Links in Thunderbird and sending email from IE [was Re: ]
Using a subject line might help get your questions noticed by the right people. The settings to send email with Thunderbird in IE will be found in IE and Not Thunderbird. Go into your IE settings and look for applications. You should be able to set Thunderbird as your email client in IE. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I'm not running Windows at the moment. On 06/14/2013 09:02 PM, John Chilelli wrote: Hi again all, Another T_Bird question: All of my emails from folks like Kim Komando have their in email page links in less then and greater then brackets. As such, it renders all of the links in their emails to me inoperable. Does anyone know how to stop this from happening? It seems that this has started hapening just recently. Also, no one as yet has answered my question concerning how to set up the send dialog box under the file menu in IE to allow the emailing of IE pages or links to pages to email receipiants.. Both the email page and the email link options in IE are grayed out. I thought that the settings for both of these conditions could be found in T-Bird. Does anyone know? Thanks, Blessings, John To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: unsubscribe
Ironically, the first line after you're request to be taken off list is: To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org This appears at the bottom of every message on this list. Have you tried this route yet? If it didn't work, did you get any responses as to why it might have failed? On 06/13/2013 02:09 PM, Roberta wrote: Please take me off this list at this time. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: winamp remote
I took a look at it ages ago and had no success. It's been so long, I wouldn't take my word for it though. On 06/12/2013 06:29 AM, Robert Doc Wright wrote: Has anyone used this with any success? *** When you give unto others whether or not they give to you in return, It matters not for your job is Complete and your rewards forthcoming. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Dvd Audio Extraction
Could you explain this a bit? DVD Audio Extractor allows you to specify the bit rate of the output file or even use a lossless format, so what is it about imtoo dvd audio ripper that results in higher quality output? For others, here are a few more features you get with DVD Audio Extractor: http://www.dvdae.com/dvdae/features On 05/13/2013 12:37 AM, Sunshine wrote: I like imtoo dvd audio ripper the quality is far better then dvd audio extracters. - Original Message - From: Byron Stephens bstephens122...@shaw.ca To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 5:34 PM Subject: Re: Dvd Audio Extraction That program is the best for doing all that it says it does. - Original Message - From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 3:16 PM Subject: Dvd Audio Extraction Is Dvd Audio Extractor really the best program for extracting audio from Dvd videos? Enquiring as I am considering purchasing the program, but not without exploring other avenues first. For example I am trying BitRipper. While it can rip audio tracks only, it would appear that it can only do one track at a time judging by a combo box. With Dvd Audio Extractor I can select one or more titles, even all of them if I wish, and all chapters in those titles get extracted. Any responses will be greatly appreciated before spending the $38. Thanks! -- Chris E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Feedback Needed Concerning Sound Cards
Are you talking about a desktop system or a laptop? Any desktop system should have empty PCIE slots and open USB ports, so you should be fine. If you're talking about a laptop, I think you can get pretty good USB sound cards, so that shouldn't be a problem. There are a few brands of laptops that have paired up with audio companies, so I'd assume they'd have pretty good built in sound cards. HP has a laptop with their Beets system. Good luck. On 05/13/2013 06:56 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: Hi List: We've sort of discussed this a little at various times, but am looking to get a new computer with Windows 7 on it as my XP Machine is starting to show it's age as it is getting old and slow; possibly could have something corrupted! But my question is: do any of you know which brand of computers have really good sound cards? Or can you tell me which ones will actually let you put a different sound card (this Dell machine has an Audigy 2 that we had them put in) or maybe my question is more like: which sound cards should I stay away from? I'll be using the machine to do voice chatting (VIP Conduit) and For-The-People) will also need it to accommodate recording, using Total Recorder as well as Tapin Radio) I would guess that most sound cards will accommodate Jaws (or most screen readers) but I just want to find out which is the best way to go before actually ordering a new machine! Your responses will be much appreciated! Thanks, Tom Kaufman P.S. In case anyone out there is wondering, I _did_ get my problem with my Windows Sounds resolved! To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: lowering the bit rate
Any ripper or audio conversion tool should be able to do this. I've done it with iTunes recently. In the past, I've done it with CDex and Switch. I'm also pretty sure you could do it with Winamp and Windows Media Player. On 05/12/2013 04:17 AM, Adrien Collins wrote: Hi Kevin ok I have sound taxi, I will try and set it up. thanks. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 11:06 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: lowering the bit rate Hi Adrien. I use a program called Sound Taxi to lower the bit rate of files. It works great. You'll have to use the mouse to configure things in the program, but once you do that for the first time you don't have to worry about the mouse anymore. The program costs something like $40. Do a search for it, and you'll find the web site. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY kmi...@windstream.net To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Dvd Audio Extraction
I would agree. I've tried other programs, but they all require you to know a bit about the files on your DVD. Sometimes extracting the audio from the right file can be a bit hit or miss. DVD Audio Extractor takes any guess work out of it. On 05/12/2013 05:27 PM, James Scholes wrote: DVD Audio Extractor is, in my experience, great software and definitely worth the money. It's accessible, does exactly what it says on the tin and does it well. If you were looking to save some money, I'm sure you could put something together using freeware like FFmpeg or other less user-friendly tools, but DVD Audio Extractor ties it all together in a convenient, easy-to-use package. As for alternative, similar applications, I honestly haven't tried any, but nor have I felt the need to so make of that what you will. The only feature I wish DVD Audio Extractor had was the ability to name and tag individual titles, which would come in useful when ripping box sets, but it's no great hardship using something like Mp3tag to get the job done afterwards. There is a fully-functional 30-day trial of DVD AE available, so give it a spin and see what you think. -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: windows media player
I'm curious, what kind of other junk does Winamp put on your system that you can't control during installation? I guess I never noticed that the full version dumped much stuff on my system. On 05/11/2013 12:40 AM, Tom Kaufman wrote: Steve and list: One tip about Winamp (at least this has been my experience) you were saying how you don't like Winamp because it puts stuff on your computer that you don't want; if I remember correctly, you can fix it so it'll only download the things _you_ want! Another thing: you can (once you've downloaded Winamp and installed it) go back and remove what you don't want! I don't remember if you said which version of Windows (or which operating system you're using) so this all may be different (I'm running Windows XP) so as I said, your situation may be different. Personally, I like Winamp, but this is a personal preference. Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Steve Gomes finnygo...@q.com To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 10:28 PM Subject: windows media player I recently put my cd collection on my hard drive in mp3 format and I got this real cool toy called an audio engine wireless adapter that sends the music downstairs to the stereo. I am using windows media player with windows 7. I would like to be able to use shuffle mode to shuffle a play list. If I turn shuffle on, the songs are picked from the whole collection. Now we don't want that because we don't want to hear Christmas songs in the middle of may. In the play list options sufffle list is unavailable. I tried winamp but cant stand it because it puts all kinds of other junk on the computer. Also when I stop the play list, it doesn't tell me what track is playing. Any ideas? thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3
I'm just guessing, so feel free to ignore me, but can you play the AAC files in other media players? Have you played other AAC file in Winamp? I'm just wondering if you need a plugin or something to play .ogg files in Winamp. On 04/01/2013 07:14 AM, Chris H wrote: Hello all I have an update. Sound Taxi worked a treat. However the problem is I cannot seem to save it as just audio. I tried aac and it wouldnt play in my media player of choice, Winamp. I then tried Mp3 and it couldn't convert because, apparently, there was no data to convert. I'm like what gives, as it converted to Mp4 just fine. Bear in mind I'm using the trial so only got the first 3 minutes of the video. But at least it worked. Not sure if I'm going to purchase it though because of problems saving just the audio portion. Thanks for all your help. Chris. Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 01/04/2013 00:33, Joe Paton wrote: Hi, I understand this now. Sorry if I got it wrong. At 01:11 30/03/2013, you wrote: joe i just want ot extract the audio from the video to save it as mp3. - Original Message - From: Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 11:43 AM Subject: Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3 Surely m4v files are video format? Why would you try to convert a video format to audio format ? If you want the audio, play the file using the ITunes player, and record the audio in real time. Joe At 15:33 29/03/2013, you wrote: Thanks, will try this. I know Switch can do M4A to MP3 and back but didn't know it could do M4V. Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 29/03/2013 12:32, Kieran Little wrote: Switch from NCH should do it Sent from my iPhone On 29 Mar 2013, at 12:14, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Funny you ask this as I would like to know as well please. I tried a free online conversion site but would prefer a local program for those times when I don't have or want internet access. Any responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 29/03/2013 10:11, tim cumings wrote: What program can i use to convert itunes m4v files i have purchased to mp3 files? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3
I'm just guessing at who you're directing this to and what you're talking about, since you didn't include the message you're replying to, but I suspect you're right, although it seems like there are more variables involved with the play back and recording devices then there is with just one piece of software that will be working directly with the bits. On 04/01/2013 06:09 PM, joe paton wrote: Hello, Hi, Your last point would depend entirely upon the quality of the playback devices, and recording devices. If the playback system can reproduce the actual quality in the original, then the recording could be as good as extracting the data to .mp3 format. Just a late night thought. Joe - joe paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3
If you're talking about DRM protected files, you might want to look into Sound Taxi. On 03/30/2013 08:02 AM, tim cumings wrote: will it work on m4v protected files from itunes? - Original Message - From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 8:55 AM Subject: Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3 Prism is good and you can use the free version to extract audio from most videos. Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 30/03/2013 01:55, Clifford Blackwell wrote: Rather than Switch, look at Prism from NCH. It's more for videos. Also, Free Make from freemake.com I think will do the trick.- Original Message - From: tim cumings thcumi...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 7:26 PM Subject: Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3 i just looked at switch's documentation and it does not convert m4v files or protecated files. - Original Message - From: Kieran Little kieran.little...@googlemail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 8:32 AM Subject: Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3 Switch from NCH should do it Sent from my iPhone On 29 Mar 2013, at 12:14, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Funny you ask this as I would like to know as well please. I tried a free online conversion site but would prefer a local program for those times when I don't have or want internet access. Any responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 29/03/2013 10:11, tim cumings wrote: What program can i use to convert itunes m4v files i have purchased to mp3 files? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: converting itunes m4v files to mp3
I convert video files to audio files all the time. The resulting audio files take up a fraction of the space of the original video files. Plus, although it's probably not an issue in this case, the audio files are much more portable and can be played on many more devices. Converting files also takes a fraction of the time and results in better quality than playing the video file and recording it in real time. I haven't used MrV files before, but if I were to work with them on Windows, I'd check out Switch before anything else. On 03/29/2013 10:43 AM, Joe Paton wrote: Surely m4v files are video format? Why would you try to convert a video format to audio format ? If you want the audio, play the file using the ITunes player, and record the audio in real time. Joe At 15:33 29/03/2013, you wrote: Thanks, will try this. I know Switch can do M4A to MP3 and back but didn't know it could do M4V. Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 29/03/2013 12:32, Kieran Little wrote: Switch from NCH should do it Sent from my iPhone On 29 Mar 2013, at 12:14, Chris H christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Funny you ask this as I would like to know as well please. I tried a free online conversion site but would prefer a local program for those times when I don't have or want internet access. Any responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 29/03/2013 10:11, tim cumings wrote: What program can i use to convert itunes m4v files i have purchased to mp3 files? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Freemake Video Converter and Youtube
WMV is a proprietary MS format, so you may have trouble playing it on Apple devices. On 03/16/2013 09:21 AM, Dean Masters wrote: The video file formats I am familiar with which are available are .avi, .wmv, .mpeg, .mp4. There are others listed in case you have a smart phone and you can choose a format just for that smart phone. Or if there is a video in some other format you can choose Youtube to put it in the form to upload to Youtube. I don't use video so I can't really say which one is better for you. I would assume most computers would be able to play .avi or .wmv files. I found out that one of the files I tried to download was blocked. the other link was for a folder. You can play videos from the folder but can't save any of them. Dean -Original Message- From: Tom Kaufman Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:04 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Freemake Video Converter and Youtube Hello Dean and list: Thanks for taking the time to write this out for us who want to use Freemake; it should be most helpful and I am keeping this in hopes to make the next experience with the program easier! One more question: if I want video as well as audio, which would be the best choice to use as far as that list is concerned? You said if we just want audio, we want MP3. But I gather that for video that there are several choices? Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Dean Masters dwmaster...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 8:31 PM Subject: Freemake Video Converter and Youtube First you must get the URL of the Youtube video you want. I have five e-mails which each has one link to a video. I used the append to clipboard to have all five links on my clipboard. If you are not comfortable with this or don't know how to do this, you could open a text editor and copy and paste each URL into the text editor. Here are my links: http://www.youtube.com/user/fourtwelvevideos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNuQbJst4Lk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32-k2_VLq_M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsl6YXHdWnE http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1v=PcwGrzA8Cj4feature=endscreen If you have them all on your clipboard you can go to your previously opened Freemake Video Converter. If you copy them to a text editor just select all and copy with control + c then tab to your previously opened Freemake Video Converter. Hit alt Arrow over to edit Paste will be the only item on that menu so hit enter. This pastes the links into the program. Hit alt arrow over to convert menu Down arrow to the format you want to save the file in. If you only want the audio arrow down to mp3. If you want the video then choose one of the video formats in the menu. I have chosen mp3 so that is what I entered on in the convert menu A dialog will come up. the first thing you hear is mp3 output parameters Tab once and you will find a combo box and it will say custom. Tab again and there is a button to create a preset. If you like to use presets you can go through the dialog for each preset you wish to create. but I don't use presets. I just edit the custom preset that is there. So I tab one more time to edit preset Another dialog will open and you will hear mp3 preset editor Tab once and you will hear custom which is what I use so tab again Here is a combo box to choose the bit rate of your file. You can up and down arrow through the combo box to find the bit rate you would like. Youtube videos aren't usually that great so you don't need a high bit rate. I will set mine at 128 kbps Tab again and you can choose but I usually leave this at 44,100 hz Tab again and there is a combo box where you can choose between mono and stereo by arrowing up and down the next time you tab jaws doesn't say anything so I don't know if anything is there or not so tab once more to the OK button and hit enter. You will end back at your original dialog at edit preset. Tab again and there is a button to delete a preset so tab again The next two tabs jaws speaks nothing so I don't know if anything is there or not. Tab to the button that says ... and hit enter Another dialog will open up. This is a tree view just like My Computer or Windows Explorer. so arrow through the tree view to find a folder you would like your mp3 to end up in. Once you have chosen a folder tab twice to the OK button and hit enter. You will be returned to the top of the original dialog. Tab all the way through the dialog. If you would like your files to show up in iTunes then check the checkbox near the end of the dialog. Check the box by hitting the spacebar. Tab to the convert button and hit enter. The program will let you know the percentage of the work that has been done. When it is through a window will come up that says success. Hit alt + f4 to close this window. Tab to the program and it will also let you know the work is finished. Hit alt + f4 to get back to the program. when I checked the folder I
Re: Mac Versus Windows
I'd use one of the cloud services. I know Ubuntu One has a client for both Mac and Windows, but I would assume Drop Box does as well. On 03/15/2013 05:58 AM, Vicky Vaughan wrote: Music, which I think would work, since both Windows and Mac would be using iTunes. The other I would like to be able to shair between them would be documents, which I am not at all sure can be done. What do you think? Many thanks! Vicky Sent from my iPhone On Mar 15, 2013, at 5:34 AM, Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk wrote: What exactly do you want to do that requires commonality between both systems please? regards, Joe At 00:07 15/03/2013, you wrote: Please what would be the right tools for me to use files or data on both a Windows and Mac computers? Many thanks! Vicky Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2013, at 10:55 PM, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Yep with the right tools. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Vicky Vaughan Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 10:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Cc: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Mac Versus Windows If I got a Mac, would I be able to have any document or other data shairing between them? Many thanks! Vicky Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Well there are both a version of soundforge for mac and accessible protools availlable. Though i do notknow anything about them. /A To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Mac Versus Windows
Well, I'm not sure how much talking about accessing music files on both a Windows PC and a Mac are stretching the list topic, since it seems pretty on topic to me, but asking about an OCR application on a Mac doesn't seem to have anything to do with this list at all. That's just my $0.02. It might be best if you ask this question on a Mac list. On 03/15/2013 04:11 PM, Larry wrote: Say, while we are stretching the bounds of the list topic, can anybody briefly tell me about any OCR programs for the Mac that are comparable to Openbook or Kurzweil for use by the blind. I'm sure there are programs that will scan and convert to text, but what I'm really concerned about is convenience of page orientation, columnization etc. I looked at the page that Dane suggested, but at first glance, I didn't see anything about OCR. Any information on this topic would be greatly appreciated, and you can send privately if that would be more appropriate to discussion. Thanks, Larry At 11:14 AM 3/15/2013, you wrote: Hello Vicki, As you say, Itunes on both systems shouldn't present a problem. Pages is a word processor for the mac, and will read, and save documents back in to word format. You would use numbers, as a spreadsheet package if you want, it's fairly accessible I believe, although completely different from excel for example. VLC media player works on both systems. We haven't really scratched the surface, but good luck in the new enterprise. regards, Joe To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: reducing crackle from audio files?
