mp3 player question
A couple years ago there was an mp3 player, don't remember the brand that would let you use your u s b thumb drive instead of the s d card. Does anyone know if any of these are still made? thanks, paul w. check out my website http://webpages.charter.net/galgi20home Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fw: the overlooked MP3 player
Hi, just ordered it, but missed the sale. But wanted to try it, I like the battery idea, when i go camping, I do not have a way to charge the zin. I like the idea of a speaker and now the zin has one, but you still got to charge it by com. Hope it comes with cables, does it? Is this buy com reliable? MMM On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:24:17 -0600 "doc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > I've seen a few people who have put together guides to accessible > MP3 > players, and they all tend to overlook this one. I don't know why, > because > it's just as screeneless, reasonably priced, and it's a rather > unique piece. > This is the Sansa Shaker by Sandisk. I got a deal on it from > www.buy.com > in May when the red 1 GB model was on sale for about 20 bucks with > free > shipping. If you want to skip my description and see the official > one by > Sandisk, use this here link > http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Default.aspx?CatID=1253 > otherwise, you can read ahead. > > So, this thing may be overlooked because it is marketted towards > kids. But I > think if you are a gizmo nut like me, you just won't care and will > find it > fun to use. It comes in various colors and you can get it with > either 512 > megs of storage or 1 GB, and I think you can also use a 2 GB SD card > in the > 1 gig model. Oh, that's right! This is a player that has no on-board > memory, > but will store your stuff on standard SD cards. > First, what's it look like. Again, for you gizmo fans, you'll like > the > shape. It's pretty much a cylinder with a flat top and bottom and > it's > thinner in the middle than it is toward the ends. I suppose it's > what you'd > call an hourglass shape. I call it my salt shaker because it also > looks like > a high-tech salt shaker. The controls are way way easy to use. > First, on top > there's a small speaker, and although the sound is strong and not > extremely > shrill, the fidelity is limitted, probably best for voice > recordings. There > is one button which is flush with the rest of the unit, and that's > more > towards the bottom. This is your power and your play/pause button. > There are > two standard mini headphone jacks on it so two people can listen at > once if > you like. Finally, there is a band at the top for adjusting volume > and a > band at the bottom for skipping tracks forward or back. You just > grip the > band and twist it one way or the other to perform a function, and > let go > once you have things the way you want them, since they spring back > when > you're done. It is called the Shaker because you can also skip > tracks by > pressing and holding the Power/Play button while your track is > playing and > give it a vigorous shake up and down. You'll hear a camera shutter > noise and > it will skip tracks. I'm not sure if you can control in which > direction > it'll skip this way, so it may be a sort of randomizer. > It's powered by a single AAA battery, and the website claims that > will last > ten hours while you are under headphones. The battery and the SD > card as > well as the port for the USB cable that comes with it are located > under a > twist-off cover on the bottom of the unit. You do not need special > software > to transfer files, so you can just use Windows Explorer to copy and > paste > from one location to the player. I believe it will only play MP3 and > .wav > files, and it comes with a small folder of sample MP3 files. I find > that it > will not play some MP3 files, but not sure what exactly it's picky > about. > But I'm pretty sure it'll play most MP3 files. It does not avhe any > resume > capabilities, so when you shut the player off and turn it on later, > you are > at the beginning of the file you were listening to. > I actually use mine to play books on, even though the books are on > MP3 CD as > well. I can just use its little speaker and play my book while doing > stuff > in the kitchen or whatever. It's a nice little player, and it seems > to do > what it does well. Yes, I still think the Zen Stone is the most > versatile > off-the-shelf player, but this one is good if you want to either > store > things on multiple SD cards or you just want a groovy-looking gizmo > to play > your files on. It's worth a look if you just want something to play > your MP3 > files on. > > Please feel free to share this review wherever you'd like, as I > don't think > too many folks know about this one. Also, you can send it to anyone > you know > who might be putting together a guide for off-the-shelf players. > > Chris > > > ___ > Sps mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://ogts.net/mailman/listinfo/sps_ogts.net > > __ NOD32 3301 (20080727) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more...
