Re: help with an audio problem

2015-01-10 Thread Jeff Samco
So, let me see if I understand the situation. The 3.5mm jack on the 
back of the TV is the ONLY  means of getting audio out from the TV. 
And, that jack is the only  audio out that will also carry content 
from the satellite and DVD player. And, if something is plugged into 
that jack then the TV speakers are silenced. Is this right?


So, I guess you have to use that single jack for both purposes. Then 
the only way for your dad to listen using bluetooth headphones and 
others to listen at the same time by speakers is to split the audio 
signal coming out from that jack. Here's a couple options as I see them:
1. Use a simple headphone splitter making 2 3.5mm audio jacks. One 
can be used for his bluetooth headphones transmitter and the other 
can go to a powered speaker using a patch cord or a second bluetooth 
transmitter  and using a bluetooth speaker.
2. Or, you could  use that jack to connect audio into a small 
amplifier.  Then you could connect both the bluetooth headphones and 
any speaker system you care to use.

HTH,
Jeff

At 09:48 AM 1/10/2015, you wrote:

Hi

My dad has problems hearing the tv, he has just got a set of
bluetooth headphones but he doesn't want to use the 3.5 ml
jack on the back of the tv, he would rather use the phono
connections on the tv but there are 5 connections but
according to the tv manual they are only for receiving audio
and not transmitting audio. We have tried using them but the
sound from the tv doesn't come through the audio part of the
5 set of phono connections. According to the manual you have
to use a pair of two plugs plus a set of 3 but they are not
audio out. If we plug the headphones in the rear of the
satellite box, the headphones work perfectly but he cannot
get the sound from the dvd through the satellite, only
through the tv. The dvd doesn't have a scart connection on
it, only hdmi. The satellite doesn't have a hdmi connection
only scart and one pair of phono connectors. We have looked
at hdmi to scart converters, they are very expensive. On my
own tv setup I have the tv and dvd connected to the
satellite and I am able to hear everything through my
surround system. According to the questions and answers
concerning the particular headphones the senheizer rs170,
you can get a special adapter that creates another 3.5 ml
connection on the rear of the tv but I know little about
this kind of thing. Dad doesn't want to have to keep
unplugging the headphones from the tv, plus if we all want
to listen to the tv, it won't be possible without several
sets of headphones, what is the best way around this please?
Dad is insisting on using the phono connections. Help!!

Regards

Adrien






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Re: Best Bluetooth speaker

2014-12-28 Thread Jeff Samco
I have recently purchased the Creative Roar bluetooth speaker from 
Amazon for $150. Although I have only heard the small JamBox this 
Creative speaker is far better, as it should be for being much 
larger. Don't know how it compares with a Bose SoundLink 3 or large JamBox.


The Roar is about 10 inches wide, 7 inches deep and 2 inches high. It 
has an extremely solid feel and lots of weight, likely due to the 6 
amp battery in it. It has 2 different amplifiers: one to drive the 
base speaker, and one to drive the  2 other speakers for mids and 
highs. The sound is extremely balanced throughout the range. There's 
a roar button that boosts the sound to more fully fill a room. 
Volume goes quite loud with no distortion.


There are lots of reviews on Amazon. Admittedly, a significant number 
of the reviews seem over the top in their praise. But, in my personal 
listening I find the speaker extremely good for the price.

HTH,
Jeff

At 10:55 PM 12/27/2014, you wrote:
If you don't need a lot of boom people are liking the bose blue 
tooth speaker color for $129. I have heard one and I think it is 
better than the sound link Mini for about $200.

- Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net
To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:39 AM
Subject: Best Bluetooth speaker


i am looking for the best bluetooth speaker out there that i can 
use with any bluetooth device/ and other devices via ta 1/8 chord 
Brand, prices and where i can purchase the speaker, also if anyone 
has any reviews of them let me know thanks.








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Re: SoundBlaster Roar - was portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?

2014-12-11 Thread Jeff Samco
This Creative speaker sounds quite good. Thanks 
for the details. One question is,
Does it have A2DP so VoiceOver is also heard 
through the speaker when using an iDevice?

Thanks,
Jeff

At 12:42 PM 12/11/2014, pete gurney wrote:

hi john,

i don't think you would have any trouble operating it.
i don't have enough sight to be of any use so always use these things as if
i am totally blind and i didn't have any trouble setting it up by myself.
most of it talks, so it tells you when your pairing, once paired it makes a
tone to let you know when it re-connects and disconnects.
also it also speaks some things  when you move switches on the back but not
all of them.
overall it's a really nice speaker with great sound and lots of functions.
and at £99 it's a good deal, and also when you order it on the creative
website when you go to your basket it offers you the mesh carry case with
shoulder straps for half price so if you want it don't add it to your
basket until you go to the basket otherwise you will get charged the full
price.

pete.




I'm catching up with PC Audio messages a little late. I see Pete has a
SoundBlaster Roar wireless speaker. I've been looking at this off and on
for
a while now but have held back because I've never been sure whether the
controls are accessible to someone who is totally blind. This especially as
it has a lot of features which could potentially make it quite complicated
to operate.

Anyway, two things coincided. I just read Pete's post about the Roar and
Creative have just (possibly temporarily) dropped the price to £99. I'm
just
wondering if Pete has had any issues with the controls as I know it has a
lot of selectable options? I've got the Boes Soundlink Mini which is good
but sometimes a little too bassy. And I had hoped too sometimes use the
Mini
via Bluetooth with Jaws from my PC but found that the Mini kind of cuts off
the beginning of Jaws audio unless it is getting continuous sound. Anyway,
I'm really interested in the versatility of the Ror and it's currently a
great price.

Thanks for any info.

John


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of pete
gurney
Sent: 29 November 2014 13:54
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?

hi mary,

i've got two new bluetooth speakers a week ago both of which are fine one
is
outstanding but costs more and the other has three diferent versions each
one stepping up in size.
both of these have built in speech that tells you when it's pairing and
when
connected and the cheaper one even speaks what battery power is left.
there both made by creative, the dearer one:
sound blaster roar
has outstanding sound with 30 watts output from a unit that is roughly the
size of an A5 sheet of paper and 2 inches tall.
it has bass boost, the ability to expand the sound field, has a micro sd
card slot  it's own built in music player and works as a speaker phone.
if you have an sd card inserted you can either play music that is on it,
press a record button to record memos or lectures and such like or if you
are on a phone call via bluetooth to the speaker a press of the record
button will even record your conversation which you can play back using the
buttons on the speaker.
it also has up to date codex built in so it can play uncompressed audio via
bluetooth or via the 3.5 aux in socket, it even has an alarm switch that
when activated a press of a button makes it work as a siron.
it works from both the mains or from the built in battery.
 in UK pounds it cost £129 but i don't think it's much more in dollars
in the states.
the second is the:
creative muvo mini.
which i think is also known as the muvo 10.
this is about 7 inches long and 2 inches tall and deep.
it has a rubber coating and is suitable for use in bathrooms, on the beech
and anywhere outdoors even in light rain or where it will get splashed.
it's not as powerful as the roar but still has reasonable sound and works
as
a speaker phone.
this one cost £50 UK pounds.creative do another couple of models of the
muvo
with the rubber coating with each one being bigger and more powerful and i
think they are called the muvo 20 and muvo 30.

pete.





I have, or should I say had, a Bose Soundlink 3 speaker for use with
portable bluetooth capable devices. For reasons not particularly relevant
to
this list, I won't have access to that speaker during the school year,
since
it will be going to school with my spouse. So I'm wondering about other
alternatives, perhaps even some that might not be as pricy as the Bose.
I've
just read about the BW t7, which actually costs more than the Bose. Then
there are Braven models which look interesting, albeit not much less costly
than the Bose.

Since all my devices are ios, I could also use airplay, not necessary to
have bluetooth. What are people using and really liking in this category?

Mary






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Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download

2014-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco
I am looking to get an MP3 of a track by Octopodes, called Holding 
out for a Hero. It is not available on Amazon MP3 nor on eMusic. 
I've googled around and not found it elsewhere except on free MP3 
download sites which I'm lyrie of trying. Can anyone suggest another 
site where I can purchase or a safe free download site?

Thanks,
Jeff




Re: Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download

2014-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco
Thanks, Guy. This is the only selection I'm looking for. I'm not sure 
of the record date but it is after 2000. So, doesn't qualify as an oldie.

Artist: Octopodes
Track: Holding Out for a Hero

Thanks,
Jeff

At 03:43 PM 7/13/2014, you wrote:
What selection(s) are you looking for. I have a library of 20-25,000 
original oldies.  If I can help, let me know. Guy 
Mallard   -  gme...@yahoo.com   G.M. ELECTRONICS SERVICE 
REPAIR  *   INSTALLATION  *   CIRCUIT DESIGN  CONSTRUCTION 
Computers  -  Satellite TV  -  Marine Electronics   -  Ham Radio 
Wireless   -Communications Custom-Designed By Request 
-  Original Oldies Music CD's - Will Serve As DJ 
Vinyl,  Cassette,  or 8-Track  - To CD E-mail: 
gme...@yahoo.comPH: (904)263-0373 Guy Mallard,  Owner On Sunday, 
July 13, 2014 5:36 PM, Johny Cassidy johny.cassi...@bbc.co.uk 
wrote: Try E music Johny Cassidy Producer BBC Radio 4 News and 
Current Affairs New Broadcasting House London W1A 1AA TEL:  0203 614 
1039 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/johnycassidy  -Original 
Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] 
On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: 13 July 2014 22:35 To: PC Audio 
Discussion List Subject: Need help finding an MP3 music track to 
purchase or download I am looking to get an MP3 of a track by 
Octopodes, called Holding out for a Hero. It is not available on 
Amazon MP3 nor on eMusic. I've googled around and not found it 
elsewhere except on free MP3 download sites which I'm lyrie of 
trying. Can anyone suggest another site where I can purchase or a 
safe free download site? Thanks, Jeff


Re: Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download

2014-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco

Thanks, Tim. I also found them on YouTube but wanted better quality, too.
Jeff

At 04:57 PM 7/13/2014, you wrote:
There are three different recordings of Octopodes - Holding Out for 
a Hero on youtube.  None of them meet my standards for audio 
quality, but if you just need to hear there version, that would work.

Tim

-Original Message- From: Jeff Samco
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 6:49 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or download

Thanks, Guy. This is the only selection I'm looking for. I'm not sure
of the record date but it is after 2000. So, doesn't qualify as an oldie.
Artist: Octopodes
Track: Holding Out for a Hero

Thanks,
Jeff

At 03:43 PM 7/13/2014, you wrote:
What selection(s) are you looking for. I have a library of 
20-25,000 original oldies.  If I can help, let me know. Guy 
Mallard   - gme...@yahoo.com   G.M. ELECTRONICS SERVICE 
REPAIR  *   INSTALLATION  * CIRCUIT DESIGN  CONSTRUCTION 
Computers  -  Satellite TV  -  Marine Electronics   -  Ham Radio 
Wireless   -Communications Custom-Designed By Request 
-  Original Oldies Music CD's - Will Serve As DJ Vinyl, 
Cassette,  or 8-Track  - To CD E-mail: gme...@yahoo.comPH: 
(904)263-0373 Guy Mallard,  Owner On Sunday, July 13, 2014 5:36 PM, 
Johny Cassidy johny.cassi...@bbc.co.uk wrote: Try E music Johny 
Cassidy Producer BBC Radio 4 News and Current Affairs New 
Broadcasting House London W1A 1AA TEL:  0203 614 1039 TWITTER: 
ttps://twitter.com/johnycassidy  -Original Message- From: 
Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jeff 
Samco Sent: 13 July 2014 22:35 To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Need help finding an MP3 music track to purchase or 
download I am looking to get an MP3 of a track by Octopodes, 
called Holding out for a Hero. It is not available on Amazon MP3 
nor on eMusic. I've googled around and not found it elsewhere 
except on free MP3 download sites which I'm lyrie of trying. Can 
anyone suggest another site where I can purchase or a safe free 
download site? Thanks, Jeff







RE: Need help with Windows Media Player

2014-06-01 Thread Jeff Samco
Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. As it turned out, mute had not 
been active but I must have used F8 to lower the volume to 0. F9 
raises the WMP volume.

Thanks,
Jeff

At 08:24 PM 5/31/2014, you wrote:

Yes it is. If it's muted just hit F77 and all will be well.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jerry
Berrier
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:16 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Need help with Windows Media Player

I think F7 is the mute toggle key.

- Original Message -
From: Frank Ventura frank.vent...@littlebreezes.com
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:40 PM
Subject: RE: Need help with Windows Media Player


Jeff, I haven't used WMP in ages but I remember accidentally muting it many
times. Might be something to check.
Frank

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From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jeff
Samco
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 5:31 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Need help with Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player has been my default player for a long time on my
Windows 7 laptop. IN the last week I noticed it no longer plays any
MP3 files I press Enter on. Coincidentally, about the same time I have
subscribed to the eMusic web service. WMP still comes up but the track is
not played. I have tried forcing play with Ctrl-P and also going into the
menus. I have also poked around all the menus but didn't see anything
obvious that needed a setting to be changed.

Any suggestions on how to further trouble shoot this?
Thanks,
Jeff





Need help with Windows Media Player

2014-05-31 Thread Jeff Samco
Windows Media Player has been my default player for a long time on my 
Windows 7 laptop. IN the last week I noticed it no longer plays any 
MP3 files I press Enter on. Coincidentally, about the same time I 
have subscribed to the eMusic web service. WMP still comes up but the 
track is not played. I have tried forcing play with Ctrl-P and also 
going into the menus. I have also poked around all the menus but 
didn't see anything obvious that needed a setting to be changed.


Any suggestions on how to further trouble shoot this?
Thanks,
Jeff




Re: Bluetooth Device

2013-12-05 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Andrea,
I have a bluetooth transmitter made by Taotronics. It is about the 
shape and size of 3 sticks of chewing gum one on top of  the other. 
It has a 3-inch cord with a male 3.5mm stereo plug. There is a 
rechargeable battery charged using a micro USB cord. It only has a 
single button for turning on, pairing, etc. I think I paid just under 
$30 from Amazon. I use it exactly as you have described to stream 
audio from an MP3 player to either a stereo pair of headphones or a 
Plantronics M50 single earpiece.

HTH,
Jeff

At 02:31 AM 12/5/2013, you wrote:

I have an mp3 player with 3.5mm headphone jack.

I have newly acquired bluetooth stereo headphones.
Does a device exist which I can plug to 3.5mm jack and bluetooth to 
my headphones?

Andrea
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Re: Bluetooth Device

2013-12-05 Thread Jeff Samco
I had this exact transmitter and the swivel joint 
fairly quickly developed a bad connection so that 
the device no longer worked after about 6 months.

Jeff

At 07:52 PM 12/5/2013, you wrote:

That's just what I wanted.
Andrea
On 6/12/2013 2:39 PM, Gary King wrote:

Andrea,
Do a search for this item on Amazon:

Product Description

Style: Mini-jack TX



The Miccus Mini-jack TX adds Bluetooth wireless 
capability to any Headphone jack (3.5mm). Enjoy 
your music without the hassle of cables and 
adapters. Easy to use, plug it into TVs, game 
pads, CD/DVD players, MP3 players, laptops, 
PCs, GPS and more. The 90° swiveling jack 
allows for easy storage, portability and 
hard-to-reach connections. Pair with any 
Bluetooth compatible receiver, such as the 
Miccus Mini-jack RX, Miccus Home RTX or 
Bluetooth headphones, speakers, helmet systems, 
hearing aids and more. Touch and hold the 
button for 8 seconds and the Mini-jack TX will 
automatically search for a compatible receiver 
such as the Bluetooth headphones or the 
Mini-jack RX; no codes or passwords to enter. 
The LED lights beneath the button indicate 
Bluetooth connection and charging status. The 
Mini-jack TX is compatible with any destination 
device capable of receiving via the Bluetooth 
A2DP software profile. A fully charged 
Mini-jack TX provides up to 7 hours of music 
transmission or continuous with USB power. 
Package includes: Miccus Mini-jack TX, USB 
charging cable and User manual. 1 Yr Limited Warranty.


Gary King
w4...@bellsouth.net
- Original Message - From: Andrea Sherry sherr...@wideband.net.au
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: Bluetooth Device



You may be right there.
On 6/12/2013 10:19 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote:
Just thought, you have A Google Nexus device 
as I understand it, well wouldn't it be far 
easier to abandon the MP3 player and just pla 
Books and stuff from your Nexus product which is Bluetooth compatible?



On 5/12/2013 9:31 PM, Andrea Sherry wrote:

I have an mp3 player with 3.5mm headphone jack.

I have newly acquired bluetooth stereo headphones.
Does a device exist which I can plug to 
3.5mm jack and bluetooth to my headphones?

