Re: Future Of The PC Audio List
Hi, Tom, I see no problem with Freelists. I send and receive quite a few message from folks on that list. I don't have much to say here most of the time, but I do say that your list is a valuable resource. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Tom t...@pc-audio.org To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 17:27 Subject: Future Of The PC Audio List Ladies and gentlemen, The hosting for the pc audio list and the domain name will expire at the end of December. The list software has been problematic for over a year. Not sending messages to some people, not allowing some people to send messages to the list, bouncing messages to valid e-mail addresses, a lot of trash etc. I'm considering taking the list to free lists. I don't mind paying for the domain name and hosting of the list but the support just has not been very good. I'm open to thoughts and opinions. t...@pc-audio.org Thank you. Tom Dimeo
splitting files, automatic stop and screen reader sound stop
Hello, All, Happy Thanksgiving! A couple of weeks back someone on this list recommended that I use Totalrecorder to split a file into separate tracks. Looking at the manual, I see that there's automatic stop and the ability to suppress speech from screen readers. The manual is very confusing to me. I prefer step by step instructions as to how to do various tasks. Information is scattered throughout and I don't know which items I should look at in order to accomplish my requirements. Some of the screens in the program are not labeled so I was not able to figure out whether a box works with seconds, minutes or even megabytes. I realize it would be a time consuming project to write out all the steps, but perhaps someone can point the way so I can figure out how to accomplish these things. Joe Giovanelli
audio source to mp3 output
Hello Listers, I don't believe I've seen this covered. I have quite a few minidisks and wish to copy them as MP 3 files. A number of devices can be used to do this, such as the Victor Reader, second generation. This is fine, but I'd like to take this a step further. My disks have perhaps 12 radio shows on them. My hope is to play such a disk through and have files created by way of silence between tracks. I'd sincerely appreciate your thoughts. Thank you very much. Joe Giovanelli
Re: a cd problem
Hello, and thanks for your thoughts. I'm not using rewritable disks. In any case these disks play on other machines so we can know for certain that they are finalized. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 22:07 Subject: Re: a cd problem Are you using COULDR or COULDRW discs. for whatever reason, your burning program might not be finalizing them. - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:11 PM Subject: Re: a cd problem Hi, Alexandra, My Sony unit works very well. I listened to quite a bit of music today with no problems. It's only when I began using my new laptop to burn disks that this problem occurred. I will see if my supplier can send me samples of other disks so I can find a brand which will play. It is fortunate that my clients can play their disks, even though I cannot do so. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Alexandra_Grúnauer al.gruena...@gmx.de To: 'Pc Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:47 Subject: RE: a cd problem Could either be the discs (so you could try discs of another brand) or the burner which would mean that you'd have to replace it in order to burn COULDs that will play on your sony device. I assume that you've checked that it's not the Sony thing itself? Take care Alexandra -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Giovanelli Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 12:09 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: a cd problem Hi, All, I recently started using a laptop to burn cd's. They play perfectly in a blue ray player and in a very cheap cd player. They won't play in my Sony Jukebox. I will very much appreciate your thoughts. Hopefully there's a remedy. Joe Giovanelli --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Re: a cd problem
Yes, I know what you mean. The original Plextalk worked like that. Remember that my disks will play on other machines. I'm beginning to think that I should try a different brand of disks. More than one person told me that they had similar problems to mine. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 22:55 Subject: Re: a cd problem Do I recall correctly that some stand-alone players at one time required special music COULDs because the recording companies were trying to get a cut from burning copies of COULDs? Hope this isn't the case with the Sony. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:11 PM Subject: Re: a cd problem Hi, Alexandra, My Sony unit works very well. I listened to quite a bit of music today with no problems. It's only when I began using my new laptop to burn disks that this problem occurred. I will see if my supplier can send me samples of other disks so I can find a brand which will play. It is fortunate that my clients can play their disks, even though I cannot do so. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Alexandra_Grúnauer al.gruena...@gmx.de To: 'Pc Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:47 Subject: RE: a cd problem Could either be the discs (so you could try discs of another brand) or the burner which would mean that you'd have to replace it in order to burn COULDs that will play on your sony device. I assume that you've checked that it's not the Sony thing itself? Take care Alexandra -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Giovanelli Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 12:09 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: a cd problem Hi, All, I recently started using a laptop to burn cd's. They play perfectly in a blue ray player and in a very cheap cd player. They won't play in my Sony Jukebox. I will very much appreciate your thoughts. Hopefully there's a remedy. Joe Giovanelli
Re: a cd problem
Hi, Alexandra, My Sony unit works very well. I listened to quite a bit of music today with no problems. It's only when I began using my new laptop to burn disks that this problem occurred. I will see if my supplier can send me samples of other disks so I can find a brand which will play. It is fortunate that my clients can play their disks, even though I cannot do so. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Alexandra_Grúnauer al.gruena...@gmx.de To: 'Pc Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:47 Subject: RE: a cd problem Could either be the discs (so you could try discs of another brand) or the burner which would mean that you'd have to replace it in order to burn COULDs that will play on your sony device. I assume that you've checked that it's not the Sony thing itself? Take care Alexandra -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Giovanelli Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 12:09 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: a cd problem Hi, All, I recently started using a laptop to burn cd's. They play perfectly in a blue ray player and in a very cheap cd player. They won't play in my Sony Jukebox. I will very much appreciate your thoughts. Hopefully there's a remedy. Joe Giovanelli
a cd problem
Hi, All, I recently started using a laptop to burn cd's. They play perfectly in a blue ray player and in a very cheap cd player. They won't play in my Sony Jukebox. I will very much appreciate your thoughts. Hopefully there's a remedy. Joe Giovanelli
bluetooth problem: one for the books
Hello, Everyone, I have been involved in the audio field since about 1947!! (Yes, that's right.) This odd situation is simply unknown to me! I have a mixer which feeds a transmitter. The receiver is attached to a PA system. This works as it should, but it's a bit cumbersome. I have a tiny bluetooth transmitter and a receiver. My plan was to replace my present setup with the bluetooth gear. The system works but not as expected. There's about a half second latency between the transmitted signal and when it's received. I substituted a Victor Stream for the mixer and the sound was fine. Well, I couldn't check about latency. I found this out when talking into a mike and hearing the PA system coming back to me. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this rather bizarre situation. Joe Giovanelli
play list maker
Hello, Is there a program which will create a playlist when I point it to a folder? Thanks very much. Joe Giovanelli
Re: Cd duplicators, have any of you used them?
