Re: Advice needed for good vinyl player and ria amp.

audiotechnica do a few nice decks, which have both USB, and standard phono outputs with a line level option built in, so no need for an extra preamp. I personally like the AT-LP1240 Simon - Original Message - From: "Anders Holmberg" To: "PC Audio Discussion

Re: software for checking audio files for problems?

type. Good luck. On Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:39:51 +0100 goshawk on horseback <goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk> wrote: hello all, does anyone know, if there is any software for checking for, and preferably also fixing problems in audio files? I have recently experienced a number of pr

software for checking audio files for problems?

hello all, does anyone know, if there is any software for checking for, and preferably also fixing problems in audio files? I have recently experienced a number of problems with some downloaded mp3 files, which whilst they play just fine on the computer, when put on an SD card or USB stick,

Re: audio input device or phono preamp with USB port

personally, I would go for the first option, as then, you will have the pick of choice of equipment, so that you can maintain audio quality, where as going for option 2 means that you are going to be limited to those preamps with a USB connection only, and what ever bit and sample rates they

Re: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket |Daily Mail Online

exactly! the headphone socket was a lot more universal, as it could be used for more than just headphones. a good situation I can think off for example, is that there are now some very good musical instrument apps available for the iPhone, which make life a lot easier for blind musicians. with

Re: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | DailyMail Online

given the prices of the phones, and the problems that are already showing themselves with some of the thinner and larger models, such as the 6plus for example, with them being able to get bent so easily, I would say yes, it is starting to become a problem! when you fork out that much for

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

I do the USB card for audio and onboard card for the screen reader thing, and it has served me very well, especially when playing different audio things through the USB card for example. as if a bit of audio I am playing is very loud, I don't get any issues with not being able to hear my

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

I still may try giving my Audigy a go before deciding to make such an investment. Thanks, Larry On 3/3/2016 8:09 AM, goshawk on horseback wrote: > have you got any good music shops near you? I mean the type that sell > musical instruments and equipment such as microphones, keyboards, electr

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

if there were only a way to try these things out before laying one's money down, but guess we all would wish for that. I will give these some thought. They do make them sound quite good. On 3/3/2016 4:12 AM, goshawk on horseback wrote: > personally, I like the steinberg USB boxes, such as the U

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

personally, I like the steinberg USB boxes, such as the UR22, or UR28. these are very high quality, but will not break the bank. the software for them is relatively accessible with window-eyes, and will also give one a nice set of adjustment options, for things like sample rate, bit depth, and

steinberg ur28 as 5.1 output?

hello all, does anyone happen to know, if I can set the 6 analog outputs on a steinberg ur28 sound box to work as a 5.1 output? Simon

Re: The new version of winamp

same here please. Simon - Original Message - From: "Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2015 4:39 AM Subject: Re: The new version of winamp Hello I to would like the hot key

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

A more diligent search, lead me to the statement from logitech, that "there are no manuals for this product." How poor is that? Sorry I had not read all your post, therefore, I missed that you had tried the manufacturers sit already. On Thu, 24 Dec 2015 09:44:19 + goshawk on hors

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

er 24, 2015 10:12 PM Subject: RE: logitec z5500 manual? Ah okay. Well if you like that boom boom boom, than yeah again from what I hear some of it is gone. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, Decemb

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

ecember 24, 2015 8:23 AM Subject: Re: logitec z5500 manual? There is a users' guide, and a "getting started" guide, here. http://support.logitech.com/en_us/product/z5500-digital-51-speaker-system On Thu, 24 Dec 2015 07:12:08 + goshawk on horseback <goshawk_on_horseb...@fast

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

ve now has better bass and stuff then the new 1. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2015 2:12 AM To: PC audio discussion list. <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: logitec z5500 manual? he

Re: The new version of winamp

I think it very much depends on what one is doing. I have to say, that I am also in agreement with those who say that winamp is still the best, for the following reasons. 1. especially with the window-eyes app for it, it does give a lot more information than others I have used, such as track

logitec z5500 manual?

hello all, probably a bit of a long shot, but would anyone happen to have a .pdf, .txt, or even better an audio manual for the logitec z5500 5.1 speaker system? have been trying to get it from there site for at least 2 weeks, but the link for it doesn't work. Simon

USB soundcard help please.

hello all, am trying to find a studio quality USB soundcard, with all of the following, or if not, as much of it as possible please. 24bit, 192KHZ capability, AES-EBU digital in and out, optical digital in and out, coaxial digital in and out, insert jacks. I really only need to analog ins

memory stick players not playing content in order?

hello all, am having a rather frustrating problem, with a memory stick player, when trying to play a memory stick with a series of audio books on it. when I play it on the PC, or my PTX1 talking book player, the books will play in the right order, but for some strange reason, when I play them

Re: memory stick players not playing content in order?