microphone boost on audigy 2 with newer drivers
Hi Everyone, Well I seem to have a rather bizarre problem here. Using newer drivers for the SB Audigy 2 will not allow me to check the microphone boost. When I check it and then verify it's checked, it's not. If I use my original drivers that came with the card the option works but the machine blue screens from time to time randomly. I wiped the machine this weekend and put XP home SP3 back on the machine with the same results. I verified the cause of the blue screen crashes to be the ctaud2k.sys file which is one of the sound card driver files by using the Microsoft debug tools and a third party front end for the GUI. Not sure if this is because of SP3 or Jaws as the problem doesn't seem to happen with other screen readers as far as I can tell so far. Any advice for fixing the problem is appreciated as I very much need the microphone boost feature to work here. BTW I've tried drivers from both the microft update and from creative directly. Thanks, Rick Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the overlooked MP3 player
Best Regards, Cornell> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Fw: the overlooked MP3 player> Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:24:17 -0600> > > > I've seen a few people who have put together guides to accessible MP3 > players, and they all tend to overlook this one. I don't know why, because > it's just as screeneless, reasonably priced, and it's a rather unique piece. > This is the Sansa Shaker by Sandisk. I got a deal on it from> www.buy.com> in May when the red 1 GB model was on sale for about 20 bucks with free > shipping. If you want to skip my description and see the official one by > Sandisk, use this here link> http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Default.aspx?CatID=1253> otherwise, you can read ahead.> > So, this thing may be overlooked because it is marketted towards kids. But I > think if you are a gizmo nut like me, you just won't care and will find it > fun to use. It comes in various colors and you can get it with either 512 > megs of storage or 1 GB, and I think you can also use a 2 GB SD card in the > 1 gig model. Oh, that's right! This is a player that has no on-board memory, > but will store your stuff on standard SD cards.> First, what's it look like. Again, for you gizmo fans, you'll like the > shape. It's pretty much a cylinder with a flat top and bottom and it's > thinner in the middle than it is toward the ends. I suppose it's what you'd > call an hourglass shape. I call it my salt shaker because it also looks like > a high-tech salt shaker. The controls are way way easy to use. First, on top > there's a small speaker, and although the sound is strong and not extremely > shrill, the fidelity is limitted, probably best for voice recordings. There > is one button which is flush with the rest of the unit, and that's more > towards the bottom. This is your power and your play/pause button. There are > two standard mini headphone jacks on it so two people can listen at once if > you like. Finally, there is a band at the top for adjusting volume and a > band at the bottom for skipping tracks forward or back. You just grip the > band and twist it one way or the other to perform a function, and let go > once you have things the way you want them, since they spring back when > you're done. It is called the Shaker because you can also skip tracks by > pressing and holding the Power/Play button while your track is playing and > give it a vigorous shake up and down. You'll hear a camera shutter noise and > it will skip tracks. I'm not sure if you can control in which direction > it'll skip this way, so it may be a sort of randomizer.> It's powered by a single AAA battery, and the website claims that will last > ten hours while you are under headphones. The battery and the SD card as > well as the port for the USB cable that comes with it are located under a > twist-off cover on the bottom of the unit. You do not need special software > to transfer files, so you can just use Windows Explorer to copy and paste > from one location to the player. I believe it will only play MP3 and .wav > files, and it comes with a small folder of sample MP3 files. I find that it > will not play some MP3 files, but not sure what exactly it's picky about. > But I'm pretty sure it'll play most MP3 files. It does not avhe any resume > capabilities, so when you shut the player off and turn it on later, you are > at the beginning of the file you were listening to.> I actually use mine to play books on, even though the books are on MP3 CD as > well. I can just use its little speaker and play my book while doing stuff > in the kitchen or whatever. It's a nice little player, and it seems to do > what it does well. Yes, I still think the Zen Stone is the most versatile > off-the-shelf player, but this one is good if you want to either store > things on multiple SD cards or you just want a groovy-looking gizmo to play > your files on. It's worth a look if you just want something to play your MP3 > files on.> > Please feel free to share this review wherever you'd like, as I don't think > too many folks know about this one. Also, you can send it to anyone you know > who might be putting together a guide for off-the-shelf players.> > Chris> > > ___> Sps mailing list> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://ogts.net/mailman/listinfo/sps_ogts.net> > __ NOD32 3301 (20080727) Information __> > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.> http://www.eset.com> > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fw: the overlooked MP3 player
