Re: [all-audio] BBC and von strangeness.
The same thing happened in the U.S. A little Googling alerted me that Fox has the radio rights here. Not exactly the BBC. -- My novel Caroline is now available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook versions and, for qualified readers in the US, at the National Library Service/BARD. Go to: https://adrianspratt.com/book/ -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:19 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] BBC and von strangeness. Hello! Is there something going on with bbc 5 live. Yesterday I could hear England Wales but today I can not hear Australia Denmark. I use nord vpn but things seems to not working now. I only get this crappy sorry we’re not aloud to stream to you blabla message. pPissed off. /A -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4324): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4324 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/95359803/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] Device for streaming TV sound to hearing aids
Great. Thanks. This is exactly what I need. -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2022 3:00 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Device for streaming TV sound to hearing aids Hello. Judging by what you have available, it looks like your best choice is optical and tosslink. Note that tosslink is just another name for optical so you want to connect the optical cable from optical on your tv to tosslink on your Oticon streamer. You probably also have to make sure that your TV is set to use optical as it's output. -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Friday, November 4, 2022 11:11 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] Device for streaming TV sound to hearing aids Hi. I wonder if anyone can help. I’ve purchased an Oticon device that plugs into a TV and, on being paired, streams the sound through my hearing aids. Unfortunately, none of the connectors for the device appears to match the ports on our TV. Below, I’ll list the types of ports on our TV and then the four Oticon connectors. It seems incredible that a new device and a new TV, both purchased within the past two months, can’t be connected. I’m hoping someone can suggest which connector should work with which port. TV ports: USB Optical HDMI (eARC) HDMI Oticon connectors: TOSLINK RCA audio output L+R Mini jack audio output SCART audio output L+R Thanks. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4309): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4309 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/94820662/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] Device for streaming TV sound to hearing aids
Ut I don't find that option with the Oticon connectors. -- My novel Caroline is now available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook versions and, for qualified readers in the US, at the National Library Service/BARD. Go to: https://adrianspratt.com/book/ -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Robert Byers via groups.io Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2022 2:11 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Device for streaming TV sound to hearing aids I would think that the USB should be the easiest. Rob. On 11/5/2022 2:10 PM, Adrian Spratt wrote: > Hi. I wonder if anyone can help. > > I’ve purchased an Oticon device that plugs into a TV and, on being paired, > streams the sound through my hearing aids. Unfortunately, none of the > connectors for the device appears to match the ports on our TV. Below, I’ll > list the types of ports on our TV and then the four Oticon connectors. It > seems incredible that a new device and a new TV, both purchased within the > past two months, can’t be connected. I’m hoping someone can suggest which > connector should work with which port. > > TV ports: > USB > Optical > HDMI (eARC) > HDMI > > Oticon connectors: > TOSLINK > RCA audio output L+R > Mini jack audio output > SCART audio output L+R > > Thanks. > > > > > -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4306): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4306 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/94820662/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
[all-audio] Device for streaming TV sound to hearing aids
Hi. I wonder if anyone can help. I’ve purchased an Oticon device that plugs into a TV and, on being paired, streams the sound through my hearing aids. Unfortunately, none of the connectors for the device appears to match the ports on our TV. Below, I’ll list the types of ports on our TV and then the four Oticon connectors. It seems incredible that a new device and a new TV, both purchased within the past two months, can’t be connected. I’m hoping someone can suggest which connector should work with which port. TV ports: USB Optical HDMI (eARC) HDMI Oticon connectors: TOSLINK RCA audio output L+R Mini jack audio output SCART audio output L+R Thanks. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4304): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4304 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/94820662/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] In VLC, spacebar won't pause
Thanks, Mike. That did the trick. -- My novel Caroline is now available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook versions and, for qualified readers in the US, at the National Library Service/BARD. Go to: https://adrianspratt.com/book/ -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Mike Bernard via groups.io Sent: Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:43 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] In VLC, spacebar won't pause Hi Adrian: Have you tried uninstalling the program and then reinstalling it? Sometimes that helps. It's possible that maybe the program ggot corrupted or something. Mike Do you like to shake your groove with disco,? New Wave, or today’s slammin hits? I play em all.! Join me, Mike B every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 pm on SonicRadio.rocks. We’ll have a blast! www.sonicradio.rocks -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Saturday, October 8, 2022 10:19 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] In VLC, spacebar won't pause Hi. The only way I can now pause playback of a recording is to go into VLC's menus. Alt-p won't work to resume play, so I need to go back into the menus to do that as well. Moving forward and backwards with the arrow keys works fine. Any ideas how I can get the spacebar back to pausing? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4299): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4299 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/94199836/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