Andrea






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Though no one can go back and make a brand new 
start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. - Carl Brad






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Re: Using Gain In MP3 Direct Cut

2013-06-18 Thread Jeff Samco

Tom,

These are my steps for increasing or decreasing the gain throughout a file.
First, I do Ctrl-A to select the entire file, which is the same as 
Rich did with marking the beginning and end of the file.

Use Ctrl-G to bring up the  Gain menu.
You are now on a scroll bar for setting the gain level for the start 
of the file. By default you're on 32 of 90; I usually lower the 
number to something like 28 or 25 to moderately increase the gain.
Tab to the next scroll bar which sets the gain for the end of the 
file. Set the same number for this if you want an even increase 
across the entire file.

Press O to close the gain menu.
HTH,
Jeff



At 04:37 PM 6/18/2013, you wrote:
Okay..I let it sit a while, but really can't see much (if any) 
difference in the volume of the file with normalization!

Tom Kaufman
- Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: Using Gain In MP3 Direct Cut


It seems to be stuck on 99 ppercent; is this normal?  The whole 
file is at a low volume, so I don't know if just normalization will help!

Tom Kaufman
- Original Message - From: Rich De Steno ironr...@verizon.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: Using Gain In MP3 Direct Cut


On my copy of Direct Cut, normalization is a few items below Gain 
in the Edit menu.  If you select the file as noted and go down to 
Normalize and press enter, you should get a significant increase in volume.


Rich De Steno

On 6/18/2013 5:46 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Okay..I'm obviously missing something here!  I thought I did see 
a normalization thing, but don't see it now!  I see numbers; I 
see flat button..but what I don't see is where I'm supposed to 
change the volume! Sorry, but need more explanation please!

Tom Kaufman
- Original Message - From: Rich De Steno ironr...@verizon.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: Using Gain In MP3 Direct Cut


With the file loaded, press the home key and then b to mark the 
beginning. Press the end key and then n to mark the end.  Go 
into the Edit menu and try the default setting for the 
gain.  Also, you may want to just try normalizing, which often suffices.


Rich De Steno

On 6/18/2013 4:36 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
Hello list:  Hopefully someone can get me on the right track 
here: I know that MP3 Direct Cut has a gain feature.  I tried 
using it to raise the volume level of a file I have, with no 
success!  So I need step-by-step instructions as to how to 
accomplish this!  Using Windows XP and Jaws 14. Thanks for any 
info or help you can impart!

Tom Kaufman
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Re: Several questions regarding manipulating a file in mp3 Direct Cut

2013-05-31 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Tom,

I'll take a stab at what you might do different.

Control-P brings up the edit box with the time info in it.
The first number is the total length of the file shown in minutes, 
seconds and fractions of a second. Hours would be shown if necessary.
The second number is the current position also listed in minutes, 
seconds and fractions of seconds.
It is the current time that you need to edit. Be careful not to 
remove the punctuation marks like apostrophe which delineate the 
minutes from second, etc.

After editing, press Enter to jump to the new time location.
HTH,
Jeff


At 11:52 AM 5/31/2013, you wrote:
Am replying to an older post; I saw where it was possible to go 
directly to a certain part in a file with MP3 Direct Cut.  If I 
understood the instructions correctly, one types in the number of 
where you want to be in the file; then presses enter..I did 
this..but it did nothing!  Am I leaving out something?  Does this 
work differently with Windows XP than it does with 7?  Like I said, 
I thought I had followed the instructions that were given in order 
to accomplish this, but no soap!  I did see the length of the file 
and where I was, but when I typed in the number of where I wanted to 
be, nothing happened!  So maybe there's a problem with how I typed 
in the value or something?

Tom Kaufman
- Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: Several questions regarding manipulating a file in mp3 Direct Cut



Hi, Kevin,

I wrote up these instructions for using MP3 DirectCut a year or 
more ago. I think it will answer most if not all of your questions. 
If something isn't answered, just email me about it.

HTH,
Jeff

MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder.
Download it from
http://www.mpesch3.de

Here are some notes for keyboard shortcuts for basic operation of 
this program:


Play and Stop by using the SpaceBar.
During playback, the F8 key will increase playback speed and F7 
will decrease it.


Rewind and fast forward using cursor left and right or page-up and page-down.
The latter two keys move in larger increments than the first two.
The number of frames each pair moves can be set via the configuration menu.

The Home key moves to the beginning of the file.
The End key moves to the end.

One can move to a specific location in a file by time.
Use Ctrl-P to bring up an editable text box showing the total time 
of the file and the current time location.

Edit the current time location to where you wish to move, then press Enter.

How to mark beginning and end points of a selection for deletion, 
saving as a separte file, etc:

While playback is stopped,
Use the letter b to mark the beginning of a selection
Use the letter n to mark the end of a selection

When beginning and end points are set, use the Up-arrow and 
Down-arrow keys to jumpt to each respectively.


The following commands use the numbers row above the letter keys,
not the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
These commands move by frame. One frame is roughly a 38th of a second:
1: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the left
2: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the right
3: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the left
4: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the right

With the following keys, one can exactly hear, where the margins of 
a selection are:

F5: Plays the two seconds before the beginning mark of a selection
F6: Plays the first two seconds of a selection
F7: Plays the last two seconds of a selection
F8: Plays the two seconds after the end mark of a selection
F9: Plays a portion of the file around the selection as if the 
selection had been deleted


To remove a selection one can press the delete key.
This does not touch the MP3 file.
It just modifies an MP3DirectCut index.
Therefore, deletes  and cuts are made quickly.

There are also menu options and shortcut keys to save a selection 
into a different file.
For instance, Ctrl-E will save the selection with the opportunity 
to choose its own filename.
and Ctrl-W will save the entire audio using the current name or 
edit it to something different.


To split an MP3 file, which consists of a complete album, one can 
use the pause detection feature, which can be reached via the menu  system.
It will set a marker before each song. These markers are actually 
selections with a length of zero.
To check the markers, one can go  from one to the other with 
Control cursor right and Control cursor left.

The file can then be split according to the markers.
Or one can save a cue sheet file or an MP3 DirectCut project file.
Both would  contain the markers.
With these marker files, one can easily find certain positions in 
an MP3 file.


To go to a specific time position within the audio file, use Control-p.
The displayed edit box is a bit odd.
Don't delete the words

Re: Several questions regarding manipulating a file in mp3 Direct Cut

2013-05-14 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Kevin,

I wrote up these instructions for using MP3 DirectCut a year or more 
ago. I think it will answer most if not all of your questions. If 
something isn't answered, just email me about it.

HTH,
Jeff

MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder.
Download it from
http://www.mpesch3.de

Here are some notes for keyboard shortcuts for basic operation of this program:

Play and Stop by using the SpaceBar.
During playback, the F8 key will increase playback speed and F7 will 
decrease it.


Rewind and fast forward using cursor left and right or page-up and page-down.
The latter two keys move in larger increments than the first two.
The number of frames each pair moves can be set via the configuration menu.

The Home key moves to the beginning of the file.
The End key moves to the end.

One can move to a specific location in a file by time.
Use Ctrl-P to bring up an editable text box showing the total time of 
the file and the current time location.

Edit the current time location to where you wish to move, then press Enter.

How to mark beginning and end points of a selection for deletion, 
saving as a separte file, etc:

While playback is stopped,
Use the letter b to mark the beginning of a selection
Use the letter n to mark the end of a selection

When beginning and end points are set, use the Up-arrow and 
Down-arrow keys to jumpt to each respectively.


The following commands use the numbers row above the letter keys,
not the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
These commands move by frame. One frame is roughly a 38th of a second:
1: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the left
2: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the right
3: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the left
4: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the right

With the following keys, one can exactly hear, where the margins of a 
selection are:

F5: Plays the two seconds before the beginning mark of a selection
F6: Plays the first two seconds of a selection
F7: Plays the last two seconds of a selection
F8: Plays the two seconds after the end mark of a selection
F9: Plays a portion of the file around the selection as if the 
selection had been deleted


To remove a selection one can press the delete key.
This does not touch the MP3 file.
It just modifies an MP3DirectCut index.
Therefore, deletes  and cuts are made quickly.

There are also menu options and shortcut keys to save a selection 
into a different file.
For instance, Ctrl-E will save the selection with the opportunity to 
choose its own filename.
and Ctrl-W will save the entire audio using the current name or edit 
it to something different.


To split an MP3 file, which consists of a complete album, one can use 
the pause detection feature, which can be reached via the menu  system.
It will set a marker before each song. These markers are actually 
selections with a length of zero.
To check the markers, one can go  from one to the other with Control 
cursor right and Control cursor left.

The file can then be split according to the markers.
Or one can save a cue sheet file or an MP3 DirectCut project file.
Both would  contain the markers.
With these marker files, one can easily find certain positions in an MP3 file.

To go to a specific time position within the audio file, use Control-p.
The displayed edit box is a bit odd.
Don't delete the words in it, just modify  the numbers for the 
current file position.
One has to leave in place the apostrophes, which separate hours 
minutes and seconds.

The program needs these apostrophes

Then, there are the recording shortcuts.
r: Opens the record dialog, in which sighted people can adjust the 
recording level

p: Starts the recording, when the recording dialog is open
s: Stops the recording.


At 02:22 AM 5/12/2013, you wrote:

Hi.



I have this program, and I'm not understanding how to split a file into
several files.  I understand you mark the beginning of the part you want to
work with by pressing the B key, and marking the end with the N key, but I'm
puzzled after that.  I understand how to delete the part you've selected,
but I have no idea how to split it from the original file to save as its own
part.



Speaking of marking a file, I have two other questions.  First, how do you
mark a file from the beginning to a certain point, or from a specific place
to the end.  As an example, I have a track that has about a second of the
next track in it.  I want to get rid of this portion of the file.  What do I
do in Direct Cut to accomplish this.  My second question is related.  How do
I move the beginning and end markers to exactly mark the part of a file that
I want to work with?  Let's say I don't exactly have the part of a file I
want to delete.  How do I fix this?  I just thought of a third question.
How do you get mp3 Direct cut to start from the beginning of what's
selected, or the beginning of a file, for that matter.  Right now if 

Re: Files reversing from copying to burning

2013-04-23 Thread Jeff Samco
This querky behavior shows up in a number of ways when selecting 
contiguous files.
The way I work around this is to select the files to be copied in 
reverse order.

Then just copy or cut  and then paste as you always would.
HTH,
Jeff

At 05:49 PM 4/23/2013, you wrote:

Hi all,
probably a simpple answer to this one.
I have a folder in which I keep .mp3 files I want to burn.
Using Burn Aware, I go to the said folder,select all the files with 
control/A, and copy them to the clipboard. I then go the compulation 
window and paste them into that window, and proceed to burn them. 
After the burn is complete, I find that track 6 is now 1, and 1 is 
now 2, and so on.

How may I take action to stop this from happening?
Thanks,
Morey Worthington


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Does MP3DirectCut work with Windows 7 and 8?

2012-12-15 Thread Jeff Samco

Hello, list,

I've used MP3DirectCut for years on my XP machine. Soon I'll need to 
get a new laptop with either Windows 7 or Windows 8. Does 
MP3DirectCut work with both? If so, does it work equally well on 
either or are there precautions I need to consider?

Thanks for any advice.
Jeff


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Re: i have some questions about mp3 direct cut

2012-11-02 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Chris,

I read somewhere that this is possible with MP3Direct Cut using 
cut/copy and paste, but I didn't get it to work for me. I use an 
older version, I think 1.31, which has a much cleaner and simpler way 
of doing it. Hopefully you can find an old version still with this feature.

Jeff

At 10:49 PM 11/1/2012, you wrote:
   JEFf at one time you could append files together or join 
them with mp3 direct cut I see no way to do this now is there a way 
to append files with mp3 direct cut now?  chris ramsay


-Original Message- From: Jeff Samco
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 10:41 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: i have some questions about mp3 direct cut

Hello, I have used MP3DirectCut for years. Because of previous
inquiries I have written up a basic guide to keyboard commands for
this editor. Enjoy.
Jeff

MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder.
Download MP3 DirectCut from
http://www.mpesch3.de

Play and Stop by using the SpaceBar.
During playback, the F8 key will increase playback speed and F7 will
decrease it.

Rewind and fast forward using cursor left and right or page-up and page-down.
The latter two keys move in larger increments than the first two.
The number of frames each pair moves can be set via the configuration menu.

How to mark beginning and end points of a selection for deletion,
saving as a separte file, etc:
While playback is stopped,
Use the letter b to mark the beginning of a selection
Use the letter n to mark the end of a selection

The following commands use the numbers row above the letter keys,
not the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
These commands move by frame. One frame is roughly a 38th of a second:
1: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the left
2: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the right
3: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the left
4: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the right

With the following keys, one can exactly hear, where the margins of a
selection are:
F5: Plays the two seconds before the beginning mark of a selection
F6: Plays the first two seconds of a selection
F7: Plays the last two seconds of a selection
F8: Plays the two seconds after the end mark of a selection
F9: Plays a portion of the file around the selection as if the
selection had been deleted

To remove a selection one can press the delete key.
This does not touch the MP3 file.
It just modifies an MP3DirectCut index.
Therefore, cuts are made quickly.

There are also menu options and shortcut keys to save a selection
into a different file.
For instance, Ctrl-E will save the selection with the opportunity to
choose its own filename.
and Ctrl-W will save the entire audio using the current name or edit
it to something different.

To split an MP3 file, which consists of a complete album, one can use
the pause detection feature, which can be reached via the menu  system.
It will set a marker before each song. These markers are actually
selections with a length of zero.
To check the markers, one can go  from one to the other with Control
cursor right and Control cursor left.
The file can then be split according to the markers.
Or one can save a cue sheet file or an MP3 DirectCut project file.
Both would  contain the markers.
With these marker files, one can easily find certain positions in an MP3 file.

To go to a specific time position within the audio file, use Control-p.
The displayed edit box is a bit odd.
Don't delete the words in it, just modify  the numbers for the
current file position.
One has to leave in place the apostrophes, which separate hours
minutes and seconds.
The program needs these apostrophes

Then, there are the recording shortcuts.
r: Opens the record dialog, in which sighted people can adjust the
recording level
p: Starts the recording, when the recording dialog is open
s: Stops the recording.

At 02:22 AM 11/1/2012, you wrote:

Does any one no if mp3 direct cut workes well with jaws.
Is there any jaws scrips for that sound edding program.
Has any one used this program.
Where can I downoad this program ferom.
Do I need scrips to work with this program.
Is there a  audio manual for this program.


I need yorur help please thanks.
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Re: i have some questions about mp3 direct cut

2012-11-01 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, I have used MP3DirectCut for years. Because of previous 
inquiries I have written up a basic guide to keyboard commands for 
this editor. Enjoy.

Jeff

MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder.
Download MP3 DirectCut from
http://www.mpesch3.de

Play and Stop by using the SpaceBar.
During playback, the F8 key will increase playback speed and F7 will 
decrease it.


Rewind and fast forward using cursor left and right or page-up and page-down.
The latter two keys move in larger increments than the first two.
The number of frames each pair moves can be set via the configuration menu.

How to mark beginning and end points of a selection for deletion, 
saving as a separte file, etc:

While playback is stopped,
Use the letter b to mark the beginning of a selection
Use the letter n to mark the end of a selection

The following commands use the numbers row above the letter keys,
not the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
These commands move by frame. One frame is roughly a 38th of a second:
1: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the left
2: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the right
3: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the left
4: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the right

With the following keys, one can exactly hear, where the margins of a 
selection are:

F5: Plays the two seconds before the beginning mark of a selection
F6: Plays the first two seconds of a selection
F7: Plays the last two seconds of a selection
F8: Plays the two seconds after the end mark of a selection
F9: Plays a portion of the file around the selection as if the 
selection had been deleted


To remove a selection one can press the delete key.
This does not touch the MP3 file.
It just modifies an MP3DirectCut index.
Therefore, cuts are made quickly.

There are also menu options and shortcut keys to save a selection 
into a different file.
For instance, Ctrl-E will save the selection with the opportunity to 
choose its own filename.
and Ctrl-W will save the entire audio using the current name or edit 
it to something different.


To split an MP3 file, which consists of a complete album, one can use 
the pause detection feature, which can be reached via the menu  system.
It will set a marker before each song. These markers are actually 
selections with a length of zero.
To check the markers, one can go  from one to the other with Control 
cursor right and Control cursor left.

The file can then be split according to the markers.
Or one can save a cue sheet file or an MP3 DirectCut project file.
Both would  contain the markers.
With these marker files, one can easily find certain positions in an MP3 file.