I've seen a few people who have put together guides to accessible MP3 players, and they all tend to overlook this one. I don't know why, because it's just as screeneless, reasonably priced, and it's a rather unique piece. This is the Sansa Shaker by Sandisk. I got a deal on it from www.buy.com in May when the red 1 GB model was on sale for about 20 bucks with free shipping. If you want to skip my description and see the official one by Sandisk, use this here link http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Default.aspx?CatID=1253 otherwise, you can read ahead. So, this thing may be overlooked because it is marketted towards kids. But I think if you are a gizmo nut like me, you just won't care and will find it fun to use. It comes in various colors and you can get it with either 512 megs of storage or 1 GB, and I think you can also use a 2 GB SD card in the 1 gig model. Oh, that's right! This is a player that has no on-board memory, but will store your stuff on standard SD cards. First, what's it look like. Again, for you gizmo fans, you'll like the shape. It's pretty much a cylinder with a flat top and bottom and it's thinner in the middle than it is toward the ends. I suppose it's what you'd call an hourglass shape. I call it my salt shaker because it also looks like a high-tech salt shaker. The controls are way way easy to use. First, on top there's a small speaker, and although the sound is strong and not extremely shrill, the fidelity is limitted, probably best for voice recordings. There is one button which is flush with the rest of the unit, and that's more towards the bottom. This is your power and your play/pause button. There are two standard mini headphone jacks on it so two people can listen at once if you like. Finally, there is a band at the top for adjusting volume and a band at the bottom for skipping tracks forward or back. You just grip the band and twist it one way or the other to perform a function, and let go once you have things the way you want them, since they spring back when you're done. It is called the Shaker because you can also skip tracks by pressing and holding the Power/Play button while your track is playing and give it a vigorous shake up and down. You'll hear a camera shutter noise and it will skip tracks. I'm not sure if you can control in which direction it'll skip this way, so it may be a sort of randomizer. It's powered by a single AAA battery, and the website claims that will last ten hours while you are under headphones. The battery and the SD card as well as the port for the USB cable that comes with it are located under a twist-off cover on the bottom of the unit. You do not need special software to transfer files, so you can just use Windows Explorer to copy and paste from one location to the player. I believe it will only play MP3 and .wav files, and it comes with a small folder of sample MP3 files. I find that it will not play some MP3 files, but not sure what exactly it's picky about. But I'm pretty sure it'll play most MP3 files. It does not avhe any resume capabilities, so when you shut the player off and turn it on later, you are at the beginning of the file you were listening to. I actually use mine to play books on, even though the books are on MP3 CD as well. I can just use its little speaker and play my book while doing stuff in the kitchen or whatever. It's a nice little player, and it seems to do what it does well. Yes, I still think the Zen Stone is the most versatile off-the-shelf player, but this one is good if you want to either store things on multiple SD cards or you just want a groovy-looking gizmo to play your files on. It's worth a look if you just want something to play your MP3 files on. Please feel free to share this review wherever you'd like, as I don't think too many folks know about this one. Also, you can send it to anyone you know who might be putting together a guide for off-the-shelf players. Chris ___ Sps mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://ogts.net/mailman/listinfo/sps_ogts.net __ NOD32 3301 (20080727) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oversampling and audio cleanup
Is anyone recording at higher than 44.1KHz on noisy or poppy recordings with the intent of getting better results from audio cleanup modules? TIA Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MP3Sparks
I have found another site called music mp3. I find it to be very accessible. I can use paypal to make my purchases and you get a ten percent bonus when you pre-pay. You can purchase whole albums but you do have to download the tracks individually. but the search process is very good and it's legal. The link is www.musicmp3.ru Terese At 06:46 AM 7/25/2008, you wrote: >Hi > >I was using this site yesterday and found it to be very slow, this afternoon >I can't get on it at all, it loads, or seems to but there must be something >amiss as supernova isn't playing ball with it at all, I'm going to try >again in a sec. > >I can't remember who it was I bought e money from to refill my balance but >it wasn't the company you mention so I can't comment on that. > >I find their selection of music very good. > >I heard that it was the Americans who forced allofmp3 to close if Russia was >to join the world trade organization, Mr Bush wants to pull his head in me >thinks as he doesn't rule the entire planet, even though he thinks he does. > >as for the credit companies not allowing transactions on that site, last >time I checked it wasn't their job to sensor where we spend our money, they >need pulling in to line as well. > >Trace > >- Original Message - >From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:10 PM >Subject: MP3Sparks > > > > This is another Russian site but I have had little experience of it. When > > I > > first registered I was only able to download one track from the site. On > > registering I was given a 20 cents bonus to try it out. After that I had > > some trouble as I couldn't buy credit with my credit card. They state > > they > > do accept credit card payments but when you select that option you are > > told > > that that option is not available at this time and to try again in a day > > or > > two. What you have to do is register with a site called CMPASS and there > > buy E money. You are given an ID number and a PIN number. You then go > > back > > to MP3 Sparks and put in both these numbers before you can establish a > > balance or refill it. I Have not done this as I am not sure of the > > company > > where I buy this e money and as I haven't done anything like