MP3 flash player recommendations

2005-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
TravelSound TS350W with built in speakers. The SanDisk SDMX1512A18 with 512 MB FLASH and FM tuner and recorder. IRIVER IFP-790T with 256 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder J WIN JXMP129FM with 128 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder. Thanks for sharing your experience expertise. Jeff

Re: MP3 flash player recommendations

2005-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
speak the menus and other info. The Iriver H140 will be accessible and rockbox will be able to play on it soon. Go to www.rockbox.org for more info. - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:14 PM Subject: MP3 flash player

Re: MP3 flash player recommendations

2005-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
recommendations on what flash based players are more accessible. Thanks. Jeff At 04:46 PM 4/19/05, you wrote: You can flash Rockbox. I'm not sure what your asking. Can you clarify? - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent

Re: Two Iriver players

2005-04-30 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, bobcat, After doing quite a bit of research, I just today purchased the iRiver iFP-795 which is identical to the iFP-790 except for the memory being 512 MB. I talked with an iRiver tech who said he had spoken to a number of blind users using the iFP-700 series. He also said that the

Re: color identifier

2005-05-11 Thread Jeff Samco
I have spent a little time with the Voice-It-All and Color Teller. The Voice It All is very basic in the types of colors it announces. If that is all you want along with a money identifier then it is acceptable. The voice recorder is so basic I found it to be nearly worthless. The Color

Making a play list

2005-12-25 Thread Jeff Samco
I would like to know how to set up play lists for MP3 files I have on my hard drive. I use Windows XP pro and Real Player although I would be willing to use Windows Media Player. I presume I could use some feature in Real Player but I don't set up my MP3 files in the Real Player library. Is

Re: Main Menu url lost

2005-12-30 Thread Jeff Samco
Here's the URL for the main Menu On Demand web page. Be careful to copy both lines if it is broken in two. http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=19MMN_position=30:29 At 07:41 AM 12/30/2005, you wrote: Hi Garry. Sorry mate, there is no reference

Unattended recording of audio stream for Dennis Prager

2006-02-04 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, list, I would like to obtain Dennis Prager's daily radio show as an MP3 file. I used to subscribe to a service for it but it has been discontinued. So, short of someone else recording sending it to me, what would be the easiest way of recording it as it is streamed from a radio

Re: MP3 Direct Cut

2006-02-24 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Andrea, Here are my personal notes I wrote up when I was first using MP3 Direct Cut. They may be helpful to you and others. Jeff MP3 Direct Cut Operating Notes Page Up to move back or page down to go forward in fairly large time increments. Use left and right arrows to move in smaller

Re: mp3 players

2006-03-16 Thread Jeff Samco
I have a question to piggy-back onto this thread. I already have an iRiver iFP 795 which I really like. However, I would like a second and simpler and inexpensive flash-based MP3 player. I should also add, I would like it to be relatively accessible without sight and about 256 or 512 MB. What

Re: Does anyone have a copy of the electronic Sony MZB-100 manual that they could send me?

2006-07-11 Thread Jeff Samco
There is one of IRTI's user guides for the MZ-B100 posted in their new accessible media library: http://www.irti.net/AMPS/index.htm It is in their new format which needs to be unpacked or somehow converted using their free eClipse Water tool. I haven't tried this yet but I have previously seen

Flash audio player recommendation and increased playback speed

2006-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, everyone, I need a couple recommendations: First for a flash memory, audio/MP3 player, and second, how to increase playback speed of MP3 files. First, I have been using an iRiver ifP-795 flash player for over a year. Twice now the switches in the joystick control have failed. Otherwise,

Re: MP3DirectCut Version 2.03 is now Available

2006-08-03 Thread Jeff Samco
MP3 DirectCut is a simple audio editting program allowing MP3 editting without first decompressing to WAV. It is pretty friendly for screen readers. Features include: normalizing cut sections simple fades in and out saving section to a new file Recording MP3 files An older version, 1.39 allowed