To go to a specific time position within the audio file, use Control-p.
The displayed edit box is a bit odd.
Don't delete the words in it, just modify  the numbers for the 
current file position.
One has to leave in place the apostrophes, which separate hours 
minutes and seconds.

The program needs these apostrophes

Then, there are the recording shortcuts.
r: Opens the record dialog, in which sighted people can adjust the 
recording level

p: Starts the recording, when the recording dialog is open
s: Stops the recording.

At 02:22 AM 11/1/2012, you wrote:

Does any one no if mp3 direct cut workes well with jaws.
Is there any jaws scrips for that sound edding program.
Has any one used this program.
Where can I downoad this program ferom.
Do I need scrips to work with this program.
Is there a  audio manual for this program.


I need yorur help please thanks.
If you can email me back at djponj...@gmail.comi will talk tyou real soon.
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Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio

2012-04-05 Thread Jeff Samco
The M-Audio AV40 speakers have both left-right RCA jacks and 
left-right 1/4-inch phono jacks. For the TV I just run a cord from 
the TV headphone jack to the speakers.

Jeff



At 09:08 AM 4/5/2012, you wrote:
That was the model I think I heard of before. I didn't know if it 
was practical to use something like that with a sound card because 
of needing balanced connections, but if it works with a TV box or 
something, it must just need an adapter.


- Original Message - From: Jeff Samco jsa...@jps.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio


I have the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 speakers. I use them with our 
TV and play music through them. I do like them a lot. I got them 
about 3 years ago through Amazon for about $125.

HTH,
Jeff


At 05:01 PM 4/3/2012, you wrote:
I thought I heard even M-Audio that makes pro sound cards makes A 
R or A W 40's that might be good, but not break the bank. Those 
are what I thought of as a sound upgrade when these Bose ones go 
bad, but I don't know what they sound like either as Best Buy 
probably doesn't sell things like that.


- Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan d.tretho...@me.com
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio


I have 2 sets of speakers I think that would give you what you're asking.

Yep you're correct, generally computer speakers are crappy however 
the old policy applies here, You Get What You Pay for.


I've reviewed a number of different sets of speakers on this list, 
Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus and Expressionist Ultra speakers, 
both are excellent speakers.


The Ultra is better than the plus but you're going to pay a little 
more for them and its likely that your computer shop won't even 
know about them, mine certainly didn't.


The Expressionist Plus are quite reasonably priced given what they do.


On 04/04/2012, at 7:16 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote:


I have a computer at which I mostly edit field recordings I have made
and capture and edit audio streams.  The speakers I had died and I am
looking for a pair of powered speakers that have a neutral sound that
I can use to edit, mix and make spoken word recordings.  I want to
hear quality audio rather than the crappie speakers at the computer
store. Yet, I don't need the fancy $800 studio monitors either.

I would appreciate any suggestions for affordable, but good sounding
powered speakers for editing spoken word recordings.

Kelly

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Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio

2012-04-04 Thread Jeff Samco
I have the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 speakers. I use them with our TV 
and play music through them. I do like them a lot. I got them about 3 
years ago through Amazon for about $125.

HTH,
Jeff


At 05:01 PM 4/3/2012, you wrote:
I thought I heard even M-Audio that makes pro sound cards makes A R 
or A W 40's that might be good, but not break the bank. Those are 
what I thought of as a sound upgrade when these Bose ones go bad, 
but I don't know what they sound like either as Best Buy probably 
doesn't sell things like that.


- Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan d.tretho...@me.com
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio


I have 2 sets of speakers I think that would give you what you're asking.

Yep you're correct, generally computer speakers are crappy however 
the old policy applies here, You Get What You Pay for.


I've reviewed a number of different sets of speakers on this list, 
Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus and Expressionist Ultra speakers, 
both are excellent speakers.


The Ultra is better than the plus but you're going to pay a little 
more for them and its likely that your computer shop won't even know 
about them, mine certainly didn't.


The Expressionist Plus are quite reasonably priced given what they do.


On 04/04/2012, at 7:16 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote:


I have a computer at which I mostly edit field recordings I have made
and capture and edit audio streams.  The speakers I had died and I am
looking for a pair of powered speakers that have a neutral sound that
I can use to edit, mix and make spoken word recordings.  I want to
hear quality audio rather than the crappie speakers at the computer
store. Yet, I don't need the fancy $800 studio monitors either.

I would appreciate any suggestions for affordable, but good sounding
powered speakers for editing spoken word recordings.

Kelly

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Re: Looking for mp3 direct cut

2012-01-11 Thread Jeff Samco
Because of the renewed interest in MP3 DirectCut, below are some 
notes I've made for myself and later expanded for the new user to get 
a start on using this helpful program.

HT H,
Jeff

MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder.
Download it from
http://www.mpesch3.de

Here are some notes for keyboard shortcuts for basic operation of this program:

Play and Stop by using the SpaceBar.
During playback, the F8 key will increase playback speed and F7 will 
decrease it.


Rewind and fast forward using cursor left and right or page-up and page-down.
The latter two keys move in larger increments than the first two.
The number of frames each pair moves can be set via the configuration menu.

How to mark beginning and end points of a selection for deletion, 
saving as a separte file, etc:

While playback is stopped,
Use the letter b to mark the beginning of a selection
Use the letter n to mark the end of a selection

The following commands use the numbers row above the letter keys,
not the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
These commands move by frame. One frame is roughly a 38th of a second:
1: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the left
2: Move the beginning mark of a selection one frame to the right
3: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the left
4: Move the end mark of a selection one frame to the right

With the following keys, one can exactly hear, where the margins of a 
selection are:

F5: Plays the two seconds before the beginning mark of a selection
F6: Plays the first two seconds of a selection
F7: Plays the last two seconds of a selection
F8: Plays the two seconds after the end mark of a selection
F9: Plays a portion of the file around the selection as if the 
selection had been deleted


To remove a selection one can press the delete key.
This does not touch the MP3 file.
It just modifies an MP3DirectCut index.
Therefore, cuts are made quickly.

There are also menu options and shortcut keys to save a selection 
into a different file.
For instance, Ctrl-E will save the selection with the opportunity to 
choose its own filename.
and Ctrl-W will save the entire audio using the current name or edit 
it to something different.


To split an MP3 file, which consists of a complete album, one can use 
the pause detection feature, which can be reached via the menu  system.
It will set a marker before each song. These markers are actually 
selections with a length of zero.
To check the markers, one can go  from one to the other with Control 
cursor right and Control cursor left.

The file can then be split according to the markers.
Or one can save a cue sheet file or an MP3 DirectCut project file.
Both would  contain the markers.
With these marker files, one can easily find certain positions in an MP3 file.

To go to a specific time position within the audio file, use Control-p.
The displayed edit box is a bit odd.
Don't delete the words in it, just modify  the numbers for the 
current file position.
One has to leave in place the apostrophes, which separate hours 
minutes and seconds.

The program needs these apostrophes

Then, there are the recording shortcuts.
r: Opens the record dialog, in which sighted people can adjust the 
recording level

p: Starts the recording, when the recording dialog is open
s: Stops the recording.

At 06:03 PM 1/11/2012, you wrote:

Hi Arthur,
Thanks very much for the program.  Now I have to figure out how to 
use it. (Smile)

Vinny

- Original Message - From: Arthur Barney 
abar...@personainternet.com

To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 3:50 AM
Subject: Re: Looking for mp3 direct cut



Hi Vinny,
here's your program via SendSpace.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/mibys0



- Original Message - From: Vinny Samarco vin...@hughes.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 1:22 AM
Subject: Re: Looking for mp3 direct cut



Hi Arthur,
Never got it.  Sorry.
Vinny
- Original Message - From: Arthur Barney 
abar...@personainternet.com

To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: Looking for mp3 direct cut



Hi Vinny,
I sent the program to your e-mail
- Original Message - From: Vinny Samarco vin...@hughes.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: Looking for mp3 direct cut



Hi,
Are Mp3 direct cut and avs software the same thing?  If so, he 
program gave me all kinds of extra files to download, and then I 
couldn't get the program to speak at all.  I am using 
Window-eyes 7.52.  Are there any other programs which split mp3 files?

Thanks.
Vinny
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To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: Looking for mp3 direct cut


Hi Vinny -
The full address for 

Fwd: DEALNEWS ALERT: Aliph Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Speaker $120

2011-11-15 Thread Jeff Samco
Because of the recent interest in this speaker, 
here's something I recently received. I assume it's the same model.

HTH,
Jeff


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Re: MP3 Direct Cut Question

2011-07-15 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Tom,

Yes you can easily do this.
Find the beginning point of the section you wish to save,
press the space bar to stop playback, press the letter B.
Then find the end point,
stop playback and press N.
At this point, you can fine tune the location of the beginning point 
by pressing the numbers 1 and 2 respectively  for moving this point 
forward or backward.

Move the end point with 3 and 4 respectively.
These are the numbers on the top row of the keyboard and not the number pad.
You can listen to the audio around these two points,
use the F5 and F6keys to hear the few seconds of audio prior to and 
following the beginning point,

and F7 and F8 to hear audio before and after the end point.
When your satisfied with these locations, press Ctrl-E to save this section.
You can edit the original filename to whatever you want it to be.
HTH,
Jeff

At 07:56 PM 7/15/2011, you wrote:
Hello list:  As the subject line indicates, I have a question 
concerning MP3 Direct cut: let's say I want to take a part of a file 
and make a new file out of it unto itself; can this be done?  In 
other words, I may have a whole file and there's a section of the 
file I want to keep, but not the _whole_ file; will MP3 Direct Cut 
do this?  Or do I have to just record the part of the file I want, 
using something like Total Recorder (or another recording program) 
thanks for your responses in advance!

Tom Kaufman
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Re: pandora

2011-06-20 Thread Jeff Samco
I, too, had no success opening an account using my iPhone. So, I 
found a support email address on Pandora's website. A really helpful 
rep responded. I gave him the same information asked on their 
website. He also asked for at least one artist name, etc. to open the 
first radio station for me.

HTH,
Jeff

At 03:02 AM 6/20/2011, you wrote:
I'm having a hard time signing up for pandora on my iPhone. I input 
the needed info and click create and it comes back to the same 
screen. it doesn't say what is wrong. Is there a way to sign up on 
the web site?


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Windows XP and using a bluetooth headset

2011-06-04 Thread Jeff Samco
I recently purchased an Arctic P311 blutooth headset. It is my first 
experience with any bluetooth device. I easily and successfully got 
it going with my iPhone. But it's a different story with my Windows XP laptop.


I'm using the laptop's built-in bluetooth capability. I wanted to use 
the headset on the laptop for going completely silent with hearing my 
screen reader, etc. However, after a bit of fussing, it looks like I 
can only use the headphones to hear audio generated by a media player 
on the laptop. I hear that audio through the headset but the screen 
reader through the laptop speakers.


Can I change something so I can hear all audio through the headset? 
Or, do I need to get a bluetooth dongle to broadcast all the laptop's 
audio? Please clarify this issue for me.

Thanks,
Jeff


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Re: Windows XP and using a bluetooth headset with Window-Eyes

2011-06-04 Thread Jeff Samco

I'm using Window-Eyes v7.5.
Because of David's earlier comment, I found where there is a WE app 
called Change Sound Card which refers to using Eloquence with a 
bluetooth headset. I tried looking further into it but haven't found 
anything so far.

Thanks,
Jeff

At 08:27 PM 6/4/2011, you wrote:

which version of jaws are you using

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Subject: Windows XP and using a bluetooth headset


I recently purchased an Arctic P311 blutooth headset. It is my 
first experience with any bluetooth device. I easily and 
successfully got it going with my iPhone. But it's a different 
story with my Windows XP laptop.


I'm using the laptop's built-in bluetooth capability. I wanted to 
use the headset on the laptop for going completely silent with 
hearing my screen reader, etc. However, after a bit of fussing, it 
looks like I can only use the headphones to hear audio generated by 
a media player on the laptop. I hear that audio through the headset 
but the screen reader through the laptop speakers.


Can I change something so I can hear all audio through the headset? 
Or, do I need to get a bluetooth dongle to broadcast all the 
laptop's audio? Please clarify this issue for me.

Thanks,
Jeff


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Fwd: Giveaway of the Day Audio Speed Changer

2011-03-19 Thread Jeff Samco

FYI.
I have no experience with this program, but it is 
free if downloaded and installed today.

If accessible/useable it may have value for some.
Jeff



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Audio Speed Changer Pro lets you speed up audio 
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Audio Speed Changer Pro lets you speed up audio 
files without changing the pitch. It is 
primarily intended for accelerating audio books 
and podcasts, but can be surely used with any 
other sound track or file. Batch processing 
feature and convenient user interface make Audio 
Speed Changer Pro a valuable tool for book 
listeners and authors who want to save time.


With the help of this program you can tune the 
different tempo, pitch and even the playback 
rate for separate files in the list. You may use 
it also for transcoding audio – configurable 
output to MP3, OGG, WAV/PCM and AAC/MP4 file 
formats is supported. Converted audio will be 
available for speed-listening on your PC, smart 
phone, iPod and any portable MP3 player.


Extra options include tag editing, downmixing to 
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Re: cheapest olympus with voice guidance

2011-01-13 Thread Jeff Samco
I just looked on eBay for the discontinued Olympus DS30. this was the 
entry-level model of the trio of models Olympus came out with a few 
years ago. I saw it new for $129. There were a couple with bids 
around $40 with their auctions closing within a few hours.

HTH,
Jeff

At 10:06 AM 1/13/2011, you wrote:

Hi all

A friend of mine is looking for an accessible digital recorder  to make
voice recordings of lectures.  She will not use it very often so she wants
something cheap but with reasonable quality and from which she can transfer
files  to her computer.

What is the smallest olympus with voice guidance presently on the market?


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Re: where to find MP3 Direct Cut tutorial

2010-10-31 Thread Jeff Samco
Which type of tutorial are you looking for? I have the MP3 audio 
tutorial files. I can email them to you if you wish and if they make 
it through any attachment barriers. I also have two different sets of 
text instructions. One came off the internet and the other I have 
worked up. I will paste both of them after my name below.

HTH,
Jeff

MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder.
Download it from
http://www.mpesch3.de

Some brief notes regarding keyboard shortcuts for this program are as follows:

Play and Stop by using the SpaceBar.
During playback, the F8 key will increase playback speed and F7 will 
decrease it.


Rewind and fast forward using cursor left and right or page-up and page-down.
The latter two keys move in larger increments than the first two.
The number of frames each pair moves can be set via the menu system.

Marking a selection for deletion, saving as a separte file, etc:
Use the letter b to mark the beginning of a selection
Use the letter n to mark the end of a selection
NotePlayback must be stopped when marking the beginning  and end of a 
selection by using the Spacebar.


The following commands use the numbers row above the letter keys,
not the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
These commands move by frame. One frame is about a 38th of a second:
1: Move the left margin of a selection one frame to the left
2: Move the left margin of a selection one frame to the right
3: Move the right margin of a selection one frame to the left
4: Move the right margin of a selection one frame to the right

With the following keys, one can exactly hear, where the margins of a 
selection are:

F5: Plays the two seconds before the left margin of a selection
F6: Plays the first two seconds of a selection
F7: Plays the last two seconds of a selection
F8: Plays the two seconds after the right margin of a selection
F9: Plays the file around the selection as if the block had been cut out

To cut a selection one can press the delete key.
This does not touch the MP3 file.
It just modifies an MP3DirectCut index.
Therefore, cuts can be made quickly.

There are also menu options and shortcut keys to save a selection 
into a different file.

For instance, Ctrl-E will save the selection with its own filename.
and Ctrl-W will save the entire audio using the current name or edit 
it to something different.


To split an MP3 file, which consists of a complete album, one can use 
the pause detection feature, which can be reached via the menu  system.
It will set a marker before each song. These markers are actually 
selections with a length of zero.
To check the markers, one can go  from one to the other with Control 
cursor right and Control cursor left.

The file can then be split according to the markers.
Or one can save a cue sheet file or an MP3 DirectCut project file.
Both would  contain the markers.
With these marker files, one can easily find certain positions in an MP3 file.

To go to a specific time position, Control-p can be used. The edit 
box is a bit strange.
Don't delete the words in it, just modify  the numbers for the 
current file position.
One has to leave alone the apostrophes, which separate hours minutes 
and seconds.

The program needs these apostrophes

Then, there are the recording shortcuts.
r: Opens the record dialog, in which sighted people can adjust the 
recording level

p: Starts the recording, when the recording dialog is open
s: Stops the recording.

My personal set of Notes.

Page Up to move back or page down to go forward in fairly large time 
increments.

Use left and right arrows to move in smaller increments.
Space bar to begin and stop playback.
Ctrl F4 to close a window within MP3 Direct Cut.