Just an FYI, but Goldwave isn't free. On 27/02/13 22:14, adam morris wrote: Hi all, will goldwave or other free programs do this or will I need to pay and get soundforge? Thanks in advance. -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: sound taxi question
I have no idea what message you're replying to, so sorry if I miss the mark here, but couldn't you use sound Taxi to convert to another format? I used to use Sound Taxi to convert my .wma files into .mp3 files that I could play on my MP3 players that don't support MS's proprietary format. On 07/02/13 13:43, brian parker wrote: hI, thanks for your message robert. i i think i must have chosen the wron convertion because i have ended up, with a file ending in .m4a i can play this, but i can't change its rates in cdex, which is the programme i usually use, because cdex won't recegnise it. any suggestions brian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: re sound taxi question
Yes, I agree. You might be able to find some other converter that will convert M4A files into another format, but then you run the risk of introducing some new artefacts. Best if you can go to the source and just specify another format. On 07/02/13 15:44, brian parker wrote: Hi chrstopher, the problem is, that sound taxi made this file. i must have chosen the wrong formatt in the beginning. all i think i can do, is to start again, by choosing a different formatt. brian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: How to change E-Mail address?
In the past, I just subscribed with my new email address and then unsubscribed with my old email address. On 31/01/13 08:53, Morey Worthington wrote: Morning all, How does a person go about changing my address to this list?? Thanks, Morey Worthington To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Does Itunes replace or make copies of files it converts from wma to aac?
I thought they were the same, i.e. M4A is just an Apple proprietary wrapper around the open AAC format. I'd have to look it up myself as well. On 02/01/13 15:10, Robert Logue wrote: I haven't found a setting for how they are converted. The dialog said they would convert to .aac. But they convert to .m4a instead. I know I can look this up but is that even the same? Bob On 12/31/2012 12:33 AM, André van Deventer wrote: Just wondering something else about this. I converted my music library to itunes but for some reason the wma lossless format is converted to 256 kbps m4a files. Not nice at all. Is there a setting somewhere which I can tell itunes to do the conversion to lossless format? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 31 December 2012 04:57 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Does Itunes replace or make copies of files it converts from wma to aac? iTunes leaves your original WMA file alone. I haven't done this myself, but I found this on the web page http://www.apple.com/findouthow/music/itunes.html#management-convertwma Since WMA is a MS proprietary format, requiring Apple to pay MS a license, I'm surprised they do anything with WMA files at all. On 12/30/2012 06:46 PM, Robert Logue wrote: A bit of ranting here. Sorry about that. Does Itunes replace or make copies of files it converts from wma to aac? I've searched the web for this answer but did not find out. Hope someone here knows. I just installed the latest Itunes. I wanted to add music from another drive using add folder to library. iTunes One or more of the songs you are adding to iTunes, including “01 graphic 870 Rubber Bullets [Long Version].wma”, are in the WMA format. iTunes will automatically convert them to the AAC format so that they can be added to your iTunes library. Convert Skip I accidently hit escape twice when leaving the Jaws virtual viewer and missed being able to hit the skip button. Itunes started processing the library even though I pressed escape? I don't know if it was skipping or processing all those .wma files. Looks like it didn't start converting because there were no .aac files found in the folder when I looked with Windows Explorer search. I'd thought I'd forgotton to turn on restore previous versions for that drive after reinstalling Windows 7. I couldn't find a previous version for the folder. However, I did find previous versions in the drive's properties. I searched for all .aac files on my system and only found one very old. I right clicked and open with which was not a menu but opened a dialog that was hard to work with Jaws. I finally got it to see Itunes but accidently hit enter before unchecking always use this program to open this type. Itunes didn't open. Now when I right click that file the open with is a sub menu with Windows Media Player and Itunes in it. Also choose default program. So, I screwed up once again. Makes a grown man weap! I can't believe they would make it hard to import wma files. I have so many I don't want to convert. I'll have to back them up first. I hate software that makes me choose without preperation. Itunes already sucks! Can't I keep Itunes from damaging or changing my origenal wma files? If I check this; Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library, will it make converted copies and place them in the Itunes folder leaving the origenal wma files in their place? Advanced Preferences iTunes Media folder location C:\Users\Robert Logue\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media Change... Reset Keep iTunes Media folder organized Places files into album and artist folders, and names the files based on the disc number, track number, and the song title. Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: playing audio files on nls player
It's been a while since I've done it, but I'm pretty sure the NLS player will find MP3 files in any folder. You don't need to sue a special folder name for your MP3 files. The FAQ at http://www.azlibrary.gov/braille/faq.aspx doesn't list any special folder name, but the web site at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/bard/bookshelf.htm does say you should use the folder name audio+podcasts. On 29/12/12 22:08, Bud Schwab wrote: Hi gang, Somehow I deleted the folder that I can put mp3 files in to read on my nls player. I had it on the little thumb drive that I download my books on and somehow deleted it. Now I don't remember how I got that folder that accepts audio files. Could somebody please refresh my memory on how to create the folder to accept audio files? Thanks so much. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Does Itunes replace or make copies of files it converts from wma to aac?
iTunes leaves your original WMA file alone. I haven't done this myself, but I found this on the web page http://www.apple.com/findouthow/music/itunes.html#management-convertwma Since WMA is a MS proprietary format, requiring Apple to pay MS a license, I'm surprised they do anything with WMA files at all. On 12/30/2012 06:46 PM, Robert Logue wrote: A bit of ranting here. Sorry about that. Does Itunes replace or make copies of files it converts from wma to aac? I've searched the web for this answer but did not find out. Hope someone here knows. I just installed the latest Itunes. I wanted to add music from another drive using add folder to library. iTunes One or more of the songs you are adding to iTunes, including “01 graphic 870 Rubber Bullets [Long Version].wma”, are in the WMA format. iTunes will automatically convert them to the AAC format so that they can be added to your iTunes library. Convert Skip I accidently hit escape twice when leaving the Jaws virtual viewer and missed being able to hit the skip button. Itunes started processing the library even though I pressed escape? I don't know if it was skipping or processing all those .wma files. Looks like it didn't start converting because there were no .aac files found in the folder when I looked with Windows Explorer search. I'd thought I'd forgotton to turn on restore previous versions for that drive after reinstalling Windows 7. I couldn't find a previous version for the folder. However, I did find previous versions in the drive's properties. I searched for all .aac files on my system and only found one very old. I right clicked and open with which was not a menu but opened a dialog that was hard to work with Jaws. I finally got it to see Itunes but accidently hit enter before unchecking always use this program to open this type. Itunes didn't open. Now when I right click that file the open with is a sub menu with Windows Media Player and Itunes in it. Also choose default program. So, I screwed up once again. Makes a grown man weap! I can't believe they would make it hard to import wma files. I have so many I don't want to convert. I'll have to back them up first. I hate software that makes me choose without preperation. Itunes already sucks! Can't I keep Itunes from damaging or changing my origenal wma files? If I check this; Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library, will it make converted copies and place them in the Itunes folder leaving the origenal wma files in their place? Advanced Preferences iTunes Media folder location C:\Users\Robert Logue\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media Change... Reset Keep iTunes Media folder organized Places files into album and artist folders, and names the files based on the disc number, track number, and the song title. Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: anyone knows any solution to compress a 6 gig rar file to 2 gig?
Since a RAR file is already compressed, I doubt you'll get much more out of the compression, but you could check the settings used in the application you used to generate the RAR file. Sometimes you can trade off time against the amount of compression. If you didn't create the RAR file yourself, you can try running it through another compression application, but as I said, I wouldn't be optimistic that you'd be able to compress it by another 3x. On 29/12/12 13:15, Aidan Maher wrote: Try compressing it with a higher compression level if your zipping program allows. On 29/12/2012, Jörgen Hansson hansson.jo...@spray.se wrote: hello! I have a little question, I have a rar file which is over 6 gig, and I want to know if there is a solution to make this smaller from 6 gig to 2 gig instead? if you have any answer please let me know Regards, Jörgen Hansson! Tel: +46 70-3601296 Website: www.jorgenhansson.com Skype: djtropical4532 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Is There A Flash Player For Mobiles?
I don't think this is going to work on your iPhone. The NFL's AudioPass requires flash, and I believe FieldPass does as well. There is no flash support in the iPhone or any mobile device that I'm aware of. The NFL also has an exclusive deal with Verizon, so if you have your iPhone through Verizon, you may be able to use their app, but I don't know how accessible it is. On 07/12/12 05:05, Paul Hutson wrote: Hi all. I am asking this because I'm trying to get NFL Field Pass to work on my I-phone. When I tried to bring up last night's game I got a message that told me that I needed to have Flash Player installed. Can anybody shed some light here? Thanks in advance. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all...Paul To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Is There A Flash Player For Mobiles?
Ah, OK, sorry about that then. I still don't think there's support for flash on the iPhone though. On 07/12/12 09:25, Paul Hutson wrote: Well, the NFL ap is accessable but only will stream TV coverage and doesn't support radio coverage so that's why I was trying to use Field Pass. Thanks for your info...Paul -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 9:01 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Is There A Flash Player For Mobiles? I don't think this is going to work on your iPhone. The NFL's AudioPass requires flash, and I believe FieldPass does as well. There is no flash support in the iPhone or any mobile device that I'm aware of. The NFL also has an exclusive deal with Verizon, so if you have your iPhone through Verizon, you may be able to use their app, but I don't know how accessible it is. On 07/12/12 05:05, Paul Hutson wrote: Hi all. I am asking this because I'm trying to get NFL Field Pass to work on my I-phone. When I tried to bring up last night's game I got a message that told me that I needed to have Flash Player installed. Can anybody shed some light here? Thanks in advance. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all...Paul To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: JAWS Scripts for Winamp?
Agreed, and I'd assume you can still install Winamp with the installer from the Winamp site and just use the installers dialog boxes to keep the tool bar from being installed. It's been a while since I've installed Winamp myself, so I don't have personal and recent experience. On 20/10/12 23:57, Rob Tabor wrote: Hi Evan and list. You are correct in noting Ninite includes only freeware and shareware versions of programs or it would not be able to do an unintended installation. Obviously, it won't meet your needs in downloading the professional version of Winamp but it is certainly a worthwhile resource to keep in mind for other programs including Adobe Reader and Flash updates. HTH and best regards, Rob Jayhawk Tabor -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Evan Reese Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:08 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: JAWS Scripts for Winamp? Hi Rob, this sounds really cool. I need to check it out. The only hitch I see is that you mention Winamp 5.63, which sounds like the free version. I bought, and installed, the Pro version 5.622 because it will let her rip mp3s, which the free version will not. If Ninite will let me install the Pro version then I will absolutely use it. If not, then unfortunately, as cool as it sounds, I can't use it for installing Winamp. Thanks again. Evan - Original Message - From: Rob Tabor rob.ta...@sbcglobal.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:13 AM Subject: RE: JAWS Scripts for Winamp? Good morning, Another way to get rid of the Winamp toolbar is to uninstall Winamp then reinstall it via Ninite, an web-based unintended installer and program updater. A major advantage of using of Ninite is that it automatically says no to toolbars and other unwanted components during its installation process. Also the Ninite installer is placed on the desktop so you can run it from there when you are advised that a program update is available. Many other programs are available for installation on Ninite including Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, and Audacity. The link to access the Ninite installer for Winamp is http://www.ninite.com/winamp/ From there you can easily find the link to download the Ninite installer for Winamp Version 5.63. So have fun using Ninite. Your non-techie friends will think you are a genious. smile HTH and best regards, Rob Jayhawk Tabor -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: JAWS Scripts for Winamp? Evan: I can't remember which operating system you're running, so I probably can't provide the exact info you're looking for here; what I _can_ tell you is that..yes..the Winamp tool bar can be removed! In XP, it's a matter of going to Add/Remove Programs and just arrow down until you come to it! Now Windows 7 may have a different way, but since I am not familiar with Seven, I don't want to lead you down the wrong path! But I would assume that you still could remove that darned tool bar! Best of luck and let us know how you're making out! Hopefully there'll be someone who can explain this a lot better than I can..but am almost sure you can get rid of MR. Tool Bar! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Evan Reese ment...@dslextreme.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:42 PM Subject: Re: JAWS Scripts for Winamp? Thanks Alex. Well, the problems started during the installation. Firstly, unlike my Window Eyes, JAWS wouldn't tell me which check marks were checked in the library section. Hitting the spacebar where I knew the check marks had to be gave me no response. So I had to take the default settings. Also, unlike Window Eyes, I didn't get any chance to uncheck the Winamp toolbar and the 50 free mp3 files and whatever else is in that final dialogue box. I tried to find them, but couldn't read anything in there. So I think the Winamp toolbar must be running. That may be part of the problem, but I don't know how to uninstall it, or even whether it can be uninstalled without reinstalling Winamp, which would take me back to the initial problem. It doesn't read the bookmarks correctly, meaning that when you arrow down through them, it doesn't just read the titles, but often reads the urls that go with the titles. So something isn't running properly with those scripts. I went into the preferences section and made sure it was on the classic skin, but who knows? The way JAWS reads things in Winamp, or doesn't as the case may be, I don't know for sure if it's running the bento skin, which seems to be the default, or the classic skin. Can I get rid of the Winamp toolbar without reinstalling? If so, that may
Re: column headers found
FS just used the name MS uses for this type of control. Visually, the button is split in half, if you click on the left hand side, or use the space or enter bar, then the default action will be executed. If you click on the right hand side of the button or use the right arrow key then the submenu will come up. Neither drop down or closed seem like they'd capture the dual nature of this button. On 06/10/12 17:23, Steve Matzura wrote: Ah, the infamous Windows 7 split button! Why ever did JAWS choose to give it that name, I don't know. It should be more like Drop-Down button like it is on the Mac, or at least say closed, not split. Sheesh. On Sat, 6 Oct 2012 10:53:57 +0100, you wrote: problem solved. Your comment jogged my memory as to some verbiage I had heard this thing spout at me some time ago. In 7, the machine says header name split button pressing the spacebar on that put things in the preferred order. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Best way to up-date tag info automatically
Yes, among other things. Tag data can include album name, song title, track number, artist, genre year and so on. It allows you're media player to list and organize your music in multiple ways. On 05/09/12 19:14, me wrote: What is tag info used for? I mean what is the purpose, is it so that media players can know how to list the songs? Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Sound Taxy?
I haven't pulled up Sound Taxi with JFW 13, but I did use it with earlier versions of JAWS. It required a little bit of JAWS cursoring, but it was pretty straight forward. Also, once it's set up, it's pretty much hands free. For example, when I brought up Sound Taxi, it would default to the right directories, load the files in the source directory, and all I'd have to do is just hit the convert button. On 04/09/12 08:55, Carliss wrote: Hello Listers, I've heard of a audio program called Sound Taxy. Does this program work with Jaws13? Thanks! Carliss To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Problem with Hope for Pandora, No Response from Support
Right, I suspect you're being asked to log into your Pandora account. On 31/08/12 00:04, Matthew Bullis wrote: Are you sure you have an already activated account? If not, there is the register button that helps you create a new account. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Problem with Hope for Pandora, No Response from Support
You definitely need to log into Pandora with Hope. If you're not being prompted, that's probably because Hope remembers your log in information. If this is a new install of Hope then you will need to log into Pandora at least once or create a new account. If you're trying to use the same account information, such as the same user ID, then it will fail. As you said, try going to the Pandora page to retrieve the log in information or try to register with a different account name. On 31/08/12 12:01, Gary Schindler wrote: Sounds right to me. - Original Message - From: Evan Reese ment...@dslextreme.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:51 AM Subject: Re: Problem with Hope for Pandora, No Response from Support Well, she had a version of Hope on her old XP system, but it wasn't transferred onto the new system by the person that was hired to take care of all that stuff. That old copy of Hope didn't ask her for login info either. If she set up an account on Pandora, then it was a long time ago and there's no way she would recall the username or password she used to set that up. She tried registering with the new version, but it keeps saying that the registration failed and that she should try new credentials. I did some playing around with Pandora years ago before Hope was developed, so I did have an account already set up; although I have no idea what my username and password are for that now. So basically, if I understand correctly, we need to go to Pandora itself and either recover her old username and password, or create a new account. Then use those to log into the account. Then Hope will log her in automatically after that. Do I have that right? Thanks much. It would still be nice to know why we can't get a response from the support address. Evan - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 1:04 AM Subject: Re: Problem with Hope for Pandora, No Response from Support Are you sure you have an already activated account? If not, there is the register button that helps you create a new account. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: handling .aiff files?