Re: MP3DirectCut Version 2.03 is now Available

2006-08-04 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Arthur, The append feature is the only one missing from later versions but later versions have added other helpful features. Jeff At 03:18 AM 8/4/2006, you wrote: Hi, why would you up date from version 1.35 to v2.03? when you can't do all the things that you could in v1.35. In v1.35 you

Re: looking for mp3 to DAISY file converter

2006-08-23 Thread Jeff Samco
If you want to do all you asked about then the PTR-2 plus its included Plextalk Recording Software will do it all. But, if you only want to turn MP3 files into a Daisy playback structure then something like eClipse Writer software will do it for much less. Also, eClipse Reader is another

Re: MP3 player with bookmark capability

2006-10-07 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Ron, It's not clear to me if you want a player capable of playing CDs with MP3 files on them or are you copying the MP3 files off the CD and loading them on a MP3 player? If you are playing the MP3 CDs on a CD player, then I recall the Sony CD players have a dependable resume feature. I

RE: MP3 player with bookmark capability

2006-10-07 Thread Jeff Samco
/recorders? Someone I know is looking to replace one that has broken and they are hard to find now. Thanks. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Saturday, October

RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player that plays bothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Well, not sure what you want a player to do besides the basics. I have previously used an iRiver flash player, ifp 795, and just 2 days ago got the newer version, T30 512 MB flash player. Both have predictable menus which, if you are good at memorizing the features you want, you can use it

Re: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly playerthatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-21 Thread Jeff Samco
Just adding a small point of clarification so we aren't mixing apples and oranges. The Muvo Mix is definitely the most accessible of the Creative players since it has no screen. It is also the most limited and I don't know if it plays any protected formats. The Muvo TX is a different model

RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplays bothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-21 Thread Jeff Samco
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 12:58 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplays bothRAXand Wma/drm files? Well, not sure what you want a player to do besides the basics. I have previously used an iRiver flash

Re: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-23 Thread Jeff Samco
that reverting back won't restore that ability. - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:26 PM Subject: RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files

Replay AV 7.03 problem loading

2007-01-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, all, I have used Replay AV version 7.03 for months. I am running Window Eyes 5.0 and XP Pro. Today, right in the middle of downloading several streams at the same time, the program disappeared from the open windows list. I cannot start it up again. I have uninstalled and re-installed a

Re: Replay AV 7.03 problem loading

2007-01-21 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Chris, Yes, I have tried finding it in the system tray but it does not show up there. Any other suggestions, Chris, or anyone else, please? This one has me stumped. Thanks, Jeff At 08:43 AM 1/21/2007, you wrote: Hi Jeff Did you try going into your system tray with insert plus s and

Re: Replay AV 7.03 - Solved problem loading

2007-01-21 Thread Jeff Samco
I solved the problem by going back to an earlier restore point with some sighted help. That fixed the problem in terms of function but I would like to have known what caused the problem in the first place. Thanks for the list help. Jeff At 01:29 PM 1/21/2007, you wrote: Hello, Chris, Yes, I

Re: Petros Podcasts

2007-02-01 Thread Jeff Samco
Yes, I am only interested in audio conversion in particular. Jeff At 01:53 PM 2/1/2007, you wrote: Is anyone interested in hearing a podcast or 2 on Replay Converter? Let me know and I will do it soon. My podcast feed is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/PetrosPodcasts You can download

Re: splitting long shows into smaller files using Replay A/V 8.04

2007-02-10 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Chris, All I can offer to you is to say you correctly described the way of having a recording automatically split every 60 minutes. I have used the same settings to split a 3-hour recording I do daily into 3 60 minute files. In the Split tab I have nothing else checked nor entered with

Re: podcast client question

2007-03-24 Thread Jeff Samco
- Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 2:20 PM Subject: Re: podcast client question Another podcast client where you can either listen or download a podcast is Accessible Podcatcher at http

Is the Creative Zen Nano Plus 1GB MP3 Player accessible?

2007-03-31 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, list, Like the subject asks, how accessible is the Creative Zen Nano Plus 1GB MP3 Player? I'm interested in accessibility of both basic functions as well as more advanced features. Thanks very much for any and all input. Jeff Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more...

