Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder
I'm not sure of all the spex, but it have USB, and you can use it on the IPhone as wel. On 09/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah the ATR2100. This is the consumer stereo mike wright? The one that has pluggin power pluss a button or pill battery. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:19 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder That is also a problem. In my region they really love in speshilizing to fail the public, with the consequence that I am not able to get the audio technical atr2100 and other models wich I would like to use with this thing. Now I have to look for another alternative. On 09/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Yeah that's good that it has a separate jack for line in. I'd use my Audio-technica AT-8022 with it. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 7:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder Yes, defnitly, and I like the dedicated line in jack. I use the build in mics only for now, don't have another suitable mike yet for it. On 08/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: 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 Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder 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 in the US. Here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/firkvwebln1fw7w/Olympus-ls-14-Recorder-Revi e w.mp3 On 08/06/2014, angel.adorno1 angel.ador...@verizon.net wrote: 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 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 [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 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 demo. He compared it to his $4000 super epic Sound Devices 744T recorder. I love the sound of that recorder with the Rode NT1-A mike. Can you emagine now using 2? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 5:20 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder Its stil much cheaper than what I have to pay for it, I wish I could get that dollar price. I am happy with the ls14, and they go up to the same quality, but if I can get one of these, I would be happy, as its always better to connect with xlr than the 3.5 stuff. On 05/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: I don't have one but would love one. I've heard them though and they are epic. It can record PCM 956 KHZ 24 Bit. It has XLR connectors with Phantom power and everything. Epic! It's $400 though. I know, $399 but that's almost $400. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 6:52 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Olympus LS100 Multi Track Recorder Hi! Has anyone on this list purchased this recorder and - if so - what do they think? I'm going through the catalogue from Ferguson Technologies and I see that they're selling the recorder and I'm most happy with the sale price, I'm most tempted to order. By the way, for the person who's got a dead battery in their Olympus DM4 recorder, they might like to go onto the Ferguson Technologies web site and order a replacement battery from there, probably the easiest way to do things. Dane Trethowan's iPhone at +61400494862 has had the privlidge of delivering the
Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text
Good point, it was just clear from the dm5 that it was more accessible with the tts, as they gone a mile furder to include reading the time and date and other menus wich were not totally readable with other models. Hope they will keep going on in that fassion with this new model. On 09/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Okay. I wander, are there more ways to get Daisy books and stuff that they kept the daisy thing in the Europ ones? Do people use the TTS more there too? Just wandering is all. The TTS did sound like it would be very usefull. You could totally use the recorder that way. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text Well, when the dm2 and dm4 came out, they were for the US, and now I'm not sure what will happen, since the dm7 is more the Europe model, but the US only got the dm901 so far, but that one is not completely compairable with the dm7 as it don't have tts and daisy support among other things. So hopefully there will be a US model like the dm7, maybe it comes later. No idea as I don't see it in the US region on the site. On 09/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Which means we might get either a DM 8 or a 9. Right? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 7:48 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text Yes, dm2 and dm4 for the US, dm3 and dm5 for Europe and afrika. On 08/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: 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 ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 more file formats. On 08/06/2014, Jamie Kelly otrja...@gmail.com wrote: 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 [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: Sunday, 8 June 2014 11:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 provided to make sure that all units run stable and also better hardware. The booksense can be quite stable, meaning that is very usable, but if you thing how much it cost, and you compare it with an Olympus wich is targeted a slitely different market as far as the dm models goes, then its really unexceptable! That is why I con't wait for the dm7. I would advice it to anyone, even if you have an audio player already. The sound is just one of the many things wich is just better. On
Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media PlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually Impaired Near-instant Access toPrinted Text
Has Droid usage improved that much in the last year? Where are we at with that? Need some specifics since I may be getting a new phone and changing carriers soon. Thanks. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 4:20 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media PlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually Impaired Near-instant Access toPrinted Text Its going to have to include something, the iPhone is falling behind the rest of the pack as far as Tech Specs are concerned, of course that statement probably isn't a concern to most iPhone users smile, they think of an iPhone as a Christian thinks of the Lord Above smile. On 2 Jun 2014, at 5:33 am, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: Apple re imagines its iPhone hardware every two years. this year is on schedule for a new iPhone hardware design. I am quite interested to learn if the iPhone 6 will include USB 3 this fall. Kelly On 6/1/14, Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Interesting point. I don't know many mobile devices that support USB 3.0 and that includes the iPhone and my Samsung Galaxy S4, I don't think the latter even supports USB 3.0, the only small device around I have which does support