Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
ady 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
Re: What is Bixby and is it like Google Assistant? | Android Central
The actual date of release for US or other English Bixby activation is unknown. It may not be available when the phone itself is released. At present a few in-built apps have Bixby integration, but an API will be made available. If they actually deliver on the claims, then effective productivity via voice may be more of a reality. Its also worth noting that the current Bixby apparently isn't using the new Viv technology Samsung recently purchased from the original Siri creators. That is coming some time down the track. Tim On 30 Mar 2017, at 10:41 am, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: This may be the very reason why one would want to invest in the new Samsung S8 when its released. > http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-bixby > <http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-bixby> ** 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
Re: Best olympus accessible recorder.
If you want small and convenient, there are too recent releases: The DM-720 which is focused on voice recordings, with quite a few features and not bad sound; and The Ls-P2 which is nearly as small as the 720 and 520 and 620 but supports 96/24 and has 90 degrees XY mics plus the central Tri-mic for bass. Both support setting time and date independently. The LS-p2 is not fantastic as a quality field recorder, with some boom eq issues around mid bass, but for its size and the Voice Guidance, its worth looking at. I haven't done much testing with external mics, but suspect it will be pretty good in that regard. If you knew the DM-7, then this is similar format and better quality. Sadly it only has one bass roll off level, that is too aggressive for my tastes. If you have to choose between the DM-720 and the LS-P2, the 720 is quite a nice note-taking device, and substantially less expensive than the LS-P2 Another benefit of the LS-P2 is that it supports output to Bluetooth speakers and headphones, but the implementation is not very good - for example it only seems to pair with one device at a time, and I couldn't get it working with my Air Pods. Regards Tim On 22 Mar 2017, at 8:26 am, JOHN RIEHL <realma...@verizon.net> wrote: It depends on what you want to do. I'e never used the LS-100. The DM-420 or 520 are, for my money, the best Olympus recorders if you want a recorder but aren't concerned about phantom power, etc. The DM-620 is okay but is less straightforward to operate. The Dm-720 isn't bad either. Again, it depends on what you want. None of the recorders I've used let you set the time and date by voice. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Noseworthy Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:14 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Best olympus accessible recorder. Hi Gang: What is the best accessible olympus recorder out there today. thanks all over the place gang. 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
Re: The MM 550 was replaced with the very much superior PXC 550 Travel headphones. Re: Bluetooth Headset
Hmmm, since sighted people can't see their ears, how do you think they use the touch surface? They use touch. They are totally usable by sighted and blind people. Why would a blind person be less able to move their finger up or down or left or right than a sighted person? They also sound exceptional in my view. As I mentioned in an earlier post, though, the tuning app is not accessible, but I have found no need for its use. On 21 Sep 2016, at 11:45 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: I've just read a review on these and they would be an unmitigated disaster for anyone who is blind to use. Firstly the review clearly states that the touch panels - these cans have two - need to be controlled with precise movement and mistakes are easily made so - if someone with sight is having trouble - just imagine what it would be like for someone who is totally blind? The command activated by the gesture is voiced and the reviewer made mention of how frustrating he found it when he say gestured for the volume to be made louder only to discover that he'd skipped to the next track in his music collection, not too pleasant I would think. The user also has to make gestures when answering incoming phone calls from the mobile, need i say any more. Far superior? Well both these headphones and the MM550X have AptX for Bluetooth, I've had the MM550X and - whilst they have a few design faults and the noise cancelling isn't as good as it perhaps could be - I've not been disappointed. Noice scance3lling is something I've never bothered about anyway myself. On 6/09/2016 4:23 PM, Tim Noonan wrote: > I've been using the Sennheiser PXC 550 Bluetooth travel headphones for a > month or so now (they have just been released) and they are amazingly good. > > They supersede the MM 550 phones that have been out for a couple of years now > with vastly improved noise reduction, superb audio quality, comfort and > features. > > The right ear cup has a touch surface for gestures for increasing and > decreasing volume, skipping tracks, pausing, voice dial and voice-through > facilities. > > Connection is Bluetooth 4.2 with ApdX. they come with a detachable 3.5ml > cable or they act as a sound card when connected to a computer via USB cable > supporting 48k at 16 bits. > > They use the same drivers as do the Momentum 2.0 Wireless and fold flat for > travel. You turn them on by placing them on your head and when you fold the > ear cups flat, they power off. > > The multiple mics enable fantastic call quality for speaker and listener and > you hear yourself and the caller as if you were both in the same room, making > quiet comfortable conversation very easy and natural. > > The Mics also do an excellent job picking up only your voice and ignoring the > other voices and sounds around you. > > The noise cancellation is considered very good overall, but not at par with > the NR in the Bose QC35s. > > An app for Android and iOS is available to tune the frequency response of the > headphones, but this is not well designed and on IOS is not accessible. I > haven't tested the app under Android. > > The PXC 550 Sound is reported to be significantly superior to the Bose QC 35s > and has tight but not overly intense bass. They have a frequency response up > to 23 KHZ and excellent stereo separation and instrument isolation. > > Some non-audiofile reviewers have said they prefer the more defined sound > from the Momentum 2.0 wireless, others who have reviewed the PXC 550s more > extensively rate the sound more highly. Sennheiser say that the Momentums > have a more defined sound to be heard in city travel, whereas the noise > cancellation improvements on the PXC 550 mean they can produce a flatter more > accurate response without outside noise interfering with their excellent > sound reproduction. > > I'm extremely particular about my sound, and these are magnificent for a wide > range of music listening - but if you like over-emphasised bass, they > probably won't be a good match for you. > > Comfort is excellent and battery life ranges from 20-30 hours on a charge, > depending on whether bluetooth is enabled. > > They are high-end at $399 USD or around $625 AUD. > > I haven't had opportunity to listen to the B & W P7s, but they have just > announced a Bluetooth-capable version of these. Time will tell which has the > better sound, but for on-the-go listening plus Noise Cancellation, the PXC > 550 are an excellent all-rounder option. > > On 6 Sep 2016, at 3:05 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I received a pair of Sehheiser MM550X cans today and I’m suitably impressed > though everything isn
Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced
The Airpots are still using Bluetooth, but wrapped in all sorts of Apple secret sauce. Probably some aspects from the now announced BT 5.0 spec. Here is a fuller description of the justification for removing the headphone jack and the Airpod tech and design. Inside iPhone 7: Why Apple Killed The Headphone Jack - BuzzFeed News https://t.co/TV2Kps3Mvz On 8 Sep 2016, at 9:15 AM, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com> wrote: Yeah not much was said but it sounds like they are more wireless than blue tooth. They talked trach about blue tooth. I mean just to say that they didn't seem keen to use it. So I guess it's some kind of wireless like wireless headphones and keyboards use. Which for distance is much better. Leo Laporte and Andy Anatco were pissed about the jack. They kept insisting that they could have kept it. But that would mean the phone would have to be wider at best. Right? AAlso I agree with Shiller time to cut the cord. Cords always tangle especially the cheep spegetty cord like Apple themselves use for the ear pods. Or you could axidentally step on them and break something like I've done to my Bose OE2I head phone kable. Stuff like that. I agree it's not fare for those that have bought mad expensive stuff that is corded but oh well se la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:46 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Indeed it has and no real surprises. The headphones socket has gone to make way for another speaker - thus stereo speakers which should dramatically improve the sound of the phone - and that can only be a plus. According to the blurb I read the iPhone comes with two very nice additions, a lightning dock to 3.5MM headphones adapter and a set of Airbuds, interesting to know whether these use AirPlay, Bluetooth or yet another standard? I wasn’t presented with much information on them. No mention of atpX unfortunately, at least we have the dock where we can plug in DAC’s if better sound is what we’re after or we have AirPlay. I’ll still be holding onto my iPhone 6 having spent a small fortune on the Arcam DAC . ** 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
Re: Bluetooth Headset