Re: Overdrive Audio Books

2007-04-09 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Tony, OverDrive is strictly a subscription service. There are some 10 regional libraries which pay into the OverDrive system so their patrons can borrow at no cost. Individuals can also subscribe and pay for the service but I do not know how much that is. Check out

PC to Home Stereo wireless connection solution

2007-05-30 Thread Jeff Samco
Not too long ago someone was inquiring about how to play music off his computer to a home system. Here is at least one item which could do the trick. I don't kknow anything more about it but receive such announcements regularly through the Deal News email service. See the trailing message for

Re: Creative Zen Stone Player

2007-06-06 Thread Jeff Samco
As an alternative, aren't there battery charging units that plug into a USB port? Power comes from loading batteries into the charging unit. That way one could use rechargeable NiMH type batteries to easily fuel the portable charger. Am I assuming correctly about this? Jeff At 07:29 PM

Question about Overdrive books and transferring to an MP3 player

2007-06-09 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, list, I have recently begun downloading and listening to Overdrive books through my local talking book library. I was under the impression that the 2 week check out time limit did not apply to placing a book on a player with a WMA DRM license. However, I have found that the Overdrive

Re: Question about Overdrive books and transferring to an MP3 player

2007-06-10 Thread Jeff Samco
each part to an audio CD and then rip the CD to an MP3 file. Kelly - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 1:34 AM Subject: Question about Overdrive books

Simple sound settings restoration program

2007-07-31 Thread Jeff Samco
This simple, new program was recently announced in IRTI's email newsletter called News Clips. I don't know anything more about it except the exerpt I have included here. Sounds like it could be useful in a number of situations. Jeff - What Happened to my audio! Do you ever find after

Re: zenstone

2007-08-24 Thread Jeff Samco
For DRM WMA files you have to use something like the Overdrive transfer tool or Windows Media Player. This is because license information needs to accompany the files so the player knows it is alright to play them. Otherwise, the files are unplayable. HTH, Jeff At 12:26 PM 8/24/2007, you

Re: Zen Stone Blues

2007-09-27 Thread Jeff Samco
The list is Blind iPod To subscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and place subscribe as the subject Jeff At 12:39 PM 9/27/2007, you wrote: Hi, gang! My Zen Stone 1gb is very, very ill. I'd be happy to tell you all my troubles here, but I know there is another list dedicated to mp3

Free download of 2nd Speech Center

2007-10-18 Thread Jeff Samco
I received this from a professional email list I am a part of. It is another text-to-speech program which is free for today only. See below Jeff Samco Nevada City, California Forwarded Message I just found out that www.giveawayoftheday.com has 2nd Speech Center as its free download

Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player for $30 online at Circuit City

2008-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
Just received a DealNews email for getting the 1GB Stone at a very good price. Some of you may want to take advantage of it. See below. Jeff Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player for $30 + free shipping The Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. 70PF213000111, costs $29.99 with

Sound cards and MP3 players at Creative 3-Day Sale

2008-06-10 Thread Jeff Samco
FYI: Several good items at low prices here. Notable is the 4GB MuVo T100 MP3 player for only $39. This player is a successor to the Zen Stone and functions exactly the same, has no speaker. Creative.com slashed prices on many of its products during its Recession Busters 3-Day Sale. Plus,

Re: Zen Stone Plus Question

2008-07-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Larry, Creative has made it confusing in the way they have incrimentally adjusted names for new players as they come on line. To answer you directly, the Zen Stone Plus has a radio and voice recorder along with a screen menu system. Not me, but others say they have learned to navigate

RE: mp3 audio books

2008-07-25 Thread Jeff Samco
I seem to recall that eMusic now has audio books in unprotected MP3 format. At 06:52 AM 7/25/2008, you wrote: Try: http://www.audiobookstore.com They have a wide selection lots on sale, but I think they come in protected wma. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Fwd: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35

