The Sanyo FP600d mp3 recorder

2009-07-08 Thread Will Smith
This concerns a new digital audio recorder from Sanyo that came out back in May this year, the Sanyo FP600d and slightly more expensive the FP700d. These digital recorders take high capacity sd cards up to at least 8 gb, possibly more and record in mp3 format for up to 544 hours with one aaa bat

Re: Beware: AudioMagic, public domain sound editor software...

2006-03-18 Thread Will Smith
I could not disagree more. There are plenty of sighted misfits either in jail or on their way there, or back again. There truly are disturbed people with problems as great as or greater than blindness. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sat, 18 Mar 2006, Pam Drake wrote: > I don't want to get too fa

Re: god, I hope this isn't true

2006-03-10 Thread Will Smith
Sirius antennas need to see most of the sky, meaning antennas outside the house. XM satellites are geo-stationary, while Sirius satellites move across the sky. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 10 Mar 2006, Terese Ann Goren wrote: > We did have trouble with Sirius until we got an external > an

Re: FM Transmitters`

2006-02-20 Thread Will Smith
I believe the C Crane sounds pretty good, even though FM itself has some basic limitations. I've used the C Crane unit happily for several years and find it quite adequate for casual listening on a decent FM stereo unit. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 20 Feb 2006, Gary Wood wrote: > Hi all.

Re: Info and/or Docs for the Olympus WS-100 digital recorder

2006-01-11 Thread Will Smith
Thanks for the suggestion. I found the manual in pdf at their web site, along with a faq for the product and other information. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 11 Jan 2006, Lois Goodine wrote: > Try going to > www.olympusamerica.com/ > > and look for a link having something to do with manuals.

Info and/or Docs for the Olympus WS-100 digital recorder

2006-01-11 Thread Will Smith
I justgot one of these nifty little recorders that's used but in good condition. Now I need to find written instructions or guidance on getting the most from this unit. Any info or place to look for info will be most appreciated. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___

Re: satlite radio stations

2006-01-03 Thread Will Smith
It all depends on what you want to listen to. Join mailing lists devoted to satellite radio, and check out the XM and Sirius web sites. Note the kinds of music and the audio talk channels. Pick the ones that interest you the most. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 3 Jan 2006, Sun Sparkle wrot

Re: sirius radio

2006-01-01 Thread Will Smith
The Sirius satellites are only a small distance above Earth, while XM is geo-stationary out at 22 thousand or so miles away. I know Sirius has multiple satellites, possibly 3, and at least one or 2 are above the USA at any one time. Perhaps someone could recommend a good article on these diffe

Re: sirius radio

2006-01-01 Thread Will Smith
Actually the Sirius satellites move across the sky in non geo-stationary locations, lower than the geo-stationary XM satellites. This means that an outside location where the antenna can see most of the sky is the preferred location to mount the Sirius antenna. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On S

Getting podcasts on a win98se machine

2005-12-16 Thread Will Smith
Could someone tell me of any good software to receive podcasts on an older win98 machine using a dial-up connection? Not even sure if this can be done, but would appreciate any info. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archiv

Re: SOUND DEVICES FOR A MAC MINI

2005-11-28 Thread Will Smith
I recommend the Griffin Imic usb audio interface. You can get one for just $29 at Amazon, including free shipping. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 29 Nov 2005, Ian Wells wrote: > Hello all! > > Just wondering if anyone knows of some good sound devices to use with > a Mac Mini computer. > > The

Re: Griffin iMic

2005-11-03 Thread Will Smith
$39 plus shipping. Blessed Be, Dana that's Dayna, D A N A, NOT Donna, D O N N A D. S. Leslie, née C. R. Guttman Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: dsleslie Web: ÞE OL' PHILOSOPHIE SHOPPE Your Source for Discounted Ideas http://members.cox.net/dsleslie2/ - Original Message - Fro

Re: Griffin iMic

2005-11-02 Thread Will Smith
I justbought a Griffin Imic from Amazon.com. It cost around $29 and change. Complete with free shipping. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 2 Nov 2005, doc wrote: Where did you find the Griffin imic? If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why?%LINES%then where does the learning start? robert D

Re: Digital Recorders

2005-10-13 Thread Will Smith
Could you tell us where we can get some more info about this PTR2? Is it on the market now, and have you used one? What are the new features, and any limitations you've noted? Thanks in advance for any info. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 14 Oct 2005, Michael Lang wrote: > The Edirol R1

Re: Minidisc recorder Drawback

2005-05-24 Thread Will Smith
Could you tell us some of the good points of this unit? Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 24 May 2005, Shane Jackson wrote: Hello, Michael and list. Michael, I have listned to all your reviews on Main Menu, so your opinion is very high in my book. I just purchased an Olympus DS2, and I love i

Re: Looking for an opinion on XM radio.

