standard. Consumer electronics products bearing the CSR aptX logo are certified for interoperability with other Bluetooth audio products belonging to the aptX ecosystem. -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 9. november 2017 22:54 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek Hi! Its an uncompressed format so the sound quality is better. /A > 9 nov. 2017 kl. 15:25 skrev Peter Scanlon : > > What is aptx why is that better than what ever other Blue Tooth? > > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Anders > Holmberg > Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 11:29 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek > > Hi! > I wonder if the trek has bluetooth with aptx. > I don’t think so. > /A > >> 9 nov. 2017 kl. 06:05 skrev Dane Trethowan : >> >> So another new product from humanware but again I think they're missing so >> many points as Humanware tend to do these days in my opinion. >> >> Yeah okay, we know about Talking Book players and we've used them for years. >> >> Yeah, we know about GPS navigation products and we use iPhones and other >> similar devices. >> >> So it does surprise me that Humanware hasn't brought out a voice activated >> device like the Google Home or Amazon Echo that does all this sort of stuff. >> >> Anyway here's the new device from our dear friends at Humanware so make what >> you will of this. >> >> http://store.humanware.com/heu/victor-reader-trek-talking-book-player-gps.html >> >> -- >> >> ** >> "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" >> ** >> >> > > >
SV: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek
Hey Mary, You are so perfectly right, and to tell you the truth it's not only blind people who feels this way. But fascion is playing many of it's tricks on people you know. Also a dedicated device for special needs is wonderful. For example with a Victor you don't really need to care about power loss or battery drainage. Charge it once every second day, and you can read on and on as long as you like. Also manipulating the audio is a time consuming process. Lets say you need to go to a certain page in a daisy book with touch, or find a special fraze. This is technically speaking possible, but will always and I mean always take much longer with touch then with regular keys. If you're a student and is planning to study for 5 years these seconds becoming minutes becoming hours, becoming days, actually counts against the biological human clock, and would be a great unnecessary waist of precious time. Yes off course I do own the app Voice Dream Reader, and loves it, but believe me. I use my Stream 95 % of the time instead. I could use my nice Hims U2, and honestly don't know why I don't. Maybe because of it's size. But this little handy pocket device feels more like reading a real book then using apps for all purposes in life. :-) Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Mary Otten Sendt: 9. november 2017 21:58 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trekagainst the biological human clock. More to go wrong or more to enable more people to use the device. I don't own one, but I still know plenty of blind folks who do much better with buttons than with touch; were thaIf you're a student and is planning to study for 5 years these seconds being minutes becoming hours becoming days actually count t not true, HumanWare wouldn't make this stuff. Mary
SV: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek
HI, AptX is not a format it's a protocol. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 9. november 2017 13:47 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek Hi! Yes but does it support the aptx format. I don’t want to spend another bunch of money for a device and be disappointed again. My second gen stream is still alive and kicking but very often crashes even though its been on repair and have been reset a bunch of times. I rather use a stable android phone or Iphone for these purposes if the trek shows similar tendences. /A > 9 nov. 2017 kl. 13:37 skrev JOHN RIEHL : > > The victor Trekker does have Bluetooth capability. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Anders > Holmberg > Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 7:29 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek > > Hi! > I wonder if the trek has bluetooth with aptx. > I don’t think so. > /A > >> 9 nov. 2017 kl. 06:05 skrev Dane Trethowan : >> >> So another new product from humanware but again I think they're missing so >> many points as Humanware tend to do these days in my opinion. >> >> Yeah okay, we know about Talking Book players and we've used them for years. >> >> Yeah, we know about GPS navigation products and we use iPhones and other >> similar devices. >> >> So it does surprise me that Humanware hasn't brought out a voice activated >> device like the Google Home or Amazon Echo that does all this sort of stuff. >> >> Anyway here's the new device from our dear friends at Humanware so make what >> you will of this. >> >> http://store.humanware.com/heu/victor-reader-trek-talking-book-player-gps.html >> >> -- >> >> ** >> "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" >> ** >> >> > > >
SV: Good PC speakers
Hi, Wel i'd go for something like Edify Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af The wolf Sendt: 4. november 2017 20:14 Til: PC Audio Discussion List ; David Goldfield Emne: Re: Good PC speakers I think i have a varient of that speaker model and I can tell you you won't need any other speaker system it will do what you want and then some lets just say this if you turn up the base all the way up I had my pots on the stove rattling and it was on watching starwars movie. don't think the dude in the apartment next door appreciated it much but I sure did. in all seriousness he came over and watched some of the movie to. but yes these are really good speakers On 11/4/2017 11:45 AM, David Goldfield wrote: > Would these be the speakers you were mentioning? Costs $105. > > > https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z623-Watt-Speaker-System/dp/B003VAHYTG > > David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist > WWW.David-Goldfield.Com<http://WWW.David-Goldfield.Com> > On 11/3/2017 11:50 PM, Byron Stephens wrote: > The z623 speakers from logitech are one of the best, if you can still find > them. > - Original Message - From: "Mary Otten" > <mailto:maryot...@comcast.net> > To: <mailto:pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 2:51 PM > Subject: Good PC speakers > > > Hi folks, > I am going to have to purchase a new PC. I have some rather old speakers on > my very old PC, and I’m going to get rid of them. There about half shot > anyway. So I wonder what folks are using on PCs these days that actually > sounds good. I’m talking to a custom builder, and he was talking about just > the sort of speakers that would plug into a line out Jack. I have a pair of b > and w MM ones on my Mac, those are USB. And I’ve had them for a few years. > They are very nice, but I’m not sure I need something like that on a PC where > I probably won’t listen to boatloads of excellent music. Still, regular cheap > computer speakers are really not what I’m looking for. Any suggestions? > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > > >
RE: Accessible CD Ripping Program
The iTunes 12.7 version is very accessible when ripping audio CD's, not that I do it too often these days. Brian Hartgen -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dean Martineau Sent: 02 November 2017 16:53 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Accessible CD Ripping Program I find Windows Media Player usable, and I suspect iTunes is still usable, though I haven't tried its latest version. In the past at least, it had a better database for recognizing CD tracks than did windows Media Player. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave Marthouse Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2017 12:45 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Accessible CD Ripping Program Does anyone know a good accessible CD ripping program for use with JFW or NVDA under Wwindows10. Any information would be appreciated. -- Dave Marthouse dmartho...@gmail.com
RE: A YouTube Query
Try Pontes Media Downloader, it's really excellent. http://www.pontes.ro/en/scripts/ Brian Hartgen Choose Hartgen Consultancy for high quality JAWS Script Writing, training and our products including J-Say, J-Dictate and Leasey. Telephone (in the UK) 02920-850298. Telephone (in the United States of America) 1-415-871-0626. Telephone (from any other country) +44-2920-820598. Visit our website for more information! Follow us on Twitter, HartgenConsult. Like our Facebook Page. JAWS Certified 2017. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Sherry Sent: 30 October 2017 08:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: A YouTube Query How can I copy a track from YouTube to my PC? Is there a special program I should use? Andrea -- Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
SV: Audacity and Jaws on Windows 10 creators update
Hey David, This sounds amazing. I wish it soon will be ready in my language too. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af David Bailes Sendt: 30. september 2017 21:31 Til: pc-audio Emne: SV: Audacity and Jaws on Windows 10 creators update Hi Brian, Yes I've tested it in all the situations in which it used to crash, and it seems now to be OK, David. original message: Hi, An this you have tested yourself? Brian
SV: Audacity and Jaws on Windows 10 creators update
Hi, An this you have tested yourself? Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af David Bailes Sendt: 28. september 2017 15:49 Til: pc-audio Emne: Audacity and Jaws on Windows 10 creators update Up until very recently, running Audacity and Jaws on the Windows 10 creators update could cause Audacity to crash. However, the good news is that this has be fixed in the latest version of Jaws, version 18.0.4321. David.
SV: Audacity and Jaws on Windows 10 Creators update
Hi, Wow thanks for the tip. I suffer from this every time I try to close Audacity. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af David Bailes Sendt: 1. august 2017 16:26 Til: pc-audio Emne: Audacity and Jaws on Windows 10 Creators update If the audio editor Audacity is used with Jaws on Windows 10 Creators update (version 1703), then Audacity can crash. Fortunately, there are no problems with other screen readers, so you can use NVDA, for example, until the problem is fixed. Freedom scientific are already aware of the issue, David.
problem with blind mice mega mall site
When I try to sign up for an account and I tab from edit box to edit box it does not say what's required to go in to each edit box it just says edit. I am using nvda 2017.2 on windows 10 version 17.3 I have tried it on google chrome and webie brousers but it's the same this site is not accessable for screen readers and they of all people should know better. Brian Sackrider
SV: Here's a Cool Little Program for Raising the Volume of Audio Files.
Hi Kenny, Thanks a lot. We don't get much of that great stuff anymore on the lists, so it's highly appreciated! Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Kenny Sendt: 21. maj 2017 00:30 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Here's a Cool Little Program for Raising the Volume of Audio Files. Hello, I was looking for a small Windows program for raising the volume of some of my OTR MP3 files that were barely audible. Came across the following: www.mp3volumer.com This program does a great job at doing exactly what I wanted. In addition, it allows you to encode the audio file into another format. Completely accessible to JAWS. Very very fast! You can also batch process an entire folder too. Thought I would share this find with the group. Have a good day! -Kenny
SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Yo Humberto! What a funny coincident. I also use a CPap machine. It's even more important to me then my girlfriend I think. Grin But why not look into some of the new exciting Android devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8, or the cheeper Huawei phones? Have you guys ever heard about the Capsys SmartVision 2? It's a super cool smartphone made in france that also has lots of special apps for the blind build in, and a reasonable battery cycle. At least it holds power for more than double the time then it's the case for an iPhone. It's a combined keypad and touch screen phone especially build up from the ground to serve the visually impaired users. Further more it's equipped with a micro sd card reader, so memory will never be an issue again. Right now I have a really weird issue with my iPad that Apple has a hard time fixing, and I tell you. If they can't or won't fix that I'd never ever buy a unit from Apple again. I off course hope the best. Smile Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Humberto Rodriguez Sendt: 4. maj 2017 16:08 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation I read quite a lot and while at home, in my opinion, nothing beats the NLS player, with its good sound, long-lasting battery, although the battery life, that begins at 40 hours, slowly degrades to about 16 with prolonged use. The Iphone of course, is also excellent for listening to BARD books, but with so many other apps on the Iphone and now with unlimited data, plus texting and the telephone itself, I prefer to also take the Milestone 312 for the books. The problem is that we are slowly becoming pack horses, when you take into consideration that when travelling, I normally take my Iphone, Milestone, Olympus, ORCAM, laptop and CPap machine. Everything could be improved of course. The NLS players could solve the battery-life issue plus add Bluetooth capability; the Milestone could add Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an antenna for the FM radio, for now it uses the wire of the headphones as antenna; the ORCAM should be able to save the text it scans, etc. Regards, Humberto -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 7:33 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Cool. Yes I've red that the new 1 has a radio. I'm glad it's so much better then my 311. So you'd say it's worth it then? Cause I've never seen 1 and wasn't sure how much of an upgrade it is. As for the NLS player. I too have 1. It's cool looking. Don't use it as often though. What with the app being on my phone. On 5/4/2017 2:03 AM, Humberto Rodriguez wrote: > Hello Hamit: > > Yes, I do have the 312 and it is excellent, except as I said, that it does > not have Wi-Fi. I also have a VRS but one of the first generation. I do not > use the Milestone for recording except for emergencies, I have an Olympus > DS-50 for that and I normally do not record stereo, mostly monoaural voice. > > The Milestone 312 has a circular speaker with a grill in front, rather large > for the size of the hardware, that plays excellent sound, albeit mono; to > hear stereo you must use headphones, but either way the sound is remarkable > for such a small player. It also has FM radio. > > I normally use the NLS player to listen to BARD books at home, but when > travelling or otherwise away from home, use mostly my Milestone, I prefer it > due to size and clarity of sound. > > Regards, > > Humberto > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Hamit Campos > Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9:57 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation > > Ah do you have the 312? Cause I'm sure no one's meantioned the > MileStone cause of the yuck the 311 was. Epic fale that thing was. > This comming from someone who still has 1. I only brought it back out > cause my DM420 died. I only have the LS-14. It's no good for podcasts > as it doesn't hold your place and also if you turn the sucker off > it'll jump out of the folders. Wait why not use your Strattus you ask? > Yeah during the day sometimes I do. But again I'm not a big fan of > Victor Quality. I really wanted to replace my trusty old PTR2 but BESB > the bord of education and services for the blind of Connecticut > doesn't have a deal with IRTI no more apparently. Oh wells. So what's > the new mile stone like? Can you send me a recording made with it? > Especially if you've used stereo mikes with it? Thanks. > > > On 5/3/20
SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Hi They also have a version without all the scanning jazz for about the same price as the Stream. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Gary Schindler Sendt: 3. maj 2017 16:56 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Remember that the Victor stream was mostly meant to play talking books with a few features added for convenience. actually you can get an MP3 player recorder for around $40.00 that has a better sounding speaker in it and records MP3 and wave files much better, but the caveat is that you are paying for accessible menus with the stream. The Hims may be a better all around unit, but it costs twice as much money as the stream. Humanware was the first to come out with a machine that played bard books even before NLS. Let's put everything in to context. -Original Message- From: Chris Skarstad Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 9:05 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation I think that's just the point. If you're a real audiofile who enjoys high end audio from a device, and you're really picky about how stuff sounds, the VR stream ain't for you. Despite all the bad press the player has gotten here, i'll still purchase one in the next few days and report my findings. I do think Bluetooth functionality is something that is lacking and needs to be in a future update. If some of the other specialized players can have it, so can the stream. But i'm buying it, fully aware of this and I'm certainly ok with it. I'll also report on the speed of downloading books via online services like BARD. I can always download the books manually and put them on the stream that way. It's good to know there are multiple ways of getting a particular job like that done. On 5/3/2017 8:58 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: > Ah well The Victors are more player anyways then recorder. The > Plextalk Pocket is the thing ya want if ya want a recorder. > > > On 5/3/2017 5:14 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> Ah okay so that problem still exists then? I was given to understand >> that later firmware updates had fixed this. >> Too late to try that here now . >> >>> On 3 May 2017, at 6:44 pm, Tim Noonan wrote: >>> >>> Sadly, the Stream Mic or line in creates very audible artefacts or >>> whistles in recordings. Otherwise the stream would be a reasonable >>> all-purpose player/recorder. >>> >>> Regards >>> Tim >>> >>> On 3 May 2017, at 6:02 pm, Dane Trethowan >>> wrote: >>> >>> I didn’t try the line-in recording function though I did note that - >>> using this function - one can record to PCM Wave files at 44.1KHZ so >>> surely this should be reasonable. >>> So if one really wanted to do high quality recordings one could use >>> the line-in method and buy suitable equipment to take full advantage. >>> >>>> On 3 May 2017, at 5:43 pm, Jamie Kelly wrote: >>>> >>>> The recording quality is ok for notes and meetings but not of high >>>> broadcast quality as with the bookport plus or Plextor Pocket range. >>>> >>>> Jamie >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> Sent: Wednesday, 3 May 2017 4:47 PM >>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>> Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >>>> >>>> Yep, convenient may be but the unit does have its limitations as >>>> we’ve discussed here, the Wi-Fi connectivity being a very serious >>>> limitation and - given the speed of the Wi-Fi - one wouldn’t really >>>> want to try and download a good quality audio stream. >>>> And again we come to that bloody awful internal speaker. >>>> Another interesting point and its not critical just an observation, >>>> I wonder why Human ware didn’t include the ability to be able to >>>> browse NAS storage devices or other computers on a network for >>>> files? Just about every other device I know of these days - that >>>> can play Internet radio stations - haas this handy feature which >>>> and I reckon it would be an absolute boom! for users of a VR Stream. >>>> Perhaps I’m talking about a future VR Stream update though >>>> hHumanware take my advice, don’t make the update too big or it will >>>> take until Christmas for the VR Stream users to download . >>>> Regarding my own streaM/ Its found a good hom
