Ah okay so that problem still exists then? I was given to understand that later firmware updates had fixed this. Too late to try that here now <smile>.
> On 3 May 2017, at 6:44 pm, Tim Noonan <t...@timnoonan.com.au> wrote: > > Sadly, the Stream Mic or line in creates very audible artefacts or whistles > in recordings. Otherwise the stream would be a reasonable all-purpose > player/recorder. > > Regards > Tim > > On 3 May 2017, at 6:02 pm, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > I didn’t try the line-in recording function though I did note that - using > this function - one can record to PCM Wave files at 44.1KHZ so surely this > should be reasonable. > So if one really wanted to do high quality recordings one could use the > line-in method and buy suitable equipment to take full advantage. > >> On 3 May 2017, at 5:43 pm, Jamie Kelly <otrja...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> The recording quality is ok for notes and meetings but not of high broadcast >> quality as with the bookport plus or Plextor Pocket range. >> >> Jamie >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >> Trethowan >> Sent: Wednesday, 3 May 2017 4:47 PM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >> >> Yep, convenient may be but the unit does have its limitations as we’ve >> discussed here, the Wi-Fi connectivity being a very serious limitation and - >> given the speed of the Wi-Fi - one wouldn’t really want to try and download >> a good quality audio stream. >> And again we come to that bloody awful internal speaker. >> Another interesting point and its not critical just an observation, I wonder >> why Human ware didn’t include the ability to be able to browse NAS storage >> devices or other computers on a network for files? Just about every other >> device I know of these days - that can play Internet radio stations - haas >> this handy feature which and I reckon it would be an absolute boom! for >> users of a VR Stream. >> Perhaps I’m talking about a future VR Stream update though hHumanware take >> my advice, don’t make the update too big or it will take until Christmas for >> the VR Stream users to download <smile>. >> Regarding my own streaM/ Its found a good home so I’m happy about that. >> >>> On 2 May 2017, at 4:34 am, Peter Scanlon <sca...@tpg.com.au> wrote: >>> >>> I love my Victor Stream. >>> The best thing about it is how easy it is to listen to and locate internet >>> radio stations. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >>> Hamit Campos >>> Sent: Tuesday, 2 May 2017 3:07 AM >>> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >>> >>> Yeah I've not heard this before either. But perhaps other people either >>> didn't have the issue or they just axepted it. >>> >>> >>> On 5/1/2017 12:59 PM, Chris Skarstad wrote: >>>> I'll be purchasing one of these very soon, so will be able to report >>>> on it when i get it. I have a super-fast connection with Verizon >>>> Fios, so downloading books manually and transfering them to the >>>> player won't be an issue if the download speeds on the player are as >>>> slow as some of you guys say they are. I'm kind of shocked that this >>>> is just now coming up, as the new generation stream has been out for >>>> some time now. I thought this would've been mentioned sooner, but >>>> maybe I skipped over it as I wasn't in the market for one at that >>>> time, i'm not sure. I'll certainly let you guys know my experiences. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 5/1/2017 12:41 PM, Evan Reese wrote: >>>>> As to slow downloading of data, I have noticed with ours, and those >>>>> of some friends, that it doesn't seem to have a great wi-fi >>>>> transceiver in it. Even when I'm close to my router, it usually says >>>>> that reception is poor. >>>>> Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that >>>>> little package. >>>>> Evan >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Dane Trethowan >>>>> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM >>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>> Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >>>>> >>>>> Hi! >>>>> >>>>> I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on >>>>> my purchase. >>>>> >>>>> Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in >>>>> most respects. >>>>> >>>>> The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - >>>>> having already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, >>>>> a bit of an annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a >>>>> small BUniden hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for >>>>> years, cost me $25 about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have >>>>> Bluetooth but I guess a product can't have everythint. >>>>> >>>>> Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have >>>>> noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow >>>>> compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check >>>>> for Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up >>>>> to date, well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. >>>>> >>>>> There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream >>>>> box and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so >>>>> forth - I won't bother using - given I already have better solutions >>>>> for that sort of thing - but for those who don't the VR Stream >>>>> provides a great entry level to the world of Internet Radio and >>>>> Podcasting. >>>>> >>>>> Getting online with the Vision Australia library was a snap so I >>>>> downlaoded a couple of books. >>>>> >>>>> Again, I have other Apps and so forth which I prefer to use myself >>>>> but the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even >>>>> though I read all my newspapers these days straight from the web >>>>> site its good to know I have a reliable backup. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> --- >>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >>> >>> >>> >> >> ********** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >> halfwits in this world behind. >> >> >> >> >> > > ********** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > > > > Tim Noonan > Consultant Speaker Coach > > Phone: +61 419 779 669 > Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au > Skype: VoiceReadings > Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan > > Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au > Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au > Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water > Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