Recording
Consider muting Window Eyes.
Press R to open recording screen.
Press P to begin and S to stop.
If Append is checked in the configuration window, stopping and 
restarting recording will continue in the same file thus acting as a 
pause function.


Marking beginning  end of selection.
Press B for beginning or N for end while playback is stopped.
1 and 2 will adjust begin point B backward or forward.
3 and 4 will adjust end point N backward or forward.
These commands move by frame and are quite precise.

To listen to where the B and N marks are, use f5 and f6 to hear 
before and after point B; and use f7 and f8 to hear before and after point N.
Use F9 to hear what the audio would be like if you were to delete the 
currently selected segment of audio.


To append a file you must be using the older version 1.39:
Open the file to be appended to the end of another file,
Open File Menu and select Append To.
Press Shift Tab to locate file to append it to.
When desired file is found, just press Enter and it is done.
Then close this window with Ctrl F4.

press Control+A to select all, and then I believe the keystroke is 
Control+D. This should open up a dialog box like a Windows explorer 
window to allow selection of the file to append 

Re: Podcast feed

2010-10-31 Thread Jeff Samco
There's a good podcast client called Juice. It is free and you should 
be able to google it for a download source.


Juice originally went by the name iPodder. I recall that Blind Cool 
Tech had a tutorial for using iPodder and maybe one under the name of 
Juice. Either should cover well how to operate it.

HTH,
Jeff

At 05:18 PM 10/31/2010, you wrote:

Hey everyone,

I sent this a couple of days ago but haven't received a reply yet, 
so I thought I would try and send it again.


Thanks for helping!

Hi gang,

I'm interested in subscribing to the Main Menu podcast feed.  Can 
someone please recommend a podcast program that works well with 
Window-Eyes 7.2.  I'm new at this so please, if you have 
instructions on how to subscribe to the feed and how to use the 
recommended program, I will be grateful indeed!


Thanks,

Johnny

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Re: MP3DirectCut tutorial

2010-07-03 Thread Jeff Samco
Below are notes I have gleaned from others and my own trial and error 
learning with MP3 DirectCut.
There were some podcasts produced a number of years ago which are 
good but a bit dated now. The podcast feed is

http://feeds.feedburner.com/RobsPlace

If I recall correctly, the biggest difference is how MP3 DirectCut 
used to have a simple append feature up til and including version 
1.51. I keep that version around just for the times I need to append 
quickly and simply.

HTH,
Jeff

** MP3 DirectCut Notes **

MP3 Direct Cut is a free direct mp3 editor, splitter, cutter and recorder.
Download it from
http://www.mpesch3.de

Some brief notes regarding keyboard shortcuts for this program are as follows:

Play and Stop by using the SpaceBar.

Rewind and fast forward using cursor left and right or page-up and page-down.
The latter two keys move in larger increments than the first two.
The number of frames each pair moves can be set via the menu system.

Marking a selection for deletion, saving as a separte file, etc:
Use the letter b to mark the beginning of a selection
Use the letter n to mark the end of a selection
NotePlayback must be stopped when marking the beginning  and end of a 
selection by using the Spacebar.


The following commands use the numbers row above the letter keys,
not the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
These commands move by frame. One frame is about a 38th of a second:
1: Move the left margin of a selection one frame to the left
2: Move the left margin of a selection one frame to the right
3: Move the right margin of a selection one frame to the left
4: Move the right margin of a selection one frame to the right

With the following keys, one can exactly hear, where the margins of a 
selection are:

F5: Plays the two seconds before the left margin of a selection
F6: Plays the first two seconds of a selection
F7: Plays the last two seconds of a selection
F8: Plays the two seconds after the right margin of a selection
F9: Plays the file around the selection as if the block had been cut out

To cut a selection one can press the delete key.
This does not touch the MP3 file.
It just modifies an MP3DirectCut index.
Therefore, cuts can be made quickly.

There are also menu options and shortcut keys to save a selection 
into a different file.

For instance, Ctrl-E will save the selection with its own filename.
and Ctrl-W will save the entire audio using the current name or edit 
it to something different.


To split an MP3 file, which consists of a complete album, one can use 
the pause detection feature, which can be reached via the menu  system.
It will set a marker before each song. These markers are actually 
selections with a length of zero.
To check the markers, one can go  from one to the other with Control 
cursor right and Control cursor left.

The file can then be split according to the markers.
Or one can save a cue sheet file or an MP3 DirectCut project file.
Both would  contain the markers.
With these marker files, one can easily find certain positions in an MP3 file.

To go to a specific time position, Control-p can be used. The edit 
box is a bit strange.
Don't delete the words in it, just modify  the numbers for the 
current file position.
One has to leave alone the apostrophes, which separate hours minutes 
and seconds.

The program needs these apostrophes

Then, there are the recording shortcuts.
r: Opens the record dialog, in which sighted people can adjust the 
recording level

p: Starts the recording, when the recording dialog is open
s: Stops the recording.

At 06:28 AM 7/3/2010, you wrote:

Is the audio tutorial for mp3DirectCut available online somewhere?

Thanks,
Dean
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Re: If it's stealing, then please explain...

2010-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
One big difference with passing around a print book compared to a 
digital file...
One cannot read the book once it's in someone else's hands. Copying a 
digital file and passing it on gives all new recipients the 
opportunity to listen all at the same time. The real comparable would 
be to delete your copy of a digital file when you pass along a copy.

Jeff

At 12:43 PM 4/19/2010, you wrote:
the closest I can come is that a cd or book that is handed to 
someone else would be a rare incident that it is handed to a 
thousand people within a week. yet, this can happen with digital material.

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Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 1:04 PM
Subject: If it's stealing, then please explain...



... Why it is sales and other revenue in every industry supposedly effected
by this so-called theft continue to increase. Year over year, DVD sales,
music sales, and movie rentals have undergone a significant increase, so
says just about every independant study not in the pocket of the RIAA and
MPAA. Which, escentially, is just about everyone who isn't the RIAA and
MPAA. Even online methods that are considered legal (Netflicks, etc) have
seen increases to their rental and streaming revenue, in spite of the fact
places like Blockbuster are establishing agreements with studios to arange
it so that Netflicks doesn't see new releases from those studios until 28
days after Blockbuster receives those same new releases. Also, while you're
at it, kindly explain why it is sales of books in just about every format
continue to increase, in spite of the fact industry lobbiests continue to
insist they're all taking a drastic nose dive the likes of which haven't
been seen since the Titanic sank.

Additionally, explain this to me. If getting your hands on a copy of a book,
CD or movie you haven't paid for is so illegal/immoral/otherwise a sin on
the same level as breaking into a store and taking something, why is the
exchanging/giving away/otherwise distributing of actual, hard copy books
still so popular? It's far from uncommon for avid book readers to read
something, then pass it on to someone else to read, who will then pass it on
to someone else while at the same time passing something they'd just
finished reading back the other way. That's not considered illegal, and has
been going on arguably since the invention of books. But yet, the same copy
of that book is being passed from one hand to another. It hasn't been paid
for by these other people. It hasn't resulted in any compensation whatsoever
to the author from these other people for the privelege of reading that
book. And no one's thrown a fit over billions upon billions of lost sales
dollars because each and every one of those people who dared crack that book
didn't pony up the money for their own copy before doing so. Why is that so
different from the digital era, in spite of the fact the only real change is
now if someone else wants to read that book, the original buyer doesn't have
to give up their copy? I'd really appreciate hearing the explanation for
that from some of these folks who seem to be under the impression we've all
joined the rip off the author/musician/actor bandwagon here. Anyone?
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Re: Bookpo9rt Plus and Plextalk PTR2

2010-03-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I don't know about the Book Port 2, but the PlexTalk Pocket has no 
timer to start recording. However, it does have a recording setting 
that keeps recording in pause until sound is heard. So, if you 
have a way to set the TV to come on a particular channel at a 
particular time then the Pocket will start recording at that time 
with this setting.

HTH,
Jeff

At 04:58 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
Does the Bookport plus contain any kind of a timer facility which 
would permit the user to commence recording at a predetermined 
time?  For example, if I want to record the audio from a TV show in 
the middle of the night, can I program the Bookport plus to do this?


Thanks.

Don Roberts



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To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 3:08 AM
Subject: Re: Bookpo9rt Plus and Plextalk PTR2


Okay well that being the case then the person who told me that her 
Plextalk pocket used compact flash cards doesn't know what she's 
talking about so thanks for that, I must admit I thought it odd 
given that my Plextalk PTX1 uses SD cards.



On 13/03/2010, at 8:27 PM, Sunshine wrote:

 no the plextalk pocket, and the book port plus both use SD and SDHC cards

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 From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net
 To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
 Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:49 AM
 Subject: Re: Bookpo9rt Plus and Plextalk PTR2


 Interesting so you're saying there's no difference in the hardware? The
 Bookport Plus apparently takes SD cards and the Plextalk Pocket takes CF
 cards?


 On 13/03/2010, at 7:45 PM, Jonathan Mosen wrote:

 If someone gave you a Plextalk Pocket, and a Bookport Plus, you wouldn't
 be
 able to tell the difference. They are totally identical hardware-wise.

 Jonathan

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 On Behalf Of Matthew Bullis
 Sent: Saturday, 13 March 2010 11:24 a.m.
 To: PC Audio Discussion List
 Subject: Re: Bookpo9rt Plus and Plextalk PTR2

 OK, so the Plextalk Pocket and the new Bookport Plus feel the same when
 held
 in the hand? Is that what they mean about the same hardware, or do they
 mean
 the same pressable keys? I don't quite understand.
 Thanks a lot.
 Matthew


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RE: NLS Cartridges

2010-02-27 Thread Jeff Samco
Hmmm, I had never thought about trying this ... so I did. I have the 
following thumb drive which does reach in far enough and fits since 
it is the type which swings out from a protective bracket.

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler 101 USB Flash Drive, Yellow, Model DT101Y/4GB
SKU:122-745-001
I purchased it from MeritLine.com
HTH,
Jeff


At 08:52 PM 2/26/2010, you wrote:

Hi all,

While we are on the subject.  Has anyone found a flash drive long 
enough to reach the usb port in the front slot of the machine?


At 10:02 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:

Sure you can do the cartridge thing but why?  Just as easy to have a flash
drive I'd think.  I'd think APH would include whatever you'd need ccord wise
with the cartridges though.

-Original Message-
From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]
On Behalf Of Don Lorah
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 3:46 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: NLS Cartridges

I use my Zenstone 1gb to transfer books from the nls web site and other mp3
books from my computer to my nls player with all the features as bookshelf
for reading multiple books.  Works fine, Don
- Original Message -
From: Mac Norins macata...@cox.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: NLS Cartridges


Thank you for this, Tom!  It should save both Petro and me a lot of hassle,
if it works!

Regards,

-Mac-
- Original Message -
From: Tom t...@pc-audio.org
To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: NLS Cartridges


There's a great website with all kind of information about
the NLS players and the cartridges.

bardtalk.com

Tom

** Message From: Petro T. Giannakopoulos **
I ordered 2 blank NLS talking book cartridges from APH.org
today. I will use these cartridges to download talking books
and magazines from NLS online service. I don't like to use
USB flash drives.

Can any of you describe what the NLS talking book cartridges
look like and what kind of USB cable do I need to use to
connect this to my computer's USB port in order to transfer
the downloaded books. I understand it will show up as a
removable drive in My Computer or Computer area. No problem
there. No problem moving/copying it to the cartridge and then
inserting the cardtridge into the NLS Talking Book player. I
called my local library to see if the player was available
and it was. I got the advanced model. I heard a very good
podcast about this player on blindcooltech.com if you want to
learn more about it. Right now I am waiting for the unit and
never touch one of these cartridges.


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Re: Quick mp3 direct cut question

2010-02-22 Thread Jeff Samco

The way I move to a spot in a large file is to:
press Ctrl + P
This brings up the edit box with the total time of the file and the 
current position indicated by elapsed time.

You can edit the elapsed time data to the time you wish to jump to
then press Enter when your ready to execute it.
HTH,
Jeff

At 09:04 AM 2/22/2010, you wrote:

Hi,

Wonder could someone refresh my memory on how to jump to a spacific 
part in a large file using mp3 dc please.


Thanks,

Tim.
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Any free software for changing gain of .wav files?

2010-02-13 Thread Jeff Samco
I have a number of very small .wav files I wish to lower the volume. 
Is there a free program for doing this?

Thanks,
Jeff


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More about any free software for changing gain of .wav files

2010-02-13 Thread Jeff Samco
What I'm wishing to due is to decrease the volume of  the 101 wav 
files used in the Window-Eyes Progress Indicator script. I had the 
idea of using the free Switch program to convert them to MP3, then 
adjust their volume and convert them back to wav. However, the 
intermediate MP3 files seem to be not recognized by Windows Media 
Player nor by MP3 Direct Cut. So, I'm again stuck. Any suggestions?

Jeff

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I have a number of very small .wav files I wish to lower the volume. 
Is there a free program for doing this?

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Jeff


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Re: victor Reader Stream V Book Sense

2009-12-25 Thread Jeff Samco
And, to be thorough, the Plextalk Pocket already plays RFBD books as 
well as NLS books.

Jeff

At 11:31 PM 12/24/2009, you wrote:

the Plextalk Pocket is indeed listed as an NLS reader.

- Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com
To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 7:32 AM
Subject: RE: victor Reader Stream V Book Sense



Is it NLS capable yet?  Thought they were waiting for that capability. This
would take it out of the running if one was going to use it for nls books.

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On Behalf Of Joy Tilton
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:51 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: victor Reader Stream V Book Sense

I noticed the Plextalk Pocket has been left out in the discussion at hand.
smile

- Original Message - From: brandon armstrong 
stunners...@gmail.com

To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: victor Reader Stream V Book Sense



yeah i agre with you on that point.
I have done several podcasts with my booksense xt and transfered  the
files to my macbook and uploaded them to my podcast page.
Brandon
On Dec 23, 2009, at 9:32 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:


I'm very glad to hear it and to be honest, that wouldn't be all that hard



I don't reckon smile.

I would like to see some sort of voice database feature in these devices,



some way whereby you could link notes or recordings together, say link a
telephone number with an address or a name, I should think that such a
feature would be handy for elderly people who could use these type of
machines - not just for playing books - but as a type of information
manager for basic information, The Victor Reader for example uses LINUX
as its operating system so there's no question about the power the player



has, its just a question of how to design such a system I outlined.



brandon armstrong wrote:

booksense transfers are much faster to mac and vise versa.
Brandon
On Dec 23, 2009, at 8:45 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:



Hi!

Okay, I don't have a Book Sense but I do have a Victor reader Stream.

One thing I like about the Stream is that all prompts and messages are
recorded in human voice rather than having to rely on a software voice
synthesiser so you won't miss any alerts, prompts or errors which
Victor is trying to communicate to you.

I'm also told that there are some major software upgrades for Victor
coming in the near future, one of which will allow you to store your
recordings in a different format such as wave for transfer straight to
a PC or Mac and that's about time too! and this has been my major gripe



about the player from day one - particularly given that I use a Mac
most of the time and there's no way of converting files from the
Victor's format to something standard with the Mac, this should fix the



problem.

The other slight annoyance I have with the Victor Reader Stream is its
incredibly slow rate of transfer using USB cable and I'd be interested
to hear an explanation from Humanware as to why this is, I can only
hope that transfer speeds are faster on the Book Sense.  If you're
prepared to be a little adaptive then the problem can of course be
solved by purchasing a memory card reader but make sure you read the
manual first so you know what goes into what folder on the card, how to



arrange things etc.


--

Dane Trethowan


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Re: help with textaloud

2009-12-09 Thread Jeff Samco

Hello, Grant,
I seem to recall something recently about SeroTech having a 
stand-alone version of Eloquence available for sale. Try contacting 
them to see if it will work in something like Text Aloud.

HTH,
Jeff

At 09:27 PM 12/8/2009, you wrote:

Hello Listers,

Recently I purchased Textaloud. I have made a couple of mp3 files 
using the Att voice Mike, but do not care for it. I use the 
Window-Eyes screen reader and am wondering if anyone could help me 
get Textaloud to work with the Window-Eyes voice I use with my desktop?


If you know of an mp3 recorder that I could plug into my computer 
and record directly from Window-Eyes that might also be acceptable.


My goal is to make articles and books available via mp3 files to 
those who may not have access to a computer or screen reader.


Thanks for your suggestions.

Listening for His shout!

Grant Metcalf
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Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1version 3.0firmwarenowavailable.

2009-10-09 Thread Jeff Samco
Yes, there is a list for the PTP which also includes discussion of 
the PTR1 and PTR2. Here's the subscription line from an email post:

List-subscribe: ptr1-users-requ...@freelists.org?subject=subscribe
The list is moderately active. It has a lot of knowledgeable posters. 
So, feel free to post any and all questions.