RE: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Hi, I don't know, why the Hims Blaze ET has not been menchened as it's a scarrylly cool unit that also has Bluetooth support. https://hims-inc.com/products/blaze-et/ Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 3. maj 2017 08:47 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Yep, convenient may be but the unit does have its limitations as we’ve discussed here, the Wi-Fi connectivity being a very serious limitation and - given the speed of the Wi-Fi - one wouldn’t really want to try and download a good quality audio stream. And again we come to that bloody awful internal speaker. Another interesting point and its not critical just an observation, I wonder why Human ware didn’t include the ability to be able to browse NAS storage devices or other computers on a network for files? Just about every other device I know of these days - that can play Internet radio stations - haas this handy feature which and I reckon it would be an absolute boom! for users of a VR Stream. Perhaps I’m talking about a future VR Stream update though hHumanware take my advice, don’t make the update too big or it will take until Christmas for the VR Stream users to download . Regarding my own streaM/ Its found a good home so I’m happy about that. > On 2 May 2017, at 4:34 am, Peter Scanlon wrote: > > I love my Victor Stream. > The best thing about it is how easy it is to listen to and locate internet > radio stations. > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Hamit Campos > Sent: Tuesday, 2 May 2017 3:07 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation > > Yeah I've not heard this before either. But perhaps other people either > didn't have the issue or they just axepted it. > > > On 5/1/2017 12:59 PM, Chris Skarstad wrote: >> I'll be purchasing one of these very soon, so will be able to report >> on it when i get it. I have a super-fast connection with Verizon >> Fios, so downloading books manually and transfering them to the >> player won't be an issue if the download speeds on the player are as >> slow as some of you guys say they are. I'm kind of shocked that this >> is just now coming up, as the new generation stream has been out for >> some time now. I thought this would've been mentioned sooner, but >> maybe I skipped over it as I wasn't in the market for one at that >> time, i'm not sure. I'll certainly let you guys know my experiences. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 5/1/2017 12:41 PM, Evan Reese wrote: >>> As to slow downloading of data, I have noticed with ours, and those >>> of some friends, that it doesn't seem to have a great wi-fi >>> transceiver in it. Even when I'm close to my router, it usually says >>> that reception is poor. >>> Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that >>> little package. >>> Evan >>> >>> -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan >>> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM >>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>> Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >>> >>> Hi! >>> >>> I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on >>> my purchase. >>> >>> Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in >>> most respects. >>> >>> The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - >>> having already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, >>> a bit of an annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a >>> small BUniden hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for >>> years, cost me $25 about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have >>> Bluetooth but I guess a product can't have everythint. >>> >>> Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have >>> noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow >>> compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check >>> for Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up >>> to date, well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. >>> >>> There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream >>> box and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so >>> forth - I won't bother using - given I already have better solutions >&
SV: SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Hi Dane, Agree totally. It's usable for speech, but hopeless when it comes to music. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 2. maj 2017 08:31 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Indeed it was bad and at the very least the 2ND generation is quite an improvement but not as good as it really ought to be compared to other stuff out there, even the basic phones have very nice sounding internal speakers. On 2/05/2017 4:20 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi. > Wow then you should have heard the first generation. Grin It was > really really bad! > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Tom > Kaufman > Sendt: 2. maj 2017 01:29 > Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Emne: RE: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation > > I've never thought of the Victor Stream's audio as being "muffled"...having > said this, I think of it more like the sound of a 6-transistor radio! If you > plug it into a good speaker or a good set of headphones, you do get a pretty > good sound! But no...if I'm going to listen to any music on that thing, I'd > much prefer an external speaker or headphones! > Tom Kaufman > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Dane Trethowan > Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 5:34 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation > > I just shake my head though when it comes to that muffled speaker for audio, > all my phones do far better than what the Stream does but then again audio > has always been a problem with the Stream. > > The handling of multiple format files - for recording as well as playback - > is a welcom addition and - at the very least - the quality of audio from the > headphones jack seems to be quite acceptable. > > > > On 2/05/2017 2:41 AM, Evan Reese wrote: >> As to slow downloading of data, I have noticed with ours, and those >> of some friends, that it doesn't seem to have a great wi-fi >> transceiver in it. Even when I'm close to my router, it usually says >> that reception is poor. >> Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that little >> package. >> Evan >> >> -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan >> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >> >> Hi! >> >> I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on my >> purchase. >> >> Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in >> most respects. >> >> The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - >> having already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, a >> bit of an annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a small >> BUniden hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for years, cost >> me $25 about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have Bluetooth but >> I guess a product can't have everythint. >> >> Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have >> noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow >> compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check for >> Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up to >> date, well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. >> >> There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream >> box and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so >> forth >> - I won't bother using - given I already have better solutions for >> that sort of thing - but for those who don't the VR Stream provides a >> great entry level to the world of Internet Radio and Podcasting. >> >> Getting online with the Vision Australia library was a snap so I >> downlaoded a couple of books. >> >> Again, I have other Apps and so forth which I prefer to use myself >> but the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even >> though I read all my newspapers these days straight from the web site >> its good to know I have a reliable backup. >> >> >> -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"
SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Hi. Wow then you should have heard the first generation. Grin It was really really bad! Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Tom Kaufman Sendt: 2. maj 2017 01:29 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation I've never thought of the Victor Stream's audio as being "muffled"...having said this, I think of it more like the sound of a 6-transistor radio! If you plug it into a good speaker or a good set of headphones, you do get a pretty good sound! But no...if I'm going to listen to any music on that thing, I'd much prefer an external speaker or headphones! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 5:34 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation I just shake my head though when it comes to that muffled speaker for audio, all my phones do far better than what the Stream does but then again audio has always been a problem with the Stream. The handling of multiple format files - for recording as well as playback - is a welcom addition and - at the very least - the quality of audio from the headphones jack seems to be quite acceptable. On 2/05/2017 2:41 AM, Evan Reese wrote: > As to slow downloading of data, I have noticed with ours, and those of > some friends, that it doesn't seem to have a great wi-fi transceiver > in it. Even when I'm close to my router, it usually says that > reception is poor. > Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that little > package. > Evan > > -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan > Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation > > Hi! > > I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on my > purchase. > > Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in > most respects. > > The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - > having already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, a > bit of an annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a small > BUniden hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for years, cost > me $25 about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have Bluetooth but I > guess a product can't have everythint. > > Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have > noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow > compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check for > Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up to > date, well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. > > There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream box > and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so forth > - I won't bother using - given I already have better solutions for > that sort of thing - but for those who don't the VR Stream provides a > great entry level to the world of Internet Radio and Podcasting. > > Getting online with the Vision Australia library was a snap so I > downlaoded a couple of books. > > Again, I have other Apps and so forth which I prefer to use myself but > the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even though > I read all my newspapers these days straight from the web site its > good to know I have a reliable backup. > > > -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"
SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Hi, Agree. -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Peter Scanlon Sendt: 1. maj 2017 20:35 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation I love my Victor Stream. The best thing about it is how easy it is to listen to and locate internet radio stations. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Tuesday, 2 May 2017 3:07 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Yeah I've not heard this before either. But perhaps other people either didn't have the issue or they just axepted it. On 5/1/2017 12:59 PM, Chris Skarstad wrote: > I'll be purchasing one of these very soon, so will be able to report > on it when i get it. I have a super-fast connection with Verizon > Fios, so downloading books manually and transfering them to the player > won't be an issue if the download speeds on the player are as slow as > some of you guys say they are. I'm kind of shocked that this is just > now coming up, as the new generation stream has been out for some time > now. I thought this would've been mentioned sooner, but maybe I > skipped over it as I wasn't in the market for one at that time, i'm > not sure. I'll certainly let you guys know my experiences. > > > > > > > On 5/1/2017 12:41 PM, Evan Reese wrote: >> As to slow downloading of data, I have noticed with ours, and those >> of some friends, that it doesn't seem to have a great wi-fi >> transceiver in it. Even when I'm close to my router, it usually says >> that reception is poor. >> Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that little >> package. >> Evan >> >> -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan >> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >> >> Hi! >> >> I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on my >> purchase. >> >> Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in >> most respects. >> >> The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - having >> already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, a bit of an >> annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a small BUniden >> hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for years, cost me $25 >> about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have Bluetooth but I guess a >> product can't have everythint. >> >> Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have >> noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow >> compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check for >> Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up to date, >> well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. >> >> There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream box >> and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so forth - >> I won't bother using - given I already have better solutions for that >> sort of thing - but for those who don't the VR Stream provides a great >> entry level to the world of Internet Radio and Podcasting. >> >> Getting online with the Vision Australia library was a snap so I >> downlaoded a couple of books. >> >> Again, I have other Apps and so forth which I prefer to use myself but >> the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even though I >> read all my newspapers these days straight from the web site its good to >> know I have a reliable backup. >> >> >> > > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Hi, Oh no it doesnt. I bet they don't wanna host the intire world's streaming load. Smile And some libraries have a super bad transfer speed. Like the Danish one. Grin But to be honest this baby now is quite some years old, so what can we expect? But it reports bad connection quality, where all other units shows lots of signal. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Gary Schindler Sendt: 1. maj 2017 16:44 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation In addition to what you said about the slow download speed of the Victor stream second generation, I feel that the chip for the wireless receiver could be more sensitive. Another thing I believe is that the internet streams seem to go through a server controlled by Humanware for the most part. If there is a problem for some reason with there server, the machine locks up even though you are connected to your router. that being said, it seems to be the best all around device in it's class for the money! -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Hi! I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on my purchase. Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in most respects. The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - having already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, a bit of an annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a small BUniden hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for years, cost me $25 about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have Bluetooth but I guess a product can't have everythint. Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check for Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up to date, well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream box and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so forth - I won't bother using - given I already have better solutions for that sort of thing - but for those who don't the VR Stream provides a great entry level to the world of Internet Radio and Podcasting. Getting online with the Vision Australia library was a snap so I downlaoded a couple of books. Again, I have other Apps and so forth which I prefer to use myself but the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even though I read all my newspapers these days straight from the web site its good to know I have a reliable backup. -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"
SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
HI, And don't forget the wonderful battery life, when you're on the go. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 1. maj 2017 16:25 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Hi! I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on my purchase. Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in most respects. The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - having already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, a bit of an annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a small BUniden hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for years, cost me $25 about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have Bluetooth but I guess a product can't have everythint. Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check for Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up to date, well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream box and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so forth - I won't bother using - given I already have better solutions for that sort of thing - but for those who don't the VR Stream provides a great entry level to the world of Internet Radio and Podcasting. Getting online with the Vision Australia library was a snap so I downlaoded a couple of books. Again, I have other Apps and so forth which I prefer to use myself but the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even though I read all my newspapers these days straight from the web site its good to know I have a reliable backup. -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"
RE: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions
Hi, please remove Brian Parker from your lists. He passed away yesterday. He would tell you he had a great life! love from his daughter Ruth. At 21:57 22/03/2017, Fred Quick wrote: I just received mine a few minutes ago. Nice solid metal construction. Could someone give me a mini startup hint? Found the buttons on the top but can't get it to turn on. Thanks. Fred -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 5:51 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions Hi! NOt yet. I was going to do that but something went wrong so i have to try that again. /A > 20 mars 2017 kl. 13:23 skrev Dane Trethowan : > > Have you tried using the Hands free Speakerphone facility yet? If you've tried it then can other people hear you clearly? > > > > On 20/03/2017 11:03 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: >> Hi! >> Well i have this little beast. >> Its really great for that size. >> /AD >>> 19 mars 2017 kl. 10:55 skrev Dane Trethowan : >>> >>> Hi! >>> >>> I saw the Bose Soundlink Mini II for the first time today and I came away satisfied with what I'd heard. >>> >>> I owned the original Bose Soundlink Mini speaker which I thought to be very good, a little bass heavy - as Bose products are - but an incredibly powerful sounding unit for the size. >>> >>> The Soundlink Mini II sounds very similar though the mid range seems to have a little more presence which adds to the subtlety and the charm of the sound. >>> >>> Its worth noting the differences between the original Soundlink Mini and newer model. >>> >>> The Soundlink Mini didn't have a TTS - Text To Speech - module built-in whereas the Soundlink Mini II does and one of the nice features here is that - when powered up - the soundlink Mini II tells you what device it has paired with, something that no other Bluetooth speaker I've ever owned has done - I don't think even the Jawbone Jambox did that - so a very nice touch particularly if you plan to use the Mini II with multiple speakers. >>> >>> The Mini II can be charged from a USB power source - whether that be a power adapter or powerbank - whereas the original Bose Soundlink Mini could not, you had to carry about the 12 volt AC adapter. >>> >>> Build quality is about the same, the nice rugged alaminium body though I'd still recommend a carry case or rubber sleeve if you plan to carry this beast about. >>> >>> The original Mini had a dedicated Aux-In source button whereas the button has disappeared on the newer model, connecting a patch cord to the Aux-In socket automatically switches the source to that mode. >>> >>> The Mini II has a microphone so can be used as a convenient hands free speakerphone with your paired device, unfortunately I wasn't in a position to try out this feature. >>> >>> The Bose Soundlink Mini II still comes at a premium price of nearly 300 Australian dollars but you certainly get what you pay for with this little mite if you're wanting a powerful sound. >>> >>> I still have a few gripes with Bose and one of the main being the decision by Bose not to use AptX decoding on any of their speakers, something that IOS users probably won't bother about but Android users are probably used to by now, having AptX makes all the difference if your passion is to listen to music with all its detail and perhaps the thought from Bose is that - with such a speaker as this - you can't hear all the detail? >>> >>> >>> >> > >
SV: SV: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions
Hi, The SoundLink mini 2 is also 2 years old due to bose.com -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 23. marts 2017 13:59 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions The Bose Soundlink - or Bose Soundlink III given its proper name - is a bigger unit than the Mini and thus I don't compare the two because they do sound obviously different given their size. I had a Soundlink III and enjoyed it though the Soundlink III - like just about every other Bose product on Planet earth - suffers from that Bose trademark like over saturated bass which colours the sound in my view. A lot of people like this sort of thing and I wouldn't say the Bose Soundlink III is a horrible speaker because it certainly isn't that but if you appreciate your music through a good Hi-Fi system when you're at your home then you could certainly do better with something else like the B&W T7 and a few others. The Bose Soundlink III has been around a fair while now so I'm wondering whether Bose will update this model as they did with the Soundlink Mini? Certainly the Soundlink is due for an update, most Bluetooth speakers have some sort of transport control but the Soundlink III does not. I appreciate the power of the Soundlink III certainly and the control layout, simple and logical. On 23/03/2017 8:32 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi, > There is also the Bose SoundLink Bluetooth 3 which is better suited for music. > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 23. marts 2017 08:33 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions > > I don’t have one of these in front of me - not now at any rate - so can’t > exactly remember the control layout precisely. > If I recall correctly, the button on the top left turns on the power and the > button to the right of that is the “Pairing” button which you use to pair > another device. > >> On 23 Mar 2017, at 7:57 am, Fred Quick wrote: >> >> I just received mine a few minutes ago. Nice solid metal construction. >> Could someone give me a mini startup hint? Found the buttons on the >> top but can't get it to turn on. Thanks. >> >> Fred >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >> Anders Holmberg >> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 5:51 AM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions >> >> Hi! >> NOt yet. >> I was going to do that but something went wrong so i have to try that again. >> /A >>> 20 mars 2017 kl. 13:23 skrev Dane Trethowan : >>> >>> Have you tried using the Hands free Speakerphone facility yet? If >>> you've >> tried it then can other people hear you clearly? >>> >>> >>> On 20/03/2017 11:03 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: >>>> Hi! >>>> Well i have this little beast. >>>> Its really great for that size. >>>> /AD >>>>> 19 mars 2017 kl. 10:55 skrev Dane Trethowan : >>>>> >>>>> Hi! >>>>> >>>>> I saw the Bose Soundlink Mini II for the first time today and I >>>>> came >> away satisfied with what I'd heard. >>>>> I owned the original Bose Soundlink Mini speaker which I thought to >>>>> be >> very good, a little bass heavy - as Bose products are - but an >> incredibly powerful sounding unit for the size. >>>>> The Soundlink Mini II sounds very similar though the mid range >>>>> seems to >> have a little more presence which adds to the subtlety and the charm >> of the sound. >>>>> Its worth noting the differences between the original Soundlink >>>>> Mini and >> newer model. >>>>> The Soundlink Mini didn't have a TTS - Text To Speech - module >>>>> built-in >> whereas the Soundlink Mini II does and one of the nice features here >> is that >> - when powered up - the soundlink Mini II tells you what device it has >> paired with, something that no other Bluetooth speaker I've ever owned >> has done - I don't think even the Jawbone Jambox did that - so a very >> nice touch particularly if you plan to use the Mini II with multiple >> speakers. >>>>> The Mini II can be charged from a USB power source - whether that >>>>> be a >> power adapter or powerbank - whereas the or
SV: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions
Hi, There is also the Bose SoundLink Bluetooth 3 which is better suited for music. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 23. marts 2017 08:33 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions I don’t have one of these in front of me - not now at any rate - so can’t exactly remember the control layout precisely. If I recall correctly, the button on the top left turns on the power and the button to the right of that is the “Pairing” button which you use to pair another device. > On 23 Mar 2017, at 7:57 am, Fred Quick wrote: > > I just received mine a few minutes ago. Nice solid metal construction. > Could someone give me a mini startup hint? Found the buttons on the > top but can't get it to turn on. Thanks. > > Fred > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Anders Holmberg > Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 5:51 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions > > Hi! > NOt yet. > I was going to do that but something went wrong so i have to try that again. > /A >> 20 mars 2017 kl. 13:23 skrev Dane Trethowan : >> >> Have you tried using the Hands free Speakerphone facility yet? If >> you've > tried it then can other people hear you clearly? >> >> >> >> On 20/03/2017 11:03 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: >>> Hi! >>> Well i have this little beast. >>> Its really great for that size. >>> /AD >>>> 19 mars 2017 kl. 10:55 skrev Dane Trethowan : >>>> >>>> Hi! >>>> >>>> I saw the Bose Soundlink Mini II for the first time today and I >>>> came > away satisfied with what I'd heard. >>>> >>>> I owned the original Bose Soundlink Mini speaker which I thought to >>>> be > very good, a little bass heavy - as Bose products are - but an > incredibly powerful sounding unit for the size. >>>> >>>> The Soundlink Mini II sounds very similar though the mid range >>>> seems to > have a little more presence which adds to the subtlety and the charm > of the sound. >>>> >>>> Its worth noting the differences between the original Soundlink >>>> Mini and > newer model. >>>> >>>> The Soundlink Mini didn't have a TTS - Text To Speech - module >>>> built-in > whereas the Soundlink Mini II does and one of the nice features here > is that > - when powered up - the soundlink Mini II tells you what device it has > paired with, something that no other Bluetooth speaker I've ever owned > has done - I don't think even the Jawbone Jambox did that - so a very > nice touch particularly if you plan to use the Mini II with multiple speakers. >>>> >>>> The Mini II can be charged from a USB power source - whether that >>>> be a > power adapter or powerbank - whereas the original Bose Soundlink Mini > could not, you had to carry about the 12 volt AC adapter. >>>> >>>> Build quality is about the same, the nice rugged alaminium body >>>> though > I'd still recommend a carry case or rubber sleeve if you plan to carry > this beast about. >>>> >>>> The original Mini had a dedicated Aux-In source button whereas the > button has disappeared on the newer model, connecting a patch cord to > the Aux-In socket automatically switches the source to that mode. >>>> >>>> The Mini II has a microphone so can be used as a convenient hands >>>> free > speakerphone with your paired device, unfortunately I wasn't in a > position to try out this feature. >>>> >>>> The Bose Soundlink Mini II still comes at a premium price of nearly >>>> 300 > Australian dollars but you certainly get what you pay for with this > little mite if you're wanting a powerful sound. >>>> >>>> I still have a few gripes with Bose and one of the main being the > decision by Bose not to use AptX decoding on any of their speakers, > something that IOS users probably won't bother about but Android users > are probably used to by now, having AptX makes all the difference if > your passion is to listen to music with all its detail and perhaps the > thought from Bose is that - with such a speaker as this - you can't > hear all the detail? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > > > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
SV: Olympus LS 14
Hi, It's number 3 with the little circle on it. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Andy Sendt: 3. februar 2017 21:44 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Olympus LS 14 Hi all. I've just purchased a second hand Olympus LS14 but cannot find the Record Button. I've got Neal Ewares Podcast on this particular device, but Neal has not made it clear as to where the record button is. Anyone got one of these wee devices and can set me straight? Very best wishes. Andy. >From Scotland with Love.
SV: Startup problem with Olympus LS 14
Hi all, Thanks. Oh yes I did know it's the time setting, but really wish someone had the formular for inputting date and time at hand. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Brian Olesen Sendt: 22. januar 2017 18:40 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: Startup problem with Olympus LS 14 Hi folks, The Olympus LS 14 I have does a strange thing. It drains the batteries within a week or so, but that's not my essential question. Can someone please describe the first screens that pups up, when you've inserted some new batteries into the LS14? I know it has something to do with setting up the time and date, but exactly how do one do that?? Best regards Brian
Startup problem with Olympus LS 14
Hi folks, The Olympus LS 14 I have does a strange thing. It drains the batteries within a week or so, but that's not my essential question. Can someone please describe the first screens that pups up, when you've inserted some new batteries into the LS14? I know it has something to do with setting up the time and date, but exactly how do one do that?? Best regards Brian
RE: Sound Forge Query
Yes I have exactly the same problems as you. Regards: Brian -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Kelly Sent: 09 January 2017 06:17 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Sound Forge Query Thanks Brian that worked for me. Also I'm finding with Widnows 10 I have to run SF as administrator for it to function correctly.With SF 11 if I run from desktop and go to open a file I get a low memory message. If I run SF 10 from the desktop I get a I need to register SF message. Jamie -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Hartgen Sent: Sunday, 8 January 2017 7:29 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Sound Forge Query Hi If you use the jaws cursor to click on 20 band, that should allow you then to get access to the controls. Brian Hartgen -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Kelly Sent: 08 January 2017 08:22 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Sound Forge Query Using SF 11 with JFW scripts I'm now getting a message using the graphic eq can not find 10 band eq for both mono and stereo files. Using alt plus control 1 or 2 to change from 10 to 20 band is un available. Is there a fix for this? Jamie --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
RE: Sound Forge Query
Hi If you use the jaws cursor to click on 20 band, that should allow you then to get access to the controls. Brian Hartgen -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Kelly Sent: 08 January 2017 08:22 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Sound Forge Query Using SF 11 with JFW scripts I'm now getting a message using the graphic eq can not find 10 band eq for both mono and stereo files. Using alt plus control 1 or 2 to change from 10 to 20 band is un available. Is there a fix for this? Jamie --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
SV: The B&W MM1 Computer speaker system
Hi Dane, What is the cost for those nice beasts? Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: The B&W MM1 Computer speaker system And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system. Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any product is in your own home thus my findings below. Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B&W MM1’s looked when I set them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be knocked over in a hurry. There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left speaker into the right, B&W use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if you so desire some. The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and logically straight forward. So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed. If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you sit at your desk then the B&W MM1 won’t disappoint at all. Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be alarmed about. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
SV: Goodbye to another old and faithful product and time to try a new one
Hi Dane It's just AC by the way. Grin Good luck with your new unit. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:03 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: Goodbye to another old and faithful product and time to try a new one Yep, time to say goodbye to the Airport Express units which I've been using for so long - well one far longer than the other actually -. I bought my first Airport Express -first generation - in 2009 and the newer generation in 2013 and that's the latest and last Airport Express generation to be made. Unfortunately the Airport Express has not kept up with current Wi-Fi trends or perhaps the simple answer is that it can't? We now have Wi-Fi AAC for example which is a huge step forward. Once aupon a not so long ago, I used the Airport Express as a router however what the Airport Express was capable of then has now been totally eclipsed by other routers from the big names such as Asus and so on. So what am I using in the place of the Airport Express to receive audio streams? The new Google Chromecast Audio which arrived today. Its simple to set up thanks to the Google Home App on both Android and IOS, I used Android for the setup Operating System this time and found the Google Home App easy to navigate. Only thing that does worry me is how good the receiver in the Chromecast Audio is as it described the Wi-Fi network I connected to as having a "Weak Signal" and I was advised to connect to another with a stronger signal, well we'll find out later today just how robust the connection really is when I put the Chromecast Audio through its paces. The Chromecast Audio looks very similar in size to the current generation of the Chromecast but instead of a HDMI port it has a 3.5MM audio port which is capable of providing both analogue and digital output, if the Chromecast were only an analogue output device then I would never have considered purchasing one. I paid $60 Australian for the Chromecast Audio and that to me represents excellent value, I don't expect top notch audio for my $60 but I'm quite sure I'll get reasonable - if not very decent - audio when I connect the Chromecast Audio to my Rotel DAC, I might even connect the Chromecast Audio to my new MM1 Speakers. ** Those with negative attitudes are a problem, those with positive outlooks are the solution.
SV: ChromeCast.
HI Dane, There are certainly newer versions out now, also with much better technical specs and features. I can't answer how it get the stream from, or if it maybe just buffers it. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 19. december 2016 17:36 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: ChromeCast. I have a Chromecas though its one of the original models and I'm sure things have changed since the time of the first model. As I recall the Chromecast does have its own inteligence to a point, meaning that it is able to take a stream from an external source such as Youtube and stream even if the App on the phone or whatever is turned off, problem is then of course that you can't stop the stream . Why should you have an Airport Express with a Chromecast or is one better than the other? Yep, one certainly does have better audio than the other and that's the Airport Express however it really doesn't matter when all is said and done because you won't be able to buy an Airport Express for much longer and I don't even know whether you can actually still buy one anyway. On 20/12/2016 1:10 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > Hi! > Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very > amazed. > But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the music > or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your phone. > Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info > via the phone like the airport express? > So why should i have the airport express then? > Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? > TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how > about other apps? > Thanks. > /A
SV: SV: List of smartphones with HD Voice support - Wikipedia
Hi, Thanks. -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 15. december 2016 12:50 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: List of smartphones with HD Voice support - Wikipedia It will be enabled by default though you might want to chech the setting that allows Phonecalls using data I think its called. Your provider must support this function in order for it to work. On 15/12/2016 10:46 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi dane, > Wow how do you enable HD voice on an iPhone SE? > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 15. december 2016 12:38 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: List of smartphones with HD Voice support - Wikipedia > > When I'm out shopping for a phone - whether landline, VOIP or mobile - > its important that the phone support HD Voice or Wideband audio > communications. > I found a list of mobile phones which support HD Voice which others > may find as a most useful reference. > You've no idea just how good HD Voice sounds until you've actually > heard it, indeed I've recorded several demos of HD Voice from my > Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone in the past. > See if your phone is listed here. > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smartphones_with_HD_Voice_suppor > t > -- ** “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.”
SV: List of smartphones with HD Voice support - Wikipedia
Hi dane, Wow how do you enable HD voice on an iPhone SE? Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 15. december 2016 12:38 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: List of smartphones with HD Voice support - Wikipedia When I'm out shopping for a phone - whether landline, VOIP or mobile - its important that the phone support HD Voice or Wideband audio communications. I found a list of mobile phones which support HD Voice which others may find as a most useful reference. You've no idea just how good HD Voice sounds until you've actually heard it, indeed I've recorded several demos of HD Voice from my Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone in the past. See if your phone is listed here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smartphones_with_HD_Voice_support -- ** “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.”
SV: Recording calls on the Iphone.
Hi, It's not durable. Well you can use an app called Take a Call pro that reroutes the call by adding another participant to the conversation, and then records it. But I believe you can do it with an Android phone. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 24. november 2016 19:23 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Recording calls on the Iphone. This includes Phone calls and facetime calls as well. Any suggestions? /AHi! FOr mac i use Audio Hijack Pro for recording but i haven’t found any good apps for recording on the Iphone.
SV: SV: Streaming DLNA content to a television
Hi, Well I believe the new ultra will. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 8. november 2016 20:43 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: Streaming DLNA content to a television Ah, I do have the Chromecast but I wasn't aware that it would - by defaults - accept DLNA streams? I'll give that a go. On 9/11/2016 2:26 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi, > Yeah a crome cast. > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 8. november 2016 00:36 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Streaming DLNA content to a television > > Hi! > Does anyone know of a dongle or similar that will plug into a HDMI port of a > Television and accept DLNA streaming? > I know I could get this sort of functionality from a Set Top Box but what to > keep the whole process simple, straight forward and to the point. > I’m hoping that I can use either an Android or IOS device to control where > the streaming started from and where the content is streamed to - to this > dongle for example - and I have a few Apps in mind that will do this sort of > thing with IOS, Arms Media Player is such one example. > Anyone any thoughts? > > ** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > > > > -- ** “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.”
SV: Streaming DLNA content to a television
Hi, Yeah a crome cast. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 8. november 2016 00:36 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Streaming DLNA content to a television Hi! Does anyone know of a dongle or similar that will plug into a HDMI port of a Television and accept DLNA streaming? I know I could get this sort of functionality from a Set Top Box but what to keep the whole process simple, straight forward and to the point. I’m hoping that I can use either an Android or IOS device to control where the streaming started from and where the content is streamed to - to this dongle for example - and I have a few Apps in mind that will do this sort of thing with IOS, Arms Media Player is such one example. Anyone any thoughts? ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
SV: SV: The purchase of Any DVD HD
Hi, Yeah. Dvd audio extracter. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 1. november 2016 11:36 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: The purchase of Any DVD HD I do have one small complaint about Any DVD HD and this wouldn't stop my purchasing the software. It would seem that one cannot extract the audio only say into MP3 or Wav etc from the DVD itself? Perhaps someone can recommend a solution for that particular task under Windows. For the record I use Macripper on the Mac to handle all this stuff. On 1/11/2016 8:43 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi, > AnyDvd has reasonably changed ownership from SliSoft to Redfox. > Don't believe in lifetime garanties like this. > When they sell a product these garranties often falls a part. > > Brian > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John > Gurd > Sendt: 1. november 2016 09:27 > Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Emne: RE: The purchase of Any DVD HD > > Whose lifetime: the developers, mine, the software itself? I often wonder > when the lifetime guarantee of a product is mentioned (smile). > > John > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Casey > Sent: 01 November 2016 03:53 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: The purchase of Any DVD HD > > Hi what is the best web site to google for to purchase this software from? > > -- ** “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.”