[all-audio] In VLC, spacebar won't pause
Hi. The only way I can now pause playback of a recording is to go into VLC's menus. Alt-p won't work to resume play, so I need to go back into the menus to do that as well. Moving forward and backwards with the arrow keys works fine. Any ideas how I can get the spacebar back to pausing? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4297): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4297 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/94199836/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] USB microphone
Hi Howard, Judging by the printed material that comes with the Blue Snowball, the company is connected to Logitech. "Blue" has nothing to do with the color. The one I bought is black. Here's the Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss-Black/dp/B002OO18NS -- For my blog and news about my upcoming novel, please visit www.adrianspratt.com -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 5:25 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] USB microphone Curious about the blue snowball: Is that a brand name or just the color? Where can I search for that one? Howard On 12/30/2021 4:07 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: > I, too, have a Blue Snowball mic; not a bad little ddesk mic! > Tom Kaufman > > -Original Message- > From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of JM Casey > Sent: Monday, December 27, 2021 6:27 PM > To: all-audio@groups.io > Subject: Re: [all-audio] USB microphone > > Hey. > > I have a Blue Snowball mic. Not sure how that differs from the yeti exactly, > but it is omnidirectional and basically picks up everything in my apartment > -- it would be perfect for a conference table I guess, ideally, but it's > also good for personal use. I waas a little skeptical at first, but I even > use it for podcasting and it works well enough. It's probably all told one > of the better non-studio-quality mics I've used honestly. > > > -Original Message- > From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt > Sent: December 27, 2021 05:36 PM > To: all-audio@groups.io > Subject: [all-audio] USB microphone > > Would someone please recommend a USB microphone for use on Zoom calls? > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4061): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4061 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/87986741/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] USB microphone
Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. I went with JM's Blue Snowball, which looks most suitable for my needs. -- For my blog and news about my upcoming novel, please visit www.adrianspratt.com -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Monday, December 27, 2021 6:27 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] USB microphone Hey. I have a Blue Snowball mic. Not sure how that differs from the yeti exactly, but it is omnidirectional and basically picks up everything in my apartment -- it would be perfect for a conference table I guess, ideally, but it's also good for personal use. I waas a little skeptical at first, but I even use it for podcasting and it works well enough. It's probably all told one of the better non-studio-quality mics I've used honestly. -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: December 27, 2021 05:36 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] USB microphone Would someone please recommend a USB microphone for use on Zoom calls? Thanks. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4046): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4046 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/87986741/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
[all-audio] USB microphone
Would someone please recommend a USB microphone for use on Zoom calls? Thanks. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4039): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4039 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/87986741/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] Lost connection between PC and stereo preamp
Steve, Thank you for such a detailed response. What happened to plug and play! I'm just being rhetorical. I hope there solution is in one of your suggestions. -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Steve Jacobson Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2019 10:50 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Lost connection between PC and stereo preamp Adrian, There are things we don't know about what happened there, so possibly my suggestions are not relevant. If the sound connection worked when the technician was there, then I am guessing something may be changing in your sound card connections. Trying to unplug and plug in the cable to your sound card could correct the problem. Try to determine if any dialog boxes are appearing asking if you plugged in a device. You may need to choose which device was plugged in. The first thing I would do if you never heard any sound even when the technician was there is to check the connections at both ends of the cable to be sure they are firmly connected. Even if the technician didn't change anything on your computer, the connector could have been partly pulled out when the cable was being connected at your stereo. It is less likely that the poor connection would be at the stereo end. If both ends of the cable appear to be securely connected, I would next try to determine where the problem is. First, become familiar with where all of the connections are on your sound card so