HTH,
Jeff

At 07:11 PM 10/9/2009, you wrote:

I was hoping there was some kind of discussion list, because it is
apparent you won't get any good info here.

On Oct 9, 2009, at 7:47 PM, Robert Logue wrote:


That's what I'd like to know too because I'm really leaning toward
the Booksense.

Bob

- Original Message - From: kathy szinnyey 
joyfulreneg...@insightbb.com 
To: sunsh...@abe.midco.net; PC Audio Discussion List 
pc-audio@pc-audio.org 

Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1version
3.0firmwarenowavailable.


Just to add more to this mix, how is recording quality with the
Booksense as compared to the Plextalk? Anyone
know?

Peace,
Kathy

On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:35:26 -0500, Sunshine wrote:



well, compaired to the olympus recorders the stream is horid, in the
recording aspect.
but the plextalk pocket far surpasses the recording of any one of the
olympus recorders.
- Original Message - From: Tim Grady tgr...@cavtel.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:31 AM
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version
3.0firmwarenowavailable.


Well, the Stream can't record wma files, so I have no idea what you
were comparing but is there a users list for the plextalk pocket?
On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:07 AM, Andran Deventer wrote:


The xtreme has been on the market much longer.

And I heard some recordings made by the xtreme.  They're probably
even worse
than that of the olympus.



-Original Message-
From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-
 audio.org]
On Behalf Of Tim Grady
Sent: 08 October 2009 10:33 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version 3.0
firmwarenowavailable.

Why do you say that about unprotected wma support?  The Stream has
had that
for quite some time.
On Oct 8, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Andran Deventer wrote:


I realise that some folks may think that some of are perhaps hyping
this device a bit too much, but  I must say I am impressed by the
frequency of update to the firmware of the pocket.  And I believe
these are really meaningful changes especially the WMA support.
Plextor definitely seems to have gotten it right on this one.

Andre



-Original Message-
From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-
 audio.org]
On Behalf Of G-Dog
Sent: 08 October 2009 01:14 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Fw: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version 3.0
firmwarenow available.

FYIG-Dog!
plextalk pocket firmware.
Release note
7 October, 2009
PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1 version 3 Released.
Read more texts and books with fast navigation.
PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1 Firmware Upgrade: Version 3 Shinano Kenshi
Co.,
Ltd.
and Plextor are pleased to announce the release of PLEXTALK Pocket
PTP1 new
firmware, Version 3.
Version 3 has added more format support: Microsoft Word .doc and
WMA
(Windows Media Audio)*.
* Pocket PTP1 supports only unprotected WMA at present.
The playable content/formats on PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1 Version 3 are:
Daisy 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86/DAISY 3.0, NLS, Bookshare, RFBD TXT,
HTML, DOC
MP3, WAV, AMR-MB+, DAISY ADPCM2, OGG, WMA unprotected Version 3 has
more
simplified operation and is more intuitive such as:
Faster key response,
Option to suppress a key sound after pressing, Announce file/folder
name as
audio track/album name Automatic bookmark numbering More features
have been
added on Version 3 for your easy navigation, recording sound
quality
and
others.
7 languages are available currently with Version 3 and other
language
versions will be released accordingly.
For more details, please see the release note.
[Pocket PTP1] Firmware Upgrade: Version 3.00 New Contents Support
Microsoft
Word .doc file support: To read a Microsoft Word .doc file on SD
card or USB
flash memory by the TTS engine. Pocket PTP1 categorizes MS
Word .doc
in
'text'.
WMA (Window Media Audio) support: To play back unprotected WMA
format audio
files on SD card or USB flash memory.
Bookshare book playback improvement: To announce the title name
of a
Bookshare book.
To navigate a Bookshare book by page properly.
More Simplified and Intuitive Operations All key responses have
been
improved. A key confirmation sound or a voice prompt comes up more
quickly
after pressing a key (fast forward, rewind, level navigation,
direct
title/content jump, menu selection, etc.).
New option to eliminate the sounds made after key press. On 'Select
the Key
Press Confirmation Sound' of 'System Settings' on the Menu, you can
choose
those sound 'On' or 'Off'
Announce an album/track name of audio 

Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version3.0firmwarenowavailable.

2009-10-09 Thread Jeff Samco

I have the Pocket. In the menu there are two text-to-speech voices listed as:
US English Tom
US English Samantha
I don't recall; Maybe they are ScanSoft voices?
Hope this helps,
Jeff
At 08:14 PM 10/9/2009, you wrote:
Does anyone know what speech synthesizer is used in the 
Plextalk?  I'm attracted to the
recording ability of the plextalk, I know that the booksense uses 
neospeech and I'm not fond of the
reading voices used by the Stream. I do have a Braille plus which I 
like a lot, but I would like a backup

device, and I'm torn between the Booksense and the Plextalk at this point.

Peace,
Kathy

On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:58:30 -0400, Tim Grady wrote:


I wouldn't know because I've only read the documentation, but it still
has some major drawbacks for a book reader like no audible support and
5 less hours of battery life.  If I'm wrong about this then all I can
say is I must have missed it in my readings.

On Oct 9, 2009, at 4:41 PM, Gary Schindler wrote:

with the newer firmware upgrade, the Plextalk pocket got just as
good if not better than the Victor stream. it is more responsive
than before, and if you have prepared books in the stream with the
companion software, the Plextalk will recognize the folders and play
them just fine.

- Original Message - From: Bruce Toews br...@ogts.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1
version3.0firmwarenowavailable.


My understanding is that the Book Sense does not have things like
talking level meters and so on. The Plextalk Pocket does. In my view
this fact alone makes it a superior choice.

Bruce


On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:20:45 -0400, kathy szinnyey
joyfulreneg...@insightbb.com said:
Just to add more to this mix, how is recording quality with the
Booksense
as compared to the Plextalk? Anyone
know?

Peace,
Kathy

On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:35:26 -0500, Sunshine wrote:


well, compaired to the olympus recorders the stream is horid, in
the
recording aspect.
but the plextalk pocket far surpasses the recording of any one of
the
olympus recorders.
- Original Message - From: Tim Grady tgr...@cavtel.net
To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:31 AM
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version
3.0firmwarenowavailable.


Well, the Stream can't record wma files, so I have no idea what you
were comparing but is there a users list for the plextalk pocket?
On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:07 AM, Andran Deventer wrote:

The xtreme has been on the market much longer.

And I heard some recordings made by the xtreme.  They're probably
even worse
than that of the olympus.



-Original Message-
From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-
audio.org]
On Behalf Of Tim Grady
Sent: 08 October 2009 10:33 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version 3.0
firmwarenowavailable.

Why do you say that about unprotected wma support?  The Stream has
had that
for quite some time.
On Oct 8, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Andran Deventer wrote:

I realise that some folks may think that some of are perhaps
hyping
this device a bit too much, but  I must say I am impressed by the
frequency of update to the firmware of the pocket.  And I believe
these are really meaningful changes especially the WMA support.
Plextor definitely seems to have gotten it right on this one.

Andre



-Original Message-
From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-
audio.org]
On Behalf Of G-Dog
Sent: 08 October 2009 01:14 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Fw: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version
3.0
firmwarenow available.

FYIG-Dog!
plextalk pocket firmware.
Release note
7 October, 2009
PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1 version 3 Released.
Read more texts and books with fast navigation.
PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1 Firmware Upgrade: Version 3 Shinano Kenshi
Co.,
Ltd.
and Plextor are pleased to announce the release of PLEXTALK
Pocket
PTP1 new
firmware, Version 3.
Version 3 has added more format support: Microsoft Word .doc
and WMA
(Windows Media Audio)*.
* Pocket PTP1 supports only unprotected WMA at present.
The playable content/formats on PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1 Version 3
are:
Daisy 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86/DAISY 3.0, NLS, Bookshare, RFBD
TXT,
HTML, DOC
MP3, WAV, AMR-MB+, DAISY ADPCM2, OGG, WMA unprotected Version 3
has
more
simplified operation and is more intuitive such as:
Faster key response,
Option to suppress a key sound after pressing, Announce file/
folder
name as
audio track/album name Automatic bookmark numbering More features
have been
added on Version 3 for your easy navigation, recording sound
quality
and
others.
7 languages are available currently with Version 3 and other
language
versions will be released accordingly.
For more details, please see the release note.
[Pocket PTP1] Firmware Upgrade: Version 3.00 New Contents Support
Microsoft
Word .doc file 

Re: CD E X tutorial?

2009-08-11 Thread Jeff Samco

Here's a tutorial I have used over the years.

***
CD EX - from How to Corner
http://www.blind-corners.com/CDex.htm

CD ex Version 1.51
This is a great little program that can do several things, plus, it 
is very easy
to use. Another good plus to this program is that you need no scripts 
or anything

to make it work with Jaws for Windows.

You can use the program to:
rip music files from a CD,
convert existing sound files to MP3 files, and
record audio from an external device through your line in jack on the 
back of your system.
You will find step by step instructions on how to do all of the 
following, plus how to set the program
up after installing it below. If you haven't yet downloaded the 
program and installed

it on your system, then just hit enter on the following link to download
Cdex 1.51
http://www.blind-corners.com/cdex151.exe/

*How to for Cdex 1.51

Contents
Setting up the program for the first time
Selecting a bit rate for ripping
Creating a file format for ripping
Ripping music files from a CD
Selecting multi files from a CD
Selecting all files from a CD
Converting wav files to MP3 or MP3 files to Wav
Recording from a external device

*Setting up the program for the first time
There are a few settings that must be set once the program is 
installed. Follow these

steps to set the program up and get it ready to use.
1. Start the program and hit F4 to open the Cdex configuration dialog box.
2. By default you are on the encoder tab.
Use Control tab until you hear, remote CDDB tab.
3. Tab once and you should hear, your email address: edit. Enter your 
email address.
4. Tab about four times until you hear, auto connect to remote CDDB 
checkbox not checked.

Hit the space bar to check the checkbox.
5. Now control tab until you hear, file names tab.
6. You should be automatically put in the file name format edit box.
This is where you can choose how your file name is created using 
things like artist name, album
name, track number and etc. If you plan on ripping Music from a CD, 
then this is
where you tell Cdex how you want your file names created. Below is 
what each %Number
stands for and some examples. You can either leave it the way it is 
with the default setting,

use one of the examples, or create your own.
Here is what each %Number stands for:
%1, artist name
%2, Album name
%3, track #
%4, track name (song title)
%5, CD volume ID
%6, CDDB ID
%7, track # leading 0
%8, total # of tracks
%Y, album year
%G, genre
\ (back slash), can be used to specify folder directories
Some Examples using the above items:
%1\%2\%7-%4 (default),
creates the following output, Artist folder\Album folder\track# 
starting with 0-track name.wav or MP3.
%1\%2\%4 creates the following output, Artist folder\Album 
folder\Track name.wav or MP3.
%1-%2-%3 creates the following output file name, Artist name-Album 
name-track #.wav or MP3.
%1\%1-%4 creates the following output, artist folder\Artist 
name-track name.wav or MP3.

7. Tab two times and you will be in an edit box with a directory.
This is the directory where your wav and MP3 files will be saved.
To change the directory just hit enter on the directory name and it 
will bring up a computer tree view.
Use your up and down arrows to navigate the tree view, and the right 
and left arrows to open folders.
Once you are where you want wav files to be saved, tab to the okay 
button and hit enter.
8. Tab one time and you will be in an edit box that displays the 
directory where recorded files will be saved.
To change the directory just hit enter on the directory name and it 
will bring up a computer tree view

so you can select where you want recorded files to be saved.
Once you have chosen the directory, just tab to the okay button and hit enter.
9. Your done setting up the program. Just tab to the OK button and hit enter.

*Selecting a bit rate for ripping
The bit rate is the quality at which you will rip the songs from the CD.
The default bit rate is 128, but you can select any bit rate between 
32 kbs and 320

kbs.
For ripping audio tracks from a CD, I would recommend 128 kbs or above.
Most people use anywhere from 128 kbs to 192 kbs.
 To change the bit rate for ripping, do the following:
1. Open the CDex program.
2. Hit f4 to bring up the configuration dialog box.
3. You should land in the encoder page, but if not hit control tab 
until you are in the encoder page.

4. Tab four to five times until you hear, bit rate combo box 128 kbs.
5. Now you can arrow up and down to change the bit rate to whatever you like.
6. Tab to the OK button and hit the space bar.  Your done!

* Creating a file format for ripping
This is where you can choose how your file name is created using 
things like artist name, album name, track number and etc.
If you plan on ripping Music from a CD, then this is where you tell 
Cdex how you want your file names created.

Below is what each %Number stands for and some examples.
You can either leave it the way it is with the default setting, use 

Re: Simple Sound Editing Program that's easy to use

2009-04-13 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Jim,

This is easily done with MP3 Direct Cut.

1. Open the program.
2. type Ctrl-o to open an MP3 file to edit.
3. Shift-Tab to get into a standard Windows file browsing and open 
dialogue box. Locate the file you want and press enter.

4. Press the spacebar to toggle playback on and off.
5. Use the right and left arrows to move ahead or back in small 
increments; or use page-up and page-down for larger increments.
6. When you are at the starting point of the section to remove, stop 
playback and press the B key.
7. Resume playback until you reach the end point of the section to 
remove, stop playback and press the letter N.
8. Now you can finely adjust the start and end points in this way. 
Use the F1 and F2 keys to move the start point back or ahead in very 
small increments, like 1 32nd of a second. The F3 and F4 will do this 
for the end point.
9. Use the F5 and F6 keys to review the audio just prior and 
following the start point; likewise use F7 and F8 to review the audio 
just prior and following the end point.
You can use the F9 key to listen to what the audio will sound like if 
the selected audio were deleted.

10. When ready, press the delete key to remove the selected audio.
11. Ctrl-Z will undo the last editing if need be.
12. Save the edited file with Ctrl-W and follow the prompts to confirm.
That's it. MP3 Direct Cut is really a fast and easy program for minor 
editing like this.

If you wish to clear this file and open another for editing just use Ctrl-F4.

HTH,
Jeff

At 08:08 PM 4/13/2009, you wrote:

Hi again everyone,

I could really use some help here.  I didn't really get an answer last time.

I'll explain the situation.
I have Total Recorder right now, and unless I can use something 
different, I'll have to use it.


I have a song I need to edit.  There is about fifteen to twenty 
seconds, in the middle of the song, that I need to cut out.  So, 
what I've done is the following:
I first began playing the song.  When I got to the place I wanted to 
cut, I did a Shift L to mark the front of the spot to select.  It 
finished and then I did a Shift R to end the selection.
I then hit the Delete key, but nothing happened when I tried saving 
the file again.

What am I doing wrong?

I also just got the Direct Cut mp3 program, so if this can be done, 
I could use some directions.  I've been trying to do this for a week now.


Thanks.

Jim
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 Hi, Jim,

 If the files are MP3 then MP3DirectCut should work. It's free. you
 can google it for a download site.

 A ffellow named Rob did some audio tutorials on using it. They can be
 downloaded at
 http://musicmaker365.home.comcast.net/mp3dc_help.zip

 Jeff
 At 02:47 PM 4/5/2009, you wrote:
Hi there,



I am in quick need of obtaining a simple to use audio editing program.  I
make many recordings on a Zoom h2, and there are things in those recordings
that I either need to edit or modify just a bit.

For instance, there's a song that I need to edit, and there's a 
little space

where there's a pause where someone forgot to play, so I'd like to cut that
out.  Otherwise, it would be perfect.

What program is there for this, and how expensive would it be?

I also need it to be JAWS friendly.



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Re: Simple Sound Editing Program that's easy to use

2009-04-05 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Jim,

If the files are MP3 then MP3DirectCut should work. It's free. you 
can google it for a download site.


A ffellow named Rob did some audio tutorials on using it. They can be 
downloaded at

http://musicmaker365.home.comcast.net/mp3dc_help.zip

Jeff
At 02:47 PM 4/5/2009, you wrote:

Hi there,



I am in quick need of obtaining a simple to use audio editing program.  I
make many recordings on a Zoom h2, and there are things in those recordings
that I either need to edit or modify just a bit.

For instance, there's a song that I need to edit, and there's a little space
where there's a pause where someone forgot to play, so I'd like to cut that
out.  Otherwise, it would be perfect.

What program is there for this, and how expensive would it be?

I also need it to be JAWS friendly.



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MP3 Direct Cut and increasing playback speed

2009-03-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I have noticed when I have a MP3 file loaded and I am mousing around 
the MP3 Direct Cut screen I hear reference to faster and slower 
playback. There is nothing I can find about playback speed in the 
drop down menus and the onscreen reference seems to be in relation to 
the F7 and F8 keys which are used for reviewing audio around start 
and end points. Anyone know if playback speed can be adjusted?

