Mike has provided an excellent framework for a comparison between Total Recorder and Replay A/V. I'll intersperse comments after his features, which are unquestioned plusses for Replay A/v. (1) ability to record a stream prior to its reaching the sound card. This is the biggie; Total Recorder doesn't do it, and it is this that allows Replay A/V to work in Vista as well as it works in xp, whereas Total Recorder worksin Vista, but even with Window-Eyes and its ability to select sound cards, not as well as it did in xp.
(2) ability to record multiple streams simultaneiously and on a recurring schedule. Both products will do this. (3) A feature allowing one to use RAV both as a recorder and a radio tuner independently and simultaneously. I don't think TR can do this. (4) An url finder feature allowing one to uncover stream urls that are often embedded in complex urls. To me, this would be well worth the $50 or so price tag for the product. Another plus for Replay; Total Recorder has such a reature but I haven't found it to be very accessible. (5) A built-in file converter which can be set to automatically convert recorded streams into the desired media format. Both programs can do this. (6) An easy to use interface which follows conventional Windows menu structure. Both are strong here. (7) Each scheduled entry can be individually managed for file conversion, how long recordings are maintained, and with the ability to edit tags. Again, both are good. (8) A wide variety of general program settings including the customization of names of created files. These general settings include the ability to determine how the program will handle stream interruptions and how many times to attempt reconnects. Again, both are good Additional thoughts: I just prefer Total Recorder, if it would work, but it won't with Vista. I find, on an xp system, I have fewer problems with Replay A/V recordings. Mike says he uses another program sometimes because Replay can't bring the computer out of hibernation. I regularly have Replay A/V bring the computer out of hibernation to make a recording. Total Recorder has some other recording features and some avail add-ons, but at this point, I would not buy it unless you know you'll never migrate to Vista. Replay A/V solves one of Vista's biggest disadvantages, that being its crippled recording features. Dean Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