Googling for aiff file extension yields the fact that WMP and most media players should handle AIFF files. I also checked and Switch from www.nch.com should be able to convert it to MP3, but probably a lot of other conversion utilities (including on-line services) should also be able to do this. On 13/08/12 05:25, john schwery wrote: What program will play .aiff files? Or how can one convert them to mp3? John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 75°F Wind:S-180° at 3mph Chaos, panic, pandemonium - my work here is done. Created by Weather Signature v1.4 • http://www.weathersig.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: PC tuner card with Verizon fios
If we're talking TV Tuner cards, they're no harder to install than any other cards plus there are USB options, which are even easier to install. On 08/07/2012 07:42 AM, HHamit Campos wrote: We're talking a TV toner right? I hear that the WMC set up is best done by some one sighted. But the actual use, it's fine. As for the card it self, I can't comment not really having used one, and not knowing what brand you are looking at. The sound depends on how good the speakers are and it should be stereo. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Reinhard Stebner Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 7:35 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: PC tuner card with Verizon fios I was recently talking to a buddy of mine and he is totally blind. He is installing a tuner card and a cable attached module and I was wondering what is the accessibility of such a setup? How accessible are the cards and how difficult are they to setup? Also, how is the audio from the cards, clear or do you have to do something special? Thanks for your help. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: eac and window-eyes
I'm curious. How many processors does each person have? A dual core processor would run a bit slower in general (although it may not be noticeable) but would handle audio processing tasks better. A single core system would definitely seem sluggish when doing a lot of audio processing. I know when I upgraded to a dual core processor, multitasking while I was doing some audio processing tasks was definitely snappier. On 07/08/12 13:05, Kelly Pierce wrote: Because processing audio can command a lot from a computer, I have a second computer to perform tasks such as CD ripping, audio recording, audio editing, format conversions and stream capturing. I have had this second computer setup since 2006 and it has been well worth the investment. Kelly On 8/7/12, Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net wrote: never had this happen with eac and window eyes my computer is responsive and does not bogg down. - Original Message - From: Brett Boyer bboyer...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 11:25 AM Subject: Re: eac and window-eyes My computer isn't super fast but it chugs a long at a pretty good pace. However, sometimes when I am ripping or burning a cd it happens to me as well, no matter what burning program I'm using. Maybe having a hardware speech synth would fix this? That's a rarety these days... bb - Original Message - From: Øyvind Lode - Forums for...@lode.is To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 1:48 AM Subject: RE: eac and window-eyes Same experience with JAWS. I guess it's because EAC is using 100% CPU and thus makes JAWS/Window-Eyes extremely sluggish. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tim Crawford (GI4OPH) Sent: 6. august 2012 23:57 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: eac and window-eyes Hi Jim, I'm afraid I can't offer a solution, but I've been using eac for the last ten years or so under win 98, xp and now win 7 64 bit, and have also experienced this same sluggishness with windoweyes whilst eac is ripping, right throughout this time period. After ripping has concluded speech returns to normal. Regards, Tim. Bangor, N. Ireland. Skype: tim-crawford -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Ruby Sent: 06 August 2012 13:18 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: eac and window-eyes When I am ripping a cd to mp3 and trying to read this screen, window-eyes is very very slow, any suggestions? Running latest version on a win 7 64 with 16 gb of ram. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: eac and window-eyes
Well, that blows my theory. I think memory is also a key factor, especially with Windows XP systems. I had a significantly noticeable performance improvement when I bumped my system up to 4G from 2G. I think the combination of what I was running, Windows XP, JAWS, Switch, SoundTaxi and so on was really struggling running in a 2G footprint. On 07/08/12 14:03, Øyvind Lode - Forums wrote: I have a Quad Core CPU but it's quite old. It's an Intel Quad Core (Core2 Quad Q8300). -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 7. august 2012 20:37 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: eac and window-eyes I'm curious. How many processors does each person have? A dual core processor would run a bit slower in general (although it may not be noticeable) but would handle audio processing tasks better. A single core system would definitely seem sluggish when doing a lot of audio processing. I know when I upgraded to a dual core processor, multitasking while I was doing some audio processing tasks was definitely snappier. On 07/08/12 13:05, Kelly Pierce wrote: Because processing audio can command a lot from a computer, I have a second computer to perform tasks such as CD ripping, audio recording, audio editing, format conversions and stream capturing. I have had this second computer setup since 2006 and it has been well worth the investment. Kelly On 8/7/12, Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net wrote: never had this happen with eac and window eyes my computer is responsive and does not bogg down. - Original Message - From: Brett Boyer bboyer...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 11:25 AM Subject: Re: eac and window-eyes My computer isn't super fast but it chugs a long at a pretty good pace. However, sometimes when I am ripping or burning a cd it happens to me as well, no matter what burning program I'm using. Maybe having a hardware speech synth would fix this? That's a rarety these days... bb - Original Message - From: Øyvind Lode - Forums for...@lode.is To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 1:48 AM Subject: RE: eac and window-eyes Same experience with JAWS. I guess it's because EAC is using 100% CPU and thus makes JAWS/Window-Eyes extremely sluggish. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tim Crawford (GI4OPH) Sent: 6. august 2012 23:57 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: eac and window-eyes Hi Jim, I'm afraid I can't offer a solution, but I've been using eac for the last ten years or so under win 98, xp and now win 7 64 bit, and have also experienced this same sluggishness with windoweyes whilst eac is ripping, right throughout this time period. After ripping has concluded speech returns to normal. Regards, Tim. Bangor, N. Ireland. Skype: tim-crawford -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Ruby Sent: 06 August 2012 13:18 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: eac and window-eyes When I am ripping a cd to mp3 and trying to read this screen, window-eyes is very very slow, any suggestions? Running latest version on a win 7 64 with 16 gb of ram. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: An Easier Way To Get Sound Blaster Driver Updates?
I don't think Device Manager was lying to you. I believe Device Manager checks your local hard drive, any removable drives you have loaded (such as a manufacturers CD) and the MS update repository for device drivers. If you haven't downloaded a newer device driver and RealTek hasn't uploaded one to MS then I don't think Device Manager will find it. For example, it doesn't check the RealTek web site. There are other 3rd party applications that will do this for you. On 20/07/12 15:25, HHamit Campos wrote: You're welcome. Let me know what happens. I tried to up date my mother board sound card that way, and it said there where no up dates. Which I think is nothing but lies. There must be some unless Realtek aint updating the drivers for my tibe of bord any more. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Paul Hutson Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 10:27 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: An Easier Way To Get Sound Blaster Driver Updates? Don't know but it's a thought and thanks...Paul -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of HHamit Campos Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 8:18 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: An Easier Way To Get Sound Blaster Driver Updates? I wandered about this too. Hiow about going into device mannagor, and selecting it there, and picking check for updates in the context menu? Should it then do it it self? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Paul Hutson Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 5:56 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: An Easier Way To Get Sound Blaster Driver Updates? Hi all. I have a Sound Blaster 24 bit sound card and trying to find the updated drivers. Is there any easier way than looking for a needle in a hay stack on the Creative web site? Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance...Paul To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
NLS USB drive set up [was Re: Seem to have lost my touch]
I'm not sure if you get any additional features using the audio+podcasts folder, but I've always found the NLS player finds all of my MP3 files regardless of what folders they're located in. For example, I used to use the same folder structure I have on my Booksense, and the NLS player didn't seem to have any trouble finding of my MP3 files. Note I went ahead and changed the subject line, since I didn't understand what the previous subject line had to do with this question. On 12/07/12 08:25, Howard Traxler wrote: The name of the folder sure ain't important on my player. However, I use mostly cartrages that fit into the front. Folders are simply named for the book that resides in them. I've had as many as 6 folders (books) on a cartrage and the machine just plays them in alphabetic order. Howard - Original Message - From: Doc wright godfea...@wrighthere.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:32 AM Subject: Re: Seem to have lost my touch If you are talking about mp3 books , you will need to creat a folder entitled: audio+podcasts be sure to arrow through to get the exact spelling. - Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 08:13 PM Subject: Seem to have lost my touch Hope this is ok for discussinh the NLS player. I have forgotten how to prepare the Kingston drive to accept books. Can somebody remind me? Thanks. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kim kelly Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: recording with windows media center -- From: Vicky Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 7:55 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: recording with windows media center Hi, Would you also send me the recording with Windows Media Center info? You can send it to: vrvaug...@mailzone.com Thank you very much! - Original Message - From: HHamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:39 PM Subject: RE: recording with windows media center You have to go into some settings thing that I can't remember at the moment. I'll look it up for you since I have this info saved on my mybook hard drive. Please E-mail me off list so I can reply to that E-mail since I think this is also going down the dark path of being ot too. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hank Smith Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 3:34 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: recording with windows media center Hello how do I tell what format to record with in windows media center? Hank To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org I would like that too. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington. Skype:richies12 twitter: kimk59 Facebook: kim...@samobile.net Have a real nice day. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Still Looking For Help With Winamp
I don't have access to my Windows machine where I have Winamp installed, but I think you have to be using the right output device in Winamp to have the volume of Winamp be separate from your screen reader volume. Try a different output device in Winamp to see what happens. I'm not sure what the original problem was though, since I don't see the full thread below. On 05/07/12 11:20, Joe Paton wrote: Hi Tom, I am not fully convercent with all the symptoms of your problem. However, the screen reader's volume should be independent of the winamp volume. I think the screen reader actually directly adjusts the audio device, where the winamp volume adjusts actual output from winamp. I could be wrong, I often am. you need to start from somewhere as they say, so remove winamp. Then go to the program files directory, and remove the winamp directory if it is still their. to be completely thorough, you could also remove the directory in documents and settings, users user applicationdata there's a winamp sub directory their which holds user settings, and I doubt if the audio side is controled from here anyway but be completely sure, remove this directory as well. re-install winamp, remembering to accepth the clasic theme on the visualisations side of things. If you haven't got an recent winamp let me know and I'll send you a link. If after re-install, then the problem shouldn't be winamp, but a shared component. So then you might want to re-install your sound card drivers, not always easy, but can be done. I suggested that you try another player to try and narrow down the sources of your problem. Not conclusive, but a pointer. Good luck. Joe P APART Consultancy Limited, tel: 01702 54 36 24 http://www.apart.org Joe Paton To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Anybody have experience with Total Recorder and InternetTelephony?
I haven't been following this thread, but it seems to me like people are just trying to help. Did you explain in your original question that you tried all of these different options? I can't tell since you didn't include the whole thread below. Seems to me like it would be more effective if you just politely mentioned that you tried these options and you really are just looking to do this with TR. Maybe it's just me, but I'm not sure I'd be too interested in providing the answer after a message like this. After all, I'm not paid to provide customer support on this list. I'm guessing I'll get flamed for this, but I'm just making some suggestions on how best to get your question answered. On 04/07/12 21:12, Steve Matzura wrote: Like I said, I already *have* the tool of choice, and want for no other. I've said this a thousand times on a thousand lists: If you can't answer the question put to you, save us all a lot of trouble and skip to the next message. I know all about Clownfish and Skype Recorder and this and that, and if I wanted to use those, I'd be asking about them. But my client wants to do it with Total Recorder and, frankly, so do I, and I know it can be done because I know folks who are doing it quite successfully. And to prove I give as good as I get, when I get the solution, I'll post it here in egregious detail so we'll all know how and can pass it on to the next slug who comes through needing that info. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Anybody have experience with Total Recorder and InternetTelephony?
I think it's perfectly OK for someone to provide an answer without necessarily providing the link. Not every utility I have on my system has an easy way to grab the link from where I found that utility. I assume the person asking the question can use Google just as much as I can. If after looking for it, they're having some trouble finding it, then I may be able to help out. Of course, if I have the link handy, I'll also send it along, but I don't see anything wrong with this answer. None of us are paid to provide customer support on these lists. If you don't like an answer then use the delete key. On 04/07/12 19:44, Mac Norins wrote: OK, you are another one; what's the URL, for this tool? You have all kinds of signature information, on your reply to Steve, but, no clue as to where to go to get this clownfish thingy; why is that? Common courtesy would dictate that you provide something, instead of just telling someone that you know of something, wouldn't it? I am not trying to be flippant, just making you aware that it is very annoying to have people chiming in, with their vast stores of knowledge, then stopping short of really helping anyone out! Mac- -Original Message- From: Jörgen Hansson Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 3:04 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Anybody have experience with Total Recorder and InternetTelephony? hey steve! you can also use clownfish for skype recordings, it's also free. Regards, Jörgen Hansson! Tel: +46 70-3601296 Website: www.jorgenhansson.com Skype: djtropical4532 -Ursprungligt meddelande- From: Steve Matzura Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 9:42 PM To: pc-audio Subject: Anybody have experience with Total Recorder and Internet Telephony? I read and executed the instructions at http://www.totalrecorder.com/recording_Internet_telephony_conversations.html and cannot get TR to record anything using a test call to the Skype call testing service. Any thoughts? TIA To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Still Looking For Help With Winamp
My experience with the library, over multiple generations of Winamp, is that the library is accessible for the local media and things like managing your podcasts. It isn't accessible when it comes to managing other remote content, such as radio feeds and the like. On 04/07/12 16:07, Tom Kaufman wrote: I probably wouldn't even worry about the library; only thing is, if I want to delete a bookmark, that's how that is done (at least as far as I know) anyhow I do thank all of you who have suggested things to try so far! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Arthur Barney abar...@personainternet.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 4:43 PM Subject: Re: Still Looking For Help With Winamp Hi Tom, I have know problem with the Library - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: Still Looking For Help With Winamp Arthur and list: Is the library still accessible with 5.6? I ask because, I seem to recall hearing that there was one version of Winamp that came out where you couldn't do much with the library as far as the screen reader (in my case, that'd be Jaws 13) is concerned! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Arthur Barney abar...@personainternet.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 3:32 PM Subject: Re: Still Looking For Help With Winamp Hi Tom, try updating to 5.6 - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 3:10 PM Subject: Re: Still Looking For Help With Winamp Hey Joe and list: Thanks for responding; may give this a try! Just to clarify something: the actual sound isn't so bad; it's just that, if something is playing at low volume; let's say I want to listen to a stream that doesn't play at a high volume, I'll get that static (or hiss) or whatever! For those who don't know, in Winamp, to advance through the file, you can hit either the left or right arrow key (I know it works this way with Jaws) may be something different with other screen readers; anyhow, one can also hold that arrow key down to advance through the file quicker; it is here that gets me into trouble as I get that bad sound! But will try Joe's suggestion (unless I get one that may be better) and see if this clears up the problem (I've had this happen a long time ago) but don't remember how it was resolved! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 2:56 PM Subject: Re: Still Looking For Help With Winamp tom, You could try an alternative output pluggin. go to prefferences control-p, press letter P till you hear plug ins, press O till you hear output, then tab to the list, there is a waveout, and a direct sound. Select the plugin that is diffedrent to the current one, tab to close accepting the default settings. see houw your audio sounds after this change. Then maybe try playing the same file in, for example, windows media. don't know how you fast forward in WMP though. good luck, Joe At 19:41 04/07/2012, you wrote: Hello list: I assume that not many people saw my original post, concerning a problem I'm having with Winamp since I re-installed it over the weekend! So I shall repost it again in hopes that someone can tell me how to fix this: if I'm listening to a file in Winamp; then I want to skip ahead, using the arrow keys, I get a horrible noise that I cannot get rid of..except if I restart the computer! Even shutting Winamp down won't stop it! Also, I notice that if I have Winamp playing at low volume, I'm hearing some white noise; it's like a hissing sound! Hopefully somebody can tell me what to do; I think it's something maybe in preferences that needs to be either checked or unchecked; whichever the case, I very much would like to be able to get this resolved! And I'm sure there are many on this list who use Winamp as their player of choice, so please feel free to jump in there and let me know what I need to do? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org APART Consultancy Limited, tel: 01702 54 36 24 http://www.apart.org Joe Paton To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7271 (20120704) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To
Re: Ripping CDs With CDEX: How Do You Tell CDEX to include Title And Artist In Track Listing?