2008-08-16 Thread Jeff Samco
For those looking to get a screenless MP3 player that handles protected WMA files for something like Overdrive Unabridged books as well as Audible books, you might consider the Creative Muvo T100. This is a great price. Jeff Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player for $35 + $7 sh JR.com offers

Re: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35

2008-08-22 Thread Jeff Samco
No, memory is built-in with no slots for additions. Jeff At 03:10 AM 8/22/2008, you wrote: Can you get memory cards for this player? Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Making Ipods talk

2008-08-24 Thread Jeff Samco
I seem to recall a couple days ago that Brian Hartgen posted an email saying he had purchased one of these and would be reviewing it fairly soon. Jeff At 03:59 PM 8/24/2008, you wrote: Hi everyone! Other list members may wish to check this. A friend was telling me about some device that Cobolt

Re: Audio cd burner

2008-11-10 Thread Jeff Samco
You can get the CD Burner XP program at http://cdburnerxp.se/download.php and you can get Dean's presentation as an MP3 download at http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-free-cd-burner-xp-tek-talk-dean-martineau HTH Jeff At 07:31 PM 11/10/2008, you wrote: where do i get it?

Re: Text to MP3

2008-12-31 Thread Jeff Samco
I recently saw a reference to a new website through which one can convert text and other formats into synthesized speech. Haven't tried it out myself. http://www.ispeech.org/ Jeff At 08:45 AM 12/31/2008, you wrote: Hello Sunshine and all, I have heard of a program called Wave Pad doing that

Re: Free CD Burner?

2009-01-02 Thread Jeff Samco
Fred's Head Companion recently highlighted a CD/DVD Burner which was free and has a very screen reader friendly interface. You can read about it at http://www.fredshead.info/2008/11/burning-data-to-dvd-in-windows-xp.html I have briefly accessed the interface and it does appear to be very

Re: voice recorders that append

2009-02-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I'm a little late on this thread. I have an older Sony ICD-B25 voice recorder which does append. On the hunch that Sony still makes recorders with this feature I checked out the first one I found on Amazon: Sony ICD-P520 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash Memory and USB and found

Re: voice recorders that append

2009-02-23 Thread Jeff Samco
much does it cost? Thanks. Steve - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:58 PM Subject: Re: voice recorders that append I'm a little late on this thread. I have an older Sony ICD-B25

Re: where to buy the Zenstone mp3 player?

2009-03-03 Thread Jeff Samco
I purchased a refurbished 2GB zen stone with built-in speaker for $23 from Creative last month. I liked it so much I orderred another last week. Here's the direct link, make certain the URL isn't broken up onto 2 lines:

MP3 Direct Cut and increasing playback speed

2009-03-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I have noticed when I have a MP3 file loaded and I am mousing around the MP3 Direct Cut screen I hear reference to faster and slower playback. There is nothing I can find about playback speed in the drop down menus and the onscreen reference seems to be in relation to the F7 and F8 keys which

Re: Simple Sound Editing Program that's easy to use

2009-04-05 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Jim, If the files are MP3 then MP3DirectCut should work. It's free. you can google it for a download site. A ffellow named Rob did some audio tutorials on using it. They can be downloaded at http://musicmaker365.home.comcast.net/mp3dc_help.zip Jeff At 02:47 PM 4/5/2009, you wrote: Hi

Re: Simple Sound Editing Program that's easy to use

2009-04-13 Thread Jeff Samco
. Jim - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 3:44 PM Subject: Re: Simple Sound Editing Program that's easy to use Hi, Jim, If the files are MP3 then MP3DirectCut should work. It's free. you can

Re: CD E X tutorial?

2009-08-11 Thread Jeff Samco
Here's a tutorial I have used over the years. *** CD EX - from How to Corner http://www.blind-corners.com/CDex.htm CD ex Version 1.51 This is a great little program that can do several things, plus, it is very easy to use. Another good plus to this program is that you need no scripts or

Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1version 3.0firmwarenowavailable.