I use one supplied by Kingdom Products in Pennsylvania. I've had it for years and it works fine. There are two drawers, one above the other. There's a small panel with 4 buttons. The upper right starts the duplicater. Of course; this makes 1 at a time. It takes about 3 minutes to make one. You'll need to check what models this firm offers now. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Vinny Samarco vin...@hughes.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Sunday, November 10, 2013 20:32 Subject: Cd duplicators, have any of you used them? Hi, I am considering buying a cd duplicator, but I don't know anything about them. Which kinds are good, accessible with the printer etc. I haven'tdecided if I just want to do one at a time, or more than one. I just what an idea of price, and how well they stand up to a good number of copies. I am making another piano cd, and I am thinking of copying myself, instead of asking others to do it for me. Thanks for your suggestions. Vinny To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave again
Hi, John, Pressing home after pressing control-j does move the audio cursor so I can hear the start of the next cuepoint. It used to be that when I used this same Goldwave version, 5.58, the two cursors always tracked. I hunted around the various options but could not find one which makes tracking of the two cursors possible. Do you have further thoughts? Many thanks! Joe G. - Original Message - From: John Y jyli...@samobile.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, November 8, 2013 23:38 Subject: Re: goldwave again Control j moves the start marker to the next cue point, but does not move the playback cursor. After pressing control j, you can press home to move the cursor to the start marker's position. If the file is playing, playback should jump to the start marker position. I have play 3 set to cursor to end so that pressing the space bar will play starting at the cursor, regardless of where the start and end markers are. You can adjust the 3 play buttons in the control properties with f11 or choose it from the options menu. If you want to confirm time positions of start and end markers, press shift e and tab to the start or finish edit box. The radio button that has focus when the dialog opens should be set to time based position. Press escape to cancel if you don't want to change the position of the markers. On 2013-11-08 5:02 PM, Joe Giovanelli wrote: First, I thank all of you who wrote with suggestions. I had someone look at the screen while I pressed control-just. The cursor moves but the audio does not follow. This is something else again. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
goldwave again
First, I thank all of you who wrote with suggestions. I had someone look at the screen while I pressed control-j. The cursor moves but the audio does not follow. This is something else again. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave problem
Hello, and thank you very much for your note. I opened the View Menu. The autoscroll lock was checked. I unchecked it. I still could not move among cue points. I perhaps should have mentioned that the space does not stop a file and move the cursor to the beginning of it. The arrows also do not cause jumps to the position of the file cursor. I hope this means something. In any event, thanks very much for writing. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 4:21 Subject: Re: goldwave problem Greetings, Check in the view menu autoscrollock is checked, this may be your problem if unchecked, as this stops arrow movement. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave problem
Hello, Colin, That áutoscroll box is checked. We often use Cue Points to mark specific parts in a file. In my case these will indicate where tracks are to begin on a cd. In order to go from one such point to the next one, we use control-j. Just to indicate what I've just tried, I changed to a different screen reader. This next might mean something. When a file is playing, and if I press the spacebar, the file should start from its beginning at the next press of the spacebar. It does not do that. It commences at the same place it was when the key was first pressed. I hope I clarified this. Again, thanks for your help. Joe - Original Message - From: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 14:23 Subject: Re: goldwave problem Greetings, Autoscrollock should be *ininchecked** if unchecked, stops arrow movements. I do not understand the problem with cue-points, please explain. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
goldwave problem
Hello, I'm running Goldwave using the Windows 7 OS Professional on a Dell computer. It's Goldwave version 5.58. This works great with the XP OS. The problem is that control-j does not move among cue points. I tried later versions of Goldwave with the same result. NVDA is the screen reader. I would really appreciate any thoughts you have on this. Thank you very much. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: qchord
The QChord is an interesting musical instrument and when used as designed, rather good sounds and musiclal arrangements are possible. There is no way for it to be used as anything more than a MIDI synthesizer as said previously. It cannot use VST or anything else. If you need these things, you must consider other software or devices. In addition to its use with a MIDI keyboard, the unit has many built-in accompaniments which can be used to play with your singing or other musical projects. I recommend that you Google for the instrument and read about what it does offer. I don't believe I have any further to offer about this. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, July 15, 2013 3:15 Subject: Re: qchord Ok, what about the midi output? also what abut using vst instruments with the qchord? - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 8:39 PM Subject: Re: qchord Well, the QChord has a MIDI input. This means that it can be driven by a sequencer such as QWS. Even so, the only instrument sounds which can be recognized are those built into the instrument. At one time I used the Q as a straight MIDI synth, driven by my computer. Thus, what I have said is based on quite a bit of experience. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 13:14 Subject: Re: qchord then why can you use it with a computer? i heard you could use other midi instruments with it. - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 7:09 AM Subject: Re: qchord Hello, The QChord has a standard group of MIDI instruments built into it. There is no provision for importing other MIDI instruments into it. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 0:08 Subject: qchord does anyone know if the qchord can use midi instruments that are on a persons computer, and if so how? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscribe@pc-audi To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: qchord
Hello, The QChord has a standard group of MIDI instruments built into it. There is no provision for importing other MIDI instruments into it. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 0:08 Subject: qchord does anyone know if the qchord can use midi instruments that are on a persons computer, and if so how? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: qchord
Well, the QChord has a MIDI input. This means that it can be driven by a sequencer such as QWS. Even so, the only instrument sounds which can be recognized are those built into the instrument. At one time I used the Q as a straight MIDI synth, driven by my computer. Thus, what I have said is based on quite a bit of experience. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 13:14 Subject: Re: qchord then why can you use it with a computer? i heard you could use other midi instruments with it. - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 7:09 AM Subject: Re: qchord Hello, The QChord has a standard group of MIDI instruments built into it. There is no provision for importing other MIDI instruments into it. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 0:08 Subject: qchord does anyone know if the qchord can use midi instruments that are on a persons computer, and if so how? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: an interesting signal level problem
Hello again, I went through the Tools group and did not find anything about matching volume or maximum volume. I have the cd Reader, Expression Evaluater, File Merger, Control, and perhaps something else. The version of Goldwave I'm running is 5.58. This is the last version I can use without moving to Windows 7 or 8. I do not use my PC for very much except to do work with cd's and to download a few things from the net. At this point in my life I do not need nor expect to do much more complicated things. Do I dare wonder if there's anything more for me to do? Joe G. - Original Message - From: tim cumings thcumi...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, April 29, 2013 22:14 Subject: Re: an interesting signal level problem Joe uner the tools menu under the volume submenu you will find two more menus, the match volume option and the maximise volume option. Under the match volume option if you select the entire file you can tab through and find the rms levels for the left and right channels of that file which will show hyou the average volume level. Under the maximize option you will find the highest peak in the file which will be expressed in db along with the actual time where that is found. Then you can go to that portion of the file to seewhat is causing that peak. the - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 4:32 PM Subject: an interesting signal level problem Hello, Everybody, I am running Goldwave version 5.8, along with Windows XP Professional. I edit live recordings all the time and adjust volume with no problem, till now. The file I'm currently working with is edited, all cue points in place. I try to adjust for max. level but the signal is perhaps 20 dB lower than it should be. I have either removed or lowered the applause volume. There's one song in which the bass was way too heavy, so I brought that back. I tried resetting for max. level, with no improvement. I cannot find anything on this hour-long wavefile which is amiss, to me at least. For grins I boosted the level to about 20 dB more than the so-called maximus, and the signal is clean, telling me that everything should be fine. Do you have any ideas about what I'm doing wrong? I thank you in advance for any help you might have. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
an interesting signal level problem
Hello, Everybody, I am running Goldwave version 5.8, along with Windows XP Professional. I edit live recordings all the time and adjust volume with no problem, till now. The file I'm currently working with is edited, all cue points in place. I try to adjust for max. level but the signal is perhaps 20 dB lower than it should be. I have either removed or lowered the applause volume. There's one song in which the bass was way too heavy, so I brought that back. I tried resetting for max. level, with no improvement. I cannot find anything on this hour-long wavefile which is amiss, to me at least. For grins I boosted the level to about 20 dB more than the so-called maximus, and the signal is clean, telling me that everything should be fine. Do you have any ideas about what I'm doing wrong? I thank you in advance for any help you might have. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: an interesting signal level problem
Hi, Nice to hear from you. Maybe I'm a kid left back in school but I do not know what my average RMS level is nor do I know how to use the Max. feature to locate the problem peaks. Joe G. - Original Message - From: tim cumings thcumi...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, April 29, 2013 18:23 Subject: Re: an interesting signal level problem Joe if you use the maximize feature you will be able to find out where the highest peak is in the file in terms of time go to that section of the file to find out what is causing that audio spike. What is the average rms level you are getting in the file? - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 4:32 PM Subject: an interesting signal level problem Hello, Everybody, I am running Goldwave version 5.8, along with Windows XP Professional. I edit live recordings all the time and adjust volume with no problem, till now. The file I'm currently working with is edited, all cue points in place. I try to adjust for max. level but the signal is perhaps 20 dB lower than it should be. I have either removed or lowered the applause volume. There's one song in which the bass was way too heavy, so I brought that back. I tried resetting for max. level, with no improvement. I cannot find anything on this hour-long wavefile which is amiss, to me at least. For grins I boosted the level to about 20 dB more than the so-called maximus, and the signal is clean, telling me that everything should be fine. Do you have any ideas about what I'm doing wrong? I thank you in advance for any help you might have. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Making .mp3's from cassette using Audacity.