I assume it's in the help files for CDex, but I think you just need to go into the CDDB tab of the CDex preferences, which I think you can get to with F4, specify an email address (note it just has to follow the email address format and doesn't have to be a real email address) and then choose either freedb.org or cddb.com for your track info database. Note that I didn't feel like going downstairs and firing up my Windows desktop just to look up this information, so I'm going from memory and what I was able to Google. I hope this proves useful! On 16/06/12 21:58, Tom Kaufman wrote: Hello list: Am going to try and rip this CD I had ripped with WMP, only this time I'm giving CDEX a try! But I need to know how to make CDEX put the track information, such as title and artist and so forth in the track listing! Somewhere I may already have this information, but would take me more time than I feel like taking to hunt it down! So if someone could post this information, it would be much appreciated! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)]
The problem is that I very seldom boot my Windows PC anymore, but going from memory, I think you should be able to click on the library view and then view by artist or album to look for those stray tracks. Note that you can also use other media players like Winamp or FooBar to look through your library, if those interfaces are easier to use. Even Windows Explorer should do the trick. I need to do some ripping on my Windows PC anyway, so I'll take a look and see if I can offer up any better tips than that. On 13/06/12 00:59, Tom Kaufman wrote: Well here's the thing: I know very little about how to navigate this WMP library! I thought there was an easy way to delete something (I eventually got there) but I couldn't go back and repeat or retrace my steps! I kind of like ripping with WMP for it's ability to title the tracks right out of the box (CDEX doesn't do this) as I understand it, you have to set it up to do it! So maybe if someone would be so kind as to tell me how to search for these tracks (would they be in the WMP library) it would be most appreciated! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Brett Boyer bboyer...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:28 PM Subject: Re: Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)] Hi. I agree with Chris. A good place to check is the unknown folder if there is one. that or the various, or the unknown artist. When i rip a cd through wmp I actually search to see if there are multiple entries for the cd sometimes I'll find more than 2 or 3 versions. I can usually tell which is the correct version because track lists are different or the number of tracks are different. One more thing, IMO, winamp is a much better autotagger than wmp. bb - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7:47 PM Subject: Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)] Have you looked around for those tracks? Is it possible they ended up getting loaded in the library under another artist or album? I've had this happen to me with different CD rippers, and I usually just edit the MP3 tags myself to straighten it out. On 12/06/12 19:42, Tom Kaufman wrote: Hello list: I have tried twice to rip a CD, using Windows Media Player to my computer. Both times, it omitted three of the tracks! My question is, Why? As far as I can tell, I got no error message! There is no reason that I can see as to why it's not ripping _all_ of the tracks on this CD (it's a commercial CD; one I got from Timelife Music. So what is the deal? I don't want to have to go through the agony of ripping it again, for as I'm sure that some of you know, once you've ripped something using Windows Media player (I forgot to mention; am using WMP 11 and running Jaws 13) anyhow, when you rip a CD using this player, it _will not_ let you rip it again until you first remove it from the library! BTW-can someone tell me the most direct root to get to the Windows Media library; then to get to what I might want to remove and delete it? Many thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)]
- Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:20 AM Subject: Re: Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)] The problem is that I very seldom boot my Windows PC anymore, but going from memory, I think you should be able to click on the library view and then view by artist or album to look for those stray tracks. Note that you can also use other media players like Winamp or FooBar to look through your library, if those interfaces are easier to use. Even Windows Explorer should do the trick. I need to do some ripping on my Windows PC anyway, so I'll take a look and see if I can offer up any better tips than that. On 13/06/12 00:59, Tom Kaufman wrote: Well here's the thing: I know very little about how to navigate this WMP library! I thought there was an easy way to delete something (I eventually got there) but I couldn't go back and repeat or retrace my steps! I kind of like ripping with WMP for it's ability to title the tracks right out of the box (CDEX doesn't do this) as I understand it, you have to set it up to do it! So maybe if someone would be so kind as to tell me how to search for these tracks (would they be in the WMP library) it would be most appreciated! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Brett Boyer bboyer...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:28 PM Subject: Re: Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)] Hi. I agree with Chris. A good place to check is the unknown folder if there is one. that or the various, or the unknown artist. When i rip a cd through wmp I actually search to see if there are multiple entries for the cd sometimes I'll find more than 2 or 3 versions. I can usually tell which is the correct version because track lists are different or the number of tracks are different. One more thing, IMO, winamp is a much better autotagger than wmp. bb - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7:47 PM Subject: Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)] Have you looked around for those tracks? Is it possible they ended up getting loaded in the library under another artist or album? I've had this happen to me with different CD rippers, and I usually just edit the MP3 tags myself to straighten it out. On 12/06/12 19:42, Tom Kaufman wrote: Hello list: I have tried twice to rip a CD, using Windows Media Player to my computer. Both times, it omitted three of the tracks! My question is, Why? As far as I can tell, I got no error message! There is no reason that I can see as to why it's not ripping _all_ of the tracks on this CD (it's a commercial CD; one I got from Timelife Music. So what is the deal? I don't want to have to go through the agony of ripping it again, for as I'm sure that some of you know, once you've ripped something using Windows Media player (I forgot to mention; am using WMP 11 and running Jaws 13) anyhow, when you rip a CD using this player, it _will not_ let you rip it again until you first remove it from the library! BTW-can someone tell me the most direct root to get to the Windows Media library; then to get to what I might want to remove and delete it? Many thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Ripping with WMP [was Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)]
Have you looked around for those tracks? Is it possible they ended up getting loaded in the library under another artist or album? I've had this happen to me with different CD rippers, and I usually just edit the MP3 tags myself to straighten it out. On 12/06/12 19:42, Tom Kaufman wrote: Hello list: I have tried twice to rip a CD, using Windows Media Player to my computer. Both times, it omitted three of the tracks! My question is, Why? As far as I can tell, I got no error message! There is no reason that I can see as to why it's not ripping _all_ of the tracks on this CD (it's a commercial CD; one I got from Timelife Music. So what is the deal? I don't want to have to go through the agony of ripping it again, for as I'm sure that some of you know, once you've ripped something using Windows Media player (I forgot to mention; am using WMP 11 and running Jaws 13) anyhow, when you rip a CD using this player, it _will not_ let you rip it again until you first remove it from the library! BTW-can someone tell me the most direct root to get to the Windows Media library; then to get to what I might want to remove and delete it? Many thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Help needed with last.fm
Yeh, that agrees with my experience with last.fm. If I want to listen to some classic rock, I might create a station for Queen, and I'll hear Queen plus music from related bands. I also find that last.fm seems to do a pretty good job of picking related artists. On 06/06/12 15:47, Evan Reese wrote: Hmmm, have you tested whether it actually only plays music from one specific band when you click on that band? I did a search for a psychedelic trance artist that I like a lot, and when I clicked on that artist, it came back with what it calls the name of that artist radio, where it will play that artist and similar artists. It actually gave me a list of those similar artists that it would play, and I tried it out. It did not play just stuff from the original artist I clicked on. I think it did a very good job of picking similar artists to the one I like. (Now if I could only find how to adjust the volume.) If you haven't, try doing a search for a specific metal band and see what happens. I think you should have a similar experience to what I had. If not, then I'll se what happens when I try it. Evan - Original Message - From: Dujari, Prateek prateek.duj...@intel.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 4:20 PM Subject: Help needed with last.fm Hello, I'm exploring last.fm internet radio. I would like to pick a heavy metal channel on last.fm that would automatically play mix of heavy metal by diff bands for me. I have arrived at last.fm's page of heavy metal. URL is below. http://www.last.fm/music/+tag/heavy+metal But on this page I see is the option to click on the names of specific individual metal bands and play the music of only that band. this is not what I'm looking for as I state above. Also on this page are bunch of diff genres of metal that one click on like, power metal, speed metal etc. if you click on any of these it just takes you to yet another page where really the only option I can see is to select and click a specific band and then last.fm plays music from just that band. How do I get last.fm to play me metal with songs from diff bands? Prateek To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio
Have you also tried sending a blank message to the following address? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org Note this instruction is also at the bottom of each email message. On 24/04/12 17:04, kevin satizabal carrascal wrote: Hello. I ham sorry I know I am off topic but I wonder how I can unsubscribe from the list? I have clicked on the unsubscribe link, but I am still joined. Thanks gusy and I am sorry I am off topic Sent from my iPhone On 24 Apr 2012, at 17:51, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the replies, especially Jeff. I ended up purchasing the M-audio speakers. Ironically, the boxes arrived in my living room, where our TV is located. To find out how well they worked, we hooked them up to the TV and liked the sound. I decided to keep them connected to the TV and visit my local Guitar Center store here in Chicago to hear monitor speakers in person. In addition to listening to the M-audio 40 speakers, I also listened to another M-audio speaker along with a KRK rocket 5 speakers. All seemed to have too much bass for editing. Maybe it was my golden years or champagne taste, but I then started listening to speakers a level above these. I compared the Mackey MR5, Yamaha MS 50 and Tannoy 501a speakers. The sound from the Tannoy speakers was brilliant and clear, but the bass was rather evident. With the Mackey, the bass made the whole sound image sound a little muddy. The Yamaha was crisp and clear, allowing me to hear every sound detail, every breath, every voice inflection, absolutely everything picked up by the microphone. It was clear and completely uncolored audio. I understand why this speaker and its famous predecessor, the NS 10M, which used endangered wood, are the industry standard. I ended up buying the Yamaha speakers and glad I did. I found the online and published reviews of all the different speakers rather meaningless. All said good things about the quality speakers. At a certain point, different kinds of people are attracted to quality products for different reasons. The real review is in the listening room hearing the speakers for yourself. I paid about three times more than what was paid for the M-Audio AV 40 speakers. Guitar Center price matched the lowest price available on the Internet, cutting the cost by $80 for the pair. I printed the web page with this lower price and it was accepted without a hassle. When I arrived home and connected the speakers, I began editing some of the spoken word recordings I have made in the last few months and can’t believe the clarity. These are highly recommended for anyone who has a computer serving as a dedicated audio workstation, like myself. Kelly On 4/5/12, Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net wrote: The M-Audio AV40 speakers have both left-right RCA jacks and left-right 1/4-inch phono jacks. For the TV I just run a cord from the TV headphone jack to the speakers. Jeff At 09:08 AM 4/5/2012, you wrote: That was the model I think I heard of before. I didn't know if it was practical to use something like that with a sound card because of needing balanced connections, but if it works with a TV box or something, it must just need an adapter. - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 9:48 PM Subject: Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio I have the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 speakers. I use them with our TV and play music through them. I do like them a lot. I got them about 3 years ago through Amazon for about $125. HTH, Jeff At 05:01 PM 4/3/2012, you wrote: I thought I heard even M-Audio that makes pro sound cards makes A R or A W 40's that might be good, but not break the bank. Those are what I thought of as a sound upgrade when these Bose ones go bad, but I don't know what they sound like either as Best Buy probably doesn't sell things like that. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan d.tretho...@me.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 4:26 PM Subject: Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio I have 2 sets of speakers I think that would give you what you're asking. Yep you're correct, generally computer speakers are crappy however the old policy applies here, You Get What You Pay for. I've reviewed a number of different sets of speakers on this list, Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus and Expressionist Ultra speakers, both are excellent speakers. The Ultra is better than the plus but you're going to pay a little more for them and its likely that your computer shop won't even know about them, mine certainly didn't. The Expressionist Plus are quite reasonably priced given what they do. On 04/04/2012, at 7:16 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: I have a computer at which I mostly edit field recordings I have made and
Re: Message From The PC Audio E-mail List owner
Well, I'm sure I'm not one of the Christopher's Adrian is referring to, but I'm sure I'm in that illustrious class of Christopher's Dane is talking about. Hopefully, he's not really discriminating against everyone named Christopher just because of his feelings towards me. I don't feel myself to be a pretend list cop. I've merely pointed out what is clearly stated in the info for this list and provided my opinions, with explanations, on where I think this list should go. I've provided links to other sources of information and other lists, when I've known about them, and when I thought someone could get more accurate and timely information elsewhere. I worked hard to make my statements tactful and polite and free from rudeness or criticism. I've tried to be nothing but supportive of the moderator and even help out where I could. In fact, I think both Tom's and Steve's messages were in support of my statements and efforts, although maybe I misread those messages, but I suspect it's rather a case of we're all in more agreement with one another than maybe we realize. I also think Dane is being a bit hypocritical in this situation. Several times he's made bold and unequivocal statements on what is and isn't on topic for this list, which smacks of wanting to be a moderator to me. He's complained that others are rude and making the INTERNET a less friendly place, and yet he posts a message like the one below. IMHO, I think we should move on and let Tom's statement speak for itself. We all seem to be in agreement that it's Tom's list to moderate as he sees fit. On 18/03/12 06:42, Adrian Spratt wrote: Dane, That's a low blow at the Christophers. Two come to mind right away whose contributions are among the most innovative and reliable on this list. Hi there, in San Antonio and Derbyshire! -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 12:30 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Message From The PC Audio E-mail List owner The best statement I've heard yet so thanks Steve for posting. As far as I'm concerned Mr Moderator, you're doing a damn good job at moderation and thank you for posting to the list, I'd rather hear from the moderators themselves than pretend list cops, why is it that all the Christopher's I know are an absolute pain in the behind to deal with smile. Anyway back to the subject in hand, this list has a wide scope of messages on it at anyone time and some of these threads do start off on the right subject but can lead to others which aren't appropriate for the list perhaps? Well in such cases I reckon that good moderation dictates that at least a list member or 2 can point a person to another list or group which can deal with a subject more efficiently, an example of this sort of thing might be playing music on a mobile phone, its easy to start talking then about accessibility with speech which can probably be handled better on a list which is dedicated to mobile phone accessibility so the least that can be done to try and be helpful to all concern is for someone to post details of that list. On 18/03/2012, at 2:53 PM, Steve Matzura wrote: What Jonathan or Jeff did is ancient history, relatively speaking of course. I don't believe in legacy management. That means I don't believe list moderators need to carry torches. It's your list now. You do with it as you like. You were not necessarily entrusted with the ownership of this list because either Jonathan or Jeff expected you to drive it in any particular direction, and there is certainly no provision for either of them taking the list away from you if they don't like how you're running it. At least, I don't think there is (LOL). Bottom line, it's your toy and you're letting us play with it. Make whatever rule you like with the full confidence that you should definitely have in doing such. If we don't like it, we don't have to stay. I run a few lists of my own, small ones, just a few hundred subscribers each, which have spawned, or spun off if you prefer, other lists on side issues and threads of which I don't tolerate discussion on my list, and that's both my and my subscribers' prerogative. As you pointed out, the list of devices for recording and playing audio whilst connected to a PC is now far longer in lo these dozen short years, and you've also no doubt noticed there are lots of lists for the discussion of those devices. Bottom line, like I said before, it's up to you how you want to drive your own list, and it's up to us whether we want to stay with it or move on. No harm, no foul, as they say. And, as I say, that's why there's Coke and Pepsi--always choices. On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:31:53 -0500, you wrote: I appreciate the comments some subscribers to this e-mail list have made regarding what is and what is not on topic for this list,
Portable MP3 players on topic for this list? -was Re: re question]
According to the info page for this list, it says: PC-audio is a list for the discussion of any PC audio related topic such as PC audio software like sound editors, audio players and audio formats; and hardware like sound cards, CD and DVD devices and so on. I read this to mean that portable MP3 players (which are not PC's) are not on topic for this list. I'll further point out the following: * There are quite a few lists already for different portable media players that get far more traffic than this list, so I would encourage the moderator to not allow the discussion of portable media players on this list. We could easily be swamped by discussions on iPods and iPhones. I've already left several lists since I don't have a device from Apple yet, and I don't have time to wade through all of the discussion on those products. * If the original question were posed to a Humanware or Victor Stream list, it seems like the question would have been answered much more quickly and efficiently. Well, that's my $0.02 and I'll leave the rest up to the moderator and the list itself. Note that I think this is an important topic since, as I said above, this list would become meaningless, at least for me, if it's subject matter is going to become too generic. I'd also suggest that if we're allowing such wide ranging topics then it's even more important to use good subject lines. That way it'll be easier for the different subject matter experts to pick out the messages they're interested in and the people posing the questions will get quicker and better answers. I'd also like to see the whole threads get posted as well. Sometimes it's hard to tell what the original question was or whether the point I want to make has already been addressed yet or not if I can't read through the whole history. On 15/03/12 12:43, brian parker wrote: someone asked, if this was off topic that we are discussing. this is pc audio, and the victor stream plays audio files, so i cannot see why messages about victor stream should not be acceptable on this list. any way, we have now gone as far as we can with this, especially as humanware say they are aware of the bug, and it will be rectified in the next upgrade. thanks to you who tried to help me. brian. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Portable MP3 players on topic for this list? -was Re: re question]
Ah, I'm not trying to moderate this list! IMHO, the moderator already does a great job. That is one job I don't want, and I'm fine with letting someone else do it! :-) I'm also perfectly fine with abiding by his decisions. All I meant to do below is point out what he specified when he set up this list and what I personally thought that meant with respect to his intent for this list. I'm not sure how many people look at the info page for a given list or the introductory message they get when they sign up for a list before they start figuring out what is and isn't on topic or what is and isn't appropriate for the list. On some lists, you used to see periodic reminders of the lists guidelines, but that practice seems to have fallen by the way side, since I don't think I've seen that practiced much lately. Even with a clear statement on what's on and off topic for a list, things are still open to interpretation, which is why I think it's important to occasionally get a decision from the moderator on some of the Grey topics. I have my own opinions on where to set the boundaries for this list, and I gave them below, along with my reasons, but as I said, I'm perfectly OK with whatever the moderator decides, and you won't see me questioning his decision or arguing with him on this list. This is his list, and I'm just trying to be respectful to his intentions and the time and commitment he makes to setting up and moderating this list. On 16/03/12 07:49, Dane Trethowan wrote: Here's to the new moderator smile. On 16/03/2012, at 10:14 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: According to the info page for this list, it says: PC-audio is a list for the discussion of any PC audio related topic such as PC audio software like sound editors, audio players and audio formats; and hardware like sound cards, CD and DVD devices and so on. I read this to mean that portable MP3 players (which are not PC's) are not on topic for this list. I'll further point out the following: * There are quite a few lists already for different portable media players that get far more traffic than this list, so I would encourage the moderator to not allow the discussion of portable media players on this list. We could easily be swamped by discussions on iPods and iPhones. I've already left several lists since I don't have a device from Apple yet, and I don't have time to wade through all of the discussion on those products. * If the original question were posed to a Humanware or Victor Stream list, it seems like the question would have been answered much more quickly and efficiently. Well, that's my $0.02 and I'll leave the rest up to the moderator and the list itself. Note that I think this is an important topic since, as I said above, this list would become meaningless, at least for me, if it's subject matter is going to become too generic. I'd also suggest that if we're allowing such wide ranging topics then it's even more important to use good subject lines. That way it'll be easier for the different subject matter experts to pick out the messages they're interested in and the people posing the questions will get quicker and better answers. I'd also like to see the whole threads get posted as well. Sometimes it's hard to tell what the original question was or whether the point I want to make has already been addressed yet or not if I can't read through the whole history. On 15/03/12 12:43, brian parker wrote: someone asked, if this was off topic that we are discussing. this is pc audio, and the victor stream plays audio files, so i cannot see why messages about victor stream should not be acceptable on this list. any way, we have now gone as far as we can with this, especially as humanware say they are aware of the bug, and it will be rectified in the next upgrade. thanks to you who tried to help me. brian. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Stereo to mono when adjusting playback speed {was Re: re question]