these cans – whether using the direct cable >>> connection of Bluetooth – but the Bluetooth experience is certainly made >>> more worthwhile given the control you have over your music collection from >>> the MM550 system itself which is provided with track forward and back >>> buttons as well as using the master button as a pause. >>> >>> I haven’t listened to the MM550 for an extended period of time yet though I >>> doubt I’ll encounter any problems with sore ears given the weight of this >>> headset and its luxurious leather padding around the cuffs. >>> >>> So to the couple of bad things about this headset and the first is annoying. >>> >>> The lithium-ion battery can be charged either inside or outside the headset >>> but if you’re charging inside the headset be sure to put your hand over the >>> battery when you remove the USB charging cable or the battery will come >>> too, that’s right, out of the headset itself and that’s a very poor design. >>> >>> The MM550 has direct cable connection however in this mode the headphones >>> are completely passive meaning that they rely on the amplifier of the >>> system they’re wired to for volume and that’s fine in theory and really I >>> have no argument on that score. >>> >>> The problem is if you’re wanting to direct wire them to the headphones >>> output of your Cell Phone or similar thinking that the microphones of the >>> cans and the remote control buttons will work, they certainly will not., as >>> I mentioned at the start of this review a minor gripe though I’m sure >>> Senheiser could improve upon this if they really wanted to. >>> >>> Now is the perfect time to buy the Senheiser MM550 headset as its been >>> discontinued and you should be able to get it for a good price as I did. >>> >>> So why didn’t I go for the replacement model? The replacement model has >>> touch buttons which don’t appeal to me all that much though having said >>> that the newer model does have an IOS and Android App which might be useful. >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > ** > 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
The MM 550 was replaced with the very much superior PXC 550 Travel headphones. Re: Bluetooth Headset
with sore ears given the weight of this headset and its luxurious leather padding around the cuffs. So to the couple of bad things about this headset and the first is annoying. The lithium-ion battery can be charged either inside or outside the headset but if you’re charging inside the headset be sure to put your hand over the battery when you remove the USB charging cable or the battery will come too, that’s right, out of the headset itself and that’s a very poor design. The MM550 has direct cable connection however in this mode the headphones are completely passive meaning that they rely on the amplifier of the system they’re wired to for volume and that’s fine in theory and really I have no argument on that score. The problem is if you’re wanting to direct wire them to the headphones output of your Cell Phone or similar thinking that the microphones of the cans and the remote control buttons will work, they certainly will not., as I mentioned at the start of this review a minor gripe though I’m sure Senheiser could improve upon this if they really wanted to. Now is the perfect time to buy the Senheiser MM550 headset as its been discontinued and you should be able to get it for a good price as I did. So why didn’t I go for the replacement model? The replacement model has touch buttons which don’t appeal to me all that much though having said that the newer model does have an IOS and Android App which might be useful. 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
Re: The evolution of Spotify
Hmmm, With an inquiring mind You could Google that in 1 second. On 25 Aug 2016, at 10:46 AM, Dane Trethowanwrote: I’ve never bothered with Apple Music so I’m wondering can it play Music offline as Spotify can? > On 25 Aug 2016, at 10:21 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > > Hi, > I'm happy with Apple Music as well. > Wish many of those services could be better at guessing what you mean when > you type. > Names and titles can be pretty hard to name correctly. > > Best regards > > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Anders > Holmberg > Sendt: 25. august 2016 00:02 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List > Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify > > Hi! > I am not sure. > But as long as people are satisfied with what they use its ok for me. > I am happy with apple music and thats ok for me if someone is satisfied with > spotify. > /A > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Some Further DM-720 Answers
Responses bouncing again, hope this goes through. Hi Jim, In the DM-720 The battery door now also uncovers the micro SD card slot. As for Lists button etc, I think they overlap in functionality. I tend to use the button on bottom right to navigate to different folders, pressing once or twice as needed. Also, in case you encounter issues, when trying to recharge the internal battery, through plugging in to a USB charger, you need to press the OK button an additional time after choosing charging from the connect menu, to activate charging. I presume it is an 'are you sure?' warning, but it isn't presented via Voice Guidance. Thanks Tim On 13 Jun 2016, at 5:53 PM, Jim Portillo <portillo@gmail.com <mailto:portillo@gmail.com>> wrote: I do have another question about this recorder, which I've been playing with since yesterday when I got it. Where on Earth do I put the Micro-SD card? I can't seem to find a place anywhere on the machine; although, I was told I could use one. Am I missing something? I was looking on the bottom of the machine, where the USB plug came out, but it seems like the wrong place for a card slot. Am I wrong? Thanks again. Oh, and what does the "List" button do? How is that different from using the f1 button to get to my folders? Thanks again. Jim 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
Re: Olympus DM-720 Answers
Hi, I haven't used a DM-7, but I have used a DM-901. I am quite sure the recording quality of the DM-720 will be quite a bit nicer. However, because the inbuilt speaker is very small in the DM-720 playback will be less. Size wise, The Olympus DM-720 is slightly shorter and thinner than the DM-520 and a tiny fraction wider. It is also lighter. Adding the supplied pocket clip makes it a bit thicker at the top end. On 13 Jun 2016, at 10:07 AM, Stephanie Mitchell <sim.musicsch...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi. I have a dm7 and was wondering how the audio quality compares with that of the dm720? Also, I love how conpact the dm520 is. Is there another newer model that is the same? Steph - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan <t...@timnoonan.com.au> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 9:52 am Subject: Olympus DM-720 Answers > > > Hi group, > > my most recent reply was rejected from the group for some reason, so I'm > trying again without the full email chain. > > The DM-720 only has Voice guidance (recorded voice) like the DM-520 and > DM-620. The main difference is that you can now set the time and date > independently via Voice Guidance. > > The DM series including the 720 only goes up to 48K 16 bit. > > Comparing the in-built microphones recording quality of the DM-520 and the > DM-720, the 720 is much improved - it uses the central mic and I would be > comfortable using good DM-720 voice recordings as the basis for > higher-quality productions, tutorials etc, but for me, the DM-520 quality > doesn't really make the grade. I haven't used a DM 620 but my sense is the > audio capture is nicer again on the DM 720, based on Neal's review of the > DM-620, but I can't be certain of that. > > For higher sampling rates and higher bit depth recordings, the Olympus LS-P2 > is the newest pocket-sized machine, a kind of replacement for the Olympus > LS-7. The LS-p2 is about twice the price of the DM-720 and I haven't been > able to justify buying one. For my purposes, I predominantly needed a > machine that would reliably capture voice recordings easily. > > If you want a recorder to quickly and reliably capture voice notes, > discussions etc, there is a big advantage in using the DM-720 or the DM > series machines. That is, when you press the record button, recording > immediately starts, even if you are not in a recorder folder before you press > record. In that case, recordings are placed in Folder A > > In comparison, with the LS machines, pressing record puts the unit in > record-pause so you can monitor and prepare for the recording. Pressing > record a second time starts the recording. > > Also, for the LS-14 - and probably for the LS-P2 - record doesn't always > initiate if you aren't already in the correct folder beforehand. > > Hope these explanations help. > > Regards > Tim > > > 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 > Mitchell Piano Studio Phone: 0450354342 Web: www.mitchellpianostudio.com 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
Olympus DM-720 Answers
Hi group, my most recent reply was rejected from the group for some reason, so I'm trying again without the full email chain. The DM-720 only has Voice guidance (recorded voice) like the DM-520 and DM-620. The main difference is that you can now set the time and date independently via Voice Guidance. The DM series including the 720 only goes up to 48K 16 bit. Comparing the in-built microphones recording quality of the DM-520 and the DM-720, the 720 is much improved - it uses the central mic and I would be comfortable using good DM-720 voice recordings as the basis for higher-quality productions, tutorials etc, but for me, the DM-520 quality doesn't really make the grade. I haven't used a DM 620 but my sense is the audio capture is nicer again on the DM 720, based on Neal's review of the DM-620, but I can't be certain of that. For higher sampling rates and higher bit depth recordings, the Olympus LS-P2 is the newest pocket-sized machine, a kind of replacement for the Olympus LS-7. The LS-p2 is about twice the price of the DM-720 and I haven't been able to justify buying one. For my purposes, I predominantly needed a machine that would reliably capture voice recordings easily. If you want a recorder to quickly and reliably capture voice notes, discussions etc, there is a big advantage in using the DM-720 or the DM series machines. That is, when you press the record button, recording immediately starts, even if you are not in a recorder folder before you press record. In that case, recordings are placed in Folder A In comparison, with the LS machines, pressing record puts the unit in record-pause so you can monitor and prepare for the recording. Pressing record a second time starts the recording. Also, for the LS-14 - and probably for the LS-P2 - record doesn't always initiate if you aren't already in the correct folder beforehand. Hope these explanations help. Regards Tim 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
Re: Olympus dm-720?