Hello, It is not difficult to explain how to make mp 3 files when the person knows the software. Think of all that person must know: how to edit pauses, set levels, tell Goldwave to make the file or files as mp 3. Honestly, folks, it would be easier for me to make the files myself than to explain the process to someone who has no basic understanding of the process. Colin, I think this is the best course. I have quite a few recording projects right now or I'd see if I could help. If you can't help and if the person can wait for an undetermined period, I'd do it. Hopefully there aren't many casettes to copy and convert. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - From: stoo...@juno.com To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013 13:16 Subject: Re: Making .mp3's from cassette using Audacity. Could you post how to do it with goldwave please On Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:02:58 +0100 Colin Howard co...@pobox.com writes: Greetings, I know absolutely nothing about Audacity being a GoldWave user, but have received the following from another person who needs help. At the end of the correspondence, there is a DropBox link to a file she created, so please, can somebody go back to her (she is not on the PC Audio list so send privately and, if you wish, to the list). I reproduce the correspondence below. To: co...@pobox.com Subject: converting cassettes to mp3 From: Janine Greening janine.green...@googlemail.com Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:35:49 +0100 Hello Colin I hope you don't mind me writing, but i know that you have been known to convert cassettes to mp3, (i'm thinking of the archers), so i'm hoping you may be able to help with a slight problem. Basically, i instaled audasity software on to my new laptop last week, (something which i'd got on fine with on my previous laptop), and although the sound is fine when recording, playing the files back is very strange. Although the overall quality is fine, the files seam to jump occasionally, so that parts of words are missed, and the speed sometimes gets affected. Some of these recordings are archers tapes, so you may understand what i mean, when I say that the gaps between scene changes are totally missed, and i'll go from one scene into another with know pause at all. Do you have any suggestions about settings i need to change? I've tried just playing around with it, but all i seem to do is make the quality worse, or have know affect at all, as i'm not as technically minded as some, i'm not as experienced. If you like, i could up-load something to dropbox and show you exactly what I mean? I've converted a file to mp3 just to see if it was something in audasity itself, and sent it to someone else to test, and its having the same affect. Again, I hope you don't mind me writing. Many Thanks, Janine To: Janine Greening janine.green...@googlemail.com Subject: Re: converting cassettes to mp3 From: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:56:02 +0100 Greetings, I know nothing at all about audacity, I use GoldWave, also I am on WindowsXP home, I suspect you are now on windows7 and I know there are a few differences. Send me something via Dropbox and I'll take a listen. Can you play other files without problems? To: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com Subject: link for archers episodes From: janine greening janine.green...@googlemail.com Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:37:24 +0100 Hello Colin As promised, here is a dropbox link for you. Its what I recorded most recently, so it made sense to send it. the link is: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7214764/the%20archers%20the%20week%20 of%20ben%27s%20birth%20in%202001.mp3 Many Thanks, Janine To: janine greening janine.green...@googlemail.com Subject: Re: link for archers episodes From: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:46:09 +0100 Greetings, Thanks, I am downloading the file. I use GoldWave to record, it is not free but for the $40 or so lifetime licence, I think it is well worth it. GoldWave is very user-friendly having Jaws scripts written and kept updated. I will send you a DropBox link for a file I recently put up from You and Yours and which I sent to a few groups, maybe you've seen it but here is the file name and download link. File Name: Article from You and Yours 2013 04 17 about ATOS and tests for work.mp3 File size: 15.2 MB (15,943,576 bytes) Down Load Link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7644179/Article%20from%20You%20and%20 Yours%202013%2004%2017%20about%20ATOS%202;AND%20TESTS%202;FOR%202;WORK.MP3 I will not be leaving it up beyond 30 april so take it and have a listen. I mostly use totalRecorder V8.3Pro to record off-air then edit with GoldWave. I
Re: Making .mp3's from cassette using Audacity.
Well, that is quite a bit more than I'd want to look at. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013 14:16 Subject: Re: Making .mp3's from cassette using Audacity. Greetings, I suspect there are a good many, I know I have around 25,000 cassettes to digitize, plays, talks, documentaries, personal, lectures and the like. I would guess as Janene is a fan of The archers and as it has been going now for 62 years, she, like me, has a large archive of The archers. I have quite a few of the last few years in digital format now but it is a slow job. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
problem with easy cd-da Extracter
Hello, All, I have a rather strange problem with easy cd Da Extracter, or its successor. It used to run very well. If I make a single track, the disk will burn. If I select everything in a folder, I get a write preparation error. When I first started using this software, I had a similar thing happen which eventually worked itself out. I've done virus scans, a cleaner program, removed unused programs, but no cigar. I'm running Windows XP Pro. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this one. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
dvd audio extracter
Hello, Everybody, I have a couple of questions about DVD AUDIO EXTRACTER. There's a slider in the section dealing with the kind of encoder to be used, at least that's where I think it is. Is this a volume control? If so, is 0 the low end or the highest volume? If the chapters to be extracted have titles, is there a way to have them written during the extraction? I saw something which looked like place markers for such titles, but I could not find a check box to go with that. Thanks for your helpthe Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
audacity
Hi, I do not use Audacity, but Goldwave. I have a friend who does not have much money so am looking into Audacity for him. From a study of what seems to me to be a difficult manual, it looks as though editing manipulations must be carried out by drag and drop. If that's so, how can a blind user work with this program? Is there a decent tutorial which can take me through a project and showing me step by step how to make the software work? I thank you for your help. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
tiny tunes player
Hello, Everybody, You may have heard about a rather small player called Tiny Tunes. It claims to have an excellent TTS engine, which means that it will read textfiles. It plays various audio formats. The instructions tell us that it will read folder names. Navigation is accoplished with a minimum number of controls. Its 75 dollar price sounds great! I strongly suggest that you do not obtain one. The speech is some of the worst I have heard in my 30 years of computer use. I was not able to receive any FM stations on its radio. I could write a long treatise on what this unit should do as opposed to what it really does, but I won't. Suffice it to say that navigation and response are erratic. When a few folders are loaded on to the device, it will likely quit responding, leading to running down its battery. I truly dislike writing negative things, but I have to do so in this case. If you go to the Braille Super Store website, be sure to look for the company's return policy. Among many unbblievable things, you'll read that none of its products are warrantied. It gets worse from there. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: FM transmitters
Hi, Barry, I use the C. Crane unit. I bought it a few months ago and it has been running ever since. I see no reason that it won't transmit over the required distance. If there's a problem, clipping a small length of wire to the antenna will be more than adequate. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Barry Chapman ba...@bchapman.id.au To: PC-Audio pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, October 26, 2012 19:32 Subject: FM transmitters Hi all, I posted the following yesterday, but it hasn't come up on the list, so perhaps for whatever reason it didn't get through. There has been mention recently on the list of high end transmitters with multiple inputs, but I am wanting something very basic which will just do what I want. My original message follows. I am looking at getting a small FM transmitter which will transmit the output from a computer headphone jack to an FM radio approximately 30 to 40 feet away. I did a Google search and found the C. Crane FM Transmitter 2 which appears to do what I want, but I have heard in the past that the C. Crane transmitters are a little lacking in output power. Does anyone have one of these units and will it operate effectively over the required distance. Alternatively, can anyone suggest an equivalent product which is better. Thanks, Barry Chapman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese.