This is the same behavior with the DTBM from NLS and the Booksense, i.e. once you adjust the playback speed, you hear mono instead of stereo. Just curious, but wouldn't this be off topic for this list? I'd suggest a better list, but I don't have a Victor Stream, and the generic MP3 player list I was on switched over to focusing on iPods. Also, I'd suggest a more descriptive subject line. Depending on what I'm using to check my messages, I don't always open them up if the subject doesn't catch my eye. Note that I did change it myself with this message. On 15/03/12 03:49, Jamie Kelly wrote: Hi Brian, With all the versions of the US English software I've used, once you change the speed from normal palying music the file is played in mono. Jamie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: Thursday, 15 March 2012 9:57 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re question Hi jamie, i have put the latest version of the software back in to my victor stream. this time i have used the north american version. you cannnot change the stereo files to anything with the speed settings. it still insists in playing them as mono files. brian. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Separating Speech Synthesizer from Music and Streams
My experience with USB sound cars has been limited but positive. I would think you'd want to send your screen reader through the built in sound chip and stream your music out of the USB sound card. My understanding is that the built in sound chips are pretty low end, especially in netbooks, and your USB sound card will almost certainly be a better quality sound card. On 13/03/12 09:16, Steve Jacobson wrote: Hi, I have a Netbook that I'd like to use specifically for playing music and perhaps streams through my stereo system. Ideally, I would like to separate the speech I get from Window-Eyes from what I hear through my stereo. I know there are some pretty decent inexpensive USB sound cards that would probably do the job. Since I am looking at this for playback and not recording, I am not concerned about inputs but I'd like to have reasonable output quality. Therefore, I have two questions. Does anyone have good or bad experiences with USB sound cards? Second, does there seem to be an advantage in allowing the music and streaming outputs to remain on the built-in sound card and moving my screen reader to the external one or is the reverse better? Window-Eyes does let me select the sound card. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Steve Jacobson -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: looking for a music database programme to replace audigen explorer
I'm not sure what other advantages Audigen provides, but iTunes, Winamp, WMP and FooBar 2000 all build their own media libraries or databases. FooBar 2000 probably has the simplest interface and based on what you said below, maybe the closest to what Audigen provided for you. On 11/03/12 04:19, André van Deventer wrote: I have been a proud user of Audigen Explorer from Red Chair software until I moved to windows 7 earlier this week. Audigen Explorer is a small music database programme which opens up a windows explorer like interface with tree views and list views where you can see your music arranged into albums, artists, playlists, etc. And it has a very handy search function which allows you to search for certain tracks, artists, etc. However since windows 7 I cannot seem to open any tree view at all. So it seems as if I must start looking for another programme to replace audigen now. Does anyone know of something similar which will work for me? The company that sold the software, red chair software, does not seem to exist anymore. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: looking for a music database programme to replace audigen explorer
Ah, sorry, I don't use FooBar 2000 enough to answer that question. On 12/03/12 07:08, André van Deventer wrote: Christopher I have been a user of foobar for quite some time now but have never really investigated the library structure. One of the things I liked about Audigen was that it had a simple and advanced search facility. I could for example type in the name of a track and then see exactly how many recordings of this specific track I had on disk and choose one to listen to. Can I do this in foobar? TThanx for the info. Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 12 March 2012 12:58 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a music database programme to replace audigen explorer I'm not sure what other advantages Audigen provides, but iTunes, Winamp, WMP and FooBar 2000 all build their own media libraries or databases. FooBar 2000 probably has the simplest interface and based on what you said below, maybe the closest to what Audigen provided for you. On 11/03/12 04:19, André van Deventer wrote: I have been a proud user of Audigen Explorer from Red Chair software until I moved to windows 7 earlier this week. Audigen Explorer is a small music database programme which opens up a windows explorer like interface with tree views and list views where you can see your music arranged into albums, artists, playlists, etc. And it has a very handy search function which allows you to search for certain tracks, artists, etc. However since windows 7 I cannot seem to open any tree view at all. So it seems as if I must start looking for another programme to replace audigen now. Does anyone know of something similar which will work for me? The company that sold the software, red chair software, does not seem to exist anymore. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: winamp help please
What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I recommend starting with the JAWS help and documentation for use with Winamp. On 29/02/12 07:07, Ray Williams wrote: can anyone help with the keystrokes for winamp? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: creating cd's
Wow, wasn't someone on this list just complaining on how rude the INTERNET has become? I guess this is another case in point. BTW, you can reach the list archive by going to: http://www.mail-archive.com/pc-audio@pc-audio.org/maillist.html I agree that people can refer to the list archive more often or even just use Google to find things out on their own, but I think people can be encouraged to do this without posting such a rude and pointless message to the entire list. For example, Georgen could be new to the list and wasn't aware of the fact that this has been discussed recently. The location to the list archive could have been pointed out. Unfortunately, not everyone keeps the introductory messages they get when they subscribe to a list or can figure out where the list archive is or how to search it on their own. I hope Georgen and others aren't dissuaded from posting perfectly legitimate questions to the list. BTW, I did see the smile at the end of the message, but slapping 7 characters on at the end of a mean spirited message doesn't make it OK. On 28/02/12 19:22, Dane Trethowan wrote: No one seems to learn anything much here, we've gone through all this before not all that long ago and not long before that etc, don't know why the list moderator bothers! to maintain a list archive smile. On 29/02/2012, at 11:59 AM, Jörgen Hansson wrote: Hey don! I did download that burn aware free, and I'm trying it now, and so far, I have to say I like it. Regards, Jörgen Hansson! - Original Message - From: Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:53 AM Subject: Re: creating cd's It burns audio or data CDs, data DVDs, video DVDs bootable CDs, and other things which I do not recall. Incidentally, several versions of the product are shown on the web site. Be sure to get the one called burn aware free. Don Roberts On 2/28/2012 4:20 PM, Jörgen Hansson wrote: Hey there! does this program burn audio CD as well? for example, wave format, mp3 format etc? Regards, Jörgen Hansson! - Original Message - From: Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:12 AM Subject: Re: creating cd's Ken, Burnaware free contains a disc utility specifically for this purpose. In my opinion, it is the best and most accessible cd and DVD ripping program I have seen. Get it from: http://www.burnaware.com . Don Roberts On 2/28/2012 6:52 PM, ken reed wrote: Hi,k is there a program free or otherwise for creating cd’s . I would like to know how much room is left on the cd I create. That is what I have not found with winamp or windows meds media, unless they hid it somewhere. I have on my system cdex and exact audio copy, Can I use any of these to do it?. Thanks for your help. Kenneth Reed -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: audible
According to the web page http://www.soundtaxi.org/soundtaxi_audio_conversion_Audible.php this is supported. I'm not saying it doesn't violate your terms of condition with Audible, but at least according to the Sound Taxi web site, this is technically possible. I also noticed that Quicktime is a prerequisite for Sound Taxi, so this also lends some credibility to that statement. To test it, you can download Sound Taxi for free and use it in trial mode. It's fully functional, but it'll only convert a few minutes of audio. This is enough to see if it's going to work or not. The Platinum version costs $20, but I'd suggest upgrading to the pro version for $27. It's only $7 more, and the performance makes it worth the price if you're going to be using Sound Taxi to convert more than just a handful of files. On 27/02/12 17:46, Holger Fiallo wrote: I wanted to make audible to MP3. Thanks anyway. -Original Message- From: Arthur Barney Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:44 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: audible Hi Holger, it doesn't do books from audible, and it does cost around $39.00. - Original Message - From: Holger Fiallo holgerfia...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:46 PM Subject: Re: audible Are you sure? Would not want to purchase it and finding out it does not work. How much? -Original Message- From: Doc wright Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 11:45 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: audible i still suggest sound taxi. I use it with no problem - Original Message - From: Arthur Barney abar...@personainternet.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 5:13 AM Subject: Re: audible Hi Holger, has far as I know, there isn't a program that will do that anymore. - Original Message - From: Holger Fiallo holgerfia...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:35 PM Subject: audible Hi, PC people I want to convert many audio books tjat I got from audible.com Would like to change them to MP3. Tire of only depending on iTunes. Looking for a program that works well with jaws 13. Holger Fiallo -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: mp3 tag programs?
When you say you want to supply tags from directory file names, do you mean you want to populate the tags based on the directory the file is in and it's file name? I've used both WMP and Winamp to do this in the past. On 23/02/12 08:48, john schwery wrote: Does anyone know of an accessable mp3 tag program? I want to supply tags from directory file names. I took a look at today's give away of the day program, Tagjet, and it has possibilities if I could figure out the custom controls. John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, Mist 71°F Wind:SW-230° at 13mph gusting to 20mph Created by Weather Signature v1.4 • http://www.weathersig.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: ripping my collection: advantages of eAC vs. mainstream rippers
Yeh, I tried to switch and start ripping to OGG, it being open source and all, but I had some trouble with the sound quality of some files where I was extracting the audio from a video. I guess I was running into some artifacts converting from one lossy format to another. I'm guessing some of those video formats are just containers for MP3 audio. I didn't investigate this much and ended up just going back to MP3 as my default. On 21/02/12 09:27, Christopher Bartlett wrote: For a lossy file format that sounds better (to my ears anyway) then MP3, try ogg. Christopher Bartlett -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 3:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: ripping my collection: advantages of eAC vs mainstream rippers Thanks for the advice. I guess insane is a strong word. I'd like to preserve the music but I don't think I will do flak. Still wondering if ripping to mp3 320k is it worth using eAC? anyway. thanks again To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: ripping my collection: advantages of eAC vs mainstream rippers
I rip to MP3, and I use something less than a 320K bit rate, so I don't think you're insane, but it depends on what you'll be doing with these ripped files. For my part, I'm not an audiophile and I'm not going to be playing these on a high fidelity system, so I make some allowances for speed and convenience. If I had the ears that I had when I was younger, and I had the time and the space, then I'd be considering EAC and FLAC myself. IMHO, you're not insane for going with what makes sense for your situation. On 20/02/12 18:53, Brett Boyer wrote: Ok I don't think I have the space for flak files. I was hoping mp3 at 320k to conserve space. So would eAC still be a good choice? Or am I insane for ripping to mp3s. and I should just wait untill I can get some more space. bb - Original Message - From: Tim Crawford (GI4OPH) tj.crawf...@talktalk.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 4:22 PM Subject: RE: ripping my collection: advantages of eAC vs mainstream rippers Hi Brett, I used exact audio copy to rip my cd collection, comprising around 1000 discs to flac. To date I haven't encountered any tracks with audible artefacts, even those which eac reported as having possible errors. Eac seems to be generally regarded as the most accurate ripping tool around. By utilising both secure mode, and the accurate rip facility, I reckon you can be pretty sure if eac reports no errors you have a perfect copy. The process of ripping even a collection of a few hundred discs can be time consuming, so it pays to get it right first time. With this in mind, I personally feel it's well worth taking the time to learn and configure exact audio copy. Cheers, Tim. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer Sent: 20 February 2012 18:19 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: ripping my collection: advantages of eAC vs mainstream rippers Hi. I've been reading on list about eAC for ripping cd's and I know a few people on here swear by it. Was just curious about some of the advantages using it. I'm thinking of ripping my whole cd collection and throwing it all out. Is eAC a program I should consider? I've used wmp and Itunes but I hear some people r unhappy with the results. thanks in advance for the help. bb Brett Boyer -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: would like a program for ripping CD's
It's been a while since I've ripped a CD, but I had switched from CDex to WMP. I just started having the occasional problem where CDex wouldn't rip a CD or wouldn't retrieve the proper metatags, and I would use WMP in those cases, so I just switched to WMP altogether. It was accessible when I used it, free and probably already on your system. It doesn't have the options as some other CD rippers, but it did what I wanted it to. That's just another option for you. On 19/02/12 15:27, Casey wrote: Okay so what you are saying is that CD-EX is the way to go. If so then all is I would need is the web site where to go to get the latest version of CDEX that will work with windows seven. and when I would go to install it is there anything I need to know while doing the installation or what else do I need to install or set in the program once it is installed? On 2/18/2012 11:52 PM, Alan Pollard wrote: Katey,re your quest for a easey to use, ,high quality ,and of course,affordable C d ripper,dout if you could do better than,C d ex.it's extreamley screen Reader Friendly ,produces high quality results,and it's free!.it also can convert wav files to mp3 and mp3 to wav if you haven't been already been looked after get back to me and I'll mail you all the details etc.Alan - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 6:05 AM Subject: would like a program for ripping CD's hi I am not that technical when it comes to setting up a program for ripping CD so what I would like is. I good program for ripping tracks off of a CD if I should ever have to. But I would like to get the best sound out of what I would rip as I can. Would Cd Ex be good for that? And if so what is and where can you go to get the latest verison? Also what is the best format to extract tracks from a audio disk in to? What about ripping in to OGG. What would be the best setting to use for that file if you were wanting to rip tracks to that file formatt? -- Casey To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2112/4814 - Release Date: 02/16/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Converting Audible to MP3 [was Re: audible]
I assume these are DRM protected correct? If so, I used to use a program called Sound Taxi when I converted DRM WMA books from Overdrive.com. I assume it would work with Audible as well though. It is not a free program though. The original setup required some use of the JAWS cursor, but once it was set up, it was pretty much automatic. If these aren't DRM protected then I used to use a program called Switch from NCH. The free version of this program took care of all of my audio conversion needs. On 19/02/12 22:35, Holger Fiallo wrote: Hi, PC people I want to convert many audio books tjat I got from audible.com Would like to change them to MP3. Tire of only depending on iTunes. Looking for a program that works well with jaws 13. Holger Fiallo To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Converting Audible to MP3 [was Re: audible]
I don't see the message you're referring to, but obviously, once you purchase something you can't do whatever you want with it. I can not buy a CD and then start reproducing it at will to either give it away or to resell. I couldn't do the same thing with a book either. There is the fair use concept in the US legal system, where you're allowed to make backups or copies of a CD, VCR or the like for your own personal use, but Audible is allowed to ask you to waive this right to use their services. Bottom line, regardless of what you think, you are bound by the terms and conditions of the agreements you enter into. On 19/02/12 23:29, kim Kelly wrote: There is always someone who has to be a stick in the mud. I figure once something is purchased, it is ours to do with as we see fit. Just my oppinion. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Converting Audible to MP3 [was Re: audible]
Depends on where you purchase them from. I'd suggest checking out the terms and conditions of the site where you're purchasing your books, Audible in this case. Does Audible allow you to burn their books to a CD or copy them to an MP3 player? I'm not sure about Audible's terms and conditions or how they enforce their DRM strategy, but I would assume you can still listen to your Audible books even after you leave Audible. You'd still be bound by the terms and conditions that you agreed to when you bought the books though. I'm not exactly sure what you're objecting to though, since I don't see the message you're replying to below. It's been a long time since I've used Audible, and I don't think I have the books I bought from Audbile around any more. I guess I should probably check that Windows system where I put them, but I'm sure those books are up on BARD by now. I've used Overdrive.com though, but that's a bit different. I never purchased a book from Overdrive.com, I was just borrowing them, and I obviously had to agree to get rid of any copies I'd made when the lending period was over. On 19/02/12 23:50, kim Kelly wrote: Gee, I didn't know that. That sucks. I figured once we purchased books, they were ours. What is wrong with that picture? I am not happy about that. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Converting Audible to MP3 [was Re: audible]
I didn't see anything on Audible's purchase conditions about needing to continue to have an active account with Audible. I'm sure the media player needs to check that your license is valid, but I too would be surprised if it's actually checking that you have an active account with Audible. Your Audible ready portable media players are obviously not all going to be able to do this. Your PC, laptop, netbook, ..., may not always have access to the network either. I'd assume you could still listen to your book or other Audible purchase though. You are allowed to make one copy to a CD or other tangible media. You're also encouraged to back your purchases up. The purchase terms also say your license exists as long as you have a copy of the material, although there's some legalese wrapped around this statement. Your purchase terms are at: http://mobile.audible.com/purchTerms.htm On 20/02/12 01:11, Holger Fiallo wrote: It need to check your acount by using iTunes and audible manager. -Original Message- From: Peter Scanlon Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 1:07 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Converting Audible to MP3 [was Re: audible] If you have downloaded the player, how can they stop you using it? - Original Message - From: Holger Fiallo To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 5:09 PM Subject: Re: Converting Audible to MP3 [was Re: audible] yes. you can burn them but if you have over 100 books that will be to much. You need to be able to subscribe to audible to hear the books. I am here in Chicago and I think it is the same allover the great USA. -Original Message- From: Christopher Chaltain Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 12:05 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Converting Audible to MP3 [was Re: audible] Depends on where you purchase them from. I'd suggest checking out the terms and conditions of the site where you're purchasing your books, Audible in this case. Does Audible allow you to burn their books to a CD or copy them to an MP3 player? I'm not sure about Audible's terms and conditions or how they enforce their DRM strategy, but I would assume you can still listen to your Audible books even after you leave Audible. You'd still be bound by the terms and conditions that you agreed to when you bought the books though. I'm not exactly sure what you're objecting to though, since I don't see the message you're replying to below. It's been a long time since I've used Audible, and I don't think I have the books I bought from Audbile around any more. I guess I should probably check that Windows system where I put them, but I'm sure those books are up on BARD by now. I've used Overdrive.com though, but that's a bit different. I never purchased a book from Overdrive.com, I was just borrowing them, and I obviously had to agree to get rid of any copies I'd made when the lending period was over. On 19/02/12 23:50, kim Kelly wrote: Gee, I didn't know that. That sucks. I figured once we purchased books, they were ours. What is wrong with that picture? I am not happy about that. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: would like a program for ripping CD's
I've used CDex and Windows Media Player to rip CD's. The file format you'll use depends on what you mean by best sound and best format. If you don't care about the size of the file or how long it'll take to rip or how long it'll take to copy to a MP3 player and you have the ears and the sound equipment to hear the difference then you would want to go with a lossless format like WAV or FLAC. There's also a lossless form of WMA, and I would assume there's a lossless form of AAC as well. BTW, you'd also want to make sure your MP3 player will support these formats. If you're willing to give up some quality for size and portability then you'd want to consider a lossy format like OGG, MP3, WMA, AAC and so on. Again, you'll need to figure out what formats your MP3 players will support. MP3's are ubiquitous but may not give you the sound quality you want or the level of compression you're looking for. CDex has an insane setting when ripping and this will give you the best quality with a lossy format assuming again you don't care about the size of the file and you'll be able to hear the difference. I'm not sure exactly how all other CD rippers work, but there's usually a setting or preferences option somewhere with a slider that will let you set the bit rate and other options that will effect sound quality. I'm not an audiophile, and my ears aren't good enough to hear the subtle differences in these file formats, so I usually just stick with MP3's. this also gives me the added benefit that they can be played anywhere.I also don't use the 320 bit rate any more, but I'm not sure exactly what I use these days. I'd suggest trying a few options to see what you like and then trading that off against the size of the files and the MP3 player you'll be using. If I were an audiophile and I didn't care about time or disk space, I'd do something like rip all of my CD's in FLAC and then convert them to OGG as I copied them out to my MP3 player. I could then twiddle with the bit rate to get the quality of music and the number of files I wanted on my MP3 player. On 16/02/12 13:05, Casey wrote: hi I am not that technical when it comes to setting up a program for ripping CD so what I would like is. I good program for ripping tracks off of a CD if I should ever have to. But I would like to get the best sound out of what I would rip as I can. Would Cd Ex be good for that? And if so what is and where can you go to get the latest verison? Also what is the best format to extract tracks from a audio disk in to? What about ripping in to OGG. What would be the best setting to use for that file if you were wanting to rip tracks to that file formatt? -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Samsung Galaxy line of products, are they accessible?