I've been using one, the Olympus DM-720, for a few weeks now and overall its very nice, but does have some short-comings and regressions from the 620 and 520. I've been doing recordings and getting stuff in place to create a podcast, and haven't found anything else out there with a lot of detail. Audio quality is very nice for voice, finally using the central mic feels like it blends well, - though there is some noise floor, but personally I like its voice capture quite a lot. Unlike earlier dm units, this has no Audible.com support, no podcast folder, though it does have a music folder. Sadly user settable recording scenes have been omitted, and the in-built recording scenes all do a poor MP3 encoding. I tend to record in Wave, as even the 320 MP3 encoder sounds fuzzy around 's's etc. From extensive testing I have set on the following for quality voice capture: 1. Record to wave 44.1 2. set recording to manual levels and set to around 15, just before the audible notch You can use low level setting, but I think this gives slightly less quality, perhaps due to the limiter circuit. I choose this lower recording level to get a good balance of vocal clarity and limited capture of ambient noise from afar. 3. I hold the machine vertically, in front of my chest, three or so inches out from my sternum, resting my inner fore-arm against my ribs. Find something comfortable. - this minimises any breath noises and popping. 4. to minimise handling noise, I press the record button and then leave my finger on the button. Then I can pause and resume recording with minimal noise in the recording. You can almost get a silent edit this way. 5. To end the recording I first press record to pause, then I move to either the stop key or the OK key if I want to immediately hear the recording back. The DM-720 runs off a single triple A battery and this means the in-built speaker is smaller and tinnier. Headphone output levels are quite low, workable, but not ideal if you record at lower levels and plan to normalise later on. The face of the unit is near identical to the DM 620 and the LS-7 Some nice new features are audible notching (sound cuts out for a fraction of a second) on the speed control when you are at 1.0 and at two points in the 30 step manual recording level adjustment. It also has an interesting transcription playback mode that does audible cue and review, as well as a very aggressive feature called voice balancer that brings up low levels on playback. There is a new recording mode that is a really intense automatic gain control, which is nice for some voice capture situations. The attachable clip is quite nice, meaning you can have the unit clipped inside your pocket for ready access, but without it flopping around against keys etc. Finally, setting date and time can now be done independently. Overall I love it as a personal voice capture device even though it has some short-comings as I've described. Happy to answer any other questions. Regards Tim 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 Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com On 9 Jun 2016, at 2:24 PM, Jim Portillo <portillo@gmail.com> wrote: Hi there, Has anyone used the new Olympus dm-720 recorder? If so, I'd like to know any tips or words of advice for using it. Have any podcasts been done on it yet? Jim
RE: book sense. vs plextalk
For support of more audio formats such as m4a and Audible Enhanced, the Booksense is probably superior. and for sound output the Booksense is probably better, since there is a model with Bluetooth audio. For quality recording, the Plextalk Pocket is better. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Voices that Perfectly Express the Essence of your Brand Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Lakhani K Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 3:14 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: book sense. vs plextalk would you say the book sense is better then the VS? - Original Message - From: Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:02 PM Subject: Re: book sense. vs plextalk The difference will be in the features that APH decides to include in their firmware since they will be the ones that write it. There is a podcast on Blind Cool Tech, that could have benefited from some normalization, which nevertheless shows off many of the current features of the Bookport Plus. Like the Plextalk Pocket, the future support for Wi-Fi will be a major feature of the Bookport Plus. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Brett Boyer bboyer...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 6:04 PM Subject: Re: book sense. vs plextalk So the difference would be? bb Brett Boyer Production / Program Director KZBR 97.1 FM Alamosa Colorado www.kzbr971.com Morning show. Comedy Block. Rockin Hits 24 / 7 - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:18 PM Subject: Re: book sense. vs plextalk The Book Port Plus is the same hard ware and is the same configuration as the plextalk pocket they share the same hard ware and some of the same firmware but both do the same jobs - Original Message - From: Brett Boyer bboyer...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 3:13 PM Subject: book sense. vs plextalk Ok. Here we ago again. I'm so sorry to rehash this but I'm confused. The PT or plextalk pocket is essentially the same as the book port made by APH? Is that what I'm to understand? I have forgotten about the victor stream because it doesn't seem to have as many things I need as the other two. Please help me straighten this out. I hope I'm not the only one confused. Thanks yall bb Brett Boyer Production / Program Director KZBR 97.1 FM Alamosa Colorado www.kzbr971.com Morning show. Comedy Block. Rockin Hits 24 / 7 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520 Question
You can access the recorder as a flash drive via usb, and if you copy non DRM files across, everything should be fine. Formats it supports are MP3, WMA (non drm and perhaps not the latest version). I haven't tried to access DRM protected WMA files on the unit, which would perhaps involve the software provided with the machine, which isn't that accessible, from what I recall folks saying. Hope this helps a little Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Voices that Perfectly Express the Essence of your Brand Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dan Kerstetter Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:30 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Olympus DM520 Question Is there a way to transfer music from my PC to the recorder without using Windows Media Player or iTunes? If not, how does one use Windows Media Player to sync files to the recorder? Thanks. Dan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM-520 record level
Once you have set the recording settings so manual volume is activated (the best way is to create a recording profile for this) To adjust the mic levels while recording, or in pause, press the left and right arrows to reduce or increase the volume. The up and down arrows control the headphone volume when recording, so you may wish to reduce this if you are using headphones to monitor. HTH Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Transforming products, brands and experiences so they Sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:12 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Olympus DM-520 record level Does anyone know how to adjust the record level on the DM-520? I have the microphone sensativity set to low and the recording level setting set to manual. Recording my piano with internal mics, I still have lots of distortion. Can't seem to find where to adjust record level. Any ideas? Thank you anybody. Howard To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM-520 record level
On the DM-520 You always go immediately into record when you press the record button, but if you press the record button while recording it double-beeps and enters pause. It also beeps after you have been pausing for 1 minute or so, as a reminder. As for the recording scenes, there are three (unchangeable) scenes, which all record in WMA, and pre-sets 1 2 and 3 which you can set up in any way you like. As an aside, It may be my imagination, but I think recording in WAVE at 48 k sounds warmer than wave at 44.1, perhaps its to do with down-sampling algorithms. HTH Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Transforming products, brands and experiences so they Sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:21 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM-520 record level Thanks Tim, but I didn't know there was a pause. How do I get it into pause while recording? I notice that there are three preset record scenes. If I set up a level that I like, can I make another preset; or do I modify an existing one? The manual certainly isn't clear about this. Howard - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:14 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM-520 record level Once you have set the recording settings so manual volume is activated (the best way is to create a recording profile for this) To adjust the mic levels while recording, or in pause, press the left and right arrows to reduce or increase the volume. The up and down arrows control the headphone volume when recording, so you may wish to reduce this if you are using headphones to monitor. HTH Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Transforming products, brands and experiences so they Sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:12 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Olympus DM-520 record level Does anyone know how to adjust the record level on the DM-520? I have the microphone sensativity set to low and the recording level setting set to manual. Recording my piano with internal mics, I still have lots of distortion. Can't seem to find where to adjust record level. Any ideas? Thank you anybody. Howard To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Pros and cons of varible bit rate