Hello, Angel and List, I use a Zoom H4N recorder for many reasons. First, it provides 48 volts for certain condenser mikes. Next, it is very easy to move between internal and external mikes. Next, there's a buffer which holds 2 seconds of audio. What this means is that if you're in a situation in which you don't know when a permance will start, the buffer avoides your missing the first 2 seconds. In other words, as soon as you hear the beginning of what you're going to record, you press the record button and those first seconds will be there just az though you knew when to start recording in the b/ place. Next, because recordings are made on sd cards, it is possible to dump the contents of those cards right to your computer. I have a textfile written by Neal Ewers and Tom Kingston which does a great job of describing the recorder and how to make it as accessible as possible. Even if you found a recorder which might be better than this one, chances are that it won't have instructions made to help blind users. I doubt that I should put all that on this list, but if you decide to get the machine, I will send you the material off list. Let me know if I can be of more help. Joe G. - Original Message - cb-dsa2fromcb-dsc angel.adornoblea angel.ador...@verizon.net cb-dsa2tocb-dsc cb-d%cb-dsaa#b;pc cb-dsa2audio #ad;cus.n #a;li@/cb-dsj pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 08:50:15 Subject: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. hi list I am thinking about getting the Zoom h4n I am thinking about doing my own podcast. the Zoom h4n sounds good because you can record to an sd card and also it holds 5 mics. all suggestions and opinions will be appreciated. thanks angel. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese.
ll, Angel, I guess you could say that there's a possibility of 5 mikes, but only two can be used at a time. If you want to think about this, we could say that 6 mikes are available. There are two, internal mikes, 2 mikes which are external, plugged into XLR connecters and 2 which can be connected to a jack on the rear of the machine. There is multitrack capabilites but I have not used it nor do I know how to do so. I will send the file later, off list. Joe G. - Original Message - 1from#c angel.adornoblea angel.ador...@verizon.net 1to#c #h11;pc 1audio 14cus.n 1li/#j pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 11:28:28 Subject: Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. thanks for the info I wouldn't mind that text file send it to me off list, does it hold 5 mics or how many mics does it hold? - Original Message - @@@ 1from#c #h1;joe 1giovanelli#j joeg...@earthlink.net @@@ 1to#c pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 9:44 AM Subject: Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. Hello, Angel and List, I use a Zoom H4N recorder for many reasons. First, it provides 48 volts for certain condenser mikes. Next, it is very easy to move between internal and external mikes. Next, there's a buffer which holds 2 seconds of audio. What this means is that if you're in a situation in which you don't know when a permance will start, the buffer avoides your missing the first 2 seconds. In other words, as soon as you hear the beginning of what you're going to record, you press the record button and those first seconds will be there just az though you knew when to start recording in the b/ place. Next, because recordings are made on sd cards, it is possible to dump the contents of those cards right to your computer. I have a textfile written by Neal Ewers and Tom Kingston which does a great job of describing the recorder and how to make it as accessible as possible. Even if you found a recorder which might be better than this one, chances are that it won't have instructions made to help blind users. I doubt that I should put all that on this list, but if you decide to get the machine, I will send you the material off list. Let me know if I can be of more help. Joe G. @@@ @@@ - Original Message - @@@ @@@ cb-dsacb-ds;b2fromcb-dsc angel.adornoblea angel.ador...@verizon.net cb-dsa2tocb-dsc cb-dçb-dsaa#b2pc cb-dsa2audio #ad2cus.n #a;li@/cb-dsj @@@ @@@ pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 08:50:15 Subject: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. hi list I am thinking about getting the Zoom h4n I am thinking about doing my own podcast. the Zoom h4n sounds good because you can record to an sd card and also it holds 5 mics. all suggestions and opinions will be appreciated. thanks angel. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ @@@ @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese.
No! The recorder only has two output channels unless there's something I have not figured out. I have not tried to learn about multitrack recording, and there's a dedicated folder for that. You can only record on 2 channels at a time. There are 3 microphone configurations but each has just 2 mikes. It's a great recorder if it falls within a person's needs. Joe G. - Original Message - 1from#c 11hh1'amit 1campos hamitcam...@gmail.com 1to#c #h'11pc 1audio 14cus.n 1li/#'j pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 21:21:27 Subject: RE: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. Interesting, this means you could technicly do 5.1 surround sound with it. Cool! @@@ -Original Message- @@@ 1from#c pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Giovanelli Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:05 PM @@@ 1to#c pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. ll, Angel, I guess you could say that there's a possibility of 5 mikes, but only two can be used at a time. If you want to think about this, we could say that 6 mikes are available. There are two, internal mikes, 2 mikes which are external, plugged into XLR connecters and 2 which can be connected to a jack on the rear of the machine. There is multitrack capabilites but I have not used it nor do I know how to do so. I will send the file later, off list. Joe G. @@@ - Original Message - 1from#c angel.adorno1 angel.ador...@verizon.net 1to#c #h112pc 1audio @@@ #ad;cus.n #a;li@/cb-dsj pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 11:28:28 Subject: Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. thanks for the info I wouldn't mind that text file send it to me off list, does it hold 5 mics or how many mics does it hold? @@@ @@@ - Original Message - @@@ 1from#c #h120oe 1giovanelli#j joeg...@earthlink.net @@@ 1to#c @@@ pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 9:44 AM Subject: Re: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. Hello, Angel and List, I use a Zoom H4N recorder for many reasons. First, it provides 48 volts for certain condenser mikes. Next, it is very easy to move between internal and external mikes. Next, there's a buffer which holds 2 seconds of audio. What this means is that if you're in a situation in which you don't know when a permance will start, the buffer avoides your missing the first 2 seconds. In other words, as soon as you hear the beginning of what you're going to record, you press the record button and those first seconds will be there just az though you knew when to start recording in the b/ place. Next, because recordings are made on sd cards, it is possible to dump the contents of those cards right to your computer. I have a textfile written by Neal Ewers and Tom Kingston which does a great job of describing the recorder and how to make it as accessible as possible. Even if you found a recorder which might be better than this one, chances are that it won't have instructions made to help blind users. I doubt that I should put all that on this list, but if you decide to get the machine, I will send you the material off list. Let me know if I can be of more help. Joe G. @@@ @@@ @@@ - Original Message - @@@ @@@ cb-dsacb-ds2b2fromcb-dsc angel.adorno1 @@@ angel.ador...@verizon.net cb-dsa2tocb-dsc cb-dgb-dsaa#b2pc cb-dsa2audio #ad2cus.n @@@ @@@ @@@ #a;li@/cb-dsj @@@ @@@ @@@ pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 08:50:15 Subject: would like information about the zoom h4n plese. hi list I am thinking about getting the Zoom h4n I am thinking about doing my own podcast. the Zoom h4n sounds good because you can record to an sd card and also it holds 5 mics. all suggestions and opinions will be appreciated. thanks angel. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ @@@ @@@ @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ @@@ @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: An Odd Problem (at least to me!)