it - via a firmware update - is the Zoom H1 Recorder, don't even think the Olympus DM4 supports USB 3.0. On 2 Jun 2014, at 2:53 am, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: something not mentioned in the pres release, on the Hims website or in a TechTalk presentation was the version of USB used. All current portable book readers use USB 2.0. this includes the next generation Victor Stream. The current version of USB is 3.0, which has significantly faster file transfer rates than USB 2.0. I sent an e-mail to Hims last week and have not received a response. If Hims opted for USB 2.0, I will likely wait to learn if others introduce a portable book reader with OCR that includes USB 3.0. this issue reminds me of quality recording capacity in the last generation of portable book players. the Plextalk Pocket and Book Port Plus were the only units with a quality recorder. I have since used the recorder for various purposes, including making broadcast quality recordings of lectures that later were aired on radio stations. with the last generation of players, I'm glad I waited for the Book Port Plus. Kelly On 5/31/14, Dave McElroy d...@drakelroy.com wrote: you and me both. Just give me good and reliable portable ocr, please. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 4:10 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media PlayerthatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access toPrinted Text To be honest I couldn't give a damn, its the OCR part which is of interest to me at least, this really is the first device of its kind outside the KNFB reader. If OCR does well then I'll be most satisfied. I plan to buy one of these devices in our Spring - September so I'm sure a lot of water will flow under the bridge between now and then. On 31 May 2014, at 6:28 pm, Peter Scanlon sca...@tpg.com.au wrote: Well, having FM is nothing like the ability to have internet radio I mentioned. It does apparently have this facility, but I will be interested to see if it uses Ootunes or something else like Tune In Radio. P. -Original Message- From: Brian Olesen Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text hi, Well this is because it has fm radio build in, and it's just a matter of a little software upgrade to build it in. So it will definately come very soon. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Peter Scanlon Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 4:15 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that GivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text Pity it doesn't have a radio listening thing like Ootunes like the victor. -Original Message- From: Dennis Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text oh yes! after seeing the cost of the booksence when it came out i figured this thing would cost every bit of $900 to $1000. i just wonder if the media player is better than the booksence was. it has a lot of other features that the booksence does and i just wonder if they are improved or the same. btw: the booksence is $50 less than when it came out a few years ago. i would have thought it would have come down a little more than that. On 5/30/2014 8:53 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Did
Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text
I kow. I remember this from the DM4. I don't know why they killed that stuff in the DM6 and went back to the british lady recordings. I don't mind WMA files of an actual human talking, but I do mind the lack of accessability. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 2:04 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text Good point, it was just clear from the dm5 that it was more accessible with the tts, as they gone a mile furder to include reading the time and date and other menus wich were not totally readable with other models. Hope they will keep going on in that fassion with this new model. On 09/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Okay. I wander, are there more ways to get Daisy books and stuff that they kept the daisy thing in the Europ ones? Do people use the TTS more there too? Just wandering is all. The TTS did sound like it would be very usefull. You could totally use the recorder that way. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text Well, when the dm2 and dm4 came out, they were for the US, and now I'm not sure what will happen, since the dm7 is more the Europe model, but the US only got the dm901 so far, but that one is not completely compairable with the dm7 as it don't have tts and daisy support among other things. So hopefully there will be a US model like the dm7, maybe it comes later. No idea as I don't see it in the US region on the site. On 09/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Which means we might get either a DM 8 or a 9. Right? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 7:48 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text Yes, dm2 and dm4 for the US, dm3 and dm5 for Europe and afrika. On 08/06/2014, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: 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 ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 more file formats. On 08/06/2014, Jamie Kelly otrja...@gmail.com wrote: 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 [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: Sunday, 8 June 2014 11:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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 NewPocket-sizedMediaPlayerthatGivesBlindandVisually ImpairedNear-instantAccesstoPrinted Text 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
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane -- Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
I guess the really nice thing is that we can expect more AirPlay devices to come along for even better prices, just waiting for the technology to evolve into a nice quality pair of headphones, I think that's what may come out of the merger with Apple and Beats Electronics, the number one headphone manufacturer in the world today apparently. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:48 pm, Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk wrote: Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane -- Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Ah okay. Was that the one you posted a few days ago? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
A couple of weeks ago I think it was, here's the link again to the manual for the WX-SMA series. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/XW-SMA1-K_manual_AUpdf.pdf On 10 Jun 2014, at 11:20 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Was that the one you posted a few days ago? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of
RE: longwave radio