Thanks,
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Re: where to buy the Zenstone mp3 player?

2009-03-03 Thread Jeff Samco
I purchased a refurbished 2GB zen stone with built-in speaker for $23 
from Creative last month. I liked it so much I orderred another last week.

Here's the direct link, make certain the URL isn't broken up onto 2 lines:
http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=18290WT.cg_n=Marketing%20ProgramWT.cg_s=Commission%20Junction_ZEN+Stone+with+Speaker+Black+2GB+RefurbishedWT.mc_id=19355campID=20973AID=10274033PID=1953493SID=popshops

Jeff


At 06:14 AM 3/3/2009, you wrote:

Where can I buy the Zenstone MP3 player and which is the best version of it?

Thanks.


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Re: voice recorders that append

2009-02-23 Thread Jeff Samco

Hi, Steve,

I can only speak to the operation of the Sony ICD-B25 which is about 
7 years old now. It is quite easy to use with the audio beeps 
function turned on (which is by default). The clock and alarm 
functions are totally inaccessible but all the basic and intermediate 
functions are fine, such as:

record, stop, playback and skip forward and back;
splitting a recording, joining 2 recordings, erasing a recording;
moving from one folder to another, and so on.
But I cannot say what features remain accessible in currently-available models.
As for price, 7 years ago I paid about $75 but that's not going to 
tell you what they cost today since recording capacities have 
improved so dramatically and features added like stereo recording.

Jeff

At 07:39 PM 2/22/2009, you wrote:
Jeff, generally speaking, how easy is it for someone totally blind 
to operate this recorder and about how much does it cost?


Thanks.

Steve

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To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: voice recorders that append


I'm a little late on this thread. I have an older Sony ICD-B25 
voice recorder which does append. On the hunch that Sony still 
makes recorders with this feature I checked out the first one I 
found on Amazon:
Sony ICD-P520 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash 
Memory and USB

and found this in its feature list:
* Add Recording: Insert and add additional information to any 
message without affecting the original.

HTH,
Jeff

At 11:19 AM 2/21/2009, you wrote:
Right now, I'm checking out the Olympus Recorders. It appears 
there is no voice recorder that will allow me to append to a file 
once it's been saved.


Thanks for all of you who wrote on this topic.

Steve

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To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: voice recorders that append


But if you're just looking for a voice recorder, the Plextalk or 
the Stream might be overkill, depending on the needs.


Bruce

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the plextalk pocket can do this nicely
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 Does anyone know of a small voice recorder that has folders 
capability and

 also has the ability to append to a voice recording?

 Thanks.

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Re: voice recorders that append

2009-02-22 Thread Jeff Samco
I'm a little late on this thread. I have an older Sony ICD-B25 voice 
recorder which does append. On the hunch that Sony still makes 
recorders with this feature I checked out the first one I found on Amazon:

Sony ICD-P520 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash Memory and USB
and found this in its feature list:
* Add Recording: Insert and add additional information to any message 
without affecting the original.

HTH,
Jeff

At 11:19 AM 2/21/2009, you wrote:
Right now, I'm checking out the Olympus Recorders. It appears there 
is no voice recorder that will allow me to append to a file once 
it's been saved.


Thanks for all of you who wrote on this topic.

Steve

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To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: voice recorders that append


But if you're just looking for a voice recorder, the Plextalk or 
the Stream might be overkill, depending on the needs.


Bruce

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the plextalk pocket can do this nicely
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capability and

 also has the ability to append to a voice recording?

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Re: Free CD Burner?

2009-01-02 Thread Jeff Samco
Fred's Head Companion recently highlighted a CD/DVD Burner which was 
free and has a very screen reader friendly interface.

You can read about it at
http://www.fredshead.info/2008/11/burning-data-to-dvd-in-windows-xp.html
I have briefly accessed the interface and it does appear to be very 
accessible but haven't tried burning anything with it.

Let us know if anyone tries it out.
Jeff

At 04:02 AM 1/2/2009, you wrote:

Is there a free cd burner that wil work with XP that anyone can suggest? I
have tried Deep Burner which I thought someone suggested but can't get it to
add files to be burned. If anyone is using this and could help it would be
apreciated.

Thanks,
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Re: Text to MP3

2008-12-31 Thread Jeff Samco
I recently saw a reference to a new website through which one can 
convert text and other formats into synthesized speech. Haven't tried 
it out myself.

http://www.ispeech.org/

Jeff

At 08:45 AM 12/31/2008, you wrote:

Hello Sunshine and all,
I have heard of a program called Wave Pad doing that too as well.
but however, it doesn't use sappy 5 voices, but it can convert text to MP3.
Someone wanted a program that can convert text to MP3 that also uses 
sappy 5 voices, Open Book 8.02 which is the latest version, does use 
sappy 5 voices.

And it does a really nice job of converting text to MP3.
So you all may want to do some checking in to it.
My best regards!
 John.
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i have heard of the following text aloud, text to audio, text sound, dspeech
i use dspeech, and text sound, and text aloud.
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Hello Ketan,
Do you use Open Book?
It has the ability to convert text to MP3.
My best regards.
 John.
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Dear friends,

COuld anyone suggest me an accessible programe for text to 
mp3?  Please tell me.  and where to get it?  Sapi 5 please.

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Re: Audio cd burner

2008-11-10 Thread Jeff Samco

You can get the CD Burner XP program at
http://cdburnerxp.se/download.php

and you can get Dean's presentation as an MP3 download at
http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-free-cd-burner-xp-tek-talk-dean-martineau

HTH
Jeff

At 07:31 PM 11/10/2008, you wrote:

where do i get it?

Tiffany
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I am quite happy with Cd Burner xp, for which I did a fairly complete review
on Tek Talk.  It's free.

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Does anyone have an audio cd burn program, free or paid, Jaws friendly and
easy to understand and burn music cd's??  Any information appreciated.  I
have Windows Media, Roxio and infrareccorder non of which I can use.
Windows Media did burn about 10 discs and will not resume burning. regards,
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Re: Making Ipods talk

2008-08-24 Thread Jeff Samco
I seem to recall a couple days ago that Brian Hartgen posted an email 
saying he had purchased one of these and would be reviewing it fairly soon.
Jeff

At 03:59 PM 8/24/2008, you wrote:
Hi everyone!

Other list members may wish to check this.  A friend was telling me
about some device that Cobolt Speech Systems market which (when
connected to the docking port of an IPOD) will speak its menus,
playlists and so forth through a pair of headphones connected to the
device, if this is indeed the case then that's brilliant.


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Re: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35

2008-08-22 Thread Jeff Samco
No, memory is built-in with no slots for additions.
Jeff

At 03:10 AM 8/22/2008, you wrote:
Can you get memory cards for this player?


Sincerely,
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For those looking to get a screenless MP3 player
that handles protected WMA files for something
like Overdrive Unabridged books as well as
Audible books, you might consider the Creative
Muvo T100. This is a great price.
Jeff

 Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player for $35 + $7 sh
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Fwd: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35

2008-08-16 Thread Jeff Samco
For those looking to get a screenless MP3 player 
that handles protected WMA files for something 
like Overdrive Unabridged books as well as 
Audible books, you might consider the Creative 
Muvo T100. This is a great price.
Jeff

Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player for $35 + $7 sh
JR.com offers the Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB 
MP3 Player in Blue, model no. 70PF224200YY1, for 
$34.99. With $6.95 for shipping, it's the lowest 
total price we could find by $7. Features 
include a direct USB Connection, one touch bass 
boost, 10-hour rechargeable battery, and more.
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RE: mp3 audio books

2008-07-25 Thread Jeff Samco
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
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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
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Re: Zen Stone Plus Question

2008-07-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Larry,

Creative has made it confusing in the way they have incrimentally 
adjusted names for new players as they come on line. To answer you 
directly, the Zen Stone Plus has a radio and voice recorder along 
with a screen menu system. Not me, but others say they have learned 
to navigate the menus without sight. However, it sounds to me you are 
more interested in the 4 GB capacity than the radio and recorder 
functions. So, read on.

There is also a new line of Zen Stone players with a built-in 
speaker. There is a 4 GB model. I have also recently purchased a MuVo 
T100 player with 4GB capacity. I really like it. It has no screen and 
no speaker. It functions just like a Zen Stone of which I own a 1 GB 
model. If I had known of the Zen Stone with speaker prior to buying 
my MuVo T100 I probably would have bought the Stone with speaker.

In any case, you and others might like to know that I just saw this 
weekend that Creative has a sale going on for their MP3 players and 
other items. Go to:

http://us.creative.com/local/1/seasonal/SummerSale/welcome.asp?AID=5826267PID=552179SID=760083-2-0-ARTICLE-alert

HTH,
Jeff

At 01:33 PM 7/20/2008, you wrote:
Hi everyone. I'm interested in the zen stone Plus because it offers 4 gig
models  as opposed to the 1 or 2 gig models  offered by the Zen Stone
standard player.

However, it seems to me that I have read that the zen stone plus has
accessibility limitations. Could someone please let me know what is not
accessible in the plus player? Is it just the radio aspect?

Thanks for any info.

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Sound cards and MP3 players at Creative 3-Day Sale

2008-06-10 Thread Jeff Samco
FYI: Several good items at low prices here. 
Notable is the 4GB MuVo T100 MP3 player for only 
$39. This player is a successor to the Zen Stone 
and functions exactly the same, has no speaker.

Creative.com slashed prices on many of its 
products during its Recession Busters 3-Day 
Sale. Plus, free shipping applies to all. Choose 
from MP3 players, speakers, sound cards, and more. Notable:
* refurbished Creative SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 PCI Card for $4.99
* refurbished Creative PC Prodikeys MIDI for $19.99
* Creative MuVo V100 2GB MP3 Player for $29.99
* Creative Zen Stone Plus 2GB MP3 Player (pictured) for $31.99
* Creative MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player for $39.99
* refurbished Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum for $59.99
* see all Creative 3-Day Sale items
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Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player for $30 online at Circuit City

2008-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
Just received a DealNews email for getting the  1GB Stone at a very 
good price. Some of you may want to take advantage of it. See below.
  Jeff

Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player for $30 + free shipping
The Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. 
70PF213000111, costs $29.99 with free shipping at CircuitCity.com. 
That's $3 off last month's mention and the lowest total price we've 
seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an 
.88-oz. weight, up to 10 hours of playback per charge, USB 2.0 
connectivity, and support for MP3, WMA, WAV, and Audible music file formats.
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Free download of 2nd Speech Center

2007-10-18 Thread Jeff Samco
I received this from a professional email list I am a part of. It is 
another text-to-speech program which is free for today only. See below
Jeff Samco
Nevada City, California

Forwarded Message

I just found out that www.giveawayoftheday.com has 2nd Speech Center
as its free download today. 2nd Speech is a text reading software
program that does a pretty good job. It will read documents, email,
internet, etc. GiveAwayoftheDay.com gives one application and one game
away free daily. There is no charge, no registration but you must
install the program and activate it the same day you download it. The
program is free because you get no upgrades and no technical support.
but it's free. I've gotten lots of great programs and games from this site.

You have to hurry for 2nd Speech Center as there is only 10 hours or so
left to download and install it.

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Re: Zen Stone Blues

2007-09-27 Thread Jeff Samco
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Jeff
At 12:39 PM 9/27/2007, you wrote:
Hi, gang!  My Zen Stone 1gb is very, very ill.  I'd be happy to tell you all
my troubles here, but I know there is another list dedicated to mp3 players
and blind folks.  Does anyone have a link to that?  Or I can tell you all my
sorry tales here if you like.  Sad little smile and big tears!

Peace,
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Re: zenstone

2007-08-24 Thread Jeff Samco
For DRM WMA files you have to use something like the Overdrive 
transfer tool or Windows Media Player. This is because license 
information needs to accompany the files so the player knows it is 
alright to play them. Otherwise, the files are unplayable.
HTH,
Jeff

At 12:26 PM 8/24/2007, you wrote:
I was pasting them onto the drive from my computer I guess copying them
directly from the library works better.
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  How are you copying the book over? I use the transfer wizard in the
  Overdrive Media Console, and I don't have any trouble playing Overdrive
  books on the Zen Stone.
 
  leslie ferrell wrote:
  From what I understand the zenstone should play wma drm files.  Yet when
  I put a over drive book on it from the public library I can't find it.
  What's wrong?  Thanks Leslie
  Now to the final great feature.  This player will allow you to play DRM
  Windows Media files and Audible content.  When playing Audible content
  (Formats
  2 and 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder,
  your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage
  capacity of
  the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite
  listenable, makes the use of this format acceptable.
 
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Simple sound settings restoration program

2007-07-31 Thread Jeff Samco
This simple, new program was recently announced in IRTI's email 
newsletter called News Clips. I don't know anything more about it 
except the exerpt I have included here. Sounds like it could be 
useful in a number of situations.
Jeff
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What Happened to my audio!
Do you ever find after someone else had been using
your PC that changes in your audio settings mysteriously occurred or is
completely shutdown rendering your screen reader useless?
Have you ever installed or used unfamiliar software and magically 
your PC systems audio
output is disabled?  We can tell you that IRTI tech support hears about this
scenario so often it has prompted us to write a New Talking Utility we
referred to as Audio SafeGuard.

Audio SafeGuard is a simple self voicing control that enables you to adjust
your PC's default audio settings providing accessible control for Volume
level and Mute State for your Master Volume, WAV audio output, CD 
Player, SW Synth,
Microphone and Line input devices.  The next time Audio SafeGuard is
launched, it compares the current default PC audio settings to the stored
preference file and automatically resets all audio parameters back to your
preferred audio settings.

Audio SafeGuard can be configured to run automatically when your computer
starts up or you can launch the application manually with a hot-key.In
either case, your preferred audio settings are automatically restored
without the need to ask for sighted assistance.  If set to run at start up,
Audio SafeGuard temporarily loads, runs a sound check, then automatically
exits operation freeing its memory space for other applications.

IRTI's Talking Utility - Audio SafeGuard is now included on IRTI Turnkey
Computer systems.  You may also download a 30-day trial version from IRTI's
web site.  If you find this to be a useful utility, and we think you will,
the 30 day trial version may be purchased and activated for $9.

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Re: Question about Overdrive books and transferring to an MP3 player

2007-06-10 Thread Jeff Samco
Thanks, Don, for the clarification. It helps.
Jeff

At 06:19 PM 6/10/2007, you wrote:
As long as you transfer the book to a mp3 playing device with in the two
week peroid.  You can keep it on your player as long as you need it.
regards  Don
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  One way around this is to convert to MP3 using Sound Taxi and then
  transferring the MP3 file.  You could also burn each part to an audio CD
  and then rip the CD to an MP3 file.
 
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  Hello, list,
 
  I have recently begun downloading and listening to Overdrive books
  through my local talking book library. I was under the impression
  that the 2 week check out time limit did not apply to placing a book
  on a player with a WMA DRM license. However, I have found that the
  Overdrive Console is the only way to transfer a book's files to an
  MP3 player and it, too, tracks the experation date.
  So, is there a way around this or was I mistaken about no time limit
  for transfering?
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Question about Overdrive books and transferring to an MP3 player

2007-06-09 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, list,

I have recently begun downloading and listening to Overdrive books 
through my local talking book library. I was under the impression 
that the 2 week check out time limit did not apply to placing a book 
on a player with a WMA DRM license. However, I have found that the 
Overdrive Console is the only way to transfer a book's files to an 
MP3 player and it, too, tracks the experation date.
So, is there a way around this or was I mistaken about no time limit 
for transfering?
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Re: Creative Zen Stone Player

2007-06-06 Thread Jeff Samco
As an alternative, aren't there battery charging units that plug into 
a USB port? Power comes from loading batteries into the charging 
unit. That way one could use rechargeable NiMH type batteries to 
easily fuel the portable charger. Am I assuming correctly about this?
Jeff


At 07:29 PM 6/6/2007, you wrote:
Bruce, you wrote:

  Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of
  the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience?

Yes, if you prefer normal batteries, you might checkout the iRiver T50
and T60. Not quite as cheap as the Stone, but more powerful and not too
expensive either.