2009-10-09 Thread Jeff Samco
Yes, there is a list for the PTP which also includes discussion of the PTR1 and PTR2. Here's the subscription line from an email post: List-subscribe: ptr1-users-requ...@freelists.org?subject=subscribe The list is moderately active. It has a lot of knowledgeable posters. So, feel free to post

Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version3.0firmwarenowavailable.

2009-10-09 Thread Jeff Samco
I have the Pocket. In the menu there are two text-to-speech voices listed as: US English Tom US English Samantha I don't recall; Maybe they are ScanSoft voices? Hope this helps, Jeff At 08:14 PM 10/9/2009, you wrote: Does anyone know what speech synthesizer is used in the Plextalk? I'm

Re: help with textaloud

2009-12-09 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Grant, I seem to recall something recently about SeroTech having a stand-alone version of Eloquence available for sale. Try contacting them to see if it will work in something like Text Aloud. HTH, Jeff At 09:27 PM 12/8/2009, you wrote: Hello Listers, Recently I purchased Textaloud.

Re: victor Reader Stream V Book Sense

2009-12-25 Thread Jeff Samco
And, to be thorough, the Plextalk Pocket already plays RFBD books as well as NLS books. Jeff At 11:31 PM 12/24/2009, you wrote: the Plextalk Pocket is indeed listed as an NLS reader. - Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List'

Any free software for changing gain of .wav files?

2010-02-13 Thread Jeff Samco
I have a number of very small .wav files I wish to lower the volume. Is there a free program for doing this? Thanks, Jeff To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org

More about any free software for changing gain of .wav files

2010-02-13 Thread Jeff Samco
What I'm wishing to due is to decrease the volume of the 101 wav files used in the Window-Eyes Progress Indicator script. I had the idea of using the free Switch program to convert them to MP3, then adjust their volume and convert them back to wav. However, the intermediate MP3 files seem to

Re: Quick mp3 direct cut question

2010-02-22 Thread Jeff Samco
The way I move to a spot in a large file is to: press Ctrl + P This brings up the edit box with the total time of the file and the current position indicated by elapsed time. You can edit the elapsed time data to the time you wish to jump to then press Enter when your ready to execute it. HTH,

RE: NLS Cartridges

2010-02-27 Thread Jeff Samco
Hmmm, I had never thought about trying this ... so I did. I have the following thumb drive which does reach in far enough and fits since it is the type which swings out from a protective bracket. Kingston 4GB DataTraveler 101 USB Flash Drive, Yellow, Model DT101Y/4GB SKU:122-745-001 I purchased

Re: Bookpo9rt Plus and Plextalk PTR2

2010-03-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I don't know about the Book Port 2, but the PlexTalk Pocket has no timer to start recording. However, it does have a recording setting that keeps recording in pause until sound is heard. So, if you have a way to set the TV to come on a particular channel at a particular time then the Pocket

Re: If it's stealing, then please explain...

2010-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
One big difference with passing around a print book compared to a digital file... One cannot read the book once it's in someone else's hands. Copying a digital file and passing it on gives all new recipients the opportunity to listen all at the same time. The real comparable would be to delete

Re: MP3DirectCut tutorial

2010-07-03 Thread Jeff Samco
Below are notes I have gleaned from others and my own trial and error learning with MP3 DirectCut. There were some podcasts produced a number of years ago which are good but a bit dated now. The podcast feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/RobsPlace If I recall correctly, the biggest difference

Re: where to find MP3 Direct Cut tutorial

2010-10-31 Thread Jeff Samco
Which type of tutorial are you looking for? I have the MP3 audio tutorial files. I can email them to you if you wish and if they make it through any attachment barriers. I also have two different sets of text instructions. One came off the internet and the other I have worked up. I will paste

Re: Podcast feed

2010-10-31 Thread Jeff Samco
There's a good podcast client called Juice. It is free and you should be able to google it for a download source. Juice originally went by the name iPodder. I recall that Blind Cool Tech had a tutorial for using iPodder and maybe one under the name of Juice. Either should cover well how to