Hi, Tom and others I must say that I don't understand WMP. I'm using easy cd-da extractor. It's only about 33 dollars American. Ripping is very accessible and it even looks at titles of tracks while it rips. So far I've ripped 100 disks for my archives with no trouble. That's more than I can say for COULDEX. Joe Giovanelli - Original Message - #a;fromcb-ds;c #a;tom #a;kaufman tomca...@comcast.net #a;tocb-ds;c cb-dsh#aa2pc audio #d;cus.n li/#d #j Pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 20:43:07 Subject: An Odd Problem (at least to me!) Hello list: I have tried twice to rip a CD, using Windows Media Player to my computer. Both times, it omitted three of the tracks! My question is, Why? As far as I can tell, I got no error message! There is no reason that I can see as to why it's not ripping _all_ of the tracks on this CD (it's a commercial CD; one I got from Timelife Music. So what is the deal? I don't want to have to go through the agony of ripping it again, for as I'm sure that some of you know, once you've ripped something using Windows Media player (I forgot to mention; am using WMP 11 and running Jaws 13) anyhow, when you rip a CD using this player, it _will not_ let you rip it again until you first remove it from the library! BTW-can someone tell me the most direct root to get to the Windows Media library; then to get to what I might want to remove and delete it? Many thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: @@@ pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Good Hum Removal Programme or Noise Reduction VST Plug-in
I could be all wet, but I think Goldwave itself has what you need. Look in the Filter or EQ sections. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Samuel Wilkins clevercl...@gwilkins.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 09:01:48 Subject: Good Hum Removal Programme or Noise Reduction VST Plug-in Hello everyone, I have been recording an audio book for release, however the studio had some hum in it that I could not track down. I would like to be able to remove that hum as much as possible. Does anyone know of a good hum removal programme, or a good noise reduction VST plug-in that will work with Goldwave? Thank you. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Good Hum Removal Programme or Noise Reduction VST Plug-in
Yes, Arthur, I did get it. I really thought I acknowledged that. I'm sorry if I didn't. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Arthur Barney abar...@personainternet.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:01:36 Subject: Re: Good Hum Removal Programme or Noise Reduction VST Plug-in Hi Joe, did you get the program that I sent you? NCH Software? - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:04 AM Subject: Re: Good Hum Removal Programme or Noise Reduction VST Plug-in I could be all wet, but I think Goldwave itself has what you need. Look in the Filter or EQ sections. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Samuel Wilkins clevercl...@gwilkins.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 09:01:48 Subject: Good Hum Removal Programme or Noise Reduction VST Plug-in this this this Hello everyone, I have been recording an audio book for release, however this the this studio had some hum in it that I could not track down. I would like to be this able to remove that hum as much as possible. Does anyone know of a good this hum this removal programme, or a good noise reduction VST plug-in that will work this with this Goldwave? Thank you. this this this To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: this pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7180 (20120530) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
easy cd-da extracter
Someone on this list recommended Easy cd-da-extracter. It sounds like it will do just about anything I need. Problem is that I can't read labels once I control-tab to the box I want to use. The version that's available is Version 16. I only hose this was the one originally recommended. I'll sure appreciate someone going over this with me, off-list if necessary. My e-mail address is: joeg...@earthlink.net Many, Many thans. Joe Giovanelli To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
volume issue
Hello, I hear no sound when I feed a signal into the input of the sound card. I can hear signal from the output. I went to the volume control and unchecked any muting. I'll definitely appreciate any thoughts you may have. Thank you. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: the right burner
Hello again, It's been some time since I heard from you. CD Architect is totally unaccessible. I don't have Sound Forge either. My main editing tool is Goldwave, but CD Architect can do all that Goldwave does, but as said, is not accessible. I hope that someone on this list knows of a program which will do what we want. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 19:14:11 Subject: Re: the right burner Well Sound Forge came bundled with a program called CD Architect, but I never found the CD Architect program to be accessible. Thus, for years now, I've had to split the files with the tool inside of Sound Forge. I'd like an easier way as well. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: the h 1
Well, you're correct in a sense. There is still an option. The recorder idles in record standby. The headphone output can be fed either into an analog device or to the input of a sound card and hence, a connection to a computer. It's not exactly a Usb solution but it's workable. A note of caument. There is no mechanical isolation for the mikes so the unit is highly susceptible to handling noise. Joe G. - Original Message - From: tim cumings thcumi...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org, Date: Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 18:44:35 Subject: Re: the h 1 it can't. On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:30:46 com0800, ken reed wrote: KeHi, can anyone tell me if the h1 recorder can be used as a mike. thanksnneth Reed 860-874-5495 Keep Swinging To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
another music site
Hello Everybody, I ran into an interesting site which is at least somewhat accessible. I haven't spent much time there so am not sure about this. Here's the improbable name: http://upchucky.com/JukeCity/195 Have fun. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Can This Be Done?
