Re: Apple TV

2014-06-08 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Subject has the answer. It's the Apple TV you want. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 08/06/2014 04:11, Gary Wood wrote: I'm planning to get a new TV. Some people say that Samsung is good, but Samsung makes Android smart phones. I plan on

Re: Apple TV

2014-06-08 Thread Gary Wood
Thanks, and I have it! But like I said before, I need a TV that has more HDMI inputs, and this has only one. Someone mentioned that I should get a cable splitter. My dad did things like this, but I don't know how to do this. That's why I think I'll get a new television, and maybe sell this

Re: Apple TV

2014-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
I have a Samsung TV here, its one of the cheaper 19 inch TV'S and I've had no trouble using it, has self voicing menus. Sorry, I don't follow your reasoning here, what has a Samsung TV got to do with an Android phone? Are you saying that just because Samsung make an Android phone you can't use

RE: recommended USB mixers

2014-06-08 Thread Frank Ventura
Armando, many of the USB mixers I have heard of don't get great reviews. You may be better with a standard studio mixer with its output connected to a USB sound card. Frank -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Armando Maldonado Sent:

Re: TV Question?

2014-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
I have a Samsung TV here, its one of the cheaper 19 inch TV'S and I've had no trouble using it, has self voicing menus. Sorry, I don't follow your reasoning here, what has a Samsung TV got to do with an Android phone? Are you saying that just because Samsung make an Android phone you can't use

RE: Question?

2014-06-08 Thread Frank Ventura
The TV brand really doesn't matter. Get an Apple TV and hook it up to that Samsung (or any) TV and use Airplay to stream your media to the TV. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wood Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 11:12 PM To: PC

Re: Question?

2014-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
The Apple TV is only one of a few options, you may need to stop and think about what you want from your Television before deciding on any accessaries. I'd certainly look at the Chromecast before the Apple tv, the Chromecast is around half the price and offers much more than Apple TV does, its

Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
Andre, you have a very good point, its because these companies are just use to providing lower quality hardware, and nun of them really want to drasticly improve it. We must speak with our wallits. Olympus is great with music playback and at least too models will offer tts. I rather stay in a

Apple OSX, IOS and Audio

2014-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I've been reading about some of the new features and highlights of the new Mac OSX, IOS for iPhone etc which will be released in September. From an audio point of view there seems to be much to look forward to. Apple continues the gradual Step-by-Step integration of OSX and IOS. firstly,

Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGives BlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
Hamit, they no about it, but the problem is that they don't do anything about it. They give allot of people advice on how to get the player going again, and they will help you as far as they can, I'm not going to bad mouth the company, just stating that the problem is that there is no solution

Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
I can send you the ls14 review neil did, I stil have it. Then you can decide what you think. On 06/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: I always hear that yeah. That XLR is better. I've heard the LS14 too, but on a youtube vid so it wasn't all that good. The LS 100 I heard Neal

RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGives BlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
Ah okay. Be it as it may, they should fix it. What's new with the DM7? Where can I find out about it? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 8:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc.

RE: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
Ah okay. My E-mail is hamitcam...@gmail.com. So he did do one then? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 8:51 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder I can send you

Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
Yes, i will send it to you shortly. I also have one myself. Its really the best device I ever had for recording. On 08/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. My E-mail is hamitcam...@gmail.com. So he did do one then? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio

Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGives BlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
I will tell you when it ships. I don't no why its not shipping yet? I will send you a link with that review. On 08/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Be it as it may, they should fix it. What's new with the DM7? Where can I find out about it? -Original

Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Brian Olesen
hi, Well every time Olympus sels 100 units Humanware or Hims sels one, so they have to earn there money somehow. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 2:49 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases

Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread angel.adorno1
would like that pod cast as well please. thanks so much. - Original Message - From: Aidan aidan.smartt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 9:06 AM Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder Yes, i will send it to you

blind djs: beatmatching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread Robert Godridge
Hi folks, so, I have been a vinyl dj for about 15 years now, sinse I was a kid! and I have no intention of putting the decks away, but with the ammount of great new tracks coming out it's time to get into mp3s I think. so, do any of you blind folk know of a decent, accessable, intuative set up

Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio

2014-06-08 Thread Howard
hi dane: another question about the tecsun pl360. do you know how to activate the long-wave band? found out by the trial-and-error method how to do most of the other features which are accessible to us. also, can't find the keylock, either. any help would be greatly appreciated. may also help

Re: blind djs: beatmatching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
I don't think Zulu dj is accessible, at least I couldn't manage. Maybe someone should make scripts for it. Maybe we should ask NCHSoftware to make it keyboard and screenreader friendly. On 08/06/2014, Robert Godridge rgodrid...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks, so, I have been a vinyl dj for about 15

Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
Ok, let me respond here instead of privately, so everyone can get the link. For those who want to look, you can go to www.olympus.co.uk and find info there on the dm7. If you not in the uk or nearby countries, choose your country at the top of the page. I don't no if that model will be available

Re: blind djs: beatmatching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread Robert Godridge
Hi Aidan, zulu dj seems very accesseable to me with nvda, the beatmatching is the only part that isn't and it's doing my head in! if you're going to do discos and parties I couldn't recommend it highly enough, i did one last month with it with no problems at all. but yeah, beatmatching just

Re: blind djs: beatmatching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread Evan Reese
Hey Robert, I can't help you but if you find anything, I'd be interested in hearing about it. These days I listen to Darkpsy, Forest Psy, and Psycore, and I'd like to create my own mixes if I had the software. Most of the stuff I have in these genres is from downloads, not much physical vinyl

Re: blind djs: beatmatching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread angel.adorno1
I have wanted to do the same thing, I have 2 cd dj players but want to slim down a little bit have been looking for softwear myself this zu lu dj, how well does it work with voice over, also is it windows based. thanks for the info in advance. - Original Message - From: Robert Godridge

Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio

2014-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
I can't speak for the Tecsun PL-360, I can only speak for the Tecsun PL-660 and PL-880 receivers. To enable/disable Long Wave first turn the radio off then hold down the number 2 key on the keypad for 3 seconds, this command is a toggle. If the Long Wave band is enabled the AM button should

Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio

2014-06-08 Thread Howard
hi dane: my bad. I meant the pl660. thanks for the info. do you know how to enable the keylock on the pl660? thanks. howard wolcott -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 1:06 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List

RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Jamie Kelly
No question the DM5 is an excellent recorder but not the most easy to use Daisy player. Anoying on power on having to going to Books then finding your book each time. Hope to see some great improvements with the DM7. Jamie -Original Message- From: Pc-audio

Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
Wel, we should of corse keep in mind that its not really a speshilized daisy player, and therefore don't offer all the detailed features of book playing, but it can surely help if you someone who need a good recorder (better than plextalk) but with good playback features. The dm7 already handles

Re: blind djs: beatmatching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread Aidan
Well, if there is a mac version, I won't no about that, but the windows version, well maybe I can try it again. But if the beat matcher is not accessible, con't you match them manually? That is more suggested anyway. Otherwise you will not practise your skill enough I think. That is why I stil

RE: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
Okay, thanks. That's epic man. Which mike dod you use with it? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 9:07 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder Yes, i will send it

RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGives BlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
Okay, cool man. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 9:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGives BlindandVisually

RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
There was a DM 5? How did I miss that one? Or did I? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 1:50 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases

RE: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
Epic man. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 12:56 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder Ok, let me respond here instead of privately, so everyone can

RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Jamie Kelly
Same as DM4 for NZ and Australia only. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Monday, 9 June 2014 4:03 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually

Re: blind djs: beatmatching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread Robert Godridge
yeah, I love cdjs too, but it would be nice to have the mp3 option, and with the amount of stuff i have it just isn't practical to have it all on cds/data discs. I can't see how to do it manually with zulu. am i being slow? is there actually a way to do that? you should try it again mate. all the

Re: Question?