Re: cheapest olympus with voice guidance

2011-01-13 Thread Jeff Samco
I just looked on eBay for the discontinued Olympus DS30. this was the entry-level model of the trio of models Olympus came out with a few years ago. I saw it new for $129. There were a couple with bids around $40 with their auctions closing within a few hours. HTH, Jeff At 10:06 AM 1/13/2011,

Fwd: Giveaway of the Day Audio Speed Changer

2011-03-19 Thread Jeff Samco
FYI. I have no experience with this program, but it is free if downloaded and installed today. If accessible/useable it may have value for some. Jeff http://www.giveawayoftheday.comGiveaway of the Day Audio Speed Changer Pro lets you speed up audio files without changing the pitch.

Windows XP and using a bluetooth headset

2011-06-04 Thread Jeff Samco
I recently purchased an Arctic P311 blutooth headset. It is my first experience with any bluetooth device. I easily and successfully got it going with my iPhone. But it's a different story with my Windows XP laptop. I'm using the laptop's built-in bluetooth capability. I wanted to use the

Re: Windows XP and using a bluetooth headset with Window-Eyes

2011-06-04 Thread Jeff Samco
: which version of jaws are you using - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 3:39 PM Subject: Windows XP and using a bluetooth headset I recently purchased an Arctic P311 blutooth headset. It is my first experience

Re: pandora

2011-06-20 Thread Jeff Samco
I, too, had no success opening an account using my iPhone. So, I found a support email address on Pandora's website. A really helpful rep responded. I gave him the same information asked on their website. He also asked for at least one artist name, etc. to open the first radio station for me.

Re: MP3 Direct Cut Question

2011-07-15 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Tom, Yes you can easily do this. Find the beginning point of the section you wish to save, press the space bar to stop playback, press the letter B. Then find the end point, stop playback and press N. At this point, you can fine tune the location of the beginning point by pressing the

Fwd: DEALNEWS ALERT: Aliph Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Speaker $120

2011-11-15 Thread Jeff Samco
Because of the recent interest in this speaker, here's something I recently received. I assume it's the same model. HTH, Jeff http://www.facebook.com/dealnewsDon't miss a Deal. Follow:Get dealnews for: http://dealnews.com/apps/iphone-shopping-app.html?iref=alertiPhone

Re: Looking for mp3 direct cut

2012-01-11 Thread Jeff Samco
Because of the renewed interest in MP3 DirectCut, below are some notes I've made for myself and later expanded for the new user to get a start on using this helpful program. HT H, Jeff MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder. Download it from

Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio

2012-04-04 Thread Jeff Samco
I have the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 speakers. I use them with our TV and play music through them. I do like them a lot. I got them about 3 years ago through Amazon for about $125. HTH, Jeff At 05:01 PM 4/3/2012, you wrote: I thought I heard even M-Audio that makes pro sound cards makes A R

Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio

2012-04-05 Thread Jeff Samco
something like that with a sound card because of needing balanced connections, but if it works with a TV box or something, it must just need an adapter. - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 04

Re: i have some questions about mp3 direct cut

2012-11-01 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, I have used MP3DirectCut for years. Because of previous inquiries I have written up a basic guide to keyboard commands for this editor. Enjoy. Jeff MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder. Download MP3 DirectCut from http://www.mpesch3.de Play and Stop

Re: i have some questions about mp3 direct cut

2012-11-02 Thread Jeff Samco
At 10:49 PM 11/1/2012, you wrote: JEFf at one time you could append files together or join them with mp3 direct cut I see no way to do this now is there a way to append files with mp3 direct cut now? chris ramsay -Original Message- From: Jeff Samco Sent: Thursday, November 01

Does MP3DirectCut work with Windows 7 and 8?