For my part, this is clearly off topic for this list, but obviously it's ultimately up to Tom to decide. If any topic related to cell phones or screen readers was on topic for this list then we'd quickly be overwhelmed. I think this is evident given how many lists there are dedicated to screen readers and cell phones. In fact, whether this is on topic for this list or not, a list dedicated to cell phone access would be a more efficient way to get you the information you're looking for, as a previous message from Dane will demonstrate. A good list would be the accessible phones list, which you can subscribe to by sending a blank email message to: blindphones-subscr...@mosenexplosion.com BTW, back to the original question, I don't think Samsung is trying to compete with the iPhone. Look at the specifications of the Galaxy line of phones and how many devices are out there running Android versus IOS, and you might find that it's the other way around. Not all Galxy phones run Android 2.3. The Galaxy Nexis for example, runs Android 4.0 (also known as Ice Cream Sandwich) which has some serious accessibility improvements, including being able to activate Talk Back from the setup screen with no sighted assistance. In addition to Talk Back, other screen readers for Android include the free and open source Spiel as well as Mobile Accessibility for Android from Code Factory, which is not free. Back to the topic of the mailing list, here's what it says about what's on topic for this list in the greeting email each of us got when we subscribed to the list: PC-audio is a list for the discussion of any PC audio related topic such as PC audio software like sound editors, audio players and audio formats; and hardware like sound cards, CD and DVD devices and so on. Willfully posting an off-topic message is strictly prohibited. While it may be considered that one or two messages that are off topic can't hurt, if everyone on a large list like this took that approach, we would quickly descend into chaos. Asking for replies to be sent privately makes no difference. On 14/01/12 09:47, Dane Trethowan wrote: Everything! it connects to a computer, plays MP3 but most importantly it can talk and uses a Screen Reader. On 15/01/2012, at 2:36 AM, Bardia Zakeri wrote: What has this do with pc-audio ? -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] För Clifford Blackwell Skickat: den 14 januari 2012 16:22 Till: PC Audio Discussion List Ämne: Samsung Galaxy line of products, are they accessible? Samsung seems to be trying to compeat with Apple's iPad and iPod Touch with their Galaxy line of Android accessible products. Are there any screen readers that work with these? Will the Code Factory products work with Android 2.3.5 and hence one of these beasties? Any thoughts or information will be appreciated. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Samsung Galaxy line of products, are they accessible?
I'm not sure I see the arrogance you do. It looks to me like we just have two sides of an issue. Both sides seem to be stating their case with equal certitude, so if there's any arrogance it's on both sides. I also don't understand the reference to RAR files. I sort of recall someone thinking RAR files were a compressed file format, so I can see where they'd think asking about them would be on topic for this list, but as I recall, it was explained in just a message or two what was going on and how to deal with them. I don't recall anyone arguing that discussing archive formats was on topic for this list. Even so, I don't think one off topic posting means everything is on topic. On 14/01/12 16:07, Dane Trethowan wrote: At least the matter was dealt with in part and I would hope! that if anyone else had questions that they were at least given some leads to follow rather than met with an arrogant response as demonstrated in the last couple of messages, again couldn't be any worse than talking about RAR archives smile. On 15/01/2012, at 4:45 AM, Bardia Zakeri wrote: It is oftopic -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] För Christopher Chaltain Skickat: den 14 januari 2012 18:11 Till: PC Audio Discussion List Ämne: Re: Samsung Galaxy line of products, are they accessible? For my part, this is clearly off topic for this list, but obviously it's ultimately up to Tom to decide. If any topic related to cell phones or screen readers was on topic for this list then we'd quickly be overwhelmed. I think this is evident given how many lists there are dedicated to screen readers and cell phones. In fact, whether this is on topic for this list or not, a list dedicated to cell phone access would be a more efficient way to get you the information you're looking for, as a previous message from Dane will demonstrate. A good list would be the accessible phones list, which you can subscribe to by sending a blank email message to: blindphones-subscr...@mosenexplosion.com BTW, back to the original question, I don't think Samsung is trying to compete with the iPhone. Look at the specifications of the Galaxy line of phones and how many devices are out there running Android versus IOS, and you might find that it's the other way around. Not all Galxy phones run Android 2.3. The Galaxy Nexis for example, runs Android 4.0 (also known as Ice Cream Sandwich) which has some serious accessibility improvements, including being able to activate Talk Back from the setup screen with no sighted assistance. In addition to Talk Back, other screen readers for Android include the free and open source Spiel as well as Mobile Accessibility for Android from Code Factory, which is not free. Back to the topic of the mailing list, here's what it says about what's on topic for this list in the greeting email each of us got when we subscribed to the list: PC-audio is a list for the discussion of any PC audio related topic such as PC audio software like sound editors, audio players and audio formats; and hardware like sound cards, CD and DVD devices and so on. Willfully posting an off-topic message is strictly prohibited. While it may be considered that one or two messages that are off topic can't hurt, if everyone on a large list like this took that approach, we would quickly descend into chaos. Asking for replies to be sent privately makes no difference. On 14/01/12 09:47, Dane Trethowan wrote: Everything! it connects to a computer, plays MP3 but most importantly it can talk and uses a Screen Reader. On 15/01/2012, at 2:36 AM, Bardia Zakeri wrote: What has this do with pc-audio ? -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] För Clifford Blackwell Skickat: den 14 januari 2012 16:22 Till: PC Audio Discussion List Ämne: Samsung Galaxy line of products, are they accessible? Samsung seems to be trying to compeat with Apple's iPad and iPod Touch with their Galaxy line of Android accessible products. Are there any screen readers that work with these? Will the Code Factory products work with Android 2.3.5 and hence one of these beasties? Any thoughts or information will be appreciated. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list
Re: winamp bookmarks
I think Ken's just asking where Winamp stores it's bookmarks in Windows 7. I'm guessing he's getting tripped up by the directory changes from Windows XP to Windows 7. If this is the case, I think the message is still on topic and the subject is even OK. It's just the text of the message that's a little confusing. On 13/01/12 10:57, Tom wrote: Messages discussing text files are not even close to being audio related and your message has nothing to do with the subject line. Please keep posts on topic. Thank you, Tom ** Message From: ken reed ** Hi folks, Where or how can I save bookmarks in a text file. I’m using windows 7. Just when I found it in xp, along comes windows 7 and everything is hay wire. Kenneth Reed 860-874-5495 Keep Swinging To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Win Amp
What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Win Amp
Well, I Googled for keyboard shortcut keys for Winamp, and I found a handful of good resources. One page in particular that seemed pretty good was: http://www.accessible-devices.com/wahotkeys.html On 12/01/12 10:53, Colin Phelan wrote: Supanova, guess many would still work, has anyone got a link to them or can anyone send them to me. Thanks Colin -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 12 January 2012 15:10 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Win Amp
I'd just go to winamp.com and follow the download link. the direct URL is: http://www.winamp.com/media-player/en On 12/01/12 20:07, Vinny Samarco wrote: Hi, I havewinamp 5.52, how do I upgrade? Vinny - Original Message - From: Colin Phelan colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:03 AM Subject: Win Amp Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Meta Data
These are called ID3 tags. One place where you can read up on them is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ID3#Editing_ID3_tags Usually your CD ripper will connect to a DB and prepopulate your ID3 tags for you. What CD ripper are you using? Also, media library applications, like Winamp and Windows Media Player will let you edit your ID3 tags and even make global changes. I know you can have your music stored in files and folders based on the ID3 tags, but I'm not sure you can go the other way, such as update your ID3 tags based on the folders and files where your music is stored. I know they can use this data to populate empty ID3 tags, so maybe you can do what you want with one of these applications. If you're using Windows, you can edit your ID3 tabs through Windows Explorer. Just use alt+enter to bring up the properties view and control+tab over to the tab that has your ID3 tags. In addition to Winamp and Windows Media Player, there are other applications you can use to make global changes to your ID3 tags. For example, in Ubuntu, I use a tool called EasyTag. On 11/01/12 14:58, Jerry Howell wrote: Hello all, How can I learn about meta data as it relates to CD information on my computor. My wife has a mp3 player that uses the meta data, not the file and folder names to display content. I would like to be able to produce my own meta data for these Casettes I recorded to my PC and then sent to the player. I thought if I named the main folder as the artist, the subfolder as the album, and the files by the song name, that was all I had to do. Apparently metadata is something different. Thanks for any information, Jerry Howell http://www.howellmobility.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Subject lines [was Re: Taking The Punt On A New Device]
Well, IMHO you use bad subject lines at your own risk. Depending on which mail client I use, I'll sometimes only use the subject line to determine if I'm going to read the message or just delete it. Others on the list have said the same thing and the description of the list is pretty clear that using good subject lines and changing the subject line when the thread changes is expected. If you want some help or you want a question answered then it's in your best interest to make the subject line as meaningful as possible. I don't think the RAR example is a good one since I think the originator was confused and didn't realize that the RAR file type indicated a archive and not a compressed audio format. Maybe that subject line should have been changed, but since the subsequent responses had to do with which tools to use to unpack the RAR file, I'm not so sure that was necessary, although I have to admit, I don't remember the subject line anymore. Besides, just because someone else chooses to use a poor subject line doesn't mean that it's then OK for everyone else to do it! Instead of perpetuating a mistake, you could set an example instead! :-) On 08/01/12 18:53, Dane Trethowan wrote: I don't think I'll bother about the subject line, no worse than others on this list talking about RAR archives when they don't have anything to do with MP3 compression smile. On 8/01/2012 12:54 PM, Dale Heltzer wrote: Interesting hardware information, but you *might consider a more informative Subject lineg. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-bounces@pc- audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 5:07 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Taking The Punt On A New Device Can't answer that, you'll have to do some research. I'm sure I've seen posts on other lists pointing to devices which may suit your needs. On 8/01/2012 7:34 AM, Hank Smith wrote: Hello is there any such beasties for the us that are any good? Hank On 1/7/2012 12:50 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi Everyone and a Happy New Year to you all, new Years greetings seem to be thin on the ground so perhaps that's an indication of what sort of year we're going to have? Well not if I can help itsmile. Anyway to other matters of far more importance. An online seller with whom I do regular business with today offered me a USB FM/AM/DAB/DAB+/TV Tuner USB stick for $25.00 Australian Dollars including delivery to my door. To me this was an offer I couldn't refuse, even if I can't get the beast working under Window-Eyes which I'm sorry to say will be most likely I'm suresmile then at least I can try another approach or at the very worst! it will make a very nice gift for someone who can make use of it. Now I'm going to give Twitter a mention again because its come to my rescue, no sooner did I mention that I'd bought one of these tuner sticks then I received quite a few messages from people who use Screen reading technology who own these devices, it seems that users of JAWS 13 have no trouble using the Tuner Stick whatever thanks to the OCR technology employed, they can see the channels and therefore click on the one they wish to listen to, record etc so that's neat! The software supplied with the Tuner does not I'm told have any keyboard shortcuts which is a shame and seems to be very poorly written however users of Windows 7 can take full advantage of the tuner by using the Windows Media centre. I also heard of others who have used this Tuner under LYNUX quite successfully, it would appear that LYNUX is the best operating environment for this tuner. Anyway I'll keep the list informed of my progress with this device, should have it this time next week. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia skype callto:grtdane12 MSN: grtd...@dane-trethowan.net To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: TV on computer list, unsuccessful
I must have missed something, but from looking at the thread below, I don't understand what's going on here. What's the deal with the email addresses? Is there a reason they can't be grabbed from the email headers? For example, here's Hamit's email address: Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com Also, is there a reason this discussion is going off list? Is another list specifically for TV on the PC going to be set up? If so, why not just create it and have people subscribe to it? Again, sorry if I'm missing a previous discussion, but I only have the thread below to go off of. On 05/01/12 13:06, Hamit Campos wrote: What do you mean mine didn't work? I thought I spelt it right. But, just incase, it's hamitcam...@gmail.com. Again that's hamitcam...@gmail.com. I may have hit something wrong. Sorry if I did, my bad. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of vrvaug...@mailzone.com Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 12:23 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: TV on computer list, unsuccessful Hi Folks, I'm sorry, but I haven't been able to get more than 2 out of 7, email addresses of the people who said they wanted to be in on a conversation regarding television on their computer. Brett Boyer's and Gary Kings email addresses worked, but the following did not: Steven Hics, David Tanner, Brent Harding, Hamit Campos and Gary Wood. I'd be glad to pass on the information I have to who ever would be willing to take this conversation project on. I think we could all bennefit from each others knowledge and experiences. Sincerely, Vicky Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: How to convert RAR. files to MP3?