Hi, Tom, Perhaps I'm missing something. Goldwave has a file merger feature which I have used successfully, though not with 60 odd files. If there are overlaps at file merge points, you'll have to take the time to edit them. Apparently your project is important to you, so I guess it will be worth the trouble. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: PC audio discussion list. was Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 19:09:18 Subject: Can This Be Done? Hello list: I'm probably going to be called stupid, unreasonable and maybe other things too! But I wonder if this can be done? Here's what happened: I recorded a show, using Tapin Radio this afternoon; what I didn't realized is that I inadvertently had the thing set to split recordings! That's not what I wanted! Consequently, I have over sixty files from this program; what I wanted was the whole show, complete from start to finish! Now is there a program that will allow me to accomplish taking these loose files and putting them together to make it sound like the show would sound from start to finish, and seamlessly? I guess there is the process of using Total Recorder and somehow trying to figure out the proper order of things! But that would be a mighty long process (the whole show is three hours long) but this is what I would like to be able to do: have that show (the whole 3-hour show) and have it play as one recording! Am I asking for too much here? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
wave to MP 3 conversion problem
Hi, List Members, I'm trying to do what I thou should be a straight forward thing. I have a wavefile which runs about 5 hours and tried to convert it to an MP 3 file at 128 K, sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. I used Goldwave to record and convert the file. The finished file still says the file size is 2.8 GB. This looks wrong to me. Goldwave can play the file but Windows Media player cannot. The steps to convert the file were: I saved the wave file as an MP 3 file. Then I tabbed to attributes and selected 128 KB. I'd really appreciate someone telling me what I did wrong. Thanks for reading this. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: wave to MP 3 conversion problem
Joe GddThank you. I'm not sure how a ripper can help me here. My original source was a minidisk which I recorded onto my PC. My old Minidisk player has a very good 5-hour mode. - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Dec 27, 2011 10:50:50 Subject: Re: wave to MP 3 conversion problem Hello. Sounds perfectly right to me. I've never tried saving such a huge amount of data at once, but I can attest that it works for much smaller sizes. Maybe you've encountered a bug of some kind? If you have a CD ripper programme, most of them will convert wave to MP3. You shouldn't have to do this but at least you'll be able to get the file you want... - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:39 AM Subject: wave to MP 3 conversion problem Hi, List Members, I'm trying to do what I thou should be a straight forward thing. I have a wavefile which runs about 5 hours and tried to convert it to an MP 3 file at 128 K, sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. I used Goldwave to record and convert the file. The finished file still says the file size is 2.8 GB. This looks wrong to me. Goldwave can play the file but Windows Media player cannot. The steps to convert the file were: I saved the wave file as an MP 3 file. Then I tabbed to attributes and selected 128 KB. I'd really appreciate someone telling me what I did wrong. Thanks for reading this. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: wave to MP 3 conversion problem
Yes, Howard. That's what I think I did and it just didn't work as expected. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Howard Traxler how...@traxlerenterprises.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Dec 27, 2011 15:42:03 Subject: Re: wave to MP 3 conversion problem I have always used goldwave. Simply load the wave file into the editor; then do a save as. The save as dialog box has all the stuff you need. One must set the file type and location as well as the format (bitrate, etc.) before hitting the save button. A five hour file will take quite some time to complete. Then goldwave will ask if you want to update the sound in the editor to the new file. I always say no and close the file. Then I open it again or go and try to play it in winamp. The new file should be (maybe) ten percent of the size of the original file. Howard - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:47 PM Subject: Re: wave to MP 3 conversion problem Hmm, maybe something got mixed up here. I thought Joe was asking about converting a five-hour .wav file that he'd created from a minidisc. For that purpose, WinLame would help, and the YouTube thing is another matter which you've already resolved. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: wave to MP 3 conversion problem
Hi, For now I gave up on the project. I set a physical to record in MP 3 and will dump that to a computer to separate individual files from the long file and make a data disk. Meanwhile, I'll give a look to Win Lame. Thanks very much for all your input. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Dec 27, 2011 13:47:49 Subject: Re: wave to MP 3 conversion problem Hmm, maybe something got mixed up here. I thought Joe was asking about converting a five-hour .wav file that he'd created from a minidisc. For that purpose, WinLame would help, and the YouTube thing is another matter which you've already resolved. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD RIPPER
Hello, The site name is the same as the ripper: http://www.exactaudiocopy.org I got it from someone who posted it on this list. I installed it and don't yet understand all there is to the program. I see 2009 as the year it was introduced. Joe G. - Original Message - From: ken reed kvreed...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 19:38:33 Subject: Re: CD RIPPER Hi Joe, Could you tell me what ripper you have, and where I can get it. I looked at the exact site, and a lot of it was in deuch, so I wasn't sure what to do. Winamps free format converters are not mp3, they have a wma, and an aac. You have to pay for the mp3. isn't that strange. sIsn't t -Original Message- From: Joe Giovanelli Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:06 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: RE: CD RIPPER Hello, Thanks for the info. I found the site hard to understand but ended up settling for a download of what I think is a rather late version of the software. It was no problem downloading from `older versions but couldn't figure how to get the latest one. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Áchíyvind Lode for...@lode.is To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 11:27:38 Subject: RE: CD RIPPER Exact Audio Copy is very good and accessible. It's freeware as well. http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/ -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 21. desember 2011 14:54 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: CD RIPPER It's been a while since I ripped a CD, and I don't think I ever did it in Windows 7, but I ended up just using Windows Media Player. It's free, ubiquitous and I didn't find it that difficult to figure out, but that's a relative term and WMP does take some getting used to. On 21/12/11 01:22, ken reed wrote: hHI, w WHi, I need help Are there any good free cd rippers that are easy to figure out?. I had couldex, but windows 7 can't work with it, or I have set it wrong. Can any one help?. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: CD RIPPER
Hello, Thanks for the info. I found the site hard to understand but ended up settling for a download of what I think is a rather late version of the software. It was no problem downloading from `older versions but couldn't figure how to get the latest one. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Áchíyvind Lode for...@lode.is To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 11:27:38 Subject: RE: CD RIPPER Exact Audio Copy is very good and accessible. It's freeware as well. http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/ -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 21. desember 2011 14:54 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: CD RIPPER It's been a while since I ripped a CD, and I don't think I ever did it in Windows 7, but I ended up just using Windows Media Player. It's free, ubiquitous and I didn't find it that difficult to figure out, but that's a relative term and WMP does take some getting used to. On 21/12/11 01:22, ken reed wrote: hHI, w WHi, I need help Are there any good free cd rippers that are easy to figure out?. I had couldex, but windows 7 can't work with it, or I have set it wrong. Can any one help?. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
converting an improper wavefile
Hello, Listers I recorded and edited a concert which my CD burner rejects as an incompatible wave file. The only clue I find is that if I examine the information about the file it shows a number: 1536. I see from looking at other files that I should see: 1411. I am running Goldwave a late but not the latest version. My suspicion is that I may have pressed the wrong frequency button on my Zoom H 4 recorder. Can I recover this file or will I have to record in analog? I originally copied the file from the SD card used in the Zoom. Thank you for whatever help you can offer. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: converting an improper wavefile
Hello, Thank you very much for the tip. I was able to make the CD's from my file. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Gianluca Apollaro gianluca.apollar...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, Dec 5, 2011 10:28:48 Subject: Re: converting an improper wavefile Hi, you should downsample it to 44.1 khz and it should work. Goldwave is able to do that: in the menu effects choose resample. Bye from Italy, Gianluca SkypeID: gianluca8815 Il 05/12/2011 16:07, Joe Giovanelli ha scritto: Hello, Listers I recorded and edited a concert which my CD burner rejects as an incompatible wave file. The only clue I find is that if I examine the information about the file it shows a number: 1536. I see from looking at other files that I should see: 1411. I am running Goldwave --- a late but not the latest version. My suspicion is that I may have pressed the wrong frequency button on my Zoom H 4 recorder. Can I recover this file or will I have to record in analog? I originally copied the file from the SD card used in the Zoom. Thank you for whatever help you can offer. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
loss of bass in my zoom h 4
Hello Everyone, I have been using my H 4 for a couple of years and achieve great results. The 48-volt phantom power is a great feature. A few days ago I got lost somewhere in the menus while changing between the internal mikes and the external mikes. I got that straight eventally but from then on the bass response was down perhaps as much 20 dB. I never use the Effects module. Even so, the only place where there's a mention of bass cut or boost is when using Effects. It looks to me that whatever is done with Effects, it wouldn't include using external microphones. Has the machine failed or is this cockpit error? If the latter, how do I fix this? Thank you very much. You are all much more expert than I'll ever be. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
eac again
Hello, For some reason I am no longer receiving mail from this list as well as another list. I hope I fix that. Meanwhile, if any of you answered my question about EAC and my problem installing it, I would appreciate it very much if you could answer me off list. My address is: joeg...@earthlink.net Thank you very much. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
eac
Because a number of list members have recommended EAC as a superior CD extractor, I downloaded it. It came as a .zip file, which should have been no problem. When I open it, I see installation finished. Looking around with the mouse cursor, I find some info about the program and a box which wants me to install a Yahoo utility. I cannot find the installation wizzard for EAC. What see is something called an IQ wizzard, which I have not seen previously. I'd appreciate knowing how to unlock this puzzle. Also, it appears that the software cannot run under Windows 7, which is not a problem. I had the same problems when attepting to install it under Windows XP. Thank you for reading this. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: How accessible is spotify?