2012-12-15 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, list, I've used MP3DirectCut for years on my XP machine. Soon I'll need to get a new laptop with either Windows 7 or Windows 8. Does MP3DirectCut work with both? If so, does it work equally well on either or are there precautions I need to consider? Thanks for any advice. Jeff To

Re: Files reversing from copying to burning

2013-04-23 Thread Jeff Samco
This querky behavior shows up in a number of ways when selecting contiguous files. The way I work around this is to select the files to be copied in reverse order. Then just copy or cut and then paste as you always would. HTH, Jeff At 05:49 PM 4/23/2013, you wrote: Hi all, probably a simpple

Re: Several questions regarding manipulating a file in mp3 Direct Cut

2013-05-14 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Kevin, I wrote up these instructions for using MP3 DirectCut a year or more ago. I think it will answer most if not all of your questions. If something isn't answered, just email me about it. HTH, Jeff MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder. Download it

Re: Several questions regarding manipulating a file in mp3 Direct Cut

2013-05-31 Thread Jeff Samco
in the number of where I wanted to be, nothing happened! So maybe there's a problem with how I typed in the value or something? Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:22 PM Subject: Re

Re: Using Gain In MP3 Direct Cut

2013-06-18 Thread Jeff Samco
Tom, These are my steps for increasing or decreasing the gain throughout a file. First, I do Ctrl-A to select the entire file, which is the same as Rich did with marking the beginning and end of the file. Use Ctrl-G to bring up the Gain menu. You are now on a scroll bar for setting the gain

Re: Bluetooth Device

2013-12-05 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Andrea, I have a bluetooth transmitter made by Taotronics. It is about the shape and size of 3 sticks of chewing gum one on top of the other. It has a 3-inch cord with a male 3.5mm stereo plug. There is a rechargeable battery charged using a micro USB cord. It only has a single button

Re: Bluetooth Device

2013-12-05 Thread Jeff Samco
I had this exact transmitter and the swivel joint fairly quickly developed a bad connection so that the device no longer worked after about 6 months. Jeff At 07:52 PM 12/5/2013, you wrote: That's just what I wanted. Andrea On 6/12/2013 2:39 PM, Gary King wrote: Andrea, Do a search for this

Need help with Windows Media Player

2014-05-31 Thread Jeff Samco
Windows Media Player has been my default player for a long time on my Windows 7 laptop. IN the last week I noticed it no longer plays any MP3 files I press Enter on. Coincidentally, about the same time I have subscribed to the eMusic web service. WMP still comes up but the track is not played.

RE: Need help with Windows Media Player

2014-06-01 Thread Jeff Samco
- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 5:31 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Need help with Windows Media Player Windows Media Player has been my default player for a long time on my Windows 7 laptop. IN the last week I

Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download

2014-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco
I am looking to get an MP3 of a track by Octopodes, called Holding out for a Hero. It is not available on Amazon MP3 nor on eMusic. I've googled around and not found it elsewhere except on free MP3 download sites which I'm lyrie of trying. Can anyone suggest another site where I can purchase

Re: Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download

2014-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco
and Current Affairs New Broadcasting House London W1A 1AA TEL: 0203 614 1039 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/johnycassidy -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: 13 July 2014 22:35 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Need

Re: Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download

2014-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco
, that would work. Tim -Original Message- From: Jeff Samco Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 6:49 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download Thanks, Guy. This is the only selection I'm looking for. I'm not sure of the record date

Re: SoundBlaster Roar - was portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?

2014-12-11 Thread Jeff Samco
This Creative speaker sounds quite good. Thanks for the details. One question is, Does it have A2DP so VoiceOver is also heard through the speaker when using an iDevice? Thanks, Jeff At 12:42 PM 12/11/2014, pete gurney wrote: hi john, i don't think you would have any trouble operating it. i

Re: Best Bluetooth speaker

2014-12-28 Thread Jeff Samco
I have recently purchased the Creative Roar bluetooth speaker from Amazon for $150. Although I have only heard the small JamBox this Creative speaker is far better, as it should be for being much larger. Don't know how it compares with a Bose SoundLink 3 or large JamBox. The Roar is about 10

Re: help with an audio problem

2015-01-10 Thread Jeff Samco
So, let me see if I understand the situation. The 3.5mm jack on the back of the TV is the ONLY means of getting audio out from the TV. And, that jack is the only audio out that will also carry content from the satellite and DVD player. And, if something is plugged into that jack then the TV