SV: The purchase of Any DVD HD
Hi, AnyDvd has reasonably changed ownership from SliSoft to Redfox. Don't believe in lifetime garanties like this. When they sell a product these garranties often falls a part. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 1. november 2016 09:27 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: The purchase of Any DVD HD Whose lifetime: the developers, mine, the software itself? I often wonder when the lifetime guarantee of a product is mentioned (smile). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: 01 November 2016 03:53 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: The purchase of Any DVD HD Hi what is the best web site to google for to purchase this software from? -- Casey
SV: Ripping DVD'S usin Windows
Hi, Yes from the system tray. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Les Gordon Sendt: 30. oktober 2016 13:11 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Ripping DVD'S usin Windows hello, do you use anydvdhd? it seems very simple to use but i'm not finding the part to right click on is there a key that can pull up those options? thanks - Original Message ----- From: "Brian Olesen" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2016 4:44 AM Subject: SV: Ripping DVD'S usin Windows Hi, Today I believe that anyDvd is the best to use. The hd version will rip directly to harddisk. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 30. oktober 2016 07:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Ripping DVD'S usin Windows I use the Mac for this task usually so no idea what people are using under Windows. I'm not interested in just extracting audio from DVD'S, I want to rip the full content. -- ** “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.”
SV: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS?
Hi, Yeah. They're called xhc -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Gary Sendt: 30. oktober 2016 09:27 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS? These cards are higher capacity than I remember, because the most I remember was 64-GB! -Original Message- From: Smiling? Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 4:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS? I've just learned that the first generation Victor Reader Stream will handle SDXC cards, you just need to format them via the menus no different than the second gen. sounds like good times. I asked this on the VRStream list, subscribe information below. http://vrstreamusers.org/mailman/listinfo/vrstream_vrstreamusers.org -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bob Hicks Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:21 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS? I have the older version of the VRS. Wonder what the sd limits are on the older version"? Best Regards, Bob Hicks -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kenny Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 1:14 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS? Thanks for this info. Think 128 GB should be sufficient for my needs. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Smiling? Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 7:57 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS? There's no such thing as a perfect SD card. The point? Is that there will be lemons so to speak regardless of the manufacturer, name etc. the second gen Victor will handle any SDXC card thrown at it regarding capacity. The highest I've heard used to date is the 512GB PNY SDXC which last I checked was at $190.99. there are a decent amount though using the 256GB SDXC PNY card as well. I myself am only using a 128GB card and haven't filled that up yet, but I am not one who hangs on to books etc. like most seem to. So the size is entirely up to your individual budget or lack there of. I myself would go with the PNY cards and choose whatever size fitting your comfort level with the cost. Amazon is a great place to go and look/purchase. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kenny Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 3:40 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS? Hello, I'm looking to purchase a large capacity card to store a large quantity of OTR shows encoded in MP3 format on. I'm sick of swapping 64 GB cards for listening to various genres saved on several SD cards. Just want one big boy card to put the majority of them on. What is the largest capacity SD card the Victory Reader Stream can handle? Also what is the best brand to buy that will last the longest period of time? Thanks for any recommendations. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
SV: Ripping DVD'S usin Windows
Hi, Today I believe that anyDvd is the best to use. The hd version will rip directly to harddisk. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 30. oktober 2016 07:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Ripping DVD'S usin Windows I use the Mac for this task usually so no idea what people are using under Windows. I'm not interested in just extracting audio from DVD'S, I want to rip the full content. -- ** “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.”
any work arounds for Logitec G930 software
Hi folks, I've leant my girlfriend's Logitec G930 headset, which sounds amazing for it's purpose, and has the ability to go up to a distance of 40 ft. Earlier I was able to use the accompanying software, but the current version 8.8 gaming software is totally in accessible to us. Do you guys kno of any work arounds for getting in to the more advanced controls of this fine headsetlike the Dolby surround ajustments and so.? Big Shame on logitec! Best regards Brian
SV: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS?
Hi, I guess it's 64 gig, but be aware that you can attach an external USB harddisk to it via the accompanying usb adapter. -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Kenny Sendt: 26. oktober 2016 12:40 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: Recommendations for a Large Capacity SD Card for my VRS? Hello, I'm looking to purchase a large capacity card to store a large quantity of OTR shows encoded in MP3 format on. I'm sick of swapping 64 GB cards for listening to various genres saved on several SD cards. Just want one big boy card to put the majority of them on. What is the largest capacity SD card the Victory Reader Stream can handle? Also what is the best brand to buy that will last the longest period of time? Thanks for any recommendations.
SV: Any Plans for a Victor Reader Stream 3?
HI, Well actually it does the same, and lots more like scanning menucards in restaurants, having Bluetooth support as you ask for , a nice color tester, and much more. And what I especially like about Hims products is that they always come with a wonderful leather cover, and not a cheep cilicone bed not covering the buttons. Actually there is both an EZ and an ET model, and I can't tell the diference. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Kenny Sendt: 23. oktober 2016 12:23 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: Any Plans for a Victor Reader Stream 3? HIMS Blaze EZ? This device is similar to VRS but contains more bells and whistles I guess? Really want Bluetooth for streaming the audio stream to my speaker. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2016 3:43 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Any Plans for a Victor Reader Stream 3? Hi, You should certainly also check out the Hims Blaze EZ. It's a pretty cool device too. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Kenny Sendt: 23. oktober 2016 04:17 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: Any Plans for a Victor Reader Stream 3? Hello, I'm going to start this off by saying my trusty Victor Reader Stream 2 is the most used gadget I own. It's portable. Plays all of my OTR shows stored on a SD card in MP3 format. Connects to some great free audio services. Most important of all it's totally accessible to me. I'm hoping there is plans to release a new generation that has Bluetooth connectivity? Also would be nice if I could listen to my Spotify and TuneIn Premium accounts on it. Possibly upgrading the internal speaker. Does anyone here know if there are plans in the work to release a new generation of VRS devices? Is there similar device currently on the market that has improved on the VSR?
SV: Any Plans for a Victor Reader Stream 3?
Hi, You should certainly also check out the Hims Blaze EZ. It's a pretty cool device too. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Kenny Sendt: 23. oktober 2016 04:17 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: Any Plans for a Victor Reader Stream 3? Hello, I'm going to start this off by saying my trusty Victor Reader Stream 2 is the most used gadget I own. It's portable. Plays all of my OTR shows stored on a SD card in MP3 format. Connects to some great free audio services. Most important of all it's totally accessible to me. I'm hoping there is plans to release a new generation that has Bluetooth connectivity? Also would be nice if I could listen to my Spotify and TuneIn Premium accounts on it. Possibly upgrading the internal speaker. Does anyone here know if there are plans in the work to release a new generation of VRS devices? Is there similar device currently on the market that has improved on the VSR?
SV: SV: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?
Hi, You're perfectly right. Grin Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 19. oktober 2016 14:54 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...? Nothing at all wrong with being satisfied with the audio of Apple products, we've all got to start somewhere and "You don't miss what you ain't heard" . On 19/10/2016 10:58 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi, > Well to be honest I'm quite satisfied with the audio of Apple products. > Not that it's super hifi delity, but it's reasonable for my 46 years > old musician's ears. Grin I prefer to use Bluetooth over the build in dac as > I happen to have the new bose Quiet Comford 35. > But can't comment on the iPhone 7 adaptor dac as I haven't tried it yet. > > By the way I'd also like to try some deesent Android stuff Asus make > some pretty Zenbooks that looks bloddy nice though with their SonicMaster > sound and all that jazz. > , and I believe it's a prejudice thing about Android not being as accessible > as iOS. > Things happens very fast these days, and what was true a week ago can easely > has changed. > By the way I take serious notice of Google's statement earlier this year > about their dedication to accessibility,so I'm certain that things will > evolve pretty rapidly in this field, and then give us access to many more > cool devices with interesting audio. > > Best regards > Brian > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 18. oktober 2016 23:21 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...? > > Yes, understood. > > I "Broke Out" so to speak and I won't go into reasons as to why here as this > really isn't the place for that sort of thing. > > Suffice to say that there are plenty of good Android Apps out there > and > - whilst possibly not the names you know of under IOS - they're in the main > very accessible. > > I know a few people who are on this list who - like me - are on some Android > lists so - when you're ready - feel free to join and at least take part in > the discussion so your feet are warmed . > > > > On 19/10/2016 8:13 AM, John Gurd wrote: >> I considered getting that modular LG phone for the DAC attachment. I've >> never owned an Android device and I got cold feet as to the effort I'd have >> to put into getting to grips with it. You can get into a comfort zone with >> IOS devices that is hard to break. And I think some of my apps may not be so >> accessible or even available on the Android platform. But part of me would >> love to break out of that walled garden called Apple (smiles). >> >> John >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >> Dane Trethowan >> Sent: 18 October 2016 20:57 >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Re: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...? >> >> No, nothing to do with JBL, B&O make a DAC for the Lg phone I mentioned. >> >> I also mentioned that - being a modula phone - various modules could be >> attached, the B&W DAC being a case in point so - when I think about it >> - its quite possible that JBL might make a speaker of some kind for >> that phone. >> >> I'm not in a hurry to buy the B&W P9 either but - already having P7's and >> naturally curious to see what the P9's sound like in comparison. >> >> Of more immediate interest to me in the B&W line is the B&W P7 wireless. >> >> >> >> On 19/10/2016 6:49 AM, Mary Otten wrote: >>> I think the extra attachment you can get for that LG phone is a JBL speaker >>> of some kind. Not sure about any sort of extra DAC. I will also be very >>> curious what you think of the P9, although it is frankly out of my price >>> range. I don't care how good it is, there must be limits. Smile. I went >>> from an iPhone 6s to a 7+, so I have a size difference in my phone, which >>> might make for some of the differences in sound between the two. The 7+ is >>> certainly louder than the 6S, and I do think it sounds better. The stereo >>> image of course is a joke. I have a Nexus six android device for >>> comparison. The iPhone sounds better. The stereo image if you want to call >>> it that, on the Nexus is actually better, probably because the speakers >>> both face the same direction. But
SV: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?
Hi, Well to be honest I'm quite satisfied with the audio of Apple products. Not that it's super hifi delity, but it's reasonable for my 46 years old musician's ears. Grin I prefer to use Bluetooth over the build in dac as I happen to have the new bose Quiet Comford 35. But can't comment on the iPhone 7 adaptor dac as I haven't tried it yet. By the way I'd also like to try some deesent Android stuff Asus make some pretty Zenbooks that looks bloddy nice though with their SonicMaster sound and all that jazz. , and I believe it's a prejudice thing about Android not being as accessible as iOS. Things happens very fast these days, and what was true a week ago can easely has changed. By the way I take serious notice of Google's statement earlier this year about their dedication to accessibility,so I'm certain that things will evolve pretty rapidly in this field, and then give us access to many more cool devices with interesting audio. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 18. oktober 2016 23:21 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...? Yes, understood. I "Broke Out" so to speak and I won't go into reasons as to why here as this really isn't the place for that sort of thing. Suffice to say that there are plenty of good Android Apps out there and - whilst possibly not the names you know of under IOS - they're in the main very accessible. I know a few people who are on this list who - like me - are on some Android lists so - when you're ready - feel free to join and at least take part in the discussion so your feet are warmed . On 19/10/2016 8:13 AM, John Gurd wrote: > I considered getting that modular LG phone for the DAC attachment. I've never > owned an Android device and I got cold feet as to the effort I'd have to put > into getting to grips with it. You can get into a comfort zone with IOS > devices that is hard to break. And I think some of my apps may not be so > accessible or even available on the Android platform. But part of me would > love to break out of that walled garden called Apple (smiles). > > John > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Dane Trethowan > Sent: 18 October 2016 20:57 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...? > > No, nothing to do with JBL, B&O make a DAC for the Lg phone I mentioned. > > I also mentioned that - being a modula phone - various modules could be > attached, the B&W DAC being a case in point so - when I think about it > - its quite possible that JBL might make a speaker of some kind for > that phone. > > I'm not in a hurry to buy the B&W P9 either but - already having P7's and > naturally curious to see what the P9's sound like in comparison. > > Of more immediate interest to me in the B&W line is the B&W P7 wireless. > > > > On 19/10/2016 6:49 AM, Mary Otten wrote: >> I think the extra attachment you can get for that LG phone is a JBL speaker >> of some kind. Not sure about any sort of extra DAC. I will also be very >> curious what you think of the P9, although it is frankly out of my price >> range. I don't care how good it is, there must be limits. Smile. I went from >> an iPhone 6s to a 7+, so I have a size difference in my phone, which might >> make for some of the differences in sound between the two. The 7+ is >> certainly louder than the 6S, and I do think it sounds better. The stereo >> image of course is a joke. I have a Nexus six android device for comparison. >> The iPhone sounds better. The stereo image if you want to call it that, on >> the Nexus is actually better, probably because the speakers both face the >> same direction. But the Nexus is so incredibly lacking in bass, that they >> might as well not have bothered with the stereo at all. The single iPhone >> speaker in my 6S sounded better than the Nexus with its dual stereo speakers. >> Mary >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 18, 2016, at 12:33 PM, Dane Trethowan >>> wrote: >>> >>> A most interesting read! >>> >>> I've always been impressed with the internal speakers on Apple iPhone >>> though - like you - I've never taken them seriously for music listening but >>> for speech and Voiceover the internal iPhone speaker is superb. >>> >>> Now I have an iPhone 6 because of my Arcam DAC - the same as yours - and I >>> had an iPhone 6S at one time. >>> >>> I think -
SV: Any good audiotutorials on Audasity?