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PC to Home Stereo wireless connection solution

2007-05-30 Thread Jeff Samco
Not too long ago someone was inquiring about how to play music off 
his computer to a home system. Here is at least one item which could 
do the trick. I don't kknow anything more about it but receive such 
announcements regularly through the Deal News email service. See the 
trailing message for more information on signing up for this free service.
Jeff

Logitech Wireless Music System for PC for $47 shipped after rebate
Amazon.com offers the Logitech Wireless Music System for PC, model 
no. 980414-0403, for $56.97 with free shipping. A $10 mail-in rebate 
drops it to $46.97. That's the lowest total price we've seen since 
March, when it was $12 less. This system streams music from a PC's 
USB port to home stereo speakers via its receivers. A wireless remote 
is included. Rebate expires tomorrow.
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Re: Overdrive Audio Books

2007-04-09 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Tony,

OverDrive is strictly a subscription service. There are some 10 
regional libraries which pay into the OverDrive system so their 
patrons can borrow at no cost. Individuals can also subscribe and pay 
for the service but I do not know how much that is.
Check out
http://www.overdrive.com/default.asp
HTH
Jeff

At 12:53 PM 4/9/2007, you wrote:
The libraries in my area provide access to Net Library download service
only. I am also interested in downloading audio books available through
Overdrive. Can they be downloaded through sites other than a local library?

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Is the Creative Zen Nano Plus 1GB MP3 Player accessible?

2007-03-31 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, list,

Like the subject asks, how accessible is the Creative Zen Nano Plus 
1GB MP3 Player? I'm interested in accessibility of both basic 
functions as well as more advanced features.
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Re: podcast client question

2007-03-24 Thread Jeff Samco
I have not used Accessible PodCatcher for a couple years now. I only 
used it when I first got started listening to podcasts. I don't think 
I had to use it with the Webbie browser.
Jeff

At 12:29 PM 3/24/2007, you wrote:
Jeff,
I was looking at the Webbie program and thinking about it because the
podcatcher looks straightforward and also because i use the BBC player
frequently and that program's interface is very compact compared to the
regular web interface. i'm wondering whether these programs work
independently of the Webbie browser, which seems to have its own entry under
programs. In other words, do these programs need to connect via this browser
interface or can the browser be safely uninstalled? Though I haven't really
tried the browser itself, i can't see any real advantage to using it over
IE, unless I'm really missing something. Does anybody know about this?

Susan

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  Another podcast client where you can either listen or download a
  podcast is Accessible Podcatcher at
  http://www.webbie.org.uk/accessiblepodcatcher/index.htm
 
  Jeff
  At 05:11 AM 3/24/2007, you wrote:
 One program that I use that will let you do this is Golden Ear
 available from http://brooklynnorth.com.
 
 At 12:05 AM 25/03/2007, you wrote:
What is the name of that podcast client where you can listen to
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Re: splitting long shows into smaller files using Replay A/V 8.04

2007-02-10 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Chris,
All I can offer to you is to say you correctly described the way of 
having a recording automatically split every 60 minutes. I have used 
the same settings to split a 3-hour recording I do daily into 3 60 
minute files. In the Split tab I have nothing else checked nor 
entered with data. I suggest you do some experimenting with short 
splits of a minute or 2 so you can do some immediate verification, 
until you can have it working.
HTH,
Jeff

At 10:32 AM 2/10/2007, you wrote:
 Hi folks
Subject line basically says what I'd like to do. I record several
radio shows that are about 3 to 4 hours in length, and so I figured I
would try to figure out a way to split the mp3s of the shows I record
into smaller files, 1 hour in length each.  It just makes it easier
to navigate a long show like that.

Ok, so I went into the ssplitting tab of the preferences, and if you
use your screenreader's review cursor, there are several different
fields you can fill in, depending on when you want the file to
split.  So first I checked the box that says, split tracks every,
followed by a value of 60, thinking that it would split the file into
4 smaller ones, one for each hour of the show. I left the other
fields alone because they just determine other times  a ffile can be
split, so I left those alone.
Well, as you can probably guess, it didn't work for whatever reason.
I got absolutely no recording when I did this, and I'm just wondering
if I'm doing something wrong? unfortunately, the fields in that
particular dialogue aren't very easily read when you press your tab
key at least with JAWS 8.0 they aren't.  When you press your tab key,
you hear, split tracks at edit, split tracks at edit, split tracks at
edit...it's really confusing. To make sure i'm absolutely clear here,
let's say I'm recording a show that lasts 4 hours long.  What I'd
like to do is to split the recording of this show into 4 smaller
files, 1 hour each.
   i know other programs can do this task as well, but when I record a
show, I would like for replay A/V to do it automatically. i don't
want to have to record the show and then load this big file into
sound forge and then split it up. I know Replay A/V can do it, I just
need to work out how to do it exactly. So if anyone can help that'd
be wonderful.

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Re: Petros Podcasts

2007-02-01 Thread Jeff Samco
Yes, I am only interested in audio conversion in particular.
Jeff

At 01:53 PM 2/1/2007, you wrote:
Is anyone interested in hearing a podcast or 2 on Replay
Converter? Let me know and I will do it soon.

My podcast feed is:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/PetrosPodcasts


You can download individual shows by going to the blog site:

http://petrogia.blogspot.com


Anywere you hear Download and Listen under a post in my blog
you can either listen to the show or download the mp3 file to
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Re: Replay AV 7.03 problem loading

2007-01-21 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Chris,
Yes, I have tried finding it in the system tray but it does not show up there.
Any other suggestions, Chris, or anyone else, please? This one has me stumped.
Thanks,
Jeff

At 08:43 AM 1/21/2007, you wrote:
Hi Jeff

Did you try going into your system tray with insert plus s and
accessing the program that way?  Sometimes even though the replay A/V
main window can be closed, the program is still running.
Give that a try and hopefully that'll do the trick.





At 07:37 PM 1/20/2007, you wrote:
 Hello, all,
 
 I have used Replay AV version 7.03 for months. I am running Window
 Eyes 5.0 and XP Pro. Today, right in the middle of downloading
 several streams at the same time, the program disappeared from the
 open windows list. I cannot start it up again. I have uninstalled and
 re-installed a couple times. When trying to start up Replay AV I hear
 the hard drive being accessed and an initial dialogue box briefly
 flashes on-screen giving the Replay AV name and copyright statement.
 But, then, the program never opens nor runs.
 
 Does anyone have a suggestion for correcting this?
 Thanks,
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Re: Replay AV 7.03 - Solved problem loading

2007-01-21 Thread Jeff Samco
I solved the problem by going back to an earlier restore point with 
some sighted help. That fixed the problem in terms of function but I 
would like to have known what caused the problem in the first place. 
Thanks for the list help.
Jeff

At 01:29 PM 1/21/2007, you wrote:
Hello, Chris,
Yes, I have tried finding it in the system tray but it does not show up there.
Any other suggestions, Chris, or anyone else, please? This one has me stumped.
Thanks,
Jeff

At 08:43 AM 1/21/2007, you wrote:
 Hi Jeff
 
 Did you try going into your system tray with insert plus s and
 accessing the program that way?  Sometimes even though the replay A/V
 main window can be closed, the program is still running.
 Give that a try and hopefully that'll do the trick.
 
 
 
 
 
 At 07:37 PM 1/20/2007, you wrote:
  Hello, all,
  
  I have used Replay AV version 7.03 for months. I am running Window
  Eyes 5.0 and XP Pro. Today, right in the middle of downloading
  several streams at the same time, the program disappeared from the
  open windows list. I cannot start it up again. I have uninstalled and
  re-installed a couple times. When trying to start up Replay AV I hear
  the hard drive being accessed and an initial dialogue box briefly
  flashes on-screen giving the Replay AV name and copyright statement.
  But, then, the program never opens nor runs.
  
  Does anyone have a suggestion for correcting this?
  Thanks,
  Jeff
  
  
  
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Replay AV 7.03 problem loading

2007-01-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, all,

I have used Replay AV version 7.03 for months. I am running Window 
Eyes 5.0 and XP Pro. Today, right in the middle of downloading 
several streams at the same time, the program disappeared from the 
open windows list. I cannot start it up again. I have uninstalled and 
re-installed a couple times. When trying to start up Replay AV I hear 
the hard drive being accessed and an initial dialogue box briefly 
flashes on-screen giving the Replay AV name and copyright statement. 
But, then, the program never opens nor runs.

Does anyone have a suggestion for correcting this?
Thanks,
Jeff



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Re: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-23 Thread Jeff Samco
Brent,

I did not put the Rock Box firmware on my iRiver T30 flash player. 
The firmware is directly from iRiver and is for providing USB mass 
storage capability rather than having to use the Microsoft Media 
Player transfer protocol. And, yes, you can reinstall the original 
iRiver firmware and get the DRM file capability back.

Jeff



At 07:28 PM 10/22/2006, you wrote:
Does putting the DRM-capable firmware back get the capability back? Or does
the Rockbox site really mean permanent when they say that flashing their
software to a 3x series Iriver destroys DRM capability in the sense that
reverting back won't restore that ability.

- Original Message -
From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: PC audio discussion list.  pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:26 PM
Subject: RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player
thatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files?


  Rick,
 
  I do not use any DRM files so won't be able to comment on this.
  However, when I next off-load some files I will locate a very large
  MP3 file and see how it works with the resume feature. How large of
  an MP3 file do you recommend using for this test?
  Other than the resume feature, there is no bookmarking feature I am
  aware of. By the way, I immediately replaced the original firmware
  which required Windows Media Player transfer protocol, with iRiver's
  USB mass storage capable firmware. That removes any capability of
  loading DRM files. I'll post on the above in a few days.
 
  Jeff
 
 
  At 02:38 PM 10/21/2006, you wrote:
 Jeff,
 
 How does this player handle large DRM files in terms of bookmarking, and
 bookmarking in general on other file types?  Thanks.
 
 
 
 
 --Warmest regards,
 
 --Rick Alfaro
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Jeff Samco
 Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 12:58 AM
 To: PC audio discussion list.
 Subject: RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplays
 bothRAXand Wma/drm files?
 
 Well, not sure what you want a player to do besides the basics. I have
 previously used an iRiver flash player, ifp 795, and just 2 days ago got
 the
 newer version, T30 512 MB flash player. Both have predictable menus which,
 if you are good at memorizing the features you want, you can use it pretty
 effectively. I got one of my kids to change the settings I prefer to
 always
 stay the same. But, the feature I most enjoy is the playback speed
 adjustment. It goes from 0% to 50 percent in 10 percent incriments. It is
 easy to memorize the sequence of buttons. The features I like changed are:
 Fast forward and rewind speed increased from 1x to 6x.
 Study mode turned on: this changes the forward and rewind buttons so that
 tapping it will not change tracks but will move ahead or back a set number
 of seconds, like 3 or 10 seconds.
 Auto power shut off time increased to a longer time period.
 
 Hope this helps,
 Jeff
 
 
 At 06:57 AM 10/20/2006, you wrote:
  Well, I'd just like to find a reasonably priced, and reasonably blind
  friendly portable mp3 player that uses direct plug n play for hooking
  up to a pc, rather than proprietory software.  I don't care if it plays
  RA, or wma really, since I do everything in mp3, although, if it does
  ogg, I guess I won't complain, but, not something I'd expect for a
  reasonably priced player.  What I mean by reasonably blind friendly, is
  that one can do more than just use the play, rewind and fast forward
  with some ease.  It doesn't have to be a talking product to be user
 friendly.
  
  
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Re: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly playerthatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-21 Thread Jeff Samco
Just adding a small point of clarification so we aren't mixing apples 
and oranges. The Muvo Mix is definitely the most accessible of the 
Creative players since it has no screen. It is also the most limited 
and I don't know if it plays any protected formats. The Muvo TX is a 
different model series and has a screen. This infers to me that it is 
more advanced and has more features. I see in its features list that 
it has voice recording and folder navigation. I seem to recall that 
others on this list do use it. Maybe one of them will chime in here.
Hope this helps a little,
Jeff

At 05:44 AM 10/21/2006, you wrote:
Hi,

I am sorry but I don't know.  All I can say is that the Muvo is being used
by several of my blind friends with good success.

Cheers...Keith

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Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 5:46 AM
Subject: Re: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly
playerthatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files?


Keith, or whoever else might know:  Silly question.  Is the Movo TX as
accessible as the TX FM?  I'm trying to spend as little as possible, as I am
so annoyed I have to spend anything at all to have separate players for
separate formats.  I don't care much about the FM.  Thanks!

Kathy Szinnyey
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Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player
thatplaysbothRAXand Wma/drm files?


  Take a look at the Creative Muvo TXFM.  Great little flash player that is
  simple and supports WMA DRM and MP3.  Possible it supports OGG but won't
  say
  for sure cause I don't know.  I doubt you will find a player that will
  support WMA  RA because they are competing formats.
 
  Cheers...Keith
 
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  Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 7:57 AM
  Subject: RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player that
  playsbothRAXand Wma/drm files?
 
 
  Well, I'd just like to find a reasonably priced, and reasonably blind
  friendly portable mp3 player that uses direct plug n play for hooking up
  to
  a pc, rather than proprietory software.  I don't care if it plays RA, or
  wma
  really, since I do everything in mp3, although, if it does ogg, I guess I
  won't complain, but, not something I'd expect for a reasonably priced
  player.  What I mean by reasonably blind friendly, is that one can do more
  than just use the play, rewind and fast forward with some ease.  It
  doesn't
  have to be a talking product to be user friendly.
 
 
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RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplays bothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-21 Thread Jeff Samco
Rick,

I do not use any DRM files so won't be able to comment on this. 
However, when I next off-load some files I will locate a very large 
MP3 file and see how it works with the resume feature. How large of 
an MP3 file do you recommend using for this test?
Other than the resume feature, there is no bookmarking feature I am 
aware of. By the way, I immediately replaced the original firmware 
which required Windows Media Player transfer protocol, with iRiver's 
USB mass storage capable firmware. That removes any capability of 
loading DRM files. I'll post on the above in a few days.

Jeff


At 02:38 PM 10/21/2006, you wrote:
Jeff,

How does this player handle large DRM files in terms of bookmarking, and
bookmarking in general on other file types?  Thanks.




--Warmest regards,

--Rick Alfaro
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On Behalf Of Jeff Samco
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 12:58 AM
To: PC audio discussion list.
Subject: RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player thatplays
bothRAXand Wma/drm files?

Well, not sure what you want a player to do besides the basics. I have
previously used an iRiver flash player, ifp 795, and just 2 days ago got the
newer version, T30 512 MB flash player. Both have predictable menus which,
if you are good at memorizing the features you want, you can use it pretty
effectively. I got one of my kids to change the settings I prefer to always
stay the same. But, the feature I most enjoy is the playback speed
adjustment. It goes from 0% to 50 percent in 10 percent incriments. It is
easy to memorize the sequence of buttons. The features I like changed are:
Fast forward and rewind speed increased from 1x to 6x.
Study mode turned on: this changes the forward and rewind buttons so that
tapping it will not change tracks but will move ahead or back a set number
of seconds, like 3 or 10 seconds.
Auto power shut off time increased to a longer time period.

Hope this helps,
Jeff


At 06:57 AM 10/20/2006, you wrote:
 Well, I'd just like to find a reasonably priced, and reasonably blind
 friendly portable mp3 player that uses direct plug n play for hooking
 up to a pc, rather than proprietory software.  I don't care if it plays
 RA, or wma really, since I do everything in mp3, although, if it does
 ogg, I guess I won't complain, but, not something I'd expect for a
 reasonably priced player.  What I mean by reasonably blind friendly, is
 that one can do more than just use the play, rewind and fast forward
 with some ease.  It doesn't have to be a talking product to be user
friendly.
 
 
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RE: Is there such a thing as a blind friendly player that plays bothRAXand Wma/drm files?

2006-10-20 Thread Jeff Samco
Well, not sure what you want a player to do besides the basics. I 
have previously used an iRiver flash player, ifp 795, and just 2 days 
ago got the newer version, T30 512 MB flash player. Both have 
predictable menus which, if you are good at memorizing the features 
you want, you can use it pretty effectively. I got one of my kids to 
change the settings I prefer to always stay the same. But, the 
feature I most enjoy is the playback speed adjustment. It goes from 
0% to 50 percent in 10 percent incriments. It is easy to memorize the 
sequence of buttons. The features I like changed are:
Fast forward and rewind speed increased from 1x to 6x.
Study mode turned on: this changes the forward and rewind buttons so 
that tapping it will not change tracks but will move ahead or back a 
set number of seconds, like 3 or 10 seconds.
Auto power shut off time increased to a longer time period.

Hope this helps,
Jeff


At 06:57 AM 10/20/2006, you wrote:
Well, I'd just like to find a reasonably priced, and reasonably blind
friendly portable mp3 player that uses direct plug n play for hooking up to
a pc, rather than proprietory software.  I don't care if it plays RA, or wma
really, since I do everything in mp3, although, if it does ogg, I guess I
won't complain, but, not something I'd expect for a reasonably priced
player.  What I mean by reasonably blind friendly, is that one can do more
than just use the play, rewind and fast forward with some ease.  It doesn't
have to be a talking product to be user friendly.