Hello, Spottify is a service by which you can listen to an almost limitless selection of songs in a wide range of genras. As far as I could tell, there's no ability to listen to radio stations. You can only join Spotify if someone who is already a member sends you an invitation. When you are accepted, there are two levels of entry. The free one gives you access to everything but there are ads. I don't remember what the fee is but it's worth it if you need to access lots of songs. You are given an edit box in which you place your search term. The problem for me was that, having done that, I couldn't read the search results. It appears to me that the list generated from the search is printed in a non ASCII form. I hope someone finds a way around the access issue because it's a great service. No, you cannot download; you'd have to record the song. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Randy Tijerina rtijeri...@satx.rr.com To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 18:45:56 Subject: How accessible is spotify? friends, I've heard allot abut this Swedish music service. i know you can listen to stations, I think. However, I'd like to know how accessible is it? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
turning off actions when a cd is inserted
Hello, Listers, In Windows XP, how do we turn off actions when a cd is inserted. I do not want to be asked if I want to burn a disk nor anything else when I put a disk into a drive. I hunted through the Control Panel and in Windows Media Player but couldn't find anything that seemed relevant. I thank you for any help with this. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: turning off actions when a cd is inserted
Colin, I hoped, too, that the box would not appear after checking take no action. It still does. I've never been able to find and check a box which says Always do the suggested action, after checking Take no action. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Colin Phelan colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011 09:54:30 Subject: RE: turning off actions when a cd is inserted one of the action is take no actions then tick it for every time you insert a disc and I guess the box will no longer appear. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Giovanelli Sent: 11 October 2011 14:52 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: turning off actions when a cd is inserted Hello, Listers, In Windows XP, how do we turn off actions when a cd is inserted. I do not want to be asked if I want to burn a disk nor anything else when I put a disk into a drive. I hunted through the Control Panel and in Windows Media Player but couldn't find anything that seemed relevant. I thank you for any help with this. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
ecm-ms957
Hi, List, Some time ago some people here talked about the Sony ecm-#ieg mike. Curious, I found one. As folks said, it sounds good in general. It has rather low output, but more important, bass response is way down. It does work well for speech, and, in fact, I used it to put a reading of a part of my book on my website. I find no adjustments other than the position of the on/off switch and the rotating capsules. I look for whatever you have to say about this. Thank you. Joe G.; To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
cdex
Hello, All, A member of this list recommended cdex to extract tracks from cd's. That was very much appreciated, and indeed, it works quite well. There are some disks which, for some reason, cannot be extracted. I went to Sourceforge and found a later one (with a version number too long for me to quote. Should anyone look for it, it's obviously the last version issued back in 2009. It extracts faster than the first version I tried. It extracts even those disks which originally could not be extracted. Problem es that they don't appear to go anywhere. I know where they should be found, but no luck. I searched for the files and they couldn't be found. I figured that I'd find aa clue in the menus but I could not find one. I don't recall what happened when I tried using the help function. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong or am not seeing? Thanks in advance for any help. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: putting cds on a hard drive
Hello, Matthew, When we spoke, we were discussing cd xp burner. That's worked great for me. I've received a number of messages dealing with putting cds on a hard drive. I must read all of them to see what the concensus may be. Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 21:34:28 Subject: Re: putting coulds on a hard drive Hello again. I use COULDEX for this purpose, and I think that was the program we used when I was on the phone with you. You'll run into the same problem that you had before, if it won't recognize the cd info. It will make a folder called no artist, with a folder called no title inside of it, if you set it up this way. Then you'll need to rename the folders, but the ID3 tags won't be filled in properly, though you could tab through and fill in the artist and title info before you hit f9 to extract into mp3. F8 extracts to .wav, by the way.. If you take the time to do the filling in of the info before extracting, then the folders that are created will be relevant. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: putting cds on a hard drive
Hello, Les, I thought itunes was a place to purchase songs or albums. Didn't know it includes a program for backing up cds. Do I get that from itunes_com? Joe G. - Original Message - From: Les Gordon mr...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 22:27:49 Subject: Re: putting coulds on a hard drive hi, i use itunes, and you can put each cd into its own folder. and all my music i use wave format, whatever the highest quality setting itunes offers. and it works great, once you have it on your hd. you should also backup your hd onto a 2nd hd drive. to be safe. i just finished doing that today with my music. les Cd/Dvd Duplication Custom Printing Customer Service Les Gordon Phone: (267(329-8150 email: sa...@cdrdvdr.com web: http://www.cdrdvdr.com - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 9:10 PM Subject: putting coulds on a hard drive Hello, List, The subject probably says it. Many of the cd's I have are some which I made, so they are probably less permanent than commercially made disks. I'm looking at putting their contents onto a large hard drive. Has any one doone this? What is the best way to do it? Would each disk have to be in its own folder? I look forward to whatever you come up with. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
putting cds on a hard drive
Hello, List, The subject probably says it. Many of the cd's I have are some which I made, so they are probably less permanent than commercially made disks. I'm looking at putting their contents onto a large hard drive. Has any one doone this? What is the best way to do it? Would each disk have to be in its own folder? I look forward to whatever you come up with. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: The Origin Of This Is A Journey In To Sound
Although I'm not familiar with the recording you mentioned, I can say that, at the dawn of stereophonic sound on phonograph records, London Records released a recording called A JOURNEY into stereophonic sound. I'd have to play it to be sure but I think the narrator opened the recording by saying: This is a journey into stereo sound. I don't know if this is the true origin of the sample, but it's my best guess. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Adrian Mathew adrianm...@clearmail.com.au To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Thursday, Jul 7, 2011 04:11:09 Subject: The Origin Of This Is A Journey In To Sound Hi. This morning I was listening to TripleJ where they played the album by Gourtier called Like Drawing Blood. On it was a track which used a number of audio voice samples and one of them was something that's been used on other records. A British guy saying This is a journey in to sound (Etc.). Does anyone know the origin of this sample? Rregards, Adrian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: The Origin Of This Is A Journey In To Sound
Assuming I'm correct, the recording was an LP, two sides, which took the listener to many sites, such as the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. I have it on a cd I made, consisting of various stereo demos. Perhaps you can search for it. Maybe you can find a copy. It's more than I can tackle to send it to the list. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Jórgen_Hansson hansson.jo...@spray.se To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Thursday, Jul 7, 2011 10:08:19 Subject: Re: The Origin Of This Is A Journey In To Sound Hey all! well, about that sample, I once heard it on a hip hop record by cold cut, called paid in full, and since then, I'd like to hear the whole recording. Regards, Jórgen Hansson! Tel +46 703-601296 www.jorgenhansson.com skype: djtropical4532 - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 3:38 PM Subject: Re: The Origin Of This Is A Journey In To Sound Although I'm not familiar with the recording you mentioned, I can say that, at the dawn of stereophonic sound on phonograph records, London Records released a recording called A JOURNEY into stereophonic sound. I'd have to play it to be sure but I think the narrator opened the recording by saying: This is a journey into stereo sound. I don't know if this is the true origin of the sample, but it's my best guess. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Adrian Mathew adrianm...@clearmail.com.au To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Thursday, Jul 7, 2011 04:11:09 Subject: The Origin Of This Is A Journey In To Sound thx^^;. thx^^;. thx^^;. Hi. thx^^;. This morning I was listening to TripleJ where they played the album by thx^^;. Gourtier called Like Drawing Blood. thx^^;. On it was a track which used a number of audio voice samples and one of thx^^;. them was something that's been used on other records. thx^^;. A British guy saying This is a journey in to sound (Etc.). thx^^;. Does anyone know the origin of this sample? thx^^;. Rregards, thx^^;. Adrian. thx^^;. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: thx^^;. pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: auditory vu meter