that you can remember where the stereo cable was connected. Next turn the volume down on your stereo. Remove the connection from your sound card, taking care to carefully note where it is connected. If it is a mini-standard or 1/8-inch plug, find another source of sound with the same size of jack, a phone, an iPod, a radio, anything. It doesn't matter what the quality, only that it gives you continuous sound. Plug the plug from the cable to your stereo into the test device you are using and then carefully turn up the volume on the stereo. If that results in you hearing sound, the cable and the connection to your stereo is all right. If you do not hear any sound, then the problem is likely the cable or the wrong connection to your stereo was used. If you do hear sound, then the problem is with the connection to your computer. I hope that you get sound because if you don't the problem is harder to track down. If you get sound, turn down the volume on your stereo, disconnect the device you used for testing and try reconnecting the cord to the computer. Be sure to observe if any dialogs are displayed on your computer asking which device you plugged in and answer them correctly. If sound does not return to your stereo, it is possible that the cord somehow got connected to the wrong jack on your sound card. Keeping the volume low, or turningit down and trying different jacks might be worth trying, turning the volume up each time you try a new connection. Of course, the best thing would be to have somebody check the labels on the computer. Okay, let's take the other possibility, you get no sound when you plug the end of the stereo cable that was plugged in to the computer into your test device. It would be rare that both sides of a stereo cable would go bad at the same time. It is more likely that the wrong jacks were accidentally used on the stereo, or that the stereo can be configured to turn specific jacks on and off. Many modern receivers and TV's have a lot of options that affect the function of jacks. If that seems to be the case, you probably will need to consult the manual and have the connections used on your stereo checked. The ideal solution, of course, is to get the technician to come back and help you figure out what is happening. If nothing here helps, at least it will help you waste part of a weekend, reducing the amount of time you are missing listening to your computer through your stereo. Of course, I am kidding, these kinds of things are very frustrating. Best regards, Steve Jacobson -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2019 8:15 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] Lost connection between PC and stereo preamp Hi. I wonder if anyone can offer a suggestion. I have my PC connected by cable across the room to the stereo. Yesterday, I had an upgraded preamp installed to replace the manufacturer's previous model. (The brand is NAIM.) I understand the connector configuration is the same, as are the controls. The man who did the installation took great care to connect the cables as they had been arranged before. He's confident he plugged the PC connector in the right place and that the connection is good. For me to play anything from the PC via the stereo means making a speaker switch in the Windows 10 Sound dialog. However, it isn't working. I've checked the setting, including the volume level
[all-audio] Lost connection between PC and stereo preamp
Hi. I wonder if anyone can offer a suggestion. I have my PC connected by cable across the room to the stereo. Yesterday, I had an upgraded preamp installed to replace the manufacturer's previous model. (The brand is NAIM.) I understand the connector configuration is the same, as are the controls. The man who did the installation took great care to connect the cables as they had been arranged before. He's confident he plugged the PC connector in the right place and that the connection is good. For me to play anything from the PC via the stereo means making a speaker switch in the Windows 10 Sound dialog. However, it isn't working. I've checked the setting, including the volume level (99%) and confirmed that this speaker setting is the default. Could I be missing anything? Thanks. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#2621): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/2621 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/32618786/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] FM Transmitter Problem
Thanks. -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Curtis Delzer Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 1:13 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] FM Transmitter Problem Hi, directly connecting to computer via long cord, or blue tooth which has better frequency response. Curtis Delzer HS W B 6 H E F Rialto, CA On 4/2/2019 8:11 PM, Adrian Spratt wrote: > Curtis, what is your alternative method? > > -Original Message- > From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Curtis > Delzer > Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 6:40 PM > To: all-audio@groups.io > Subject: Re: [all-audio] FM Transmitter Problem > > I believe it, had the same issue when I had FM room in North Dakota. > > Curtis Delzer > HS > W B 6 H E F > Rialto, CA > > On 4/2/2019 2:00 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: >> It does, Curtis...but I think mine is plugged in (in fact, am sure of it) >> otherwise, it wouldn't have been running this long as it seldom gets turned >> off (and I've had it running (for the most part) since early 2005! >> Tom Kaufman >> >> -Original Message- >> From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of >> Curtis Delzer >> Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 4:53 PM >> To: all-audio@groups.io >> Subject: Re: [all-audio] FM Transmitter Problem >> >> doesn't that work on a battery? or have an off/on switch? hmm, I've >> got a couple of those around here somewhere and used them almost >> constantly until I figured out another way here in Southern >> California where there are no blank or unused spots on the FM band. >> >> Curtis Delzer >> HS >> W B 6 H E F >> Rialto, CA >> >> On 4/2/2019 1:39 