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Re: MP3 player with bookmark capability

2006-10-07 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Ron,

It's not clear to me if you want a player capable of playing CDs with 
MP3 files on them or are you copying the MP3 files off the CD and 
loading them on a MP3 player?  If you are playing the MP3 CDs on a CD 
player, then I recall the Sony CD players have a dependable resume 
feature. I have no experience with them for the last couple years but 
at that time they were coming out with more models that could play 
MP3 files on a CD.
You've already received some info on MP3 players. In my experience, I 
really like the iriver IFP-700 and 800 series of flash based players. 
They have an exact book mark feature for where you leave off, even 
when the battery dies. My only gripe with the 2 IFP 795 models I've 
owned is that switches in the joystick control have failed in 7 to 9 
months. Dont know how common that experience is with others.
For more information on the iriver IFP players you can listen to MP3 reviews at
www.BlindCoolTech.com

hth,
Jeff


At 05:26 AM 10/7/2006, you wrote:
Hi Everyone,

I have just received my first CD from Calibre. My MP3 player goes 
back to the beginning of the current track every time I switch off. 
I am looking for a player that takes the CDs and keeps my place. I 
am not after a fancy player with Daisy capability but a cheap but 
decent player to play the books. If any kind soul out there can give 
me some info. together with the URL of the manufacturer, I'd be very grateful.

Ciao,

Ron.
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RE: MP3 player with bookmark capability

2006-10-07 Thread Jeff Samco
I have not heard of RockBox being out for the IFP series.
Jeff

At 02:25 PM 10/7/2006, you wrote:
Hi,

Do they have Rockbox out the iRiver IFP795 model?



on Saturday 10/7/2006 04:21 PM, Rick Alfaro said:
 Jeff,
 
 Do you know of a source for purchasing any of these ifp795 or 895
 player/recorders?  Someone I know is looking to replace one that has broken
 and they are hard to find now.  Thanks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Subject: Re: MP3 player with bookmark capability
 
 Hi, Ron,
 
 It's not clear to me if you want a player capable of playing CDs with
 MP3 files on them or are you copying the MP3 files off the CD and loading
 them on a MP3 player?  If you are playing the MP3 CDs on a CD player, then I
 recall the Sony CD players have a dependable resume feature. I have no
 experience with them for the last couple years but at that time they were
 coming out with more models that could play
 MP3 files on a CD.
 You've already received some info on MP3 players. In my experience, I really
 like the iriver IFP-700 and 800 series of flash based players.
 They have an exact book mark feature for where you leave off, even when the
 battery dies. My only gripe with the 2 IFP 795 models I've owned is that
 switches in the joystick control have failed in 7 to 9 months. Dont know how
 common that experience is with others.
 For more information on the iriver IFP players you can listen to MP3 reviews
 at www.BlindCoolTech.com
 
 hth,
 Jeff
 
 
 At 05:26 AM 10/7/2006, you wrote:
  Hi Everyone,
  
  I have just received my first CD from Calibre. My MP3 player goes back
  to the beginning of the current track every time I switch off.
  I am looking for a player that takes the CDs and keeps my place. I am
  not after a fancy player with Daisy capability but a cheap but decent
  player to play the books. If any kind soul out there can give me some
  info. together with the URL of the manufacturer, I'd be very grateful.
  
  Ciao,
  
  Ron.
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Re: looking for mp3 to DAISY file converter

2006-08-23 Thread Jeff Samco
If you want to do all you asked about then the PTR-2 plus its 
included Plextalk Recording Software will do it all. But, if you only 
want to turn MP3 files into a Daisy playback structure then something 
like eClipse Writer software will do it for much less. Also, eClipse 
Reader is another software program which will do the playback of 
various Daisy formats on your PC.

Hope this helps,
Jeff

At 03:33 AM 8/23/2006, you wrote:
hi I am looking for a mp3 to DAISY file converter!
are their any out their?
also looking for a good DAISY player that will play, both types of DAISY
formats!
and may be a DAISY recorder!
can any body help?
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Re: MP3DirectCut Version 2.03 is now Available

2006-08-04 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, Arthur,

The append feature is the only one missing from later versions but 
later versions have added other helpful features.
Jeff

At 03:18 AM 8/4/2006, you wrote:
Hi, why would you up date from version 1.35 to v2.03? when you can't do all
the things that you could in v1.35.
In v1.35 you could append, and in v2.03 you can't.
Now you have to use two versions.
Arthur Barney
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  Hi,
  you can get it at
  http://four.fsphost.com/robsplace/mp3directcut203.zip
 
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  So do I just add it to my cart and it appears as free?
  At 01:47 PM 8/3/2006 +1000, you wrote:
 
 MP3DirectCut is free.
 
 At 09:25 AM 3/08/2006, you wrote:
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Re: MP3DirectCut Version 2.03 is now Available

2006-08-03 Thread Jeff Samco
MP3 DirectCut is a simple audio editting program allowing MP3 
editting without first decompressing to WAV. It is pretty friendly 
for screen readers. Features include:
normalizing
cut sections
simple fades in and out
saving section to a new file
Recording MP3 files

An older version, 1.39 allowed joining of 2 MP3 files. I keep a copy 
of this older version just to do this operation.

Jeff

At 06:02 AM 8/3/2006, you wrote:
Please explain what this software allows one to do.
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  MP3DirectCut is free.
 
  At 09:25 AM 3/08/2006, you wrote:
 Is this free or share ware or what?
 
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Flash audio player recommendation and increased playback speed

2006-07-13 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, everyone,

I need a couple recommendations:
First for a flash memory, audio/MP3 player, and
second, how to increase playback speed of MP3 files.

First, I have been using an iRiver ifP-795 flash player for over a 
year. Twice now the switches in the joystick control have failed. 
Otherwise, I really like this player, especially the built-in feature 
of speeding up playback by as much as 25 percent.
But, I'm looking for another, more dependable flash player which has 
one half or a full GB capacity. I doubt any other manufacturers have 
the increased playback feature. Any recommendations for a dependable 
player with easy use without vision? Don't necessarily need FM radio 
or recording features.

Second, instead of a built-in feature for increasing playback speed, 
is their a simple way to modify an MP3 file so it plays back faster 
prior to loading it into a flash player?

I know I'm asking a lot here. Thanks.
Jeff


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Re: Does anyone have a copy of the electronic Sony MZB-100 manual that they could send me?

2006-07-11 Thread Jeff Samco
There is one of IRTI's user guides for the MZ-B100 posted in their 
new accessible media library:
http://www.irti.net/AMPS/index.htm

It is in their new format which needs to be unpacked or somehow 
converted using their free eClipse Water tool. I haven't tried this 
yet but I have previously seen the MZ-B100 user guide and it is very 
clearly written for using the minidisk without sight.

HTH
Jeff




At 02:05 PM 7/11/2006, you wrote:
  Does anyone have a copy of the Sony MZB-100 manual that they could send
me?
  Thanks.

Jerry

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Re: mp3 players

2006-03-16 Thread Jeff Samco
I have a question to piggy-back onto this thread. I already have an 
iRiver iFP 795 which I really like. However, I would like a second 
and simpler and inexpensive flash-based MP3 player. I should also 
add, I would like it to be relatively accessible without sight and 
about 256 or 512 MB.

What suggestions does anyone have for something available from a 
local store or on the internet. I see so many off brands and don't 
know what is useable.  Thanks so much.
Jeff

At 10:58 AM 3/16/2006, you wrote:
Ray:

Thanks all over the place.


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Re: MP3 Direct Cut

2006-02-24 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Andrea,

Here are my personal notes I wrote up when I was first using MP3 
Direct Cut. They may be helpful to you and others.
Jeff


MP3 Direct Cut Operating Notes

Page Up to move back or page down to go forward in fairly large time 
increments.
Use left and right arrows to move in smaller increments.
Space bar to begin and stop playback.
Ctrl F4 to close a window within MP3 Direct Cut.

Recording
Consider muting Window Eyes.
Press R to open recording screen.
Press P to begin and S to stop.
If Append is checked in the configuration window, stopping and 
restarting recording will continue in the same file thus acting as a 
pause function.

Marking beginning  end of selection.
Press B for beginning or N for end while playback is stopped.
1 and 2 will adjust begin point B.
3 and 4 will adjust end point N.
These commands move by frame and are quite precise.

To listen to where the B and N marks are, use f5 and f6 to hear 
before and after point B; and use f7 and f8 to hear before and after point N.
Use F9 to hear what the audio would be like if you were to delete the 
currently selected segment of audio.

To append a file you must be using the older version 1.39:
Open the file to be appended to the end of another file,
Open File Menu and select Append To.
Press Shift Tab to locate file to append it to.
When desired file is found, just press Enter and it is done.
Then close this window with Ctrl F4.

press Control+A to select all, and then I believe the keystroke is 
Control+D. This should open up a dialog box like a Windows explorer 
window to allow selection of the file to append your open file to.

To delete an audio selection just press Delete.
To save the newly shortened file, use Save All in File Menu.

To save an audio selection open File Menu and select save selection, Ctrl E.

  To jump to a specific time in an open file:
Use Ctrl P to open edit field.
The edit field shows total time and current NOW time.
Merely move with right arrow key to type desired time in the NOW 
location; press Enter.
Now press space bar to begin playback.


At 10:11 PM 2/23/2006, you wrote:
Is there a text file listing How it's done and don'ts for 
beginners on this program?
Cheers
Andrea
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Unattended recording of audio stream for Dennis Prager

2006-02-04 Thread Jeff Samco
Hello, list,

I would like to obtain Dennis Prager's daily radio show as an MP3 
file. I used to subscribe to a service for it but it has been 
discontinued. So, short of someone else recording  sending it to me, 
what would be the easiest way of recording it as it is streamed from 
a radio station's website? I use XP pro and a single sound card for 
Window-Eyes speech synthesis using Eloquence. Of course, I don't want 
any speech to get included with the stream.

I suppose there is software to record streaming audio. Can it be 
automated to come up and start at a specified time and record from a 
specified URL? Or, must I get the stream going and then start recording?

Thanks for any advice.
Jeff


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Re: Main Menu url lost

2005-12-30 Thread Jeff Samco
Here's the URL for the main Menu On Demand web page. Be careful to 
copy both lines if it is broken in two.

http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=19MMN_position=30:29

At 07:41 AM 12/30/2005, you wrote:

Hi Garry.

Sorry mate, there is no reference at that site to get to the Main Menu side
of ACB Radio.  Don't you have a direct url? Please.

Best wishes.

Andy.


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  Hi all.
 
  Could anyone please let me have the url for Main Menu.
 
  Thanks.
 
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Making a play list

2005-12-25 Thread Jeff Samco
I would like to know how to set up play lists for MP3 files I have on 
my hard drive. I use Windows XP pro and Real Player although I would 
be willing to use Windows Media Player. I presume I could use some 
feature in Real Player but I don't set up my MP3 files in the Real 
Player library. Is there a way outside of Real Player to do this?  Thanks.
Jeff


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Re: color identifier

2005-05-11 Thread Jeff Samco
I have spent a little time with the Voice-It-All and Color Teller.  The 
Voice It All is very basic in the types of colors it announces.  If that is 
all you want along with a money identifier then it is acceptable.  The 
voice recorder is so basic I found it to be nearly worthless.

The Color Teller is quite a bit more detailed in its color 
identification.  Also, the case is designed far better.  Still, with almost 
any color identifier there are more shades of colors than can be easily 
described.

Jeff
At 04:38 PM 5/9/05, you wrote:
Has anyone tried either Voice-it-All, Colorino, or Color Teller?
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Re: Two Iriver players

2005-04-30 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, bobcat,
After doing quite a bit of research, I just today purchased the iRiver 
iFP-795 which is identical to the iFP-790 except for the memory being 512 
MB.  I talked with an iRiver tech who said he had spoken to a number of 
blind users using the iFP-700 series.  He also said that the latest 
firmware, version 1.25 now includes adjustment of playback speed.  I also 
particularly wanted the ability to record direct from the FM tuner which 
the 700 series has.  I completely reviewed the user manual for the 700 
series and found it to be particularly unhelpful.  I expect to get a lot of 
initial help from my son when I first start using it.  I am trusting the 
operation and menus are predictably accessed and can be mostly used without 
sight.  Check with me in a couple weeks or more to see what I have learned 
first hand.
Jeff

At 03:02 PM 4/30/05, you wrote:
I've heard on this list that the Iriver IFP-790 is easy for VIPs to use.  I
see they also have a model called the IFP-190.  I wonder if it is as good
and or easy to use.  It is currently being heavily discounted at
www.futureshop.ca
I just reviews the messages refering to the IFP-799 and now wonder just how
frustrating it might be.  Perhaps I should look around for one of the
NextWay players instead.
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MP3 flash player recommendations

2005-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
Hi, Listers,
I haven't been on the list for a while so don't know if this subject has 
been recently covered.

I am looking for a portable flash MP3 player that is relatively 
accessible.  I would like it to have a simple way to copy files such as the 
MuVo or at least accessible software.  Also having an accessible FM tuner 
with capability to record from radio and voice recording features would be 
nice.
I would like to hear any and all recommendations for good models or ones to 
stay away from.

I have come across these models which seem particularly feature-rich at 
under $100:
Creative TravelSound TS350W with built in speakers.
The SanDisk SDMX1512A18 with 512 MB FLASH and FM tuner and recorder.
IRIVER IFP-790T with 256 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder
J WIN JXMP129FM with 128 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder.

Thanks for sharing your experience  expertise.
Jeff Samco 

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Re: MP3 flash player recommendations

2005-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
Thanks, yes, I am aware of RockBox but isn't that solely for hard drive 
based players?  I'm specifically intersted in lower-priced flash 
players.  Any further recommendations from anyone?
Jeff

At 03:33 PM 4/19/05, you wrote:
The Archos players/recorders, you can download Rockbox and they'll speak the
menus and other info. The Iriver H140 will be accessible and rockbox will be
able to play on it soon. Go to www.rockbox.org for more info.
- Original Message -
From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:14 PM
Subject: MP3 flash player recommendations
Hi, Listers,
I haven't been on the list for a while so don't know if this subject has
been recently covered.
I am looking for a portable flash MP3 player that is relatively
accessible.  I would like it to have a simple way to copy files such as the
MuVo or at least accessible software.  Also having an accessible FM tuner
with capability to record from radio and voice recording features would be
nice.
I would like to hear any and all recommendations for good models or ones to
stay away from.
I have come across these models which seem particularly feature-rich at
under $100:
Creative TravelSound TS350W with built in speakers.
The SanDisk SDMX1512A18 with 512 MB FLASH and FM tuner and recorder.
IRIVER IFP-790T with 256 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder
J WIN JXMP129FM with 128 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder.
Thanks for sharing your experience  expertise.
Jeff Samco
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Re: MP3 flash player recommendations

2005-04-19 Thread Jeff Samco
Let me try to clarify.  If I understand MP3 players, there are two basic 
types of storage: one uses flash memory with no moving parts; the other 
uses a hard drive which spins just like a computer hard drive and holds 
greater amounts of storage.  I thought the Archos players were of the 
second type.  They may well have flash memory for holding the operating 
system but audio file storage is on the spinning drive.  I am interested in 
the first type with storage in flash memory.  Does this type of player 
still utilize the Rock Box software?
And, I would still like any and all recommendations on what flash based 
players are more accessible. Thanks.
Jeff

At 04:46 PM 4/19/05, you wrote:
You can flash Rockbox. I'm not sure what your asking. Can you clarify?
- Original Message -
From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: PC audio discussion list.  Pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: MP3 flash player recommendations
Thanks, yes, I am aware of RockBox but isn't that solely for hard drive
based players?  I'm specifically intersted in lower-priced flash
players.  Any further recommendations from anyone?
Jeff
At 03:33 PM 4/19/05, you wrote:
The Archos players/recorders, you can download Rockbox and they'll speak
the
menus and other info. The Iriver H140 will be accessible and rockbox will
be
able to play on it soon. Go to www.rockbox.org for more info.
- Original Message -
From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:14 PM
Subject: MP3 flash player recommendations


Hi, Listers,

I haven't been on the list for a while so don't know if this subject has
been recently covered.

I am looking for a portable flash MP3 player that is relatively
accessible.  I would like it to have a simple way to copy files such as the
MuVo or at least accessible software.  Also having an accessible FM tuner
with capability to record from radio and voice recording features would be
nice.
I would like to hear any and all recommendations for good models or ones to
stay away from.

I have come across these models which seem particularly feature-rich at
under $100:
Creative TravelSound TS350W with built in speakers.
The SanDisk SDMX1512A18 with 512 MB FLASH and FM tuner and recorder.
IRIVER IFP-790T with 256 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder
J WIN JXMP129FM with 128 MB flash and FM tuner and voice recorder.

Thanks for sharing your experience  expertise.
Jeff Samco


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