2005-03-07 Thread Will Smith
Satellite radio for me is the best entertainment buy I've ever made. Nothing on AM or FM even comesclose. Having a chance to tap into 60 commercial free music styles, plus over 3 dozen talk formats is a real eye-opener. I spent $50 for one radio, and $49 for the other one. Not much room for pri

Re: Talking books todigital files

2005-01-04 Thread Will Smith
Hi Jerry, For everybody's information a bunch of Marantz portables, such as the 220 etc. did offer 15/16ips along with 1 7/8ips. They were however only two track machines. You can still occasionally find these machines on Ebay. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, Jerry Richer wrote:

Close-out on APH Speech compressors

2005-01-03 Thread Will Smith
If you like to do your reading fast then you might want to purchase a stand alone speech compressor from APH at a special close-out price. They originally sold for over $120, but right now remaining stock is being closed out at just $30. These are the newer models with better compression tha

Re: Talking books todigital files

2004-12-27 Thread Will Smith
If you can get the model number for this one a lot of us would probably like to look for it on Ebay. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 28 Dec 2004, Peter Scanlon wrote: A It is a 4 track Pro Audio tape deck. they are still available but the model that has the 3 speeds is not. P. t 10:43 AM 27/12/2

Re: Power Screw On C-crane FM Transmitter?

2004-12-24 Thread Will Smith
Hi there, It's well hidden. You need a good fine bladed knife or screwdriver, and then turn the unit over. It's hard to feel this but a rectangle near the top of the back is actually a piece of plastic that can be peeled off. Below that you will find the small holes for putting a jeweler's sc

Re: xm radio

2004-10-25 Thread Will Smith
I don't believe XM has a lifetime option as Sirius does. My understanding is that the complete baseball package will add another $10 to the costs, but not sure about this. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 25 Oct 2004, Slaton, Ray wrote: I know that xm is $10 a month. what are the other options?

Re: Sound card info needed

2004-10-14 Thread Will Smith
Hi Don, I don't own either card but I'm interested in them. One place to learn more is to enter a search term like "Audigy" or "Extigy" at google.com, perhaps with another term added as in "extigy+review" and check out what's listed. Another great place to learn some details and get some real

Re: Delta cards.

2004-10-13 Thread Will Smith
ThanksI'll take a serious look at this card's specs. Will On Wed, 13 Oct 2004, Jerry Richer wrote: Will I use my Edirol UA3-FX for software speech. It is considered high end by most standards. It has low latency drivers that professional music and audio applications require. I sell it fo

Re: Delta cards.

2004-10-09 Thread Will Smith
Which high end cards handle software speech? thanks, Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sat, 9 Oct 2004, Jerry Richer wrote: To my knowledge, most people don't have much luck with software speech on Delta cards. I'm not clear at all on the technical reasons for this. You would think that a card costing

Re: xm radio question

2004-10-01 Thread Will Smith
Yes they can be. I have a Y cord and connect my XM unit to both powered speakers and my C Crane FM transmitter for listening anywhere I'm near an FM stereo radio. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 1 Oct 2004, Slaton, Ray wrote: Hi Folks, I understand that the xm radio can be connected to a home s

Re: CXM PCR compatible antennas

2004-09-15 Thread Will Smith
Actually you can buy an XM antenna on Ebay fairly reasonably. I've seen them between $10 and $20, for antenna and cable only. Just enter "XM antenna" on Ebay and take a look. y Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 15 Sep 2004, Gary G. Schindler wrote: Who ever is selling the XM-PCR on Ebay is trying to g

Why the High Ebay Prices on XM PCR?

2004-09-10 Thread Will Smith
Most of us bought our XM PCR units for between $50 and $70, so imagine my shock when I checked out the going prices on Ebay, of $180 to $255 and more! What's the deal here folks? I can'tfigure out why these units are going for so much, although I do like my unit! Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] __

Recommendations for an accessible Minidisc make and model

2004-08-30 Thread Will Smith
I wonder if any here can let me know a favorite minidisc recorder, from the point of view of accessibility by blind folks. I'll be shopping on Ebay, so it need not be a current model although I would like the extended time slower play speeds. Models I've heard recommended include Sharp and som

Re: radio transmitters

2004-08-23 Thread Will Smith
Use a small jeweler's screwdriver set, available at many dollar stores. I suspect that C Crane was trying to setthe units tobe underthe 100milliwatt level specified by the FCC. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 23 Aug 2004, Ray Slaton wrote: I wonder why the c Crane company could not have made that

Ripflash Plus installation disc needed

2004-08-13 Thread Will Smith
I recently got my hands on a Ripflash Plus player/recorder, but without the installation CD disc. I will likely need some software from this disc to fully use this unit, and wonder if anyone here has this piece of gear and the accompanying installation CD? Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] _

Any recommended moderate priced stereo receivers?

2004-07-03 Thread Will Smith
I'm particularly interested in hearing some specific models of receivers that are highly accessible forblind users. I'm not interested in high-end products, but anything from the moderate or middle of the pack. Also, I'd consider a model from a few yearsback if it's highly accessible, and I do

Re: Anyone have the IRiver SlimX 550 player?

2004-04-12 Thread Will Smith
Hi there, Check out the Computer Geeks mail order house if you'd like to buy close-out Rio Volt 90 or Rio Volt 250 for $39 and $79 respectively. Good deals for those who'd like to keep on using these great players after an original one has worn out. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 12 Apr 2004,