Also, There are devices, even modern ones, which don't reliably, or indeed at all, cope with VBR. The Olympus machines, even the DM-520 are a case in point - so use VBR with care if you want to guarantee everyone and everything can play your MP3 files. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Transforming products, brands and experiences so they Sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 9:05 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pros and cons of varible bit rate Okay, I just consulted an audio engineer abut what you wrote about minimum bit rates for VBR encoding and here's his response, it also talks about setting VBR quality and I'll have a few words to say about this after his quotation which follows: Well, basically it depends on what you're trying to do. There are several factors that contribute to VBR quality (apart from encoding quality settings of course). Most immediately noticeable is the over-all VBR quality setting, which `weights' the VBR result between the minimum and maximum you set. Imagine VBR as a set of scales swinging everywhere between min. and max. depending on what's going into the encode. VBR quality simply determines how the scales are weighted, either more towards minimum or maximum depending on what you set. The higher VBR Quality, the less the encoder will `throw away', and so the more it will weight the encode towards the higher end of the scale. If the quality is set high enough, you won't achieve *anything* by increasing the minimum; all you'll do is make your file larger for no benefit, since the encoder will waste a load of bandwidth encoding things (such as silence or low frequencies) that don't need it. Conversely, if your VBR Quality setting is too low, the encoder will throw away so much that everything will get pushed towards the lower end, and so the Minimum setting will make a great deal more difference. But even then, all it will do is make your file bigger, and probably it won't help the encode quality, since you shouldn't have set the quality so low in the first place. So, basically, for normal operation, it's a complete waste of time pushing up the minimum. The exception is if you have a hardware player that can't cope with very low bitrates (our Omni DVD players were hopeless with anything below 64KbPS), unless, _perhaps_ if the source is *very* noisy (an old dodgy cassette) where you don't want noise causing a load of artifacts, but you still want the file as small as possible. But under those circumstances, you'd be far better off processing the original source and removing as much noise as possible without damaging the audio _before_ encoding. The only other reason you might want to push up the minimum is if the encoder has a dodgy VBR algorithm that tends to push too much towards the bottom of the scale, even when the VBR Quality setting is high. LAME's `--vbr-old' algorithm is excellent, but `--vbr-New' still has problems. Unfortunately, other encoders (such as Fraunhofer) are a *hell* of a lot worse, so if you're forced to use them, it might be worth it. Anyway, hope this explains things; basically, unless you have a very specific need, don't play with Min/Max bitrates - you're likely only to get worse encodes and bigger files. Thank you kind Sir for your time and trouble smile so now to my additional notation about VBR quality and this can add to confusion. When setting VBR quality it works in the reverse as it looks, in other words the lower the number the higher the VBR quality, 3 or 4 may be a good setting for music, for mono audio or talking books, audio documentaries etc try say between 4 and 6. On 27/12/2009, at 6:38 AM, Kevin Lloyd wrote: The only point I'd add to Dane's notes is that I have read advice around not setting your variable floor too low. I'd suggest for music that you set the floor to 128kbps rather than the suggestion below of 16kbps. Regards. Kevin E-mail: kevin.llo...@sky.com - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:33 PM Subject: Re: Pros and cons of varible bit rate I suppose it comes down once again to personal preference, I've been using varriable bit rates for youears. As I understand it, encoding with a varriable bit rate takes a lot longer as the encoder looks at every sample of the song thus deciding what bit rate it should be encoded at, silence for example is encoded at a lower bit rate than a full sample of orchestra sound, minimum and maximum bit rates for variable encoding are set up with your encoding engine
RE: digital recorders
Actually the Olympus DM series is more a music than a voice machine - hence the M in its name. Though it isn't semi-pro in its recording capabilities. I am interested, though, Have you personally used and compared both machines? I agree that the audio quality on the Pocket, if you add external mics may be superior, but it is much much larger than the Olympus and its in-built mike capabilities I think are inferior to the Olympus. As an all-rounder player and recorder, the Pocket has much to offer, but it is less convenient for quick recording tasks. the Olympus comes in to its own as a 'take-anywhere' real pocket-sized recorder, with excellent balance of features and quality for high-quality voice capture. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Transforming products, brands and experiences so they Sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Schindler Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 12:42 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: digital recorders the pocket is a good rugged machine. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one at all. I think in the long run, you would be better served by it as opposed to the Olympus dm-520. the Olympus is still a voice recorder after all. - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 2:27 PM Subject: Re: digital recorders in what way do you have the mantiance issues, the plextalk pocket has had no issues that would not make it a viable recorder/ player, if you are talking about firmware take a lookagain. - Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 1:13 PM Subject: RE: digital recorders Well clearly these are for different markets. Your/our 520's aren't going to read NLS books. I will say that I have heard from a distance that the Plex has had maintenance issues. It seems to me that the booksense is a fairly robust piece of equipment; I'd have looked at it if I did not already have a stream. Peace and decisions. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert Logue Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 4:40 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: digital recorders I really would like to hear some comparisons between the Plextalk Pocket, the GW Book Sence and my dm-520. I actually wouldn't be suprised of one of the first two was as good or better at some things as the Olympus and maybe not far behind in other important areas. So, I'll be glad to have a choice for talking book player/recorder now. Bob - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Re: digital recorders howard, the plextalk pocket can do everything you are wanting to do as well. and is also completely blind friendly. - Original Message - From: Howard Traxler htraxl...@earthlink.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 6:21 AM Subject: digital recorders Thanks to all who commented. I guess I'll be looking closer to the Olympus 520 and 420. The highest quality I want is when I bootleg concerts on occasion. Otherwise it'll be mostly voice: meetings and such. Would like to be able to use external mics and line in as well as to feed the output to my stereo. Would like direct transfer of files between it and computer. Thanks again. Howard To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4703 (20091220) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4704 (20091220) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520
Very easy, to adjust recording level when set to manual, you press left or right arrows. 16 levels. To increase playback monitor volume through headphones while recording, up and down arrows work in the usual way. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Transforming products, brands and services so they sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of tim Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 1:32 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 hmm strange, there is the ear remote jack, the headphone jack and a jack for external mike, the first and later one haven't tryed, just been using the internal mikes so far. what am wondering is how in the world if the recording level is set to manual, how to adjust it volume, etc. - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 21:48 Subject: RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 What isn't immediately apparent about the Dm-520 internal mics is that the unit works a bit like a shot-gun. Most of the sound is taken in from the top end of the unit, not from the front or back sides of the machine. So, if you are recording a person, you really want to point the end of the unit towards their voice, not hold the unit vertically. I haven't done major tests with external mics, and I don't know what the real mic preamp noise is like on the machine. I hope it is a lot better than the audio quality on the DS-71 when external mics are used, as it was below par in my view. For the record, this machine isn't very downwards compatible with the mic extension cord and remote switch that comes with the DS-50 and the DS-71. I made a remote recording the other day, only to find it was blank. This was with a monaural external mic. Wasn't very happy. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Creating products, brands and services that sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy WA6BEF Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:22 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 I think so. Actually, I could provide you with a pretty decent demo or two if your email could take attachments. I was walking down the street in tn English village and really got some good traffic sound in stereo. I'm quite happy with it as opposed to the internals. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 5:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 Just curious. Do you use the wrist strap and the case both? Not sure if I like both but I'd like to hear from other users. Also, do you find that the external mic you mentioned gives good stereo separation? - Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 7:26 PM Subject: RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 There's a nice soni stereo mic that does exactly what you want and yes, it does have a clip. A abit pricy though at about $89.00, depending on where you get it. I got mine with the recorder from Fergeson Enterprises. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 4:46 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 I got my new DM-520 today and am having fun with it. The built-in mic makes some great recordings but environmental recordings are going to be tricky although the writst strap will help. What I need is a decent stereo mic that won't break the bank. Something that clipts to a shirt, fits on glasses or in the ears. Any recommendations? Jamie Pauls MSN: jamiepa...@hotmail.com Skype: jamie.pauls To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database
RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520
What isn't immediately apparent about the Dm-520 internal mics is that the unit works a bit like a shot-gun. Most of the sound is taken in from the top end of the unit, not from the front or back sides of the machine. So, if you are recording a person, you really want to point the end of the unit towards their voice, not hold the unit vertically. I haven't done major tests with external mics, and I don't know what the real mic preamp noise is like on the machine. I hope it is a lot better than the audio quality on the DS-71 when external mics are used, as it was below par in my view. For the record, this machine isn't very downwards compatible with the mic extension cord and remote switch that comes with the DS-50 and the DS-71. I made a remote recording the other day, only to find it was blank. This was with a monaural external mic. Wasn't very happy. Regards Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Creating products, brands and services that sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy WA6BEF Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:22 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 I think so. Actually, I could provide you with a pretty decent demo or two if your email could take attachments. I was walking down the street in tn English village and really got some good traffic sound in stereo. I'm quite happy with it as opposed to the internals. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 5:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 Just curious. Do you use the wrist strap and the case both? Not sure if I like both but I'd like to hear from other users. Also, do you find that the external mic you mentioned gives good stereo separation? - Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 7:26 PM Subject: RE: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 There's a nice soni stereo mic that does exactly what you want and yes, it does have a clip. A abit pricy though at about $89.00, depending on where you get it. I got mine with the recorder from Fergeson Enterprises. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 4:46 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: What is a good stereo mic for the DM-520 I got my new DM-520 today and am having fun with it. The built-in mic makes some great recordings but environmental recordings are going to be tricky although the writst strap will help. What I need is a decent stereo mic that won't break the bank. Something that clipts to a shirt, fits on glasses or in the ears. Any recommendations? Jamie Pauls MSN: jamiepa...@hotmail.com Skype: jamie.pauls To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4674 (20091209) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Some questions about batteries in the Olympus DM-520
Re batteries on DM-520 1. When USB is connected from the pc, you need to select (with voice feedback whether you want to charge, or connect the unit for data transfer. 2. It doesn't automatically try and charge any batteries, you either need to initiate this, or select the mode. 3. I had some reliability problems - but really didn't dig deeply to resolved it, with the supplied batteries, which it said were fully charged, but which were behaving oddly, so I mainly use regular AAA's in the device. 4. As with the DS-71, the batter level is announced when ever you power the machine off and on, so it is easy to be sure your batteries have sufficient juice for a recording session ahead. HTH Tim Tim Noonan Director, Vocal Branding Australia Creating products brands and services that sound as great as they look and feel! Phone: +61 419 779 669 Web: www.vocalbranding.com.au/blog Email: t...@vocalbranding.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/VocalEssence Skype: TimNoonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 3:44 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Some questions about batteries in the Olympus DM-520 I just placed an order for the Olympus DM-520 and was reading through the manual which I found online at www.olympusamerica.com. In reading, I saw that when using the supplied rechargable batteries, one must connect the unit to a PC and hold the stop button until the indicator lets one know that the unit is charging. How is this accomplished if you can't see the indicator? If I choose not to use the rechargable batteries and just plop some regular batteries in the recorder, will the recorder try to charge the nonrechargable batteries when I attach it to the PC to transfer files? Any light shed on this point would be much appreciated. Thanks. Jamie Pauls, MT-BC E-mail: jamiepa...@sbcglobal.net Web site: http://www.accesswatch.info Blog: http://accesswatch.blogspot.com RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/accesswatch Skype: jamie.pauls Windows Live Messenger: jamiepa...@hotmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Comparison of the Olympus DS-71 and the DM-520: RE: Digital recorders again - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71
: Digital recorders again - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71 hi all! am seriously debating between a ds71 and a dm520, only thing stopping me from the dm520 is the not included stereo mike like that comes with the ds71, also, is there any other recorders with 4 gig or grater copasity, built in speech and a mike or 2 included with the product? thanks for help! - Original Message - From: Lauren lotusris...@att.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 6:48 Subject: Re: Digital recorders again - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71 Hi, Can someone please talk about the cost f these items? I am looking for a digital recorder that you can take anywhere, that has a good sound quality, but that is also affordable. I am on a budget. Sincerely, Lauren - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:35 PM Subject: RE: Digital recorders again - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71 I would guess, in the absence of no hard comparative data, that the audio recording quality of the Pocket is quite a bit better than is the Olympus DS-71, which I do have. I find the Olympus, across a range of external mics does have a degree of background hiss (preamp noise or circuit noise). This is the case when set to wave recording and manual mic input levels. Also, The Olympus doesn't actually have a line in, only a mic in port, so I am curious about line in recording quality, and whether you are using an attenuation cable to reduce the line in signal to mic levels? That all said, I absolutely love my Olympus DS-71 in so many ways, and for so many reasons: its extraordinarily flexible and effective voice recording capabilities, battery life and replaceable batteries, and especially its super compact size makes it a take everywhere audio device. Speaker monitoring of line in recordings, and audible recording level feedback are features unique to the Plextalk recorders. Regards Tim -Original Message-t From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of G-Dog Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 10:20 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Digital recorders again. Agreed! accessability is a very important factor but it doesn't equate to performance. I use the olympus DS-71 which does an excellent job for both mike and line in recordings. Yes, you can monitor through headphones. I also like the fact that it uses AAA batteries that makes it easy to swap them out if needed. I hear the Edital R9 is also a nifty unit G-Doggy-dog! - Original Message - From: Bruce Toews br...@ogts.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:01 PM Subject: Re: Digital recorders again. That statement should probably be qualified: It may well be the most excellent recording device in its class on the market, I couldn't say but have no reason to believe otherwise, but there are better recording devices on the market. Sweeping statements are dangerous. Bruce On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:56:11 -0500, Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net said: I totally agree with you Dean, the plextalk pocket is the most exclent recording device on the market these days. - Original Message - From: dean martineau dea...@earthlink.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:36 PM Subject: RE: Digital recorders again. What I know is that the PlexTalk Pocket is totally accessible, nicely packaged, has both manual and automatic level control, and does a very nice job of recording from the line injack. I doubt any other digital recorder provides as much feedback, as this one is made for the blind. Of course, it may (or may not, I don't know) cost more than others of similar quality, but there's no guesswork involved. It's nice to be able to monitor through the speaker when making a line-in recording. Dean -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tim Crawford Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:27 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Digital recorders again. Hi all, Just wondering, which one of the flash memory based recorders recently discussed here, would be most suitable for making high quality recordings from an external source via line-in? e.g. a satellite receiver. I don't intend recording via microphone, so that particular aspect of performance is of limited interest. Any views much appreciated. Cheers, Tim. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4487 (20091007) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart
RE: Comparison of the Olympus DS-71 and the DM-520: RE: Digitalrecordersagain - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71
The only reason you would go for the DS-71 over the DM520 is if you want to always use it as a personal voice recorder, or you like the wired remote control mic. It is fare as a sound effects recorder, great for in-door and out-door voice capture. A Pocket with quality external mics, or another higher grade recorder that isn't accessible will be better for full spectrum sound, but the DM-520 is actually pretty good and definitely the best all-rounder for its size. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of tim Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:56 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Comparison of the Olympus DS-71 and the DM-520: RE: Digitalrecordersagain - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71 cool now what about in my situation recording automobiles, people, indoors, outdoors etc will the dm520 be great for that? or is the ds71 a better option. think I have made my decition, but want to be sure before I move forward. thanks! much - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 21:28 Subject: Comparison of the Olympus DS-71 and the DM-520: RE: Digital recordersagain - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71 Ok, re the DS-71 and the DM-520, , it is actually a tricky decision on one hand, and a completely clear decision on the other. This is a very detailed post. I have both units - which I am happy about, because as a conference speaker, the DS-71 (like the DS-50) mic remote control and detachable mic option is perfect for capturing my presentations. I can wire myself up, and just flick the switch on the remote to start and stop recording - almost total reliability that record has activated. If, you have a DS-50, you can use its remote control and Mic with the DS-71. You can not, however, use the DS-50 or DS-71 remote control on the DM-520! The price I paid for the DS-71 was nearly double that of the DM-520, and in many ways the DS-71 is an inferior product, using an older generation of technology. I actually think someone stuffed up somewhere in releasing the DS-71 when they did, it feels like a legacy product that was very delayed to market. Still speaking about the DS-71, the recording quality is pretty good, and you do notice the Wave recording improvement over the DS50 and the WMA on the DS-71. However, it is not as good as the audio recording quality of the DM-520, and has more noise floor and Mic preamp noise (I think). In addition, the external stereo Microphone for the DS-71, though an improvement on the DS-50 mic is definitely inferior to the in-built stereo Mics of the DM-520, especially if you want to use any of the zoom recording modes that The DS-71 offers. I don't actually believe that they fully tuned the DS-71 mics for the Zoom technology. I would never use any of the zoom options on the DS-71, but I do use them for some situations (especially Narrow, and sometimes wide) on the DM-520. The narrow setting is good for keeping sounds localised, and the wide option is good for spreading the left right mike pickup to catch several speakers from a single location. If you want to hear how the DM-520 Narrow zoom mic setting works in open air situations, you can go to my CoffeeCast Conversations podcast at http://coffeecast.posterous.com Other advantages of the DS-71 are that it buffers key presses far better. For flipping back and forth between recordings in a folder, results are better. Also it doesn't exhibit the annoying audio click through the speaker when you move to different recordings. Both these problems with the DM-520 are bugs, and I do hope a firmware release will address them, as they do frustrate me, when using the DM-520 as a voice recorder. Also, it is necessary, occasionally, to reboot the DM-520 to fix an occasional bug where recording is flawed and choppy. This means that absolute trust of capturing a recording is somewhat compromised. Monitoring important recordings with earphones is therefore useful. I power the machine off, and back on prior to doing interviews, where I can't afford to lose quality of a recording. Finally, in complaint about the DM-520 is that I have stopped using the supplied rechargeable batteries, as they were dying unexpectedly, even when supposedly fully charged. I haven't had the time to fully track this problem down, or do charge discharge cycling to see if the problem goes away. Not a big problem for me, as I am happy to swap in regular AAA batteries before important recordings. The other relatively minor advantage of the DS-71 is that its size is smaller than the DM-520 if you remove the stereo mic. They are equivalent sized, when the external mic is attached. I still love the audio quality of memos recorded with the in-built mono mic of the DS-71
RE: Recording Audio
Hi, Just curious, you said I use Sound forge and Audio Studio What is Audio Studio, I presume you weren't referring to Studio Recorder? The name is so general, I had no luck doing a Google search for it. Thanks Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:51 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Recording Audio Sorry, must contradict the below. I use Sound forge and Audio Studio to record what's going through the sound card of my computers; not only that but skype conversations and YouTube and BBC streams at high quality. This has meant I don't need to move from my computer to get interviews with some local people as Skype recorded via Sound forge does it very nicely.Streams as well. All that is necessary to do this is to select the right input device in the appropriate recording software's input/output settings. Of course the mixer, (M Audio Delta for the most part in my case) has to be set so that the output faders are right up, or nearly so. the other faders will control levels of line input/ as well as SPDIF, and line and digital outs of the Delta card. Much the same goes for the more humble and grotty on-board sound of my other computer, but Sound Studio (and goldwave) will record what's going through the sound card once the right input has been set. That's often the tricky part and where people often come unstuck. I agree whole heartedly though that goldWave and Total recorder are very good, the latter if you aren't going to do a lot of editing. It depends far more on your sound card, it's settings and the setup of editing software - if that's what you are using. total Recorder would, of course, make things much easier, as well as saving money. Ray Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! For the purposes of this discussion - as Lisa's asked a perfectly valid question - I've changed the subject line to avoid confusion. Yes products like Goldwave, Sound Forge, Total Recorded, Audacity and Wavepad have the ability to record from at least the input or multiple audio input hardware sources of a computer and that's where Total Recorder is different, this software has the purpose built ability to record any audio which is coming in and out of a Windows computer and this includes software streams such as Internet broadcasts, Skye chats, streams of audio being played by another application such as Winamp or Windows media player and so on, to my knowledge software such as Sound Forge, Goldwave, audacity and Wavepad cannot capture this type of audio so that's where Total Recorder comes into its own. As to what you want or need? Well that's a personal choice, you may find yourself buying one or more applications for your use, Total Recorder for example is excellent! for the person who wants to Record audio, with its built-in tools and flexibility it can't be beaten and the Professional edition has a good built-in audio editor to boot. On the other hand of you're thinking abut doing audio editing which requires the precise manipulation of sound they you may have to go for a piece of software with better editing capabilities such as Sound Forge or Goldwave, I personally recommend Goldwave over Sound Forge and I've documented a lot of my reasons why on this list. The really great thing is that you can get both Total Recorder and Goldwave - in other words a great recording and a great editing tool - for well under a hundred dollars, armed with these 2 pieces of software you'll have most of what you'll ever require for manipulating sound on your computer, burning sound to CD and so on. The primers I gave a link to on the Total Recorder web site can be adapted to other applications in the main because the steps outlined are pretty straight forward though some may not apply to different applications as outlined above. On 16/11/2009, at 5:22 AM, equest1 wrote: Hi, My name is Lisa and I'm new to this list: I have one quick question couldn't you also do the same with gold wave as total recorder. Suppose someone wants to record from the victor stream instead of using a tape player could you get the same results from both pieces of soft wear? Or is one better than the other? thanks' Lisa - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 3:16 AM Subject: Tutorial: Recording an Internet-telephony conversations,Phone recording system. Hi everyone! I response to a question from Steve yesterday regarding recording Skype conversations, Googletalk etc, I know he wasn't exactly talking about those pieces of software but the link to the following tutorial on the Total Recorder web site should help with most audio chat applications. For those who record audio - whether it be from the net or from a tape deck - I would certainly recommdn the Professional edition of
Experiences with sound quality of Audio Engine 2's or Audio Engine 5's and
Hi, I'm researching quality powered two channel (no sub woofer) PC speakers for use in my office/studio to review voice recordings and also for listening to music. I have a recording booth I use for professional voiceover and other voice work. So I'm much more interested in good flat frequency response - studio monitor style speakers - than in impressive bass response and loudness. Has anyone heard the Audio Engine speakers either the 2's which seem excellent value for money for their quality (from what I've read) or the Audio Engine 5's which sound like they produce very clean good quality audio? Alternatively, any recommendations for other quality speakers suitable for PC connectivity would be of interest. Thanks Tim To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Levelator