Hi, Audacity is a multitrack recorder, so you can simply import the files into individual tracks. Then you can work on each track till you're satisfied. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Jesse Tregarthen Sendt: 18. oktober 2016 08:27 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Any good audiotutorials on Audasity? Hello, I'm not sure about being able to do what you're talking about. I do believe there is an NVDA add-on for Audacity but I could be wrong. I can't seem to find it but I heard there was one. I hope I helped a bit. Best, Jesse Tregarthen On 2016-10-15, at 1:36 PM, Gerardo Corripio wrote: > HI listers, especially Audacity fans/users Any good/comprehensive > Audacity tutorials/audios to see if that's what I'm looking for in a recording program? I record 2 online radio programs, thus what I'm looking for is something like what I'll describe below: > 1.-I have the main file to which I'll record my voice on which we'll > call File1; 2.-Before I record, I'd like to start playing the Intro song of the program (it's in File2 so I open File2 and begin playing the song), after which I'd return to File1 so when I get to the point where I'd like to begin talking, speak, thus I'm wanting to all this come out on my Voice file which we'll call File1. > 2.-Then I'm recording away, and in File3 there's another track which I'd like to lay, so I open File3, play, return to File1 and when I feel it's the right time, I record my voice in File1, coming out in File1 my Voice and the music. > In GoldWave this can't be done, thus needing to record the entire program first, then when I get to the spots where I'm wanting to mix in the audio music, via the Mix command, thus I wonder with Audacity this step and be avoided? Also does Audacity have commands to place beginning/ending markers to mark what needs to be deleted, or manipulated like with GoldWave? Also does Audacity have some sort of NVDA AddOn? Thanks for any info you guys might have on this subject. > > -- > Enviado desde mi lap > Gerardo J Corripio Flores Psicólogo, Terapéuta Reiki Saludos desde > Tampico, Tamaulipas México > >
SV: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop
Hi John, Remember to disable the Bluetooth radio on your pc if you have one. Else it will interfear. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Brian Olesen Sendt: 12. oktober 2016 17:38 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: SV: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop Hi, john As far as I can tell there are 2 editions. A model 40 and a model 50. Maybe you should just ask for a replacement. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 11. oktober 2016 20:28 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop Sadly, I'm sending my Avantree adapter back to Amazon because I keep experiencing dropouts and the range seems only to be a few feet. It's a great shame because My Plantronics Back-Beat Pros sound really good using it (better than my iPhone does) no doubt due to being able to take advantage of the ADPTX format. Also the latency Is very good but I can't get past the short range and dropouts. Don't know if it's faulty or what. I've tried it in a number of ports and even a powered hub but no Joy. Regards John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: 10 October 2016 09:36 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop Hi, Yeah I got it very cheep from ebay. Really useful information there. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 10. oktober 2016 09:50 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop I've just ordered one of these as well for my PC. My present USb Bluetooth dongle has terrible latency and is useless for audio. I got it on Amazon UK for £24.99. John John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 October 2016 17:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop It was a stroke of luck that I came upon this. On 10/10/2016 3:03 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi Dane, > Again thank you very much. > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 9. oktober 2016 17:31 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop > > Right, here's my USB dongle so it should be easy enough to do a Google > search and see where you can buy one, either that or go to eBay where > I bought mine. > > Avantree Leaf Low Latency Bluetooth wireless AptX Stereo USB adapter > > > > On 9/10/2016 6:16 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: >> Dear list, >> >> My Lenovo laptop has a real bad sounding Bluetooth audio connection, >> so I wonder what I can do to improve it. >> >> I've just board a wonderful pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless >> headphones and I would like to use my laptop as audio source for them >> and off course wireless. >> >> However, a constant hissing low noise annoys me, when they are connected. >> >> The same noise doesn't acur, when they are connected for example to >> my iPhone or iPad. >> >> >> >> What would you do to get a good clean audio signal from such a machine? >> >> May Replacing the sound card help, but how can I maintain the >> Bluetooth connection? >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> >> >> Best regards >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> >> Midimag-ex mailing list >> >><mailto:midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org> >> midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org >> >> >> <http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex> >> http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex >> >> >> >> >> > > >
SV: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop
Hi, john As far as I can tell there are 2 editions. A model 40 and a model 50. Maybe you should just ask for a replacement. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 11. oktober 2016 20:28 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop Sadly, I'm sending my Avantree adapter back to Amazon because I keep experiencing dropouts and the range seems only to be a few feet. It's a great shame because My Plantronics Back-Beat Pros sound really good using it (better than my iPhone does) no doubt due to being able to take advantage of the ADPTX format. Also the latency Is very good but I can't get past the short range and dropouts. Don't know if it's faulty or what. I've tried it in a number of ports and even a powered hub but no Joy. Regards John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: 10 October 2016 09:36 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop Hi, Yeah I got it very cheep from ebay. Really useful information there. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 10. oktober 2016 09:50 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop I've just ordered one of these as well for my PC. My present USb Bluetooth dongle has terrible latency and is useless for audio. I got it on Amazon UK for £24.99. John John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 October 2016 17:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop It was a stroke of luck that I came upon this. On 10/10/2016 3:03 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi Dane, > Again thank you very much. > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 9. oktober 2016 17:31 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop > > Right, here's my USB dongle so it should be easy enough to do a Google > search and see where you can buy one, either that or go to eBay where > I bought mine. > > Avantree Leaf Low Latency Bluetooth wireless AptX Stereo USB adapter > > > > On 9/10/2016 6:16 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: >> Dear list, >> >> My Lenovo laptop has a real bad sounding Bluetooth audio connection, >> so I wonder what I can do to improve it. >> >> I've just board a wonderful pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless >> headphones and I would like to use my laptop as audio source for them >> and off course wireless. >> >> However, a constant hissing low noise annoys me, when they are connected. >> >> The same noise doesn't acur, when they are connected for example to >> my iPhone or iPad. >> >> >> >> What would you do to get a good clean audio signal from such a machine? >> >> May Replacing the sound card help, but how can I maintain the >> Bluetooth connection? >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> >> >> Best regards >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> >> Midimag-ex mailing list >> >><mailto:midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org> >> midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org >> >> >> <http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex> >> http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex >> >> >> >> >> > > >
SV: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop
Hi, Yeah I got it very cheep from ebay. Really useful information there. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 10. oktober 2016 09:50 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop I've just ordered one of these as well for my PC. My present USb Bluetooth dongle has terrible latency and is useless for audio. I got it on Amazon UK for £24.99. John John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 October 2016 17:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop It was a stroke of luck that I came upon this. On 10/10/2016 3:03 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi Dane, > Again thank you very much. > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 9. oktober 2016 17:31 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop > > Right, here's my USB dongle so it should be easy enough to do a Google > search and see where you can buy one, either that or go to eBay where > I bought mine. > > Avantree Leaf Low Latency Bluetooth wireless AptX Stereo USB adapter > > > > On 9/10/2016 6:16 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: >> Dear list, >> >> My Lenovo laptop has a real bad sounding Bluetooth audio connection, >> so I wonder what I can do to improve it. >> >> I've just board a wonderful pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless >> headphones and I would like to use my laptop as audio source for them >> and off course wireless. >> >> However, a constant hissing low noise annoys me, when they are connected. >> >> The same noise doesn't acur, when they are connected for example to >> my iPhone or iPad. >> >> >> >> What would you do to get a good clean audio signal from such a machine? >> >> May Replacing the sound card help, but how can I maintain the >> Bluetooth connection? >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> >> >> Best regards >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> >> Midimag-ex mailing list >> >><mailto:midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org> >> midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org >> >> >> <http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex> >> http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex >> >> >> >> >> > > >
SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop
Hi Dane, Again thank you very much. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 9. oktober 2016 17:31 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop Right, here's my USB dongle so it should be easy enough to do a Google search and see where you can buy one, either that or go to eBay where I bought mine. Avantree Leaf Low Latency Bluetooth wireless AptX Stereo USB adapter On 9/10/2016 6:16 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Dear list, > > My Lenovo laptop has a real bad sounding Bluetooth audio connection, so I > wonder what I can do to improve it. > > I've just board a wonderful pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless > headphones and I would like to use my laptop as audio source for them and > off course wireless. > > However, a constant hissing low noise annoys me, when they are connected. > > The same noise doesn't acur, when they are connected for example to my > iPhone or iPad. > > > > What would you do to get a good clean audio signal from such a machine? > > May Replacing the sound card help, but how can I maintain the Bluetooth > connection? > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Best regards > > Brian > > > > > > > > ___ > > Midimag-ex mailing list > > <mailto:midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org> > midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org > > <http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex> > http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex > > > > >
SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop
Hi Dane, Amazing real good info. Thank you very much. I'll look forward to hearing about the name of this wonderful thing. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 9. oktober 2016 17:06 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop Hi! I bought a USB Dongle from eBay for that very same reason though I didn't buy the cheapest one I could fine, I bought one that supported AptX, cost me around $50 I think it was. That's $50 well spent as the audio out of that thing is truly superb. Its easy enough to set up, just plug into your USB port and direct your sound or sound output of a particular application to it, the device acts as a USB Sound card for want of a better description. There are no drivers to be installed and the device works on all the machines I've tested it on, - Mac, Windows and Lynux -. Pairing is simple enough, hold down the button on the device and put your Headphones or whatever into pairing mode, they'll find each other without a problem. I've forgotten the name of my device so I'll go look through the archives now and post the information to the list. And finally - and this is probably the most important thing for users of speech - there's no delay whatever with this dongle, if there is delay then its minimal to the point of being undetectable to my ears. On 9/10/2016 6:16 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Dear list, > > My Lenovo laptop has a real bad sounding Bluetooth audio connection, > so I wonder what I can do to improve it. > > I've just board a wonderful pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless > headphones and I would like to use my laptop as audio source for them > and off course wireless. > > However, a constant hissing low noise annoys me, when they are connected. > > The same noise doesn't acur, when they are connected for example to my > iPhone or iPad. > > > > What would you do to get a good clean audio signal from such a machine? > > May Replacing the sound card help, but how can I maintain the > Bluetooth connection? > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Best regards > > Brian > > > > > > > > ___ > > Midimag-ex mailing list > > <mailto:midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org> > midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org > > <http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex> > http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex > > > > >
Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop
Dear list, My Lenovo laptop has a real bad sounding Bluetooth audio connection, so I wonder what I can do to improve it. I've just board a wonderful pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless headphones and I would like to use my laptop as audio source for them and off course wireless. However, a constant hissing low noise annoys me, when they are connected. The same noise doesn't acur, when they are connected for example to my iPhone or iPad. What would you do to get a good clean audio signal from such a machine? May Replacing the sound card help, but how can I maintain the Bluetooth connection? Thanks in advance. Best regards Brian ___ Midimag-ex mailing list <mailto:midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org> midimag...@mailman.midimag-xt.org <http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex> http://mailman.midimag-xt.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/midimag-ex
SV: accessible software media player that can bookmark
Hi, Winamp is a dinosaur. VlC Media player is the new kid in town that actually works. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Covici Sendt: 6. oktober 2016 13:57 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: accessible software media player that can bookmark I can no longer use winamp, it crashes all the time, it seems on exit a lot. I am using windows 10 build 1607. On Thu, 06 Oct 2016 07:49:36 -0400, Chris Skarstad wrote: > > Yep, and so many people believe that just because it's not being > developed anymore that they should completely quit using it and move > onto something else, even at the cost of functionality like this. > > I started using Winamp way back around 1998 or so. It's done > everything I expected it to do, and nothing I don't want it to. There > were a few versions that acted a bit odd but you could always turn > those features off if you wanted to, many times I did. > it is still available via the ninite website, and that's a great site > all on its own. for Winamp plus a lot of other accessible stuff you > can get, the link is: > http://ninite.com/accessible > > On 10/6/2016 2:20 AM, Tom Kaufman wrote: > > This is one of the things I have always liked about Winamp; it has the ability to pick up where you left off in a file! > > Tom Kaufman > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > > Peter Russillo > > Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 4:03 PM > > To: PC Audio Discussion List > > Subject: accessible software media player that can bookmark > > > > Hello list, I'm looking for an accessible software media player that > > runs under Windows 10 with which I can bookmark wherever I left off > > in a media file so that later I can resume where I left off without > > having to search through the file to find the place I left off. I > > now use Windows Media Player, but any accessible alternative capable > > of bookmarking one's place in an audio file is what I'm looking for; > > any suggestions or tips are welcome; thanks. > > > > Yours truly, Peter Russillo > > > > > > > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com
SV: Bowers And Wilkins P9 Headphones
HI, Speaking of headphones. Yesterday I just got my new Bose Quiet Comford 35. They're gordious. When turned off I could hear a grass trimmer running outside, but as soon as I turned them on zap, and the sound was magical removed. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 4. oktober 2016 22:28 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Bowers And Wilkins P9 Headphones Busy at the moment, I'll have another look a little later on today and let the list know. On 5/10/2016 6:07 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > Did that notice have a price? > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 4, 2016, at 10:48 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> >> Just got notification that the Bowers And Wilkins P9 Headphones have just been released, theyre supposed to be the best headphones B&W have ever released, cant keep up with the best can you . >> >> ** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. >> >> >> >
re victor stream second generation
Hi tom, thanks, yes, it works. good luck brian.
re victor second generation
Hi list, i am sorry to bothered you. i now have it worked out, and done the upgrade. btrian.
re victor stream second generation.
hi, this message is for anyone who has the machine. when i switch it on, it informs me there is an update available. it asks me to access the menu to start the update. i don't know how to access the menu. can anyone help. brian.