2014-06-08 Thread Don Ball
I would hold off if I could if you are in the US. It sounds like we are on the edge of a cliff of total accessability with tvs and set top boxes. Com cast is talking total accessability with in the next year and Panasonic Has made a totally accessible tv in the last two years. I hope we get a

Re: blind djs: beat matching with software, loads of questions

2014-06-08 Thread stootle
I would also be interested in finding a way to do live beat mixing since I'm in the middle of changing over to digital DJing also. I have tried a little on the iphone but no luck for me. Peace Stancil Tootle Do you suffer from pain and can't seem to enjoy life anymore, taking drugs that

RE: Question?

2014-06-08 Thread Frank Ventura
Don, I know some of the new Samsung TV's have some accessibility built in but I wasn't aware of the Panasonic. Do you know what model was available here in the US? Frank -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Don Ball Sent: Sunday, June 08,

RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
Ah that's how. Okay. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Kelly Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 2:07 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually

RE: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder

2014-06-08 Thread Hamit Campos
I just listened to it. It sounds very good. Sure the 100 is crisper like Neal said. But it's not all that bad. What's more, you would save some money. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 12:56 PM To: PC

Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio

2014-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
As far as I know you hold the 0 key down for 3 seconds to toggle the key lock on the PL-660. On 9 Jun 2014, at 3:21 am, Howard hwolc...@stny.rr.com wrote: hi dane: my bad. I meant the pl660. thanks for the info. do you know how to enable the keylock on the pl660? thanks. howard

RE: Apple OSX, IOS and Audio

2014-06-08 Thread Rob Tabor
Honey-Fur, since you don't subscribe to the blind audio list I am forwarding you this posting from Dane Trethowan from the land down under about the new features that will be included in the next major upgrade of the iOS operating system. Fascinating stuff...Enjoy. Love forever and all oodels,

RE: Apple OSX, IOS and Audio

2014-06-08 Thread Rob Tabor
Last reply was a mistake. {Lease disregard. s -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 7:48 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Apple OSX, IOS and Audio Hi! I've been reading about some of the

Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio

2014-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
I should also remind those users of the PL-660, if you're using normal/alkaline batteries - in other words batteries that can't be recharged - then you'll need to do either of 3 things. Refrain from using the radio with its power adapter, take the batteries out when using the power adapter or

Re: recommended USB mixers

2014-06-08 Thread Joe Paton
Hi, With one jack for everything, particularly if that includes inputs and outputs, then analogue is not for you. Others will no more regarding usb devices. Joe On Sat, 7 Jun 2014 16:27:07 -0500 Paul Hunt prhu...@att.net wrote: Hello. I've got one of these laptops that has one jack for

60 cycle hum/noise interference

2014-06-08 Thread Frank Ventura
Hi all, when I plug the audio out (two rCA jacks) from my TV into my mixer I get a constant 60 cycle hum. I understand that a ground loop isolator might help this situation. Can anyone recommend one or point me in the direction of where I can buy one? Thanks Frank

Re: 60 cycle hum/noise interference

2014-06-08 Thread tim cumings
Frank check Amazon. On 6/8/2014 7:58 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: Hi all, when I plug the audio out (two rCA jacks) from my TV into my mixer I get a constant 60 cycle hum. I understand that a ground loop isolator might help this situation. Can anyone recommend one or point me in the direction of

Re: 60 cycle hum/noise interference

2014-06-08 Thread Gary Schindler
RadioShack sells ground loop isolators for use with RCA hookup, or look for the Art Cleanbox, or Behrenger hum destroyer. you will have to adapt the latter two units from quarter inch standard phone to RCA jacks respectively. - Original Message - From: Frank Ventura

RE: 60 cycle hum/noise interference

2014-06-08 Thread Frank Ventura
Tim, thanks. I took a quick look at Amazon and there are many and I think some are specific to car stereo. I really can't tell which one is correct for my situation. Frank -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of tim cumings Sent: Sunday,