that before, > > I > > wasn't taking any chances. Also, it is a lot of hassle and I just > > couldn't > > be bothered with it. I know Mandy and Trace have used this site and they > > could most likely let you know what it is like. The reason for all this > > hassle is that MP3 Sparks was originally Allofant3 but they got themselves > > involved with the Russian mafia and copyright law. The American's went > > after > > them and put pressure on the card companies who no longer allow them to > > use > > their cards. After Allofant3 disappeared, MP3 Sparks took it's place but > > the problems persist and I haven't used them yet. Registration is again a > > problem if you have no sighted help as you need to see a verification > > number. The site has disappeared and reappeared a couple of times but it > > is > > up and running at the moment. If it continually proves to be stable I may > > at some point risk purchasing credit. As I said, I haven't used the site > > seriously apart from a trial download. With this site though I understand > > you can choose your bit rate and their albums are still 99 cents US each. > > The link is below. Walter. > > > > The link is www.mp3sparks.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.5.5/1570 - Release Date: 24/07/2008 > > 06:59 > > > > > > > >Jonathan Mosen List Founder >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >__ NOD32 3302 (20080728) Information __ > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >http://www.eset.com TTerese Ann Goren Bring the day spa home. Earn discounts and free products. Find out how Visit my webpage @ www.beautipage.com/Terese Visit our blog at http://brightspotks.livejournal.com/ Vote for our song "I'll See You There" on American Idol Underground visit http://www.idolunderground.com/tereseann Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." >>Be the change you wish to see in the world. Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: mp3 audio books
They do, but I've found their download manager does not always do a great job of sending a "clean" copy, occasional stutters, skips and the like. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 9:02 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: mp3 audio books I seem to recall that eMusic now has audio books in unprotected MP3 format. At 06:52 AM 7/25/2008, you wrote: >Try: > >http://www.audiobookstore.com > >They have a wide selection lots on sale, but I think they come in >protected wma. > > > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dennis >Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:29 AM >To: PC audio discussion list. >Subject: mp3 audio books > >hello: i'm trying to find a website that sells audio books other than >audible. i've tried simply audio books with not good results. i have >baught the books on there but they won't play so i have to get a refund >every time. is there a site that sells mp3 audio books? amazon is great >for mp3 music but i don't think they sell songs yet. > >Jonathan Mosen List Founder >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Jonathan Mosen List Founder >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.5/1571 - Release Date: >7/24/2008 5:42 PM Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: external microphone and Vista
I'll keep searching. Loren - Original Message - From: "Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:30 AM Subject: Re: external microphone and Vista Loren, I don't use Vista but have you checked the volume control settings in whatever Vista calls Windows Volume Control to see what is checked and not checked? It might be that not many list members use Vista and that is why your question didn't get any response. Tom >Subject: external microphone and Vista >I cannot get my microphone to work with a Dell laptop and >Vista. The built-in microphone works, but when I plug in the >external microphone, it does not turn off the laptop mic nor >allow the external to work. Can you tell me the procedures >to correct this problem and how do I get to the mic settings >with this wonderful Vista? XP is great. Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
USB soundcard recommendations:
I didn't getr any response to my last message so will give it one more try. I would like any recommendations for a USB soundcard with mic and line inputs. Is anyone using one successfully and if so what brand and model? thanks. Don Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: LTB Wireless USB Headset
Marsha: If you do Skype, you can contact me at Skype name: jnoseworthy Perhaps we can sort this out. Cheers. - Original Message - From: "Marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 9:15 PM Subject: LTB Wireless USB Headset > I hope someone can help me. I have an LTB USB wireless headset. It does > not have any drivers with it. It just plugs into the USB port. All of a > sudden it has decided not to cut the sound to the speakers. The Headset > sends the volume information to the computer. It will not cut the sound > to > the speakers and divert it to the headset. I love the headset. Could > someone please give me some help? If not, do you have any idea where I > might look? I have done a search and the only thing I have found is > places > to purchase the product. Thanks for your help. > > Marsha > > > > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: external microphone and Vista
Loren, I don't use Vista but have you checked the volume control settings in whatever Vista calls Windows Volume Control to see what is checked and not checked? It might be that not many list members use Vista and that is why your question didn't get any response. Tom >Subject: external microphone and Vista >I cannot get my microphone to work with a Dell laptop and >Vista. The built-in microphone works, but when I plug in the >external microphone, it does not turn off the laptop mic nor >allow the external to work. Can you tell me the procedures >to correct this problem and how do I get to the mic settings >with this wonderful Vista? XP is great. Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