SV: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced
Hi, Oh sure there is a lightning connector. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Steve Jacobson Sendt: 9. september 2016 03:56 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Was it specified whether there is still a lightning connector, or is charging done wirelessly as well? Best regards, Steve Jacobson -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 10:04 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced To be honest I don't really much care. Other than the fact that oh so now what? What of the analog head phones I have? But I for 1 wanna cut the cord anyways. Wires are annoying. They tangel they can break and so on. So what evs. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 5:39 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Ah, but now with the removal of the 3.5mm jack you'll be able to listen underwater... (smiles) -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JOHN RIEHL Sent: 08 September 2016 01:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Actually, there's a difference between "whining" and legitimate complaints about a feature that one values that is now lost. If I were gaining something substantial by losing the headphone jack I'd feel better about it, but I'm losing a substantial capability -- the ability to use headphones and charge my phone at the same time. As I said, I take train trips lasting several hours and listen to books, etc, while charging my phone. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 8:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Whilst I don�t travel on planes I do have a hearing impairment -a profound one at that - thus I believe I�m in a position to comment as I have done. There are ways around the charging problem as you put it, I�ve seen cases already that have one or two additional lightning dock connectors. As far as listening on a plan goes? Well my hearing instruments I reckon would be up to the job not that I�ve had absolute personal experience in this area given its a bit risky flying on planes with my particular hearing condition but that�s bye the bye and not of particular interest to this list. I think the main problem here is that a lot of folks would rather just whine about it all. > On 8 Sep 2016, at 10:28 AM, JOHN RIEHL wrote: > > What you don't realize is that for some folks who are deaf or hard of > hearing, or people like me who travel on trains and planes, having the > ability to use headphones and charge your phones is pretty important. > I resent having a substantive capability taken away for the sake of > "thinness". > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit > Campos > Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 7:16 PM > To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced > > Yeah not much was said but it sounds like they are more wireless than blue > tooth. They talked trach about blue tooth. I mean just to say that they > didn't seem keen to use it. So I guess it's some kind of wireless like > wireless headphones and keyboards use. Which for distance is much better. Leo > Laporte and Andy Anatco were pissed about the jack. They kept insisting that > they could have kept it. But that would mean the phone would have to be wider > at best. Right? AAlso I agree with Shiller time to cut the cord. Cords always > tangle especially the cheep spegetty cord like Apple themselves use for the > ear pods. Or you could axidentally step on them and break something like I've > done to my Bose OE2I head phone kable. Stuff like that. I agree it's not fare > for those that have bought mad expensive stuff that is corded but oh well se > la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:46 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced > > Indeed it has and no real surprises. > The headphones socket has gone to make way for another speaker - thus stereo > speakers which should dramatically improve the s
SV: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced
Hi, Yep. 4.2 to be precise. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 8. september 2016 21:16 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Once upon a time that may have been true but Apple devices - as far as I know - are using the newer Bluetooth 4.x standards which cut down on power usage. On 9/09/2016 1:53 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > Hi! > Hmm, i thought it was Bluetooth that was was a power hog not Airplay. > But i may have heard wrong. > /A >> On 8 Sep 2016, at 02:58, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> >> Hmm, interesting. >> I have seen AirPlay devices that are around which are in perfect sync with >> Airplay - that is to say there’s no delay between source and target when >> streaming - so I thought Apple may have perhaps used that method. >> Then again AirPlay streaming does take a fair amount of power so perhaps >> that’s why Apple chose Bluetooth. >> >>> On 8 Sep 2016, at 10:53 AM, Tim Noonan wrote: >>> >>> The Airpots are still using Bluetooth, but wrapped in all sorts of Apple >>> secret sauce. >>> >>> Probably some aspects from the now announced BT 5.0 spec. >>> >>> Here is a fuller description of the justification for removing the >>> headphone jack and the Airpod tech and design. >>> >>> Inside iPhone 7: Why Apple Killed The Headphone Jack - BuzzFeed News >>> https://t.co/TV2Kps3Mvz >>> >>> On 8 Sep 2016, at 9:15 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: >>> >>> Yeah not much was said but it sounds like they are more wireless than blue >>> tooth. They talked trach about blue tooth. I mean just to say that they >>> didn't seem keen to use it. So I guess it's some kind of wireless like >>> wireless headphones and keyboards use. Which for distance is much better. >>> Leo Laporte and Andy Anatco were pissed about the jack. They kept insisting >>> that they could have kept it. But that would mean the phone would have to >>> be wider at best. Right? AAlso I agree with Shiller time to cut the cord. >>> Cords always tangle especially the cheep spegetty cord like Apple >>> themselves use for the ear pods. Or you could axidentally step on them and >>> break something like I've done to my Bose OE2I head phone kable. Stuff like >>> that. I agree it's not fare for those that have bought mad expensive stuff >>> that is corded but oh well se la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >>> Trethowan >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:46 PM >>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>> Subject: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced >>> >>> Indeed it has and no real surprises. >>> The headphones socket has gone to make way for another speaker - thus >>> stereo speakers which should dramatically improve the sound of the phone - >>> and that can only be a plus. >>> According to the blurb I read the iPhone comes with two very nice >>> additions, a lightning dock to 3.5MM headphones adapter and a set of >>> Airbuds, interesting to know whether these use AirPlay, Bluetooth or yet >>> another standard? I wasn’t presented with much information on them. >>> No mention of atpX unfortunately, at least we have the dock where we can >>> plug in DAC’s if better sound is what we’re after or we have AirPlay. >>> I’ll still be holding onto my iPhone 6 having spent a small fortune on the >>> Arcam DAC . >>> >>> ** >>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >>> halfwits in this world behind. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Tim Noonan >>> Consultant Speaker Coach >>> >>> Phone: +61 419 779 669 >>> Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au >>> Skype: VoiceReadings >>> Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan >>> >>> Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au >>> Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au >>> Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water >>> Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com >>> >>> >> ** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >> halfwits in this world behind. >> >> >> >
SV: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced
Hi, There is an adapter included. And there is a pair of lightning ear bots included as well. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hamit Campos Sendt: 8. september 2016 17:04 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced To be honest I don't really much care. Other than the fact that oh so now what? What of the analog head phones I have? But I for 1 wanna cut the cord anyways. Wires are annoying. They tangel they can break and so on. So what evs. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 5:39 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Ah, but now with the removal of the 3.5mm jack you'll be able to listen underwater... (smiles) -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JOHN RIEHL Sent: 08 September 2016 01:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Actually, there's a difference between "whining" and legitimate complaints about a feature that one values that is now lost. If I were gaining something substantial by losing the headphone jack I'd feel better about it, but I'm losing a substantial capability -- the ability to use headphones and charge my phone at the same time. As I said, I take train trips lasting several hours and listen to books, etc, while charging my phone. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 8:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Whilst I don�t travel on planes I do have a hearing impairment -a profound one at that - thus I believe I�m in a position to comment as I have done. There are ways around the charging problem as you put it, I�ve seen cases already that have one or two additional lightning dock connectors. As far as listening on a plan goes? Well my hearing instruments I reckon would be up to the job not that I�ve had absolute personal experience in this area given its a bit risky flying on planes with my particular hearing condition but that�s bye the bye and not of particular interest to this list. I think the main problem here is that a lot of folks would rather just whine about it all. > On 8 Sep 2016, at 10:28 AM, JOHN RIEHL wrote: > > What you don't realize is that for some folks who are deaf or hard of > hearing, or people like me who travel on trains and planes, having the > ability to use headphones and charge your phones is pretty important. > I resent having a substantive capability taken away for the sake of > "thinness". > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit > Campos > Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 7:16 PM > To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced > > Yeah not much was said but it sounds like they are more wireless than blue > tooth. They talked trach about blue tooth. I mean just to say that they > didn't seem keen to use it. So I guess it's some kind of wireless like > wireless headphones and keyboards use. Which for distance is much better. Leo > Laporte and Andy Anatco were pissed about the jack. They kept insisting that > they could have kept it. But that would mean the phone would have to be wider > at best. Right? AAlso I agree with Shiller time to cut the cord. Cords always > tangle especially the cheep spegetty cord like Apple themselves use for the > ear pods. Or you could axidentally step on them and break something like I've > done to my Bose OE2I head phone kable. Stuff like that. I agree it's not fare > for those that have bought mad expensive stuff that is corded but oh well se > la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:46 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced > > Indeed it has and no real surprises. > The headphones socket has gone to make way for another speaker - thus stereo > speakers which should dramatically improve the sound of the phone - and that > can only be a plus. > According to the blurb I read the iPhone comes with two very nice additions, > a lightning dock to 3.5MM headphones adapter and a set of Airbuds, > interesting to know whether these use AirPlay, Bluetooth or yet another > standard? I wasn�t presented with much information on t
SV: The evolution of Spotify
Hi, Yup, if you add the music to your play list I think it can. -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 25. august 2016 02:47 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify I’ve never bothered with Apple Music so I’m wondering can it play Music offline as Spotify can? > On 25 Aug 2016, at 10:21 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > > Hi, > I'm happy with Apple Music as well. > Wish many of those services could be better at guessing what you mean > when you type. > Names and titles can be pretty hard to name correctly. > > Best regards > > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af > Anders Holmberg > Sendt: 25. august 2016 00:02 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify > > Hi! > I am not sure. > But as long as people are satisfied with what they use its ok for me. > I am happy with apple music and thats ok for me if someone is > satisfied with spotify. > /A > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
SV: The evolution of Spotify
Hi, I'm happy with Apple Music as well. Wish many of those services could be better at guessing what you mean when you type. Names and titles can be pretty hard to name correctly. Best regards -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 25. august 2016 00:02 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify Hi! I am not sure. But as long as people are satisfied with what they use its ok for me. I am happy with apple music and thats ok for me if someone is satisfied with spotify. /A
SV: The evolution of Spotify
Hi, To speak the truth. None of those digital services has many really old tunes. For that you can use Youtube as many entusiasts puts up all kind of need old stuff. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 22. august 2016 20:14 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify I can’t comment on Apple Music since I don’t use it and I’ve seen no rea need to use it but what I can say is that I know a friend who has both and he reckons Spotify has more tracks. That in itself is a most interesting statement given my friend is older than I am and likes tracks from the 60s, 70s and 80s so does Spotify have more of those than does Apple music or what? > On 23 Aug 2016, at 4:07 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > Well, its not all because of that. > I don’t have the money right now. > Not sure if they have more music than Apple Music. > /A >> On 22 Aug 2016, at 19:58, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> >> Sounds like a classic case of cutting off your nose despite your face to me >> , to each their own. >> >>> On 23 Aug 2016, at 3:50 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: >>> >>> Hi! >>> Since they don’t make it accessible for computers i wont use spotify. >>> It can be as good as that but no go here. >>> Just my choice. >>> I use apple music instead. >>> /A >>>> On 21 Aug 2016, at 22:08, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi! >>>> >>>> If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good >>>> while - and you like your music just the way you want it and not how your >>>> local radio station wants it - then take a good look at the modern Spotify. >>>> >>>> I won't go into all the changes I noticed since I last saw it before today >>>> but the changes are numerous and these changes have really given me >>>> something to think about regarding the other Music services I'm subscribed >>>> to, it might very well be that you'll find that Spotify will provide your >>>> each and every need for your music listening habits. particularly if >>>> you're a Spotify Premium user. >>>> >>>> I used the Spotify IOS App to do my exploration, I found accessibility to >>>> be first class. >>>> >>>> Right now I'm listening to the "Soft Rock" playlist on Spotify through a >>>> Spotify connect device, the Sangean WRF28D portable radio. >>>> >>>> Connecting the device wasn't hard to do, I just selected Spotify from the >>>> Source list for the radio using the Undok App, I then opened the Spotify >>>> App from Undok and used the Connect icon at the bottom of the screen to >>>> locate the radio, the music started playing through it when I >>>> double-tapped the "Play" icon. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> ** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >> halfwits in this world behind. >> >> >> > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
SV: The evolution of Spotify
Hi, At least they have about the double of paying customers. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 22. august 2016 20:07 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify Hi! Well, its not all because of that. I don’t have the money right now. Not sure if they have more music than Apple Music. /A > On 22 Aug 2016, at 19:58, Dane Trethowan wrote: > > Sounds like a classic case of cutting off your nose despite your face to me > , to each their own. > >> On 23 Aug 2016, at 3:50 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: >> >> Hi! >> Since they don’t make it accessible for computers i wont use spotify. >> It can be as good as that but no go here. >> Just my choice. >> I use apple music instead. >> /A >>> On 21 Aug 2016, at 22:08, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>> >>> Hi! >>> >>> If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good >>> while - and you like your music just the way you want it and not how your >>> local radio station wants it - then take a good look at the modern Spotify. >>> >>> I won't go into all the changes I noticed since I last saw it before today >>> but the changes are numerous and these changes have really given me >>> something to think about regarding the other Music services I'm subscribed >>> to, it might very well be that you'll find that Spotify will provide your >>> each and every need for your music listening habits. particularly if you're >>> a Spotify Premium user. >>> >>> I used the Spotify IOS App to do my exploration, I found accessibility to >>> be first class. >>> >>> Right now I'm listening to the "Soft Rock" playlist on Spotify through a >>> Spotify connect device, the Sangean WRF28D portable radio. >>> >>> Connecting the device wasn't hard to do, I just selected Spotify from the >>> Source list for the radio using the Undok App, I then opened the Spotify >>> App from Undok and used the Connect icon at the bottom of the screen to >>> locate the radio, the music started playing through it when I double-tapped >>> the "Play" icon. >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > ** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > >
SV: The evolution of Spotify
Hi Dane, I agree Spotify sound amazing! Really! Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 22. august 2016 20:00 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify I like my premium quality music particularly when I have good quality sound equipment to enjoy it through so - to me - its worth the money and that only equates to 4 cups of coffee per month for both services. > On 23 Aug 2016, at 3:54 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > Its to much to pay for two services for me. > But i would if i had money pay for Tidal. > /A >> On 22 Aug 2016, at 01:15, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> >> That's the topic I'm thinking about yes. >> >> I've listened to "Soft Rock" in the background on Spotify for 3 hours this morning and not one repeat, wish I could say the same for Radiotunes. >> The quality is slightly better with Spotify, not as processed sound but both are very good. >> I'm subscribed to radiotunes and Spotify so I think I'll keep both for the moment and be blessed that I have both Spotify and Radiotunes at my service though I don't think I'll be bothering with Pandora any longer. >> >> On 22/08/2016 7:41 AM, Mary Otten wrote: >>> Hi Jane, I know you are a RadioTunes subscriber. Are you considering dumping that in favor of Spotify? My brief look at Spotify recently let me to believe that RadioTunes was going to offer a greater variety of "radio stations" such as several classical and several smooth jazz. It look like Spotify just had one for each genre, which isn't enough. Of course I know you can do artists and albums etc. But if I just want a genre playing in the background while I can't necessarily access the phone, I think I'll still keep radio tunes. >>> Mary >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Aug 21, 2016, at 1:08 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi! >>>> >>>> If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good while - and you like your music just the way you want it and not how your local radio station wants it - then take a good look at the modern Spotify. >>>> >>>> I won't go into all the changes I noticed since I last saw it before today but the changes are numerous and these changes have really given me something to think about regarding the other Music services I'm subscribed to, it might very well be that you'll find that Spotify will provide your each and every need for your music listening habits. particularly if you're a Spotify Premium user. >>>> >>>> I used the Spotify IOS App to do my exploration, I found accessibility to be first class. >>>> >>>> Right now I'm listening to the "Soft Rock" playlist on Spotify through a Spotify connect device, the Sangean WRF28D portable radio. >>>> >>>> Connecting the device wasn't hard to do, I just selected Spotify from the Source list for the radio using the Undok App, I then opened the Spotify App from Undok and used the Connect icon at the bottom of the screen to locate the radio, the music started playing through it when I double-tapped the "Play" icon. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
SV: Speaking of batterys?
Hi, Yeah me too, but wich one. Smile Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 22. august 2016 19:58 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Speaking of batterys? Hi! I am not sure it could work. You then first have to unmount the battery from the plastic shel its put into. But if that was bpossible then i would buy a less expensive sollution. /A > On 22 Aug 2016, at 02:30, Brian Olesen wrote: > > Hi folks, > > Well has someone found a cheeper alternative to the battery in a > Victor Reader first generation? > > I believe it's some sort of a standard battery as it's quite expensive > to get a such manufactured just for the sake of monopoly. Grin > > > > Best regards > > Brian > > >
Speaking of batterys?
Hi folks, Well has someone found a cheeper alternative to the battery in a Victor Reader first generation? I believe it's some sort of a standard battery as it's quite expensive to get a such manufactured just for the sake of monopoly. Grin Best regards Brian
SV: The evolution of Spotify
Hi Dane, Although spotify seam to work nice on Sonos and iOS it's still a very complicated matter to use with an ordinary pc. Shame on them. Therefor I whent appleMusic. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 21. august 2016 22:09 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: The evolution of Spotify Hi! If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good while - and you like your music just the way you want it and not how your local radio station wants it - then take a good look at the modern Spotify. I won't go into all the changes I noticed since I last saw it before today but the changes are numerous and these changes have really given me something to think about regarding the other Music services I'm subscribed to, it might very well be that you'll find that Spotify will provide your each and every need for your music listening habits. particularly if you're a Spotify Premium user. I used the Spotify IOS App to do my exploration, I found accessibility to be first class. Right now I'm listening to the "Soft Rock" playlist on Spotify through a Spotify connect device, the Sangean WRF28D portable radio. Connecting the device wasn't hard to do, I just selected Spotify from the Source list for the radio using the Undok App, I then opened the Spotify App from Undok and used the Connect icon at the bottom of the screen to locate the radio, the music started playing through it when I double-tapped the "Play" icon.
re soundforge audio studio
HI, this for joe andrea and sam. first joe, the brackets to mark blocks doesn't work in the audio studio version. i used to soundforge 7, but something went wrong with it. it would no longer load mp3 files. a number of people told me what to do about it, but none of the suggestions work. so, i am now using the studio version. i have tried i and o, and that works well. so, thanks to all of you. brian.
re soundforge audio studio
HI list, i have already sent a message about this, but i rather foolishly forgot the subject line. i am using soundforge audio studio. can someone tell me how to mark a block for deletion. thanks, brian.
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Hi list, i asked this question before, and i thought i had kept the answer someone sent. i am using sound forge a studio. i wanted to knw how to mark a block for deletion. i thought someone said it was b to start the block, and n to end it but it doesn't work. perhaps i have remembered it wronly. could someone help. brian.
Audio is definitely not dead!
Hi all, I get many of my program news from diverse pirate sites. Cause what's good for the pirates is probably also worth looking in to for me. Grin Today I just digged into the sphere of audio apps, and found that still many new cool programs are developed. I saw a new at least for me audio suite of functions compiled in to one system called JetAudio. They have a free version and probably also a payed one. I didn't download it, so don't know a single word about accessibility of this app, but just wanted to let you know that new fine apps certainly still are created, and innovation still exists out there. Best regards Brian
SV: Microphone for IOS iPhone
hi, as I said. Therre are some real good phones from zoom. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 13. juli 2016 08:12 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Microphone for IOS iPhone Will be most interesting then to see how I go with the Shure microphone I linked to then as I’ve decided to buy one, could be very nice to use in conjunction with Bossjock. > On 13 Jul 2016, at 3:50 PM, cov...@ccs.covici.com wrote: > > I understand the Rode Ixyl are very good, I almost bought one, but I > could not find an app to use with it, set levels, etc. The one they > had turn VO off or something, and I could not use it. > > Dane Trethowan wrote: > >> Hi! >> >> A little while ago a list member was looking fir microphones to use >> with his iPhone, perhaps this one linked to below would be well worth >> looking at, I may even buy one myself as they're available through >> the Apple Store in Australia, the link here takes you to the U.S. >> dealership. >> http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/motiv/mv88-ios-dig >> ital-stereo-condenser-microphone >> >> -- >> >> ** >> Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves >> >> > > -- > Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: > How do > you spend it? > > John Covici > cov...@ccs.covici.com > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
SV: iPhone Microphones
Hi, Absolutely. Zoom has some really amazing mics. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Kelby Carlson Sendt: 9. juli 2016 17:14 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: iPhone Microphones All, Are there any external mics that can plug into the iPhone?