The Levelator is a great little program designed for levelling the overall volume of speech in audio recordings. It is very neat, fully automated, and works very well so long as the background noise isn't too high in the source recording. With the newer versions (available for PC and Mac) on the PC you can highlight the audio file, use send to and choose the Levelator as the target. It processes the file and drops a new levelated version in the same folder. Its that simple. Regards Tim Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of robert Doc Wright Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Levelator what does this program do? - Original Message - From: Rick Harmon rickhar...@sbcglobal.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: Re: Levelator find the file, press application key and arrow to send to and levelator is in the send to sub menu. Rick - Original Message - From: Bob Prahin bpra...@wowway.com To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: Levelator Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone has used Levelator? If so, is there a way around using the drag-and-drop method of inputting files? Bob Allen Prahin E-mail: bpra...@wowway.com Windows Live Messenger: rpra...@hotmail.com skype name: bprahin Mobile phone: 614/746-9520 Please visit my web site: http://www.boballentrio.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4556 (20091029) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: your help wanted re external sound card
It is common for modern laptops and perhaps PCs to use the same socket for line level and mic level inputs, depending on how the settings are in the volume control application, or sound card software. Having said that, please don't ask me for instructions on where to find these settings, as I am running Windows 7 and haven't had to do this for quite some time. Also, The cables that reduce line level to mic level are sometimes called Attenuation cables. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:03 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: your help wanted re external sound card Julie, There are cables that have resistors built into them that can be used to feed a line level signal into a microphone socket. It's been my experience that sometimes they work well and other times they do not. You might try to find one at an electronics store before purchasing a new sound card. In the U.S. they cost a couple of dollars. Tom ** Message From: julie rodaway ** Hi everyone I am wanting to record via my laptop but it does not have a dedicated line in socket, just a mike socket and headphone. I assume that I would need an external soundcard with the appropriate line in sockets, and to this end, I am hoping that somebody would kindly recommend one and advise from where this could be bought? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus dm-520 question.
Re the Olympus machines keeping your place in files: For audible books, yes. For other files, recordings made on the device, or music stored in the single music folder, almost certainly not. You can stop a file, and resume play at that point at any time. For editable recordings, you can place up to 16 marks in the file during record and play, and jump between those marks using the left and right arrow navigation buttons. For a music file or a file not originally recorded on the machine, you can create temporary marks, but I suspect these get forgotten when you either move away from that file, or out of that folder. My memory is rusty on the limitations of temporary marks. These answers based on experience with various Olympus models, and reading all the FAQs for the DS 520. Regards Tim Noonan -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Noseworthy Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 6:57 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Olympus dm-520 question. Hi Folks: Does the DM-520 retain last position on each file? Thanks gang. He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose. Jim Elliot, To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus dm-520 question.
It doesn't have equalisation, but it does have sound field technology to open up the stereo image, and to do bass boost. Once you move away from the file, your place will be lost. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Schindler Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:45 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus dm-520 question. I doubt the DM-520 has equilization, but usually all Olympus recorders of late resume where they left off. - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 5:47 PM Subject: Re: Olympus dm-520 question. Jim, I think we're going t have to waite a little while until someone has a good paly around with this newer Olympus recorder. I think there's a good chance it will retain the position you were in when last playing a file. I note these latest recorders have USB charging capabilities too, but doubt they actually come with rechargable batteries. The .mp3 recording capabilities are going to be welcome to many too, though I always leave mp3 encoding as the last step to avoid the possiblity of repeated encoding/decoding. These recorders after all handle .raw wav recording. So, let's keep a look out on blindcooltech and here as these recorders really do seem a relatively economical way of doing interviews and field recordings where you don't need th e absolute highest quality. Ray Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: Does the DM-520 retain last position on each file? Thanks gang. He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose. Jim Elliot, To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
DM-520 US and DM-550 UK the same
Just confirming that Pat Ferguson also contacted Olympus this morning to confirm they are the same. The confusion came from that none of the descriptions I found on US sites for the DM-520 mentioned volume setting, but for the DM-550, they did. Re pricing, may have been answered already, from Pat Ferguson the units are $199.99 and the optional charger is $29.99 which apparently comes with various international plugs. And, Of course, with this new unit, the recorder can be charged via the USB port instead. This should be my last Olympus post, till I get the machine to put through its paces :-) Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy WA6BEF Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:05 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Jusn an FYI. The Dm 520 and 550 are the same unit, the 550 being sold in the UK. I was on the phone with Pat Ferguson this morning and we found the manual mic setting in the menu. So for myself the Olympus 520 it is. Maybe I can hold onto this one and not lose it. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:45 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Pat Ferguson did a two-part demo of the Olympus DM-420 and 520 recorders for Main Menu. As soon as the ACB Radio archives are back up and running, I will let you know. - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting
RE: Olympus DM520
Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording
Olympus 550: was RE: Olympus DM520
Ok, let me clarify this You are correct, there are two models. The DM-520 and the DM-550. Although I didn't update the subject line, all my comments mentioning the Olympus DM-550 were correct, and about that specific model. The main difference between the two models, as far as I can tell is the ability to adjust the rerecording level on the DM-550, which cannot be done on the Olympus DM-520. I have no idea why they would actually bother with releasing two models - except as a means to put a premium price on the DM-550, as it seems they did with the DS-71 versus the DS-61. The DS-71 is the only DS model with adjustable volume control. I hope this makes sense. I would also note that all the online literature I have found on the DM-550 seems to be UK based, so it is possible the DM-550 isn't yet available in the US, though I know the DM-520 is available there. Regards Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:12 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Hi not to correct you and make you feel bad or anything. But in the subject line you say the 520 recorder. Then in your messages you say it is the 550 recorder. So now maybe there is a 550 recorder coming out. If so I wonder what features it will all have. No unless you are talking about the 520 recorder and just saying 550 when you mean to say 520 just a big confused hear is all. Casey - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550
RE: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10)
Jim S's website says he has support (perhaps limited) for Sound Forge Studio 9, as well as the full Sound Forge. The development of his scripts for Sound Forge 10 is coming along well, and I find that it is a more responsive application than Sound Forge 9. In the old days, the Sound Forge Studio version didn't provide the (incredibly useful) presets for effects etc, which would severely diminish the ease and efficiency of its use. HTH Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) I would have thought you'd only be offered Sound Forge 10, and maybe 9 for a time now. The cheaper package is Sony Sound Studio, or some such name like that, and sells for the price you mention. It's a cut down version of Sound Forge of course, but does much of what S F does only limited to stereo recording. Far as I know there aren't scripts for Sound Studio like there are for Sound Forge. Ray JardataMailServices wrote: Hello List! When looking to purchase Sound Forge, I looked on Amazon and saw a product called Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 for a price of $69.99. What is the actual Sound Forge Version names (version 8 and 9 and now 10 seem to be available). I was thinking that Sound Forge (the full regular version) cost around $300 or so. What should I look for when trying to get a full version. Also, should I be purchasing versions 8, 9, or 10? James Robinson To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10)