RAR files are archive files, like ZIP files, so you don't convert them, you unpack them. I'd recommend 7-Zip from: http://www.7-zip.org/ Last I knew, which wasn't that long ago, 7-Zip was free, accessible and supported RAR files. On 05/01/12 16:17, kim kelly wrote: I am wondering how to convert RAR files into mp3s. I don't have winrar I can't afford it so is there another program I can use for converting? Thanks. Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: TV on computer list, unsuccessful
I would think graphics cards are pretty clearly on topic, although I can see where you might get so specific and so deep that the discussion would only be of interest to a few people. I would also think that accessing your cable companies DVR or streams from your PC would also be on topic, but I could see where you could easily get into the merits of one cable company over the other, which would clearly be off topic. BTW, I applaud your sensitivity to keeping discussions on topic! Are you saying Tom, that 5 people left the list specifically because of the cable TV thread? I'm kind of surprised someone would leave the list for a thread I didn't even realize was going on. I guess people have different levels of sensitivity. I also wonder how interested those people were in the list to begin with if they left because of one thread which may have strayed off topic. BTW, here's the information I got when I subscribed to the list as far as what the list is for. I just offer this for informational purposes. I don't have any comments on it, other than I think it looks good, and I like the ban on test messages! Welcome to the Pc-audio@pc-audio.org mailing list! Welcome to the pc-audio group. Please take a moment to review this message. You should save it for later reference, as it contains important information about this group, such as your password, how to change your preferences, and a few basic rules of conduct we expect all members to observe. Attention! Do NOT send a test message to the list or you will not be subscribed very long! Guidelines. PC-audio is a list for the discussion of any PC audio related topic such as PC audio software like sound editors, audio players and audio formats; and hardware like sound cards, CD and DVD devices and so on. While the subject matter is wide ranging, this is not a forum for the discussion of non-pc-audio matters. There are many other lists for political or other discussions. There are also some PC audio related topics which are specifically excluded from the allowable topics. The explicitly prohibited topics include: * requests for songs or other audio files * promotion of audio streams except for occasional announcements of special events * advertising audio products and service Willfully posting an off-topic message is strictly prohibited. While it may be considered that one or two messages that are off topic can't hurt, if everyone on a large list like this took that approach, we would quickly descend into chaos. Asking for replies to be sent privately makes no difference. Some examples of off-topic messages include: * Virus alerts * Jokes and humor * Advertising items for sale * Test messages * Non-audio software and hardware On 05/01/12 16:48, Hamit Campos wrote: Oh no! Sorry, my bad. I didn't mean for people to go off list because of me. That's why when who ever brought it back up again, I invited them to continue with me off list. See, because I kind of had a funny feeling that once you got into cable companies, you might be going too deep. Like I said before, that's why I took my discussion about audio threw HDMI ports off list with Dain too, because I figured we might go too deep talking about graffics cards. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 4:40 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: TV on computer list, unsuccessful Christopher, You're not missing much. A couple weeks ago there were a few posts to the list about cable companies and cable programming and I mentioned that those messages were not appropriate for the PC Audio list. Now, within the past week or so there's been several messages about home theater and watching television on a computer and I've just been letting the thread play out to see where it goes. I'm not sure where exactly to draw the line. A list member ask for the e-mail addresses of those who would be interested in continuing the subject off list. So, I think that is about the extent of the issue. If only seven members showed interest, that's a very small percentage of the total list membership, almost five hundred members. Since this thread has been going on, five list members have left the list. I think most list members are interested in primarily audio and closely related subjects. Tom ** Message From: Christopher Chaltain ** I must have missed something, but from looking at the thread below, I don't understand what's going on here. What's the deal with the email addresses? Is there a reason they can't be grabbed from the email headers? For example, here's Hamit's email address: Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com Also, is there a reason this discussion is going off list? Is another list specifically for TV on the PC going to be set up? If so, why not just create it and have people subscribe to it? Again, sorry if I'm missing a previous
Re: How to convert RAR. files to MP3?
I don't think Windows XP has anything built into it that can handle RAR files. You can create and uncompress ZIP files through Windows manager, just check out the File pull down, but not RAR files. I think this is also true with Windows Vista and Windows 7, but I'm not sure about that. On 05/01/12 17:12, kim kelly wrote: OK, Where is this found in WINXP? Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:51 PM Subject: RE: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? Hi. You can't convert .RAR files to MP3. .RAR files are a kind of digital envelope. It is a compression tool for multiple file types. If you have say 100 files you want to send to a friend, some might be WAVE, some mp3, others might be .AVI or Flac etc. The point is you can compress all these files into one zipped file and in the process it compresses the files to a smaller over all size making it easier and more convenient to upload. To compress and then extract the files you need a programme called either .zip or 7zip or winrar. Windows XP has a built in basic compression tool as does windows 7. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kim kelly Sent: 05 January 2012 22:17 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? I am wondering how to convert RAR files into mp3s. I don't have winrar I can't afford it so is there another program I can use for converting? Thanks. Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: How to convert RAR. files to MP3?
Given the context, I assume it's an archive manager that can handle RAR files, and I assume you can find it at: http://www.izarc.org/ According to this web site: IZArc is the best way to extract zip, rar and many other archives for free Note that I don't use IZARC myself, but if I still used Windows, I'd give it a look. It sounds pretty good! I found the above web site with Google. Further note that it's spelled with a 'Z' and not an 'S', although Google got to the same web page with either spelling. On 05/01/12 17:13, kim kelly wrote: What is ISARC? Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. - Original Message - From: Dave Scrimenti dscrime...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:55 PM Subject: Re: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? Izarc is also good. - Original Message - From: Dean Masters dwmaster...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 5:34 PM Subject: Re: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? Get 7zip. It is free and can be downloaded with a number of other files that you wish from: www.ninite.com Dean -Original Message- From: kim kelly Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 5:17 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? I am wondering how to convert RAR files into mp3s. I don't have winrar I can't afford it so is there another program I can use for converting? Thanks. Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: TV on computer list, unsuccessful
I'll let Jianluca answer for himself, but as he says in his email he uses the software that comes with his USB TV tuner card from Hauppauge. He says this software is accessible. I did something a few years ago, using the software that came with a TV tuner card I got cheap. I think the software was PVR by KWorld. I don't recall the manufacturer of the TV tuner card, but like I said, this was a few years ago, so I'm sure neither the TV tuner card or the software is still around. I just use this as an example that there may be other software out there besides Windows Media Center that let's you control and record from your TV tuner card. On 05/01/12 21:32, Hank Smith wrote: Hello what do you use to control software if you don't use windows media center? Hank On 1/5/2012 10:54 AM, Gianluca Apollaro wrote: Hi everyone. Here in Italy for whatching the tv on my pc I use a usb tv card from Hauppauge, and I can even record in .ts format. The software that comes with it is accessible, in fact, I don't use mediacenter, I don't like it at all. I run Windows 7 64 bit version as OS Best regards, Gianluca from italy. SkypeID: gianluca8815 Il 05/01/2012 18:22, vrvaug...@mailzone.com ha scritto: Hi Folks, I'm sorry, but I haven't been able to get more than 2 out of 7, email addresses of the people who said they wanted to be in on a conversation regarding television on their computer. Brett Boyer's and Gary Kings email addresses worked, but the following did not: Steven Hics, David Tanner, Brent Harding, Hamit Campos and Gary Wood. I'd be glad to pass on the information I have to who ever would be willing to take this conversation project on. I think we could all bennefit from each others knowledge and experiences. Sincerely, Vicky Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Burning CD's
Are you looking for a burning program or a ripping program? You're asking about a burning program, which is where you want to burn music from your PC onto a empty CD, but later you talk about getting music off of a CD and onto your PC, which is ripping. I believe you can just use Windows Explorer to copy or burn music from your PC to a blank CD. You might need to have the music selected or a blank CD inserted before these options show up. It's been a while since I've done it, and that was on Windows XP. If you're looking for a way to rip CD's with Windows 7 then I believe the program you're looking for is Windows Media Player. On 27/12/11 10:34, Kris Hickerson wrote: Hi Everyone, Well, I don't know if I am stupid or what, but people on this list have said Windows 7 has a very simple burning program. If it is there, I certainly can't locate it. I've opened Windows Explorer, looked through all the menus and soforth, and did not find it. So, I tried using the search box, but I can't get it to bring up any burning program. All I want to do is copy a CD into my music library on the computer. That really shouldn't be too difficult, but I'm not locating a program that will let me do it. I know there are programs that I can download to do this and I probably will download something in the future. But for right now, I just want to get a couple of CD's transfer to the computer. Can someone tell me where to look and what the program is called, and perhaps give me an idea of why I'm not finding it. Thanks so much for any help. Kris To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Burning CD's
So it sounds like you want to get music from your CD's onto your PC. After that, you want to transfer that music to your portable players. Would these portable players be things like MP3 players? Do they involve CD's at all? I think you want to rip your CD's, It doesn't sound like you want to do any burning. Windows Media Player will rip the music from your CD's and then place it onto your PC. It'll also let you update portable media players. You don't need Windows Explorer for any of this. Other applications, such as Winamp, iTunes and so on will do the same thing. You can also use a ripper like CDex to get the music from the CD onto your PC. Depending on the MP3 player, you may be able to use Windows Explorer to copy music files to your MP3 player. This assumes that it shows up as a removable drive when you plug it in. On 27/12/11 12:07, Kris Hickerson wrote: Sorry, Christopher, I was somewhat distracted when I wrote the e-mail. What I want to do right now is to transfer a couple CD's to the computer so that I can then move them to some of my portable players. I did not have a CD inserted when I looked at Windows Explorer and, you're right that could make a difference. Thanks for your help. XP was so much easier I thought. I'm not sure if I'll ever get used to 7. Kris -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Burning CD's Are you looking for a burning program or a ripping program? You're asking about a burning program, which is where you want to burn music from your PC onto a empty CD, but later you talk about getting music off of a CD and onto your PC, which is ripping. I believe you can just use Windows Explorer to copy or burn music from your PC to a blank CD. You might need to have the music selected or a blank CD inserted before these options show up. It's been a while since I've done it, and that was on Windows XP. If you're looking for a way to rip CD's with Windows 7 then I believe the program you're looking for is Windows Media Player. On 27/12/11 10:34, Kris Hickerson wrote: Hi Everyone, Well, I don't know if I am stupid or what, but people on this list have said Windows 7 has a very simple burning program. If it is there, I certainly can't locate it. I've opened Windows Explorer, looked through all the menus and soforth, and did not find it. So, I tried using the search box, but I can't get it to bring up any burning program. All I want to do is copy a CD into my music library on the computer. That really shouldn't be too difficult, but I'm not locating a program that will let me do it. I know there are programs that I can download to do this and I probably will download something in the future. But for right now, I just want to get a couple of CD's transfer to the computer. Can someone tell me where to look and what the program is called, and perhaps give me an idea of why I'm not finding it. Thanks so much for any help. Kris To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD RIPPER
It's been a while since I ripped a CD, and I don't think I ever did it in Windows 7, but I ended up just using Windows Media Player. It's free, ubiquitous and I didn't find it that difficult to figure out, but that's a relative term and WMP does take some getting used to. On 21/12/11 01:22, ken reed wrote: hHI, w WHi, I need help Are there any good free cd rippers that are easy to figure out?. I had cdex, but windows 7 can’t work with it, or I have set it wrong. Can any one help?. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: foobar and assigning keys for stop and play and things like that
Have you gone in and set up your hot keys in FooBar yet? Here's a post that was sent to this list a little while ago with some instructions on how to set up hot keys in FooBar. It's a bit tedious, but if you take the time, you can get FooBar to do pretty much what you want! Original Message Subject: Fw: Tips on using Foobar 2000 Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:54:59 -0600 From: Brett Boyer bboyer...@gmail.com Reply-To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org This was a message sent from a year or two ago by Christopher. He explains the process quite well. Read on! bb - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org To set up a keyboard short cut, you can do the following: 1) Start FooBar2000 and use control-p to bring up Preferences. 2) Arrow down to Keyboard Shorcuts. 3) If you tab over about 5 times, you'll end up on the list of the keyboard shortcuts already defined. Arrowing down this list will select the different keyboard shortcuts and give you the chance to edit them. 4) Probably the first thing you want to do is tab over once more to the Add New button. clicking on this button will add a keyboard shortuct to your list of keyboard shortcuts with none of the values set. 5) Shift-tab back to the list of keyboard shortcuts and arrow down to the bottom of the list. You should hear an entry that has three values not set. Make sure you do this step or you could potentially be editing a shortcut you didn't intend to change. I'm speaking from experience here. 6) Tab over about three times and you'll end up on the list of all of the functions you could associate with a shortcut key. For example, you'll have options like volume up, volume down, seek ahead by 30 seconds and seek back by 2 minutes. This list is huge, so you can tab over twice to the filter field and type in something like seek or volume to get just those items that have that string in them. After entering a string in the filter field, shift-tab twice to get back to the subset of functions containing just that string. 7) Select the function you want to associate with a shortcut key and tab over once. This is where it gets a little tricky. You'll hear a more detailed description of the function you selected, but you're really in an edit field where you're going to choose the key you want to associate with this function. Be careful here, if you hit the space bar than the space bar will be associated with whatever function you selected. Suppose you chose the function volume mute and then you associated the space bar with this function. Now whenever you hit the space bar in FooBar2000, the volume will be muted, even when you're typing in the title of a track. FooBar2000 will warn you when you try to associate a common place key, such as up, down, left, right, space, ..., with a function. 8) There's a box where it you can make this a global key. I haven't used this option, but I assume this will let you use that keyboard shortcut even when FooBar2000 doesn't have the focus. Again, be careful here. 9) After setting up a shortcut key you can then arrow over to the list of shortcut keys to change or review anything you've done. Once you have the keys set up you want then just tab over to the Close button and you're done. 10) After you've set up some keys, like seek ahead, seek back, volume up, volume down, ..., go ahead and give them a spin. If you don't like them, you can always go back and change them. One thing I haven't taken the time to do is figure out how to have those keys passed straight through to FooBar2000. So for example, I'll often have to use insert-3 in JFW to have the next key passed through to FooBar2000. I hope this helps. If anyone has any other specific questions, just ask. -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com On 21/12/11 11:20, Casey wrote: Hi I would like to give foobar 2000 a try for playing MP3 files and the like. But I would like to be able to have it be kind of like win amp. Where you can stop and play and have some control over those features and even a pause feature would be nice as well. So how do you make this happen? Also how can you make foobar open to just a foobar window and not the play list window that it opens with bye default? Or is this what it is supposed to do? -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: universal headset microphones
Coincidentally enough, I just saw Able Planet EXTREME Foldable Noise Canceling Headphones with Free Microphone on sellout.woot.com for $40. I just bought this combination a few weeks ago, and I'm quite pleased. You can use the headphones by themselves by just plugging them into your 3.5mm audio output jack. You also get a microphone that you plug into the 3.5mm jack on your headphones. A cable runs from the microphone, and has a 3.5mm UHJ connector that you can plug directly into your iPhone. It also comes with a 2.5mm UHJ adapter, which I use when I use it with my cordless phone or my E71X cell phone. Finally, it comes with a splitter so you can plug it into a pair of 3.5mm speaker/microphone jacks. The microphone plugs into the base of the left ear cup, and has a boom that rotates in two directions. The cable has a mute button, a volume control and the button that lets you answer incoming phone calls. I bought a pair of Able Electronics headphones a while ago. I use the microphone with both the foldable headphones that come with this deal as well as the non-foldable pair I bought months ago. The headphones are quite comfortable and the noise cancelling and noise isolation is quite good. On 17/12/11 20:27, mbern6...@aol.com wrote: Hello fellow pc-audio listers: Being that I don't speak technical jargon, this is a bit hard for me to explain. So, I'll do the best I can, and hopefully, you'll understand what I'm talking about. I'm looking for a headset microphone combo, to which I can use both on the computer and on my boombox and/or stereo. On the front of my computer's tower, there are two small plugs that are side by side. I believe one is called line-in, and the other is called line-out, or something to that effect. Anyway, when you feel them, they feel like headphone jacks. Most stereo headphones, such as the ones found on portable cd players have a 3.5 centermeter adapter on the end, that plugs perfectly into the type of headphone jacks I've mentioned above. So, here's my question. Can any of you recommend a good stereo headset microphone, that's universal? meaning I can plug it into the computer using the 3.5 centermeter adapters, when doing things on the computer, and also be able to plug it into other devices as well if necessary. Is there any particular brand of headsets that work better than others? I know its a bit open ended, but I hope my question makes some kind of sense. Thanks in advance for your help. Mike Rochester, NY. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: It's amazing!