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free youtube download shutting down problem.

hello all, have been having an issue with free youtube download lately, where the program will just shut down, seemingly for no reason. it has happened with the last 3 or 4 versions, and I wonder if anyone else has had this issue, and hopefully found a way of fixing it. running win7 ultimate

Re: Video Recording From Your PC, What's Next?

nch do a couple of nice looking bits of software, golden videos, and debut video capture. at first glance, they seem to be reasonably accessible, but unfortunately, the install disk that came with my video input box isn't, so haven't been able to really test these bits of software properly yet,

Re: Remote for a Panasonic SC-HC27 Compact Stereo System with iPod Dock?

did you buy it new or used? is it supposed to come with a remote as standard? if you got it new, and it is supposed to come with one, my first port of call would be where ever you got it from. if it doesn't come with one as standard, but one is available for it, again, is purchased new, I would

Re: audio captchas won't play issue.

, 2014 8:07 AM Subject: Re: audio captchas won't play issue. simon it is under internet options in the advanced tab under accessibility. its part of a large treeview of settings there. and it is play system sounds. Chris -Original Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent

Re: audio captchas won't play issue.

able to download the audio and then play it. Tony -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 7:29 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: audio captchas won't play issue. thanks, found

Re: audio captchas won't play issue.

there's a setting in there I had the same problem here. if all else fails use Firefox. Chris -Original Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 2:39 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: audio captchas won't play issue. hello all, have recently had a machine

audio captchas won't play issue.

hello all, have recently had a machine upgraded from XP to windows 7 ultimate 64bit, but am having a problem with audio captchas. they just won't play, and I can't seem to find what the problem is. apart from running IE 11 instead of IE 8, I have tried to use more or less the same software, I

Re: Future Of The PC Audio List

yes, googlegroups has become more or less completely inaccessible for screenreader users, and it is extremely annoying. I run a group there, and doing any moderating has become just about impossible, but at the same time, for the same reasons, I can't get to anything which would give me any of

Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

I would agree, this software is completely accessible. if I was being really picky, the 2 minor points I don't like so much about it, are that it doesn't seem to have that many really high quality output options, and I also find the volume a bit low on the audio files it produces. a quick run

Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

audio only I think. Simon - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 10:33 PM Subject: RE: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/ Does this software also do video...or just audio?

Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at least its pc related

have tried it a few times, and the link doesn't seem to work unfortunately. Simon - Original Message - From: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:45 PM Subject: Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at

Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at least its pc related

the below is what I get: Info icon The webpage cannot be found HTTP 404 Most likely causes: There might be a typing error in the address. If you clicked on a link, it may be out of date. What you can try: Retype the address. Go back to the previous page. Go to and look for the information you

Re: Where do you get Winamp Pro? was RE: Winamp Shutting down onDecember20, 2013

it is if you are not the type who enjoys all of that messing about. Simon - Original Message - From: Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 8:40 PM Subject: Re: Where do you get Winamp Pro? was RE:

Re: The World Ends With The Demise Of Winamp

is that the product won't be updated after December 20 etc so I repeat again, much ado about nothing and look forward to Christmas as the world will not end of 20 December just because of the end of Winamp. On 22 Nov 2013, at 7:17 am, goshawk on horseback goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk wrote

Re: The World Ends With The Demise Of Winamp

Of Winamp Well indeed I could but how about you using your consumate skills and having a go, I can assure you that Google won't blow your computer to pieces and you'll find it most rewarding. On 22 Nov 2013, at 8:01 am, goshawk on horseback goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk wrote: may

Re: The World Ends With The Demise Of Winamp

for a start, whilst you may like all that looking things up and customizing stuff, not everyone does. at least with winamp, the keyboard shortcuts were already there, and could all be found in the menus, with out having to go through all of that looking up stuff. winamp will play so many more

Re: Where do you get Winamp Pro? was RE: Winamp Shutting downonDecember20, 2013

very possibly, but certainly for VI user friendliness and ease of use, I for one have yet to find something to stack up to winamp, especially for audiobook playing. the way it has easy to remember keys, plus the jump to time option, very handy for single file audio books, longer dramas, or

Re: Anybody know were to find MOD files, and a program to play them?