Hi Dane I used to listen to the longwave band when I used to use my ham radio, I heard more with my dipole then with my transistor radio, I can see this band being phased out eventually for radio stations, it will be used for aircraft or something like that. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 3:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: longwave radio there's nothing much in Australia to be found and I've known this ever since I got my first communications receiver equipped with Long wave all those years ago smile, though Australia did use Long Wave in the 20s and 30s. The debate then was whether or not to keep using Long Wave, those in favour of the Long Wave system pointed out the vast distances Long Wave could travel using Ground wave thus any signal received at the radio end was immune from the sort of effects that Sky Wave cause, you only have to listen to Short Wave broadcasts or broadcasts at the top end of the Medium Wave band to know what I'm talking about here. Those who were not in favour of the continuing use of the Long Wave Band pointed out that Long Wave was more seseptable to natural interference from thunderstorms activity and so on, in any case the use of the Long Wave band was given over to navigation beacons etc. On 7 Jun 2014, at 11:22 pm, brian sackrider n8...@comcast.net wrote: I use to have radio shaak dx400 radio and would tune leftof the am broadcast band from 150-540 or so and the only thing that I have ever heard on this band was those 3 letter cw becons and weather and this was on a long wire antanna and this was back in the 80's. In 1986 I went toEurop and they did broadcast on this band but it was in their own langueges. I think that those 3 letter cw stations might be airport navagation stations and this is my experiences with the long wave band. Brian Sackrider On 6/7/2014 6:19 AM, Colin Howard wrote: Dane, No, they are not taking it off air in 2016, 2020 at the very very earliest. Do you want a long wave scan or just samples of stations? I am quite happy to do a scann for you, waiting on each station for a few minutes, but please be aware, I am located only three miles from the local transmitter which carries A.M services and we get some imaging at the hf end of long wave. As for sets being sold with long wave, I am not aware of any lack, certainly down here in Hampshire. Radio 4 is on 198kHz and RTE1 (or is it 2)? is on 252kHz. R4 is reasonable but again, suffers problems due to the local A.M transmitter, primarily because we have Talk Sport on 1107kHz which generates a hetrodyne on 198kHz, I have not yet found a radio which totally nulls this, if you care to work it out, 1107 minus 198 = more or less double the i.f of many sets, i.e 909, most sets have an i.f of 465, 455 is half 909, rather close to the i.f of 465, which most sets tend to use, least those which have a.m on the lf and mf bands. RTE on 252 here, is not very strong, but then being on the south coast, the signal not really being very strong from the transmitter, it not really a surprise. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Okay, cool man. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:34 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System A couple of weeks ago I think it was, here's the link again to the manual for the WX-SMA series. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/XW-SMA1-K_manual_AUpdf.pdf On 10 Jun 2014, at 11:20 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Was that the one you posted a few days ago? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Hi! There are wireless headphones out there already but the price tag is very steap. Koss has at least two models and sennheiser has also one. Though they're not airplay. Regarding beats music i can't say because i haven't tried any of their models. I have a pair of beyer dynamics wired headphones hear which is my favorites. Will probably follow the world champion chip of football with these. /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 15:02 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: I guess the really nice thing is that we can expect more AirPlay devices to come along for even better prices, just waiting for the technology to evolve into a nice quality pair of headphones, I think that's what may come out of the merger with Apple and Beats Electronics, the number one headphone manufacturer in the world today apparently. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:48 pm, Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk wrote: Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
I know there are Wireless headphones out here, I have 2 very nice pair of Senheiser sets however there is - to my knowledge - no AirPlay Wireless headphones around yet. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:20 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! There are wireless headphones out there already but the price tag is very steap. Koss has at least two models and sennheiser has also one. Though they're not airplay. Regarding beats music i can't say because i haven't tried any of their models. I have a pair of beyer dynamics wired headphones hear which is my favorites. Will probably follow the world champion chip of football with these. /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 15:02 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: I guess the really nice thing is that we can expect more AirPlay devices to come along for even better prices, just waiting for the technology to evolve into a nice quality pair of headphones, I think that's what may come out of the merger with Apple and Beats Electronics, the number one headphone manufacturer in the world today apparently. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:48 pm, Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk wrote: Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look
Review:Pioneer XW-SMA3 Portable AirPlay Speaker review - TrustedReviews
Hi! Since there's a fair bit of interest in this Pioneer Wireless Speaker System I received in the Mail yesterday I thought I'd hunt up a review, actually I was reading reviews for the Pioneer XW-SMA4 at the time and found reference to the XW-SMA3 model. I agree with pretty much everything the review says, the audio is a bit bassy and a little over emphasised on the mid range but the highs are there, they just don't stick out as much as they might with other systems. Read the review and you'll find this all explained, there are reasons why the audio is like it is and then follows a discussion as to whether anything better could be achieved with a Wireless Speaker system at this price tag, really the XW-SMA3 doesn't have all that much serious competition in its price range, the only thing I've seen which comes anywhere near it for a similar price is the Thomson Wireless speaker I have but that system is not portable, it offers Bluetooth and AirPlay connectivity but that's as far as it goes, another story for another time perhaps. Anyway here's the review so enjoy! http://www.trustedreviews.com/pioneer-xw-sma3-portable-airplay-speaker_Portable-Audio_review ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