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: >>> Hello list: I seem to have developed a problem with My FM >>> Transmitter that I got back in 2004; this afternoon, I had to have >>> my speaker system replaced (should have had the guy check to make >>> sure that this transmitter was still >>> working) he had assured me that it was independent of the speakers >>> (which actually does make sense) but now I find that, although the >>> transmitter is throwing a carrier, it's no longer transmitting! >>> There is no way I can get to where that thing plugs into the >>> computer! So what must I do to make this thing transmit again? >>> Although I don't use it as much as I used to, there are some >>> applications where I do need to have it working as there are a >>> couple of things that only come via the computer! If anyone has any >>> ideas, feel free to pass them along! The guy actually is coming >>> back as I am having the power switch replaced on my computer tower; >>> am hoping it's just a simple thing like maybe something got >>> disconnected! But if this were the case, I would have no carrier.correct? >>> Anyhow thanks for any help or info that you can offer! >>> >>> Tom Kaufman >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#2146): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/2146 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/30871378/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] FM Transmitter Problem
Curtis, what is your alternative method? -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Curtis Delzer Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 6:40 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] FM Transmitter Problem I believe it, had the same issue when I had FM room in North Dakota. Curtis Delzer HS W B 6 H E F Rialto, CA On 4/2/2019 2:00 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: > It does, Curtis...but I think mine is plugged in (in fact, am sure of it) > otherwise, it wouldn't have been running this long as it seldom gets turned > off (and I've had it running (for the most part) since early 2005! > Tom Kaufman > > -Original Message- > From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of > Curtis Delzer > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 4:53 PM > To: all-audio@groups.io > Subject: Re: [all-audio] FM Transmitter Problem > > doesn't that work on a battery? or have an off/on switch? hmm, I've > got a couple of those around here somewhere and used them almost > constantly until I figured out another way here in Southern California > where there are no blank or unused spots on the FM band. > > Curtis Delzer > HS > W B 6 H E F > Rialto, CA > > On 4/2/2019 1:39 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: >> Hello list: I seem to have developed a problem with My FM >> Transmitter that I got back in 2004; this afternoon, I had to have my >> speaker system replaced (should have had the guy check to make sure >> that this transmitter was still >> working) he had assured me that it was independent of the speakers >> (which actually does make sense) but now I find that, although the >> transmitter is throwing a carrier, it's no longer transmitting! >> There is no way I can get to where that thing plugs into the >> computer! So what must I do to make this thing transmit again? >> Although I don't use it as much as I used to, there are some >> applications where I do need to have it working as there are a couple >> of things that only come via the computer! If anyone has any ideas, >> feel free to pass them along! The guy actually is coming back as I >> am having the power switch replaced on my computer tower; am hoping >> it's just a simple thing like maybe something got disconnected! But >> if this were the case, I would have no carrier.correct? Anyhow thanks for >> any help or info that you can offer! >> >> Tom Kaufman >> >> >> >> > > > > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#2144): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/2144 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/30871378/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] How to rip CDs with VLC
Yes, and that's the route I took. Thanks for responding, Dean. -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Dean Martineau Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2019 8:20 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] How to rip CDs with VLC As a side issue, you can set windows Media Player to rip to other formats, you're not limited to WMA. Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2019 8:02 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] How to rip CDs with VLC I'm hoping someone can give me step-by-step instructions for how to rip a CD with VLC media player. I've tried intuition and Google, but I'm getting nowhere. I know to start with control-r and to select disc with alt-d. I know that VLC recognizes the CD I have in that drive. However, I can't get any results. One time I accidentally recorded two tracks with VLC, but even though they were somehow saved as .WAV files and VLC is my default .WAV app, there's no sound. By contrast, when I just play the CD with VLC, the sound is fine. Although I somehow got two.WAV files using VLC, a feat I've never repeated, the only file type options I find as I go through the rip dialog are ones I don't recognize. I'll mention that I have Windows Media player set to rip CDs, but I close that program when I want VLC to do the job. Could it be interfering anyway? I'm not looking for another ripping program. WMP is okay, but the sound quality of .WMA files is less than I want. Since VLC plays CDs with such clarity, I'm hoping that using it for ripping will bring better results. Thanks for any instructions or tips. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#1806): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/1806 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/29336970/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
[all-audio] How to rip CDs with VLC