SV: Article: If you kill the headphone jack, you need to replace it with something better | Ars Technica
Hi, I bet they include an adapter to shot the mouth of the scepticals. Grin Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 23. juni 2016 16:50 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Article: If you kill the headphone jack, you need to replace it with something better | Ars Technica The rumour is that Apple will rid the iPhone 7 of the Headphone jack. Its an issue that doesn't worry me all that much as I already use Bluetooth with my iPhone, I have a DAC unit I can plug standard headphones into anyway which gives far better audio quality than comes from the Apple headphone socket anyway and so it goes on. This article is a no nonsense "both sides of the story" approach to the comming day and is a good read. http://arstechnica.com/apple/2016/06/if-you-kill-the-headphone-jack-you-need-to-replace-it-with-something-better/ -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
SV: M-Audio Delta cards
Hi, In short. No. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Peter Scanlon Sendt: 7. juni 2016 17:03 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: M-Audio Delta cards I have a M-Audio Delta 66 and a M-Audio Audio File card. I cannot locate Windows 10 Drivers. Are there such things? P.
SV: what's a good program for playing dvd's?
Hi, The latest works beautifully. I use the 64 bit version. In their history they actually talks about accessibility enhancements, so they're definitely aware of us. Brian Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Les Gordon Sendt: 25. maj 2016 16:07 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: what's a good program for playing dvd's? is there a certain version of vlc player thats accessible? and what version of we. would it work best with? thanks les - Original Message - From: "Hamit Campos" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 7:17 AM Subject: RE: what's a good program for playing dvd's? Also with Any DVD HD working in the background unlocking them, VLC is an awesome super accessible Blu-Ray disk player. Cause Power DVD isn't much accessible at all. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 5:27 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: what's a good program for playing dvd's? Hi, The best one in my opinion is VLC. Do a google for VLC and find the right version on theirsight. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af randy tijerina Sendt: 25. maj 2016 03:02 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: what's a good program for playing dvd's? Hi folks...Randy here..what's a good programme for playing dvd's?
SV: what's a good program for playing dvd's?
Hi, The best one in my opinion is VLC. Do a google for VLC and find the right version on theirsight. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af randy tijerina Sendt: 25. maj 2016 03:02 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: what's a good program for playing dvd's? Hi folks...Randy here..what's a good programme for playing dvd's?
SV: Windows 10 and Cortana
Hi Dane Kortana will be much more intelligent this year. For example examining your mails for appointments and being able to notify you about these. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 22. maj 2016 23:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Windows 10 and Cortana Hi! I'm surprised Cortana hasn't been mentioned here at all, for those who don't know Cortana is the search facility in Windows 10 which combines Voice Recognition to search for and accomplish tasks. I use Cortana from time to time but for some reason I don't feel as comfortable using Cortana on my Windows Desktop as I do using Google on one of my Android devices. In my view Google products have a strangle hold on the Voice Recognition game but having said all that its early days for Cortana and we're going to see a lot of development in this area from all sorts of players and perhaps we'll even see Apple with their SIRI catch up in this area too. I've been able to have Cortana open Apps on my computer, tell me the time and current temperature in different locations and have Cortana open various web sites but I haven't really been able to get much further than that. I tried to have Cortana send an eMail but I was told I didn't have an eMail account configured which isn't quite correct, I use Mozilla Thunderbird on the Desktop PC and - whilst Cortana has no problem whatever in opening Thunderbird when commanded - it must rely on an Outlook Email account or something similar set up, that's my assumption anyway. Surprisingly I haven't been able to get Cortana to "Call" numbers and this struck me as very odd given I have Skype, a Microsoft product installed on the system. When I asked Cortana to "Call 123 4567" I was told that, "Sorry, I can't call anyone on this system". So there we are, my few cents worth on Cortana. Besides the voice recognition features is the search feature from the keyboard which I just wouldn't be without and of course I've been using this since Windows 7. -- ** Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves
SV: Audio Technica ATH-M40X
Hi, Thanks for the review. I really enjoy real user expierenc experience. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 29. april 2016 20:31 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Audio Technica ATH-M40X Hi! I recieved my pair of cans yesterday. I am trying them out now on the Victor Reader and to be honest they are very great even though the price tag is very low. In sweden i payed 790 Swedish Krona for them. They are closed back and has one Spiral and a normal cable in the box. You can easily replace one with the other as there is a connector on the left can. They also comes with a bag to weare them in as they are foldable even though they’re quite big. The cables are quite long so they might fit those who like long cables. THe sound is very good although i miss some of the mids and maybe a bit to sharp in the treble. But they was really worth the price and i wont use them for more than the stream and my Roland Fa06. /A
SV: looking for a simple analog to USB input device
Hi, A good way is buying for example a usb headset that has a physical usb sound card that connects with mini jacks. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af André van Deventer Sendt: 19. april 2016 09:23 Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Emne: looking for a simple analog to USB input device Hi all Im looking for a simple USB device with only one analog input. The sound quality must be reasonably good though. Can someone help? --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
SV: SV: sound blaster xfi
HI, I'd recommend either the Asus Xonar or Creative Xfi in the latest eddition. They're all both hifi and surround sound, and sounds way better then all the build in crap. Just be sure that the connection you choose fits your current pc as many newer cards comes as pci express cards. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Casey Sendt: 29. marts 2016 02:31 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: sound blaster xfi Hi can you recommended a better card to get then the real tech cards that most computer come with thees days? I am using windows seven and window-eyes 9.4 if that helps any. On 3/28/2016 4:53 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi Hank > Yeah it's a very nice card, and they've even come out with newer models and > Asus has one as well that really kicks the lama's ass. Grin > We're just getting used to these cheep noisy realtec cards which are build in > to almost every new pc these days. > But wen you listen to a real hifi sound card you can easely tell the > difference. > No it's primarily the DA converters that are better suited for audio then the > ones on the mother board. > > Best regards > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank Smith, > and Seeing-eye dog Iona > Sendt: 28. marts 2016 23:44 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: sound blaster xfi > > Hello I got a desktop a couple of weeks ago I had my sound blaster xfi store > for 8 years in storage finally got some one to put the card in, and oh my > does it sound butifull this is a 24 bit card with 192.00 sample rate > capability it sounds so good I am noticing that the hi of the music stand out > so rich and I really can't describe it oh and lower quality mp3s boy you can > hear the compression. > is this do to the 24 bit capability of the sound card? > also is there any more tweaks that I can do to get this card sounding even > better? > thanks > Hank > > > > > -- Casey
SV: SV: sound blaster xfi
Hi, It's called xonar Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona Sendt: 29. marts 2016 00:04 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: sound blaster xfi had no idea Asus made sound cards what one is the hifi card on Asus like the soundblaster xfi On 3/28/2016 2:53 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hi Hank > Yeah it's a very nice card, and they've even come out with newer > models and Asus has one as well that really kicks the lama's ass. Grin We're > just getting used to these cheep noisy realtec cards which are build in to > almost every new pc these days. > But wen you listen to a real hifi sound card you can easely tell the > difference. > No it's primarily the DA converters that are better suited for audio then the > ones on the mother board. > > Best regards > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank > Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona > Sendt: 28. marts 2016 23:44 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: sound blaster xfi > > Hello I got a desktop a couple of weeks ago I had my sound blaster xfi store > for 8 years in storage finally got some one to put the card in, and oh my > does it sound butifull this is a 24 bit card with 192.00 sample rate > capability it sounds so good I am noticing that the hi of the music stand out > so rich and I really can't describe it oh and lower quality mp3s boy you can > hear the compression. > is this do to the 24 bit capability of the sound card? > also is there any more tweaks that I can do to get this card sounding even > better? > thanks > Hank > > > >
SV: sound blaster xfi
Hi Hank Yeah it's a very nice card, and they've even come out with newer models and Asus has one as well that really kicks the lama's ass. Grin We're just getting used to these cheep noisy realtec cards which are build in to almost every new pc these days. But wen you listen to a real hifi sound card you can easely tell the difference. No it's primarily the DA converters that are better suited for audio then the ones on the mother board. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona Sendt: 28. marts 2016 23:44 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: sound blaster xfi Hello I got a desktop a couple of weeks ago I had my sound blaster xfi store for 8 years in storage finally got some one to put the card in, and oh my does it sound butifull this is a 24 bit card with 192.00 sample rate capability it sounds so good I am noticing that the hi of the music stand out so rich and I really can't describe it oh and lower quality mp3s boy you can hear the compression. is this do to the 24 bit capability of the sound card? also is there any more tweaks that I can do to get this card sounding even better? thanks Hank
SV: Foldable headset.
Hi, How I agree with that statement about can't having enough headphones. Grin Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders Holmberg Sendt: 26. marts 2016 13:57 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Foldable headset. Hi! As Dane use to say: You can’t have enough headphones. So i am looking for a good pair of headphones or headset that will fit into my jackets pocket. The great P7 is to be honest a bit to big for that even though they’re foldable. I remember i had a pair of AKG headphones but they pushed to hard on my ears so i haven’t remembered the model. There is ofcourse the Kos Porta Pro but they’re not closed back and kind of unreliable when it comes to the cable and such. So any recommendations is taken. /A
SV: SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Devin, Haven't tried it for windows 10 yet, but as this video describes it has more then 70 short keys available for navigation and reading purposes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xZJzFVUJsA But as Microsoft states it's a basic screen reader. If you want something more powerful then you'd have to check another screen reader out like the free Nvda or if you even have more demands the quite expensive Jaws for Windows. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Devin Prater Sendt: 22. marts 2016 21:37 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 Can Narrator work with Live Regions on the web? Is it responsive, with default voices, enough to be used full-time? Was it even designed to be a full screen reader? Yeah, you get my point. Comparing Voiceover on the Mac to Narrator is like comparing a ripe apple with an apple that has been left sitting out on the kitchen table for literally years. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2016, at 3:31 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: > > Hi Andy, > Narreator has definately improved over the latest years starting with windows > 8, and it's also free. > > Best regards > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Andy Logue > Sendt: 22. marts 2016 21:14 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 > > He Guy's. I'm a Microsoft remember Ha? I understand nothing about Apple or > it's supports. I think, It's safe to assume however, that Apple will prove > very helpful. Just look at voice-over. Works out of the box on all > products for no extra cash. Not quite the Same as Microsoft and Freedom > Scientific eh? > > Very best wishes. > Andy. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 5:45 PM > Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 > > >> also applevis is another good resource >> www.applevis.com >> >>> On 3/22/2016 5:55 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>> Why do you need to go to all that trouble when Apple has all the up to >>> date documentation on their support pages? >>> >>> >>>> On 22 Mar 2016, at 11:50 PM, Andy Logue wrote: >>>> >>>> No Dane, you misunderstand me my friend. What I was saying was that >>>> this guy Mike really knew his stuff back then and must be up to date >>>> with all the newer devices and OS. All I need do is contact someone >>>> like Rick at the Blind Geek Zone, who may well put me in touch with >>>> him. >>>> >>>> Very best wishes. >>>> Andy. >>>> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" >>>> >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 12:35 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 >>>> >>>> >>>> 2011 was 5 years ago and much has changed since then so time to get hold >>>> of some updated information me thinks and I don’t care how good he >>>> sounds to listen to, accurate and up to date information is more >>>> important. >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 22 Mar 2016, at 11:31 PM, Andy Logue >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Brian. >>>>> >>>>> Yes, I was listening this morning to a Blind Cool Tech archive >>>>> concerning the Mac Demo 14, which was recorded in 2011, by a guy called >>>>> Mike Arrigo. I just loved listening to this guy speak and that of >>>>> course was almost five years ago. >>>>> >>>>> I've no doubt that If Mike has an up to date tutorial on the new imac >>>>> Retina, with some hard work, I'll learn the key-strokes This morning, >>>>> I was also in contact with an organisation in Glasgow who have an open >>>>> door policy to learning all Apple products. Aparently, all you do is >>>>> walk in the front door and you'll get a chance to feel and check-out >>>>> the item of your choice, which in my situation is a desk-top Mac. >>>>> >>>>> So I'm getting pretty excitted now about finding out more. Much more >>>>> excited than toing
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Hi Andy, Narreator has definately improved over the latest years starting with windows 8, and it's also free. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Andy Logue Sendt: 22. marts 2016 21:14 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 He Guy's. I'm a Microsoft remember Ha? I understand nothing about Apple or it's supports. I think, It's safe to assume however, that Apple will prove very helpful. Just look at voice-over. Works out of the box on all products for no extra cash. Not quite the Same as Microsoft and Freedom Scientific eh? Very best wishes. Andy. - Original Message - From: "Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 5:45 PM Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 > also applevis is another good resource > www.applevis.com > > On 3/22/2016 5:55 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> Why do you need to go to all that trouble when Apple has all the up to >> date documentation on their support pages? >> >> >>> On 22 Mar 2016, at 11:50 PM, Andy Logue wrote: >>> >>> No Dane, you misunderstand me my friend. What I was saying was that >>> this guy Mike really knew his stuff back then and must be up to date >>> with all the newer devices and OS. All I need do is contact someone >>> like Rick at the Blind Geek Zone, who may well put me in touch with >>> him. >>> >>> Very best wishes. >>> Andy. >>> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" >>> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 12:35 PM >>> Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 >>> >>> >>> 2011 was 5 years ago and much has changed since then so time to get hold >>> of some updated information me thinks and I don’t care how good he >>> sounds to listen to, accurate and up to date information is more >>> important. >>> >>> >>>> On 22 Mar 2016, at 11:31 PM, Andy Logue >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Brian. >>>> >>>> Yes, I was listening this morning to a Blind Cool Tech archive >>>> concerning the Mac Demo 14, which was recorded in 2011, by a guy called >>>> Mike Arrigo. I just loved listening to this guy speak and that of >>>> course was almost five years ago. >>>> >>>> I've no doubt that If Mike has an up to date tutorial on the new imac >>>> Retina, with some hard work, I'll learn the key-strokes This morning, >>>> I was also in contact with an organisation in Glasgow who have an open >>>> door policy to learning all Apple products. Aparently, all you do is >>>> walk in the front door and you'll get a chance to feel and check-out >>>> the item of your choice, which in my situation is a desk-top Mac. >>>> >>>> So I'm getting pretty excitted now about finding out more. Much more >>>> excited than toing attending a Windows 10 demo, So my mind is clearly >>>> made up, just need a little more cash now. >>>> >>>> Very best wishes. >>>> >>>> Andy. >>>> >>>> >>>> - Original Message - From: "Brian Olesen" >>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" >>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 11:29 AM >>>> Subject: SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> Interacting with things in mac OS requires quite a lot of key strokes >>>> though. >>>> On the winning side web browsing is a breeze on Mac. >>>> >>>> Brian >>>> >>>> -Oprindelig meddelelse- >>>> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Robert >>>> Nelson >>>> Sendt: 21. marts 2016 22:40 >>>> Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' >>>> Emne: RE: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 >>>> >>>> >>>> Perhaps but you must understand that learning about Mac OS and >>>> VoiceOver is >>>> only the beginning. >>>> >>>> If you had no experience with windows, you would accept that the >>>> awkward >>&g
SV: SV: vlc help
