Victor, I have done this with GoldWave. Actually, the default for GoldWave is the .wav format. The primary reason for recording sounds in this way is that GoldWave can effectively edit them down to the microsecond if necessary. As Bob was telling you, you have numerous sources from which to take your sound. If you are using a tape recorder or cassette recorder as your sound source, then you would be using a "Line In/Mic" option. Once the recording is made, you can edit it. For example, you can trim the silent parts from either end of the recording or you can edit out a section which is unacceptable for one reason or another. GoldWave is very capable here. An entire list of commands is available. Chris, the designer has always worked closely with the visually impaired.
Converting the file to another format such as MP3 is done for one important reason. When a sound is recorded in the .wav mode, it takes up a tremendous amount of space. But when it's converted to the MP3 or even the .WMA format, you can store a great deal more in your hard drive. Once converted, it's not impossible to edit an MP3 but it's a lot harder. Converting in GoldWave is a dream. You just have to open the file, then access the File menu. The Save As option gives you a variety of file types you can save the sound in. It also gives you the option of choosing kilobytes per second and so on. There are default settings and some of the pre-set options tell you what that particular setting is best for. You choose a name like "Victor Gets Plastered.MP3" and away you go. When you click on the "Okay" the file is converted and saved for you in whatever folder you have chosen. That is it in a general sense. I really hope this helps. You have been very helpful to me in the past. John Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob J." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audio Software Issue > Victor, > > I believe that Gold Wave uses its own internal format for processing > files. > Once recorded, you can probably save the file into any format supported by > Gold Wave. > > I haven't actually done this but, you would start Gold Wave recording > using > the input from "What I Hear" setting in the volume control. Then start > playing the file with WinAmp. You would need to be sure that Jaws would > not > speak during the recording because that would be recorded also unless Jaws > is using an output device other than the sound card that plays the music > files. > > Good luck! > > Bob > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 6:03 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audio Software Issue > > > Hi Bob, > > I wouldn't even know how to begin something like that. > > Could you give me step-by-step instructions outlining how to do this sort > of > thing? > > I would also ask, if I'm recording the thing as it is playing, why would I > need to convert it after I've recorded it? > > Why not record it as an MP3 file format right off the outset? > > Is there something that will not allow me or the program to do this? > > Victor > > > Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ > To post to this group, send email to > blind-computing@jaws-users.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or > body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following > address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ > To post to this group, send email to > blind-computing@jaws-users.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