I'm hoping someone can give me step-by-step instructions for how to rip a CD with VLC media player. I've tried intuition and Google, but I'm getting nowhere. I know to start with control-r and to select disc with alt-d. I know that VLC recognizes the CD I have in that drive. However, I can't get any results. One time I accidentally recorded two tracks with VLC, but even though they were somehow saved as .WAV files and VLC is my default .WAV app, there's no sound. By contrast, when I just play the CD with VLC, the sound is fine. Although I somehow got two.WAV files using VLC, a feat I've never repeated, the only file type options I find as I go through the rip dialog are ones I don't recognize. I'll mention that I have Windows Media player set to rip CDs, but I close that program when I want VLC to do the job. Could it be interfering anyway? I'm not looking for another ripping program. WMP is okay, but the sound quality of .WMA files is less than I want. Since VLC plays CDs with such clarity, I'm hoping that using it for ripping will bring better results. Thanks for any instructions or tips. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#1798): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/1798 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/29336970/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Re: [all-audio] CC EP Pro Radio continued
I agree with this summary in general, but New York City, where I live, is a qualified exception. HD channels do work here, and they provide a little variety. There are probably other cities around the U.S. where the situation is also moderately better. Separately, shortwave is useless here and I gave up on it a long time ago. Enter Tapin to fill the void. -Original Message- From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Gary Schindler Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 1:22 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] CC EP Pro Radio continued Mary and Howard are correct. You have five companies that own most of the radio stations in the states. Most of the talk stations are conservative. They also didn't mention that cellular towers, noisy power lines and transformers from an ageing power grid, computers everywhere, and, leaking cable systems adjacent interference from stations using the frequencies to the left and right of the main station for HD radio makes it almost impossible to DX any more. IF you do pull in a station at night that is an HD station because of the reduced power, it sounds terrible anyway because of the sky wave conditions. Because of these things it isn't worth buying a good radio no matter how sensitive or selective it is if you can't enjoy a good listening experience. On 10/11/2018 12:02 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > Howard, > I have to agree with you. As somebody who grew up loving to DX on the medium > wave band and then later got a ham license, I love radio. But radio in the > United States these days is useless. I wouldn’t spend 10 bucks on a radio. > There’s nothing to listen to. Unless you come to the states, Dane, you simply > can’t understand what we’re talking about. If it’s better for you in > Australia, great. But here, everything is owned by big corporations and who > really gives a damn? There’s no local color nothing. It’s worthless. > Mary >> On Oct 10, 2018, at 8:58 PM, Howard Traxler >> wrote: >> >> Dane, you are generalizing. Some ham radio guys know the stuff and some >> don't. Whichever I am is no concern to anyone but me. All I am saying is: >> >> (only an opinion); broadcast radio and TV, these days, is nothing but a vast >> waste land and not worth the price of any type of receiving device. >> >> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" >> >> To: >> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:15 PM >> Subject: Re: [all-audio] CC EP Pro Radio continued >> >> >> I think you're missing the point. >> This radio is a very reasonably priced and good sounding set so no matter >> what your radio listening habits - long distance or local - then it’s a set >> worth getting. >> And please forgive me again but those who use Ham radio sets I've found >> wouldn't know a a good sensitive long distance receiver if they fell over >> one. >> Yep I know that Kenwood are recognised for transceivers as are Uniden and a >> whole heap of other companies but they're not known for long distance >> reception of the type I'm talking about, you need nice antennas to be strung >> up, nothing wrong with that at all but I like to move around. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: all-audio@groups.io On Behalf Of Howard >> Traxler >> Sent: Thursday, 11 October 2018 2:10 PM >> To: all-audio@groups.io >> Subject: Re: [all-audio] CC EP Pro Radio continued >> >> Don't know what kind of broadcasting is done in Australia, but here in the >> states there isn't much that I'd turn on the radio for--no matter how good >> the radio be. >> >> Being a radeo ham, I have a Kenwood TS-590S. The receiver on this one tunes >> continuous from the "long wave" bandup through 54 (or so) megahertz; very >> nicely covering the US broadcast band. With external amplification, this >> one can have pretty good sound. Not to take anything away from the CC >> radios or even the super radios; there has to be something out there that >> one desires to hear; or what good is it? >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Dane Trethowan" >> To: >> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 1:11 PM >> Subject: Re: [all-audio] CC EP Pro Radio continued >> >> >> Shame you feel that way as there’s plenty to recommend a radio such >> as this if you’re thinking from a content perspective. >> Actually one could argue that its probably better to be able to >> listen to long-distance radio given the rubbish some local city >> stations broadcast and then you’ll never know unless you try >> receiving these stations so therefore you’ll need something good to receive >> them on in the first place. >> So enter the CC EP Pro as a very good starting point for a most >> reasonable price. >> There aren’t too many radios that come near the CC EP Pro as far as >> performance these days and I’ve had my view confirmed when scanning >> about the band and listening to the set earlier this morning. >> Yes, you can go for all those vintage sets if you like as I myself >> have done