Hi, Really strange. Sorry I can't come up with any usable explanation and I do like VLC as well. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona Sendt: 22. marts 2016 19:37 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: SV: vlc help Hello it does play that type of stream I was using it in vlc successfully until about a couple weeks ago when this problem started happening this problem has me stumped I have never seen vlc behave this way. that player plays everything that I throw at it wichic is one of the main reasons why I like it so much. I also like its record feature as well. thanks Hank On 3/22/2016 11:28 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > Hank, > This is the real address, and maybe vlc don't support this format? Don't > quite know, but I have the same issue here on windows. > This is the direct stream, and here it sounds ok in mediaplayer. > http://dmr.streamguys1.com:80/darkmatter.aac > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank > Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona > Sendt: 22. marts 2016 18:30 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: vlc help > > any idea why this is happening? I have never ran in to this before and > I can load this tream in every player and it works except using vlc. > thanks > Hank > > On 3/22/2016 2:36 AM, Richard Bartholomew wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I tried it on both and got silence, I’m afraid. >> >>> On 22 Mar 2016, at 02:17, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hello can any one who uses vlc both on mac and on windows can you please >>> open this file and tell me if you get any sound? >>> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1876602/darkmatter.aac.m3u >>> this is the only stream that I am having issues the info is playing there >>> is tag info showing but no sound only vlc is giving me this problem and am >>> trying to figure why it is behaving this way. its frustrating me to no end. >>> thanks >>> Hank >>> > > >
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Hank, This is the real address, and maybe vlc don't support this format? Don't quite know, but I have the same issue here on windows. This is the direct stream, and here it sounds ok in mediaplayer. http://dmr.streamguys1.com:80/darkmatter.aac Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona Sendt: 22. marts 2016 18:30 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: vlc help any idea why this is happening? I have never ran in to this before and I can load this tream in every player and it works except using vlc. thanks Hank On 3/22/2016 2:36 AM, Richard Bartholomew wrote: > Hi, > > I tried it on both and got silence, I’m afraid. > >> On 22 Mar 2016, at 02:17, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona >> wrote: >> >> Hello can any one who uses vlc both on mac and on windows can you please >> open this file and tell me if you get any sound? >> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1876602/darkmatter.aac.m3u >> this is the only stream that I am having issues the info is playing there is >> tag info showing but no sound only vlc is giving me this problem and am >> trying to figure why it is behaving this way. its frustrating me to no end. >> thanks >> Hank >> >
SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
dear Dane, I certainly don't hope you're referring to my skeptical first hand knowledge about Macs as misinformation. Smile I lately spend some time with an incarnated Mac user trying to get Teamtalk to work, which failed dramatically. So trees don't grow into heaven with a Mac, and there are stil things that doesn't work so well from a blinds point of view like Adobe flash and so on. There are many issues fanatic mac users tent not to be willing to see with there expensive toy, so as long as this is the case truth often get bended a little in the Mac's favour. Grin There is no doubt that Apple hardware really rocks, and on the other hand you also pay for it. Personally I prefer a good solid piece of equipment rather then something sluggish and instable. There for I always build my stationary pcs myself, and get exactly the components I prefer, and know that they will play nicely together. My personal conclution of this debate is. If you have been using jaws and pc for many many years the only real good reason for switching is that you want to fly something new for inspiration, and that's in my opinion no bad reason at all. But comparing Pc and Mac is putting it a bit humoristically to compare apples and oranges. Grin Sonar for pc really is a nice tool if you're a professional musician and as far as I know hasn't been beaten by any available solution for Mac. On the other hand I'm so deadly tired of Internet Explorer as my browser that it almost drives me nuts. Grin Right now I'm running my audio through a physical Yamaha mixer over USB on a windows 7 computer, and it works flawlessly with super good audio quality as a result. I believe it also would be the case, if I were a Mac user. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 22. marts 2016 13:32 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 Okay I really didn’t want to get into this because the whole discussion has really become off-topic but basically there seems to be a whole heap of miss information going around about Apple Mac and Voiceover and the below sequence of emails just proves that. To the original sender, look up the documentation and tutorials, join a Mac list and ask questions etc rather than rely on mythical statements or statements that may have been true in the past but are not true now. Using Voiceover on a Mac is the same as using JAWS on a Windows PC, using Talkback on an Android phone, using Voiceover on an IOS etc, you have to “Learn” how it works and be fed correct information on the tools on how to use your Screen Reader. > On 22 Mar 2016, at 11:22 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: > > Ah yeah another good point. All though can't you do a VO key lok or > something so you don't always have to do that? I use to know all this > but since I never really put it in practice and even worse I've lost > all those podcasts. I now forget. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Brian Olesen > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:29 AM > To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Subject: SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows > 10 > > Hi, > Interacting with things in mac OS requires quite a lot of key strokes > though. > On the winning side web browsing is a breeze on Mac. > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af > Robert Nelson > Sendt: 21. marts 2016 22:40 > Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Emne: RE: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 > > > Perhaps but you must understand that learning about Mac OS and > VoiceOver is only the beginning. > > If you had no experience with windows, you would accept that the > awkward way things are done in MAC OS is normal but with a little > experience of windows you will find yourself trying to work out the > mind set of those who devised the OS and VoiceOver. > > However, given your experience in windows you may find that something > like audio editing has a steep learning curve. Yes, I know that > Garage Band, Amadeus Pro and Twisted Wave are very good audio editing > programs for sighted people but for a blind person they can be very > frustrating. > > The question you should be asking yourself is: is there anything that > I would want to do that can only be done on a Mac and, if so, is it > important enough for you to justify the outlay, considering that most > of the things you might want to do are possible through your I Phone. > > Anyhow, excuse me while I duck around the back to avoid the arrows a
SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Hi, Interacting with things in mac OS requires quite a lot of key strokes though. On the winning side web browsing is a breeze on Mac. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Robert Nelson Sendt: 21. marts 2016 22:40 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: RE: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 Perhaps but you must understand that learning about Mac OS and VoiceOver is only the beginning. If you had no experience with windows, you would accept that the awkward way things are done in MAC OS is normal but with a little experience of windows you will find yourself trying to work out the mind set of those who devised the OS and VoiceOver. However, given your experience in windows you may find that something like audio editing has a steep learning curve. Yes, I know that Garage Band, Amadeus Pro and Twisted Wave are very good audio editing programs for sighted people but for a blind person they can be very frustrating. The question you should be asking yourself is: is there anything that I would want to do that can only be done on a Mac and, if so, is it important enough for you to justify the outlay, considering that most of the things you might want to do are possible through your I Phone. Anyhow, excuse me while I duck around the back to avoid the arrows and flames of the Apple fans! Bob Nelson -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andy Logue Sent: Tuesday, 22 March 2016 5:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 Hi Devon and Hamit. I've always wanted to check out a mac computer but because ive been so brainwashed in Microsoft, I didn't have the self confidence to try it out for myself. What I was thinking was to keep my old Windows machine active for my mail and so on, but the Mac could sit alone in another room and if I spend some time each day, then I should be able to grasp the basic? eh? Especially if I joined a blind mac list. One thing I have already found out that my Imac Store, which is in glasgow, will spend up to an hour with a new customer in the shop. Perhaps they may be interessted in offering me a little more start-up time, given my blindness? Worth checking out eh? Thanks for your ideas guys. For the meantime, I'm going to check out everything I can on the Imac Retina on the webpage. Thanks again. Andy. - Original Message - From: "Devin Prater" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 4:17 PM Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 Apple has a getting started guide, right when you turn on a new Mac. Just wait a minute or two then follow the spoken instructions. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: > > An IMac as in the Apple computer? If so there are Mac lists and stuff but > you'd have to listen to a lot of podcasts and stuff because you must then > now learn Mac OS. If I'm understanding the question correctly. I had > learned > Mac OS but I've gotten Rusty. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andy > Logue > Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 11:57 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 > > Hi all. > > I love everything audio concerning my computer. I've music, described > movies and talking books and I use programmes such as Goldwave to record > streaming music. I also love burning the odd CD for a friend and > recently, > I've purchased a Zoom H6 digital recorder for even more interesting audio > work. > > Many of my friends, who are not blind are telling me to buy the new Imac > Retina and plug that into my AV and sound system. > > Any members use Imac for this sort ofstuff and is there any support for a > new comer like myself about. > > Any advice would be very much appriciated. > > Very best wishes. > Andy. > >
SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Hi, Honestly Mac computers are pretty cool and often relatively more stable then windows pcs. But VoiceOver is far from being as complex as for example Jaws, so it relies more on apps being VoiceOver compatible. And it took quite a lot of time before a reasonable scanner application got available for the blind. Also advanced spretsheets stil lacks in terms of speech, so for a job computer I'd still go the windows route. But programs like audacity works fine on mac, many other music apps are working good as well and so on. Microsoft Word used on a windows machine stil is the very best and most powerful advanced word processor around for the blind. Pages is sweet, but doesn't come close in functionality. Just passed easter I get a new Windows 10 machine with ssds disks, which I'm looking forward to. I've used all the other windows versions uptil now, so I'm very curious to try this one out as all my friends tells me that it's super stable and extremely fast compared to earlier Windows editions. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Andy Logue Sendt: 21. marts 2016 20:46 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 Hi Devon and Hamit. I've always wanted to check out a mac computer but because ive been so brainwashed in Microsoft, I didn't have the self confidence to try it out for myself. What I was thinking was to keep my old Windows machine active for my mail and so on, but the Mac could sit alone in another room and if I spend some time each day, then I should be able to grasp the basic? eh? Especially if I joined a blind mac list. One thing I have already found out that my Imac Store, which is in glasgow, will spend up to an hour with a new customer in the shop. Perhaps they may be interessted in offering me a little more start-up time, given my blindness? Worth checking out eh? Thanks for your ideas guys. For the meantime, I'm going to check out everything I can on the Imac Retina on the webpage. Thanks again. Andy. - Original Message - From: "Devin Prater" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 4:17 PM Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 Apple has a getting started guide, right when you turn on a new Mac. Just wait a minute or two then follow the spoken instructions. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: > > An IMac as in the Apple computer? If so there are Mac lists and stuff but > you'd have to listen to a lot of podcasts and stuff because you must then > now learn Mac OS. If I'm understanding the question correctly. I had > learned > Mac OS but I've gotten Rusty. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andy > Logue > Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 11:57 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10 > > Hi all. > > I love everything audio concerning my computer. I've music, described > movies and talking books and I use programmes such as Goldwave to record > streaming music. I also love burning the odd CD for a friend and > recently, > I've purchased a Zoom H6 digital recorder for even more interesting audio > work. > > Many of my friends, who are not blind are telling me to buy the new Imac > Retina and plug that into my AV and sound system. > > Any members use Imac for this sort ofstuff and is there any support for a > new comer like myself about. > > Any advice would be very much appriciated. > > Very best wishes. > Andy. > >
SV: apple music streaming service with itunes?
HI, I've digged a little in to it now. You have to login under store with your apple ID. Then on for you or what it's called in English you'd sometimes find something. When I do a search I often only get some play lists in return. But it should work just fine. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Brian Olesen Sendt: 14. marts 2016 21:41 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Emne: SV: apple music streaming service with itunes? Hi, Are you certain that it is possible? I can easely make it work on the iPhone, but never had it working from iTunes. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona Sendt: 14. marts 2016 20:20 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: apple music streaming service with itunes? I have posted this several time with no response surely some one on on this list has used apple music with itunes??? if so I could really use some help I have yet to ever get it going on itunes so could use some help please verry frustrated Hank
SV: Choosing a Mixer Microphone
Hi, As someone else menchened it's not your Behringer that is the problem. It's your cabling and type of mics. A normal dynamic microphone has 2 wires and an xlr plug has 3 pins. If those doesn't fit then you have a problem. Smile But bye yourself a shure sm58 or a beta 58 and then you're ready to go without white noise at all. Stay away from cheep Chinese copies. They won't do you any good. If you can afort it then buy a Røde nt1A package bondled with a pupphilter then you'll have a good microphone for many years to come. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Rich De Steno Sendt: 15. marts 2016 23:09 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Choosing a Mixer Microphone Hi Robert, thanks for your thorough response. I have now tested several microphones that I have had for some time, just to see if any worked. I tested one computer headset, one computer microphone, and one older tape-recorder microphone. I connected all of them to the channel one XLR microphone input on the Behringer by using an adapter that converted the 3.5 mm plug to a 3-pin XLR plug. The first two did not work at all. Oddly, the older tape-recorder microphone did work to some extent. If I turned up the gain and level, I could hear myself clearly with some white noise. I also have a current Audio Technica ATR 2100 USB/XLR microphone, which I have only used by USB on my computer. I have been told by Zzounds, where I bought the mixer, that this will work perfectly with the mixer, but I do not currently have an XLR cable to connect it. My next step is to purchase an XLR cable and test this Audio Technica. I believe all of these are dynamic microphones. I did my testing both with and without the phantom power. None of them seemed to need it. I wish the Behringer manual had been clearer on the types of microphones that would work with it. Rich De Steno On 3/15/2016 4:02 PM, Robert Nelson wrote: > Rich, > > I also have a Behringer mixer so I am familiar with the mixer controls. I > have Rode, MXL and $20 Dick Smith microphones with XLR connectors that work > well with the Behringer. It is possible that the mixer has a faulty circuit. > In that case, I hope you have the original packaging and can return it under > warranty to get a replacement unit. > > The good thing about the Behringer mixers is that they are simple and > straightforward to use. > > You said in your original message that you have tried several computer > microphones with XLR connectors. > > What did you have the microphones plugged into on your computer? The only > computer devices which I know to have XLR connectors are external sound > cards/interfaces. If that is so, did the microphones work when plugged in > there? > > >From the point of view of troubleshooting, do you have a microphone with a 6 > >millimetre jack you can plug into the unbalanced socket below the channel 1 > >XLR socket? The microphone would have to be a dynamic unless you have a > >condenser mic with a built-in battery to supply power. > > I am assuming here that you have done such fundamental things as turn up the > master volume and the headphone volume. Now, don't sigh with frustration, > even experienced users have been known to overlook such fundamentals. > > Going back to troubleshooting ... have you tried to plug the microphones into > channel 2? > > On the subject of dynamic versus condenser microphones, unless you are going > to record performances of live music, you should use dynamic microphones. > This is particularly true if you are recording podcasts at home. > > Condenser microphones are great for picking up every subtle quality of live > music but they are so sensitive that they will also pick up every subtle > quality of the dog next door barking at the same time. With a good cardioid > dynamic microphone, you will probably not even know there was a barking dog > next door. > > I hope this helps, > > Bob Nelson > > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Rich De Steno > Sent: Tuesday, 15 March 2016 9:20 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Choosing a Mixer Microphone > > I recently purchased a Behringer 1202FX mixer. I plugged several > different computer microphones into the XLR jack on channel one, but > none of them work. I hear nothing, but I do hear the line-in inputs. > What type of microphone do I need for a mixer like this. I am only > interested in using it for speech, not music, and I don't want to > spend more than I need to. I found nothing in the manual that > excludes any particular type of microphone, so I don't understand why > these cheap computer microphones don't work. >
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Hi, They're probably not connected right in the xlr plug. There are microphones that needs phantom power wich probably can be turned on with a button on the mixer. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Rich De Steno Sendt: 15. marts 2016 12:20 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Choosing a Mixer Microphone I recently purchased a Behringer 1202FX mixer. I plugged several different computer microphones into the XLR jack on channel one, but none of them work. I hear nothing, but I do hear the line-in inputs. What type of microphone do I need for a mixer like this. I am only interested in using it for speech, not music, and I don't want to spend more than I need to. I found nothing in the manual that excludes any particular type of microphone, so I don't understand why these cheap computer microphones don't work. -- Rich De Steno