Ah, looks like we have a couple of people complaining about the spam on the list. I'd suggest not adding to the issue by sending these messages to the list. rather, I'd suggest either just deleting the message and letting the moderator deal with it or send the issue straight to the moderator. On 13/12/11 02:20, Dave Bahr wrote: looks like spam. great, just what we need. Dave c. bahr On 12/12/2011 10:42 AM, Cornell Ligon wrote: I've found this link http://newspoint-ena.info/inf.php?NewYear and want to share it with you To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: over the air tv on a win 7 machine?
You just need a TV tuner card. I know you can get internal cards and external USB attached cards. You just plug an antenna, cable or whatever into them. On 08/12/11 05:24, Howard Traxler wrote: What kind of hardware does one need to do TV whether cable or over the air? Thanks. Howard - Original Message - From: Mary Otten maryot...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 8:15 PM Subject: Re: over the air tv on a win 7 machine? Interesting, David, and thanks for the info on the Code Factory product. I'd like to find something that works with a screen reader rather than having to buy a separate application just to get tv access, but it is worth looking into, I suppose. mary To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: over the air tv on a win 7 machine?
Are you changing topics because I don't understand the question. With a TV tuner card connected to your PC, you would change channels using some media software on your PC. I think Windows Meda Center has been mentioned on this list, but there are other options, such as Beyond TV. I'm not sure anymore what the accessible options are. I'm not sure what the options are with respect to controlling your set top box, satellite box or cable box from your PC. On 08/12/11 10:04, Hank Smith wrote: hello how do you control the sat top box or the cable box with the computer as far as changing channels etc? Hank On 12/8/2011 7:59 AM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: You just need a TV tuner card. I know you can get internal cards and external USB attached cards. You just plug an antenna, cable or whatever into them. On 08/12/11 05:24, Howard Traxler wrote: What kind of hardware does one need to do TV whether cable or over the air? Thanks. Howard - Original Message - From: Mary Ottenmaryot...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion Listpc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 8:15 PM Subject: Re: over the air tv on a win 7 machine? Interesting, David, and thanks for the info on the Code Factory product. I'd like to find something that works with a screen reader rather than having to buy a separate application just to get tv access, but it is worth looking into, I suppose. mary To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Versus Itunes
Ah, iTunes is a way of life! Seriously, I'm not an iTunes user, but I went to itunes.com, clicked on the What is iTunes link and saw the following: Overview All your digital media, all in one place. iTunes Player Where you organize, listen, watch, and play. iTunes Store The world's #1 music store. And more. iTunes Everywhere On your Mac or PC, iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Apple TV. Play, buy, and enjoy your music, movies, TV shows, apps, and more. Everywhere. I'd suggest going to http://www.apple.com/itunes/what-is/ to check it out. If you're still interested then you can download the program for the Mac or Windows and start organizing your music, playlists and podcasts and visiting the iTunes Store. Obviously, if you're going to get an iPhone, iPod or iPad then iTunes is what you would use to synchronize your content between the different devices. On 05/12/11 08:52, Howard Traxler wrote: What is this itunes thing? Is it a program that I install on my computer oris it a website that I download music from? Never got that quite clear. If it's a program, where can I get it and what does it cost? Thanks. Howard - Original Message - From: Dane trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 11:24 AM Subject: Re: Winamp Versus wmp Versus VLC Versus Versus I'll throw a forth player into the discussion, I like Itunes, the people at GW Micro have - at long last - done a great job with the iTunes scripts and it works like clockwork. the software can be a little challenging for beginners but there are plenty of help guides and tutorials around. I mainly like iTunes I have to admit for the Smart Playlist feature where you can create aplaylist and literally programme it to play what you want to be played, for example if a song has been played over so many times, if a song was added on a particular date and so on. On 3/12/2011 11:02 AM, Rick Roderick wrote: I like Winamp because I can always go to the title bar and tell what's playing. I have never figured out a way to get WMP to display that, unless I am looking in the wrong place. I like the Winamp Book feature, but I can't figure out a way to categorize things. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- sent from my HP Powerhouse Notebook. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Winamp, reinstalled but how do I find?
Winamp is very accessible, but it isn't very standard. What screen reader are you using? If you're using JAWS, I'd recommend going into the JAWS documentation and reading up on Winamp. It'll include hot keys, tips and so on. On 05/12/11 18:27, Walter wrote: Hi folks. When I originally installed winamp I selected the full option. It took 2 or 3 minutes to launch. I uninstalled it and then reinstalled but this time selected the standard option and Classic Skin. It launched a bit quicker but once I exited it, I couldn't get it to relaunch again. I added a very large folder to the library but I can't find that list of tracks. There over 10,000 tracks in there but I can't find a list of these tracks. The player does play the music from this track list and by pressing the letter V I can move to the next track. However, I can't find out How to view the whole track list. I know when I launch Winamp all I get once launched is the message increase volume and decrease volume when I press the up and down arrows. I have to press alt and F to get any options. I know lots of people love this programme but it doesn't seem very accessible on first impressions. If anyone has any suggestions then they would be appreciated. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Update on Winamp was Winamp versus wmp...
I've just unchecked Winamp Agent because it's just another process I don't think I need running on my PC. I don't install enough media players, and I'm careful when I do, so I don't worry about my file associations getting taken over. That being said, it's a good precaution for anyone who is worried about it or has had a bad experience with losing their file associations. I haven't run it in a while, but I don't think there's an accessibility issue with JAWS. I'd be curious to know where FS recommends not running Winamp Agent. There's another utility called Winamp Remote, or something like that, which as I recall is not accessible and can get in your way of your winamp experience. It has something to do with controling winamp remotely. I've always unchecked this option. Winamp has a nice feature of remembering your settings from your previous install, and there's an option somewhere where you just tell it to install Winamp the same way you did before. This is nice because you don't have to worry about remembering which buttons to check and unchecked. Unfortunately, because of this, I can't recall which options I frequently unchecked! On 03/12/11 13:21, Marsha wrote: Hi Since I have never had any problem with Winamp Agent, and haven't gotten any responses, why does everyone un check Winamp Agent? It keeps other players from taking over the default. Marsha To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Winamp Versus wmp Versus VLC Versus....
What are you looking for in a media player? I like Winamp because I can manage my local libraries, my portable media players and my podcasts. I also like the bookmarks feature and the ability to skip around in a file. Handling content over the internet isv't very accessible though. I like FooBar 2000 because it's interface is so simple. You can also manage local libraries with it. Setting it up is kind of tedious though, since you need to set up all of your own hot keys. I don't think it manages podcasts for you. It does come in a portable flavor though, which is nice if you want to run it off of a USB drive or SD card. I still pull up WMP occasionally, but that's mostly just to rip CD's. On 02/12/11 17:22, Dave Scrimenti wrote: You're not going to hear any difference in sound quality from player to player. The only ways to improve sound quality are to use uncompressed files, or a better audio card. Winamp and Foobar 2000 are both very accessible. - Original Message - From: Walter w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 6:17 PM Subject: Winamp Versus wmp Versus VLC Versus Hi all. I'm toying with the idea of experimenting with various media players. Unfortunately not all are worth the trouble and still others are not accessible with JAWS. At this time I use both VLC witch does a good enough job and WMP which is fine but rather restrictive. I'm referring here to playback and neither ripping nor burning as I use Nero express for burning, and now and then Express burn. For ripping I use CDEX which I like. I used to use Reel player but when I got my PC reformatted I never did reinstall it. My question is how does Winamp compare with the other media players I've mentioned? I have never observed this player being used nor of course tried it. Is it accessible with JAWS 12 and or do you need scripts to access it's functions? How is the playback quality and response time. Sometimes the latest version isn't the best version so in your opinion, what version is the most successful? Finally, what other players would you recommend, free or otherwise. The important thing is ease of use, it is of little use if the sound quality is the best in the world but if you can't use it with a screen reader then it is a waste of time. All comments will be welcome and read. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Goldwave Displaying File Names Backwards (sorry if Off Topic)
I'm not sure what OS or screen reader is being used in this case, but clicking on the header for the name column in Windows Explorer (or probably most any application) should also take care of this. I would do this with JAWS in Windows XP if I wanted a Z to A sort instead of an A to Z sort. Clicking on the name header will toggle this back and forth. On 27/10/11 15:29, Brett Boyer wrote: Hi. It sounds like this is a windows folder options as opposed to goldwave itself. When you go to a folder of files with this problem, and before u use any arrow keys to look at the file list, hit your aplication key and a context menu will pop up. There should be a sort by or arrange icons submenu. Look in this submenu and see what is checked. Sometimes just going to the name option and hitting enter will correct this. Let me know how that goes! bb Brett Boyer Audio Production and voice over http://brettboyer.voices.com Brett Boyer's Big Bag of Goodies! Check out my radio show at my new home: http://www.mushroomfm.com/brettboyer every Monday 5 o'clock eastern 2 o'clock pacific Listen to the Shroom live! http://listen.mushroomfm.com:8760/listen.pls - Original Message - From: Samuel Wilkins clevercl...@gwilkins.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: Goldwave Displaying File Names Backwards (sorry if Off Topic) Hello everyone, I am using Goldwave 5.58. In some folders, in the open dialog, it displays the items backwards, so the file which has the last letter in the alphabet is at the top. How can I get it to stop doing this? It only does this with certain folders. Thank you. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: RAR Files
.rar files are compressed archives, similar to .zip files. You should be able to download them just like you would any file. The trick is how to extract the files from the archive. I'd suggest 7-Zip, which you can download from http://www.7-zip.org/download.html. It's free. On 15/10/11 21:38, Adrian Matthew wrote: Hi. Can anyone tell me what are RAR files and how to download them? Regards, Adrian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: RAR Files
No, you'll have to use Firefox or Internet Explorer to download the .rar file just like you would any other file. Click on the link to download the file, make sure you go through the dialogs to have the file saved and know where it is going to be located on your hard drive. Then you can use 7-Zip to extract the files from the .rar file. You can start 7-Zip and then point it at the .rar file and do the extract. I don't have the exact instructions at the moment. I think 7-Zip will also place an entry in your File pulldown in Windows Explorer, so you can also just find the file in Windows Explorer and then use the context menu or the File pull down to extract the files. On 15/10/11 21:57, Adrian Matthew wrote: Hi Christopher. Thanks for your email. Does this mean that when I've downloaded that programme that I'll then be able to download the particular file? Adrian. -Original Message- From: Christopher Chaltain Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 1:23 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: RAR Files .rar files are compressed archives, similar to .zip files. You should be able to download them just like you would any file. The trick is how to extract the files from the archive. I'd suggest 7-Zip, which you can download from http://www.7-zip.org/download.html. It's free. On 15/10/11 21:38, Adrian Matthew wrote: Hi. Can anyone tell me what are RAR files and how to download them? Regards, Adrian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: turning off actions when a cd is inserted
I don't have Windows XP anymore, but on Google, I found the following web site, which seems to have the steps you need to do this: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000130.htm On 11/10/11 08:51, Joe Giovanelli wrote: Hello, Listers, In Windows XP, how do we turn off actions when a cd is inserted. I do not want to be asked if I want to burn a disk nor anything else when I put a disk into a drive. I hunted through the Control Panel and in Windows Media Player but couldn't find anything that seemed relevant. I thank you for any help with this. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: obtaining audio from dvds
DVD Audio Extractor from http://www.dvdae.com/. Note there was a link in my email below. On 27/09/11 07:45, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, I have joined this thread late. What programme is this please. I currently use phaser audio extractor but this does not work with dvd's. Thanks Colin -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Billy Inglis Sent: 27 September 2011 06:17 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: obtaining audio from dvds Christopher, the files would be in the cdg mp3 format, Billy - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 11:43 PM Subject: Re: obtaining audio from dvds I'm not sure what format these DVD's would be in, but according to the features page at http://www.dvdae.com/dvdae/features: Support all DVD audio formats DVD Audio Extractor can decode all the audio formats available on all DVD-Audio and DVD-Video discs: MLP (Meridian Lossless Packiing), LPCM (Linear pulse code modulation), DTS (Digital Theater Systems), Dolby Digital (AC-3), and MPEG2. On 26/09/11 16:24, Billy Inglis wrote: Christopher, can you extract music files from dvd's such as karaoke tracks, with this software?, Billy - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 10:03 AM Subject: Re: obtaining audio from dvds What are you giving a shot? BTW, it would help if you included the message you were replying to. I think it's already been mentioned but I use DVD Audio Extractor from http://www.dvdae.com/ to rip the audio from a DVD. It's accessible and easy to use, but not free. It does have a 30 day free trial though. On 23/09/11 03:42, Heather wrote: I think I might give it a shot! Do they have a free trial? Thanks Heather blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap! (Dr. Kennith Jernigan) National Federation of the blind: www.nfb.org How do the blind do it?: www.blindhow.com Islamic texts for the blind: www.kitaba.org blind muslim group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindmuslimgroup/ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: obtaining audio from dvds
I'm not sure what format these DVD's would be in, but according to the features page at http://www.dvdae.com/dvdae/features: Support all DVD audio formats DVD Audio Extractor can decode all the audio formats available on all DVD-Audio and DVD-Video discs: MLP (Meridian Lossless Packiing), LPCM (Linear pulse code modulation), DTS (Digital Theater Systems), Dolby Digital (AC-3), and MPEG2. On 26/09/11 16:24, Billy Inglis wrote: Christopher, can you extract music files from dvd's such as karaoke tracks, with this software?, Billy - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 10:03 AM Subject: Re: obtaining audio from dvds What are you giving a shot? BTW, it would help if you included the message you were replying to. I think it's already been mentioned but I use DVD Audio Extractor from http://www.dvdae.com/ to rip the audio from a DVD. It's accessible and easy to use, but not free. It does have a 30 day free trial though. On 23/09/11 03:42, Heather wrote: I think I might give it a shot! Do they have a free trial? Thanks Heather blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap! (Dr. Kennith Jernigan) National Federation of the blind: www.nfb.org How do the blind do it?: www.blindhow.com Islamic texts for the blind: www.kitaba.org blind muslim group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindmuslimgroup/ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: obtaining audio from dvds
What are you giving a shot? BTW, it would help if you included the message you were replying to. I think it's already been mentioned but I use DVD Audio Extractor from http://www.dvdae.com/ to rip the audio from a DVD. It's accessible and easy to use, but not free. It does have a 30 day free trial though. On 23/09/11 03:42, Heather wrote: I think I might give it a shot! Do they have a free trial? Thanks Heather blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap! (Dr. Kennith Jernigan) National Federation of the blind: www.nfb.org How do the blind do it?: www.blindhow.com Islamic texts for the blind: www.kitaba.org blind muslim group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindmuslimgroup/ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Freedom From The Computer
I suspect he's also using some wireless headphones to transmit the sound. On 22/09/11 03:35, Victoria Vaughan wrote: Hi Lee, I am going through old mail, to see if any of it will help on my new computer. I was interested in your transmitter on the keyboard, allowing you to be anywhere around your house and still use the keyboard. Do you mean that your transmitter has a speaker? So you can hear the Jaws voice, regardless of where you are? Many thanks! Vicky - Original Message - From: Lee Mounger lmoun...@comcast.net To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:03 AM Subject: Freedom From The Computer Hi Listers, A few years ago, I decided that since I was using Jaws and had no need for the screen, why should I have to be tied to the computer to use the computer. Here's what I did. I connected an FM transmitter to the sound card of my computer and now use a small FM radio or my Sansa mp3 player which is tiny and equipped with FM to hear Jaws or anything else from the sound card. Then I bought an RF wireless keyboard with a range of a hundred feet or so. The keyboard is small and light and with a transmitter built in. The keyboard's receiver plugs into the USB port of my computer. With this combination, for probably the last five years, unless I have to load a disc or do something physical on the computer, I compute wherever I want from bed, to the living room, to the kitchen, etc. My only problem is that because it's an RF keyboard, I sometimes have to physically adjust the keyboard receiver's little antenna at the computer depending on where I am in the house. So here's my question. I haven't done anything with Bluetooth and I know some of you are much more knowledgeable about this technology. Is anyone doing the same thing I'm doing with Bluetooth? I think I need a longer range, Class 1, wireless Bluetooth keyboard. Does anyone know where I could buy such an animal? There seem to be plenty of infrared or short-range wireless keyboards out there but the first question from well-meaning sighted computer people is, why would you want a wireless keyboard anywhere too far to see the computer screen, grin. Of course the answer is that you probably wouldn't unless you were a visually impaired person using a screen reader so it's kind of a niche problem. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Lee Mounger' To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org === Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found. (Email Guard: 7.0.0.21, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17960) http://www.pctools.com/ === To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