If you want to get version 10, the pricing will increase towards the end of October, so you would save 100 dollars or so buying in the promotional period. Regards Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JardataMailServices Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:26 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) Hello List! When looking to purchase Sound Forge, I looked on Amazon and saw a product called Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 for a price of $69.99. What is the actual Sound Forge Version names (version 8 and 9 and now 10 seem to be available). I was thinking that Sound Forge (the full regular version) cost around $300 or so. What should I look for when trying to get a full version. Also, should I be purchasing versions 8, 9, or 10? James Robinson To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Digital recorders again - Plextalk Pocket and Olympus DS-71
I would guess, in the absence of no hard comparative data, that the audio recording quality of the Pocket is quite a bit better than is the Olympus DS-71, which I do have. I find the Olympus, across a range of external mics does have a degree of background hiss (preamp noise or circuit noise). This is the case when set to wave recording and manual mic input levels. Also, The Olympus doesn't actually have a line in, only a mic in port, so I am curious about line in recording quality, and whether you are using an attenuation cable to reduce the line in signal to mic levels? That all said, I absolutely love my Olympus DS-71 in so many ways, and for so many reasons: its extraordinarily flexible and effective voice recording capabilities, battery life and replaceable batteries, and especially its super compact size makes it a take everywhere audio device. Speaker monitoring of line in recordings, and audible recording level feedback are features unique to the Plextalk recorders. Regards Tim -Original Message-t From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of G-Dog Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 10:20 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Digital recorders again. Agreed! accessability is a very important factor but it doesn't equate to performance. I use the olympus DS-71 which does an excellent job for both mike and line in recordings. Yes, you can monitor through headphones. I also like the fact that it uses AAA batteries that makes it easy to swap them out if needed. I hear the Edital R9 is also a nifty unit G-Doggy-dog! - Original Message - From: Bruce Toews br...@ogts.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:01 PM Subject: Re: Digital recorders again. That statement should probably be qualified: It may well be the most excellent recording device in its class on the market, I couldn't say but have no reason to believe otherwise, but there are better recording devices on the market. Sweeping statements are dangerous. Bruce On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:56:11 -0500, Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net said: I totally agree with you Dean, the plextalk pocket is the most exclent recording device on the market these days. - Original Message - From: dean martineau dea...@earthlink.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:36 PM Subject: RE: Digital recorders again. What I know is that the PlexTalk Pocket is totally accessible, nicely packaged, has both manual and automatic level control, and does a very nice job of recording from the line injack. I doubt any other digital recorder provides as much feedback, as this one is made for the blind. Of course, it may (or may not, I don't know) cost more than others of similar quality, but there's no guesswork involved. It's nice to be able to monitor through the speaker when making a line-in recording. Dean -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tim Crawford Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:27 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Digital recorders again. Hi all, Just wondering, which one of the flash memory based recorders recently discussed here, would be most suitable for making high quality recordings from an external source via line-in? e.g. a satellite receiver. I don't intend recording via microphone, so that particular aspect of performance is of limited interest. Any views much appreciated. Cheers, Tim. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4487 (20091007) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: High-quality digital recorder
I have the Olympus DS71, and as a voice recorder it is absolutely top shelf! If you liked your DS 50, you will be in love with the DS 71, for note-taking etc.It has 4 gb flash, so this gives you a lot of recording time. However, this is not a music recording grade machine. It is a voice recorder. The DS 71 has 44.1 wave recording and you can manually set recording levels, if you want. But, it is not a professional grade recorder - there is significant background hiss from the mike preamps and circuitry. You can't beat it for size and performance and accessibility though. I love it, but I wouldn't want to use it for nature recordings or full-spectrum sound. The PTR2 has an in-built mono mic, but it accepts stereo input for a mic - but, as I mentioned, this input is a bit sensitive and prone to overloading. The Pocket also has stereo mic input, I can't recall whether it has stereo in-built mics, I think probably not. HTH Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy WA6BEF Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:39 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: High-quality digital recorder Would you rec this over say an Olympus? I'm asking because my Olympus was lost during a recent trip and I'm now in the market for something again. I was not happy with the original Plextalk as the mic was only mono. Has this changed in the pocket? Thanks. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:22 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: High-quality digital recorder Hi I would highly recommend the plextalk ptr pocket. Not the cheapest but I think more than worth the money. Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kristeen Hughes Sent: 16 September 2009 11:44 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: High-quality digital recorder Whar do you smart folks recommend for a very good sterio digital recorder that is portable? I've had the R9 and find it to inaccessible to be as useful as I desire. Thanks for any info. Kristeen Hughes khu...@insightbb.com - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 4:46 PM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch So if all you want to do is make some recordings possibly, listen to books and music then the blind-specific products like the xtreme and the ptr pocket is still not a bad deal. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ford Blackwell Sent: 12 September 2009 07:42 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch The 32 gb model is slated to be $299 and the 64 gb is to be $399. Their all hung up for now with a problem with the camera module. Could be this week or a month before they really hit the market. - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:23 AM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch Wonder what this thing actually costs? Would it be competition for e.g. thextreme or the plextalk pocket? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Constantine Sent: 12 September 2009 04:53 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Wow. So - any apple haters have anything to say about this? Smiles. contact details: email: tcwoo...@shaw.ca and others msn: the_conman...@hotmail.com skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Mac Norins macata...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 5:19 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Totally amazing, if this works as advertised! Can anyone imagine having a tablet, say the size of a keyboard, that you could utilize like this? I bet they come out with that, next, then musical instruments, etc., etc.,etc.! Kind of mind boggling! -Mac- - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison s...@internode.on.net To: Access L acces...@access-l.com; PC Audio pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 2:54 PM Subject: Fwd: More on the new Ipod Touch From:Dane trethowan dane.tretho...@me.com To: VIP L vi...@softspeak.com.au Hi! Here's a summary of the accessibility features and functions found on the new Ipod Touch as taken from the Apple Web Site. Vision iPod touch includes a screen reader and other
RE: Road video microphone
Rode microphones have an excellent reputation particularly because they give very high quality for their price. However, with the Plextalk PTR1 and 2 you do need to watch out for mics which are very sensitive - as they tend to overload the mic preamps of the PTR 1 and 2. This even happens if you lower the mic input volume. Rode mics (spelt R O D E) could well be very sensitive. One thing is fort certain, ikf the internal mic is as bad on the PTR1 as it is in the PTR2, you need an external mic urgently. Sony mics may be a good starting point, they aren't necessarily top-shelf quality, but they do seem to pair quite nicely with the PTRs. Hope this is of some help Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of tim cumings Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Road video microphone Andre, this is a shotgun microphone, meaning it is very directional. It records best what is in front of it and rejects sounds from the sides and back of the microphone. What type of things will you be recording? You might not want a microphone so directional On Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:50:19 +0200, =?iso-8859-1?Q?Andr=E9_van_Deventer?= wrote: Hi all Does anyone know anything about this specific microphone? I believe there is both a mono and stereo version of it available. I am looking for a reasonable quality microphone to use with my plextalk ptr1 to do recordings including outside recordings. Andre To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org