I do have some that I could share via sendspace or dropbox, but I would also be interested if you find any good collections of these files, as I lost over 4000 of them in a hd failure. winamp will play them. Simon - Original Message - From: Kevin Minor kmi...@windstream.net To: 'PC

Re: Anybody know were to find MOD files, and a program to play them?

any chance of some links to some of these sites please? as so far, I have not found any, thanks. Simon - Original Message - From: hank smith, and seeing-eye dog iona hanksm...@hanksmith.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:09 AM

extra long range wireless audio?

hello all, I am trying to find a wireless audio link device, with an extra long range, and am hoping for some suggestions if possible please, as I am just about at my wits end! I have spent a small fortune trying out a number of audio senders with there own transmitter and receivers, and some

Re: re sonata

actually, I don't think that the plus has the old modem ports, as the USB ports are where they used to be. Simon - Original Message - From: Joe P j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 4:51 PM Subject: Re: re

Re: good headset mic

personally, I really like the AKG HSC 271. ok, it does have a high price tag, but especially if you want it for pro use also, it is well worth it. Simon - Original Message - From: Nick G n...@hkcradio.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 10,

quality external sound box for win7 64bit?

hello all, I will shortly be upgrading my main computer to a win7 64bit system. previously, on my xp system, I have been using an alesis IO2 external sound card for audio, but don't think that this is properly supported under win7 64bit, so need another sound box that is going to be. I have

Re: mixer?

one simple way could be to bring down your system volume from with in the computer's volume settings. failing that, either of your 2 suggestions would probably work. as far as preamps go, one of the in-line cmoy type headphone amps would boost the volume of your speech. any mixer with 2 line-in

Re: mixer?

outputs be able to drive line in inputs? earlier, goshawk on horseback, wrote: one simple way could be to bring down your system volume from with in the computer's volume settings. failing that, either of your 2 suggestions would probably work. as far as preamps go, one of the in-line cmoy type

Re: Sound Cards

I don't know about jaws, but I have for some time successfully run a 2 soundcard system, using the standard built in one for window-eyes, and an alesis IO2 USB box for other audio stuff, and have never had any problems. I will say however, that this is under win-xp, and I am not sure if the IO2

Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card

first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a

los of sound problem with USB mic.

hello all, have just got a new USB stereo mic for use with my laptop, as it doesn't have any standard mic inputs, and I don't think much of the built in mic on it, but am having a problem. when I plug the mic in, I lose all sound, and far worse, my window-eyes speech. it comes back when I

Re: los of sound problem with USB mic.

Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 4:39 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Cc: tvi-t...@yahoogroups.com Subject: los of sound problem with USB mic. hello all, have just got a new USB stereo mic for use with my laptop, as it doesn't have any standard mic inputs

Re: los of sound problem with USB mic.

have an external synthasizer for your speech , like a doubletalk or dectalk?. -Original Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 7:26 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: los of sound problem with USB mic. it doesn't, the only connection

Re: best USB sound card

personally, I really like the Alesis IO2. Simon Wilkes, e-mail, dj.gosh...@ntlworld.com skype name, dj-goshawk windows live id, goshawk-on-horseback goshawk-on-horseb...@live.co.uk cb call, goshawk phone, 02082200261, +442082200261 if outside of UK, mobile, (voice or text) 07957880038

Re: Playing Avi Files and Video Files Help With Jaws

winamp should play .avi files fine, as should quicktime, and realplayer. are you sure, that it isn't the files themselves, that are the problem? Simon Wilkes, e-mail, dj.gosh...@ntlworld.com skype name, dj-goshawk windows live id, goshawk-on-horseback goshawk-on-horseb...@live.co.uk cb call

dasy software packages?

Wilkes, e-mail, dj.gosh...@ntlworld.com skype name, dj-goshawk windows live id, goshawk-on-horseback goshawk-on-horseb...@live.co.uk cb call, goshawk phone, 02082200261, +442082200261 if outside of UK, mobile, (voice or text) 07957880038, +447957880038 if outside of UK. Jonathan Mosen List

Re: Easy CD-DA Extractor Version 11 is now Available

has anyone actually made any attempts to contact them, and point this out? Simon Wilkes, e-mail or windows messenger, [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype, dj-goshawk - Original Message - From: Brad Gillespie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday

purchasing dvd dule layer disks in bolke?

/video archive, which is well over 400GB at the moment. would prefer to purchase them from with in the UK if possible. thanks in advance for any help received. Simon Wilkes, e-mail or windows messenger, [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype, dj-goshawk Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http

playing .ape files?

of them would actually play the files. does anyone out there know what I can use to actually play these .ape files please? Simon Wilkes, e-mail or windows messenger, [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype, dj-goshawk Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe

Re: sound america files

messenger, [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype, dj-goshawk - Original Message - From: Denny Daughters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:44 AM Subject: sound america files Hi guys, I used to be able to play the wav files from sound

archos 504 accessibility?

hello, I have heard about some software that will make some mp3 devices speak. does anyone know if it will work with the new archos 504 model? Simon Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL

Re: Problems with Skype was Re: Skype Version 3.1.0.147 is now Available

I am also having a small problem with installing this version, that is that when you get the options of, create a desktop icon, launch skype after installation, launch skype when the computer starts, and install skype extras manager, these are all unchecked, and none of them will check. Simon

Fw: accessible hd or solid state recorders?

hello list, does anyone know of any accessible hard disk or solid state recorders? am preferably looking for something at least reasonably portable, but not microscopic, that will record stereo high quality audio, and take external mics. it should be able to record at least 4 hours of high

Re: hot sound card

I am having the same problem with my audigy2NX card, and I am using a powered mic with an extra in-line amp. Simon - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 9:34 PM Subject: hot sound card Hi

Re: hot sound card

. - Original Message - From: goshawk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 5:02 PM Subject: Re: hot sound card I am having the same problem with my audigy2NX card, and I am using a powered mic with an extra in-line amp

Re: Goldwave, Realtec AC97 and the Audigy NX 2

I must say, that I find that total recorders sound drivers tend to try and take over from existing ones and have given me a lot of problems in the past, so personally I wouldn't touch that program. Simon - Original Message - From: Scott Berry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion

Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation

the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has

Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation

in and out as I didn't get around to using them. Steve Green - Original Message - From: goshawk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have

accessible dvd ripping/copying software?

hello list, does anyone know of a good feature packed but accessible bit of software for copying dvds, or ripping them to my hard disk? Simon Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: accessible dvd ripping/copying software?

an address where I can send you an attachment and I will send you a free program that does this very well and is completely accessible. It's called DVD DECRYPTER. Regards, Jean Please visit my site at www.studiomontebello.com - Original Message - From: goshawk [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Accessible DVD Ripper

where is this software found please? Simon - Original Message - From: Arnaud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:47 PM Subject: Re: Accessible DVD Ripper I use the Imtoo DVD Ripper Platinum which give me good

video players?

hello list, I am thinking about getting some kind of portable player, but if possible, I would like to get one that plays video formats like MP4, divx and such, not just MP3's, and that has a large storage capacity, at least 160GB. does anyone know of such a device that is at least reasonably

Re: VIP Communicator, a new chat client for the blind

everytime I try to get the supplied link to open, it just locks the computer up every time, have tried it about 12 times. Simon - Original Message - From: michael Babcock [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 1:41 PM Subject:

checking audio files for errors?

hello list, does anyone know if there are any programs out there that will check audio files for errors that may prevent them from playing properly after being put on to cd or when streamed. would like to check the files before using them for such purposes. Simon

Re: blind or vision impaired people working in radio

I have done a bit of community radio work, and am also a qualified sound engineer, and if I can be of any help I will, I am in the UK. Simon - Original Message - From: Lisa-Maree [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 1:31

Re: lexicon studio core 32 volume controls?

sndvol32 won't run, that is the problem, apart from that the card doesn't seem to conflict with anything else, I don't use another sound card for speech, I use a dectalk express. yes, I do still run 98, and I have tried the maker, but there tech support may just as well be called non tech

Re: lexicon studio core 32 volume controls?

yes, all that is present and correct, I do have an onboard card, but it shouldn't be working, as I had this card installed when the system was built for me. Simon At 12:35 PM 4/13/05, you wrote: Hi, If you go to controlpannel, sounds and multimedia, audio devices, do you see the card? If you

lexicon studio core 32 volume controls?

hello list, I have a rather unusual problem with my soundcard, it is a lexicon studiocore32, so it is not the usual standard soundcard, which means that tech support for it seems to be a bit on the non existent side. the problem I am having, is that I can't get any volume controls up for it,

Re: CD Recorder

you can also get these stand alone ones by Philips, Marance, HHB, Pioneer, and I think Panasonic, and Sony do a few as well. Simon - Original Message - From: Kristine Hickerson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 2:02 AM

Re: broadcasting list

what type of broadcasting do you mean? there are 7 lists that come to my mind as follows. blindcast at, [EMAIL PROTECTED] blind broadcasters list. internet radio at, [EMAIL PROTECTED] internet radio list. stream add at, [EMAIL PROTECTED] stream adds list. streamingradio at, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

accessible software for Creative Zen Xtra?

hello list, does anyone know of any accessible software that can be used to transfer tracks, audio books, or other audio files to a Creative Zen Xtra MP3 player? the software that comes with it seems to be rather inaccessible, at least with window-eyes anyway, and I can't transfer anything across

Re: Wireless microphones

I have a system here, that I am ready to part with, it has both a headset mic and a lapel mic, but you can also use any mic that has a 3.5 jack with this system as well. the transmitter uses 1 PP3 battery, and the receiver part uses 4 AAA batteries, don't know what the range is like but the