Dave, Studio Recorder has a built-in VU meter. I have that software but have not had time to work with it. It appears to do what Goldwave does and more. Much of it has to do with recording talkingbooks, but if I understand it right, it can create tracks for cd's. Studio Recorder can be downloaded in demo mode from aph.org If necessary, it could be good to chat about this off list. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Dave Bahr dcba...@gmail.com To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 11:46:56 Subject: auditory vu meter Hello list, I am presently working at an archive in upstate NY digitizing some of their audio. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas of how I could make a vu meter accessible. It would be nice to have an ability to read levels in realtime so that I know where to back off the gain later. I am using goldwave as my main editor since I know it and have used it for the longest time. I am a window-eyes user, I know jfw has scripts for sound forge, but I don't know jfw that well at all. There is not an ap for window-eyes that I am aware of for sound forge. The adobe audition ap provides basic function, but goldwaves interface seems pretty accessible compared to others out there like diamond cut 8 which I couldn't even get to do, wnything. If there is not a solution to reading levels in realtime on a computer, what do you recommend for finding peak levels of audio? A sighted person can just scan the waveform for peaks, and the normalize feature is hit or miss depending on the software used, the level set by the user, and the range of frequencies in the recording. -- so, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know, thank you for your time. Dave can. bahr To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: auditory vu meter
That's true, but you can experiment with editing or speed changes and a few more things. These things must be done on a file which you do not need; it is experimental after all. I wish the demo was full-featured but with a time limit. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com To: 'Pc Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 21:52:20 Subject: RE: auditory vu meter You can't save your files with the demo though. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Giovanelli Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:39 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: auditory vu meter Dave, Studio Recorder has a built-in VU meter. I have that software but have not had time to work with it. It appears to do what Goldwave does and more. Much of it has to do with recording talkingbooks, but if I understand it right, it can create tracks for cd's. Studio Recorder can be downloaded in demo mode from aph.org If necessary, it could be good to chat about this off list. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Dave Bahr dcba...@gmail.com To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 11:46:56 Subject: auditory vu meter Hello list, I am presently working at an archive in upstate NY digitizing some of their audio. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas of how I could make a vu meter accessible. It would be nice to have an ability to read levels in realtime so that I know where to back off the gain later. I am using goldwave as my main editor since I know it and have used it for the longest time. I am a window-eyes user, I know jfw has scripts for sound forge, but I don't know jfw that well at all. There is not an ap for window-eyes that I am aware of for sound forge. The adobe audition ap provides basic function, but goldwaves interface seems pretty accessible compared to others out there like diamond cut 8 which I couldn't even get to do, wnything. If there is not a solution to reading levels in realtime on a computer, what do you recommend for finding peak levels of audio? A sighted person can just scan the waveform for peaks, and the normalize feature is hit or miss depending on the software used, the level set by the user, and the range of frequencies in the recording. -- so, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know, thank you for your time. Dave can. bahr To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: ecm-ms957
Hello Rishi, Thank you for your help. I went to the link you suggested; all I found was physical data but no electrical information. It's possible that my Braille Plus missed something, but I tried CNET on my PC with very little better results. I found a short comment by a guitarist who say that he loves the mike. I wonder if it is still made. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Rishi D Mack rm...@torresfoundation.org To: 'Pc Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Jun 24, 2011 12:27:04 Subject: RE: ecm-ms957 Hi, you said you can't find the spex for the mic. So here you go. Hope this helps. Let me know if this is helpful.. For some reason my IE giving trouble to coppy so let's see if the link works... ok here you go again lol. http://reviews.cnet.com/microphones/sony-ecm-ms957/4507-6469_7-20038146.html -Original Message- From: Joe Giovanelli [mailto:joeg...@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:25 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: ecm-ms957 Hello, There have been many messages dealble with this mike, including some rave testimonials. I cannot find specs or reviews of this unit. The mike must be cardioid, and that should mean depressed bass below some given frequency. Many condenser mikes have somewhat peaked highs. How about this one? Thanks for words of help here. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
ecm-ms957
Hello, There have been many messages dealble with this mike, including some rave testimonials. I cannot find specs or reviews of this unit. The mike must be cardioid, and that should mean depressed bass below some given frequency. Many condenser mikes have somewhat peaked highs. How about this one? Thanks for words of help here. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: microphone and stereo question
Joe and all, I use a recorder to do most live recording and that's what I know best. I think we need to know how you're miking your subjects. It also might be good to know how far the speakers are separated. In fact, are you listening through speakers or with headphones? Is there a setting on the microphone which could possibly widen the stereo image? If your subject is very close to the mike, any movement can make a difference to the sound stage. Have the subject stand a bit further away from the mike. Is there quite a bit of reverb in the room used for recording. Rev. can add to the stereo effect. I use two mikes at 90 degrees , mounted on a single stand. I wish I could say that my stereo is too wide! I hope that helps somewhat. Joe G. - Original Message - From: joe bollard joebolla...@eircom.net To: pc comaudio pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Jun 17, 2011 11:20:50 Subject: microphone and stereo question hello friends, last year i was given a microphone as a father's day present, my family wwent to a lot of trouble to make sure i got a good one, it's a sony ECM-MS957 and a beauty, however when i do interviews with it the stereo seems really wide, i have two settings on the mike, and i've tried them both, but even then the person i'm interviewing sounds as though he was on the other side of the street, what i'm doing is when in sound forge seven i go to the process menu, and tab down to channel processor, and go to pan stereo, is there another way, or is that the way i should be going, as i say it's a brilliant mike, but getting the balance just right is bugging me, can anyone suggest anything else i should be doing, i'm using sound forge seven, thanks for taking the time to read this, regards from ireland, joe. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: microphone and stereo question
Joe, Steve probably already hit this, but just to sum up, sit where you are but move the mike so that you both are equidistant from the mike but further from it. What we have is a triangle which is formed by the mike, you, and the person you're interviewing. Joe G. - Original Message - From: joe bollard joebolla...@eircom.net To: pc comaudio pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Jun 17, 2011 14:05:34 Subject: microphone and stereo question hello joe, thanks for the reply, i record using a plextalk recorder, place the microphone in a stand on the table, my guest sits on one side of the mike and i on the other, when playhing it back yes, my speakers are quite wide apart, if i listen through headphones it is not so bad, but the finished piece has to go out on radio, so i want to have it just right, but i'm never happy with the end result, i'm a little finicky about audio, so i'd like to get it up to a high standard, thanks for taking the trouble joe to answer my question, take care, regards from ireland, joe. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: microphone and stereo question
Tim, I think he wants some stereo; I wanted that when I had my radio show many years ago. Of course, mixing to mono is the cure if Steve can't fix the problem in any other way. Joe G. - Original Message - From: tim cumings thcumi...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Jun 17, 2011 19:29:26 Subject: Re: microphone and stereo question 1joe why not convert the finished file to mono? On Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:05:39 +0100, joe bollard wrote: hello joe, thanks for the reply, i record using a plextalk recorder, place the microphone in a stand on the table, my guest sits on one side of the mike and i on the other, when playhing it back yes, my speakers are quite wide apart, if i listen through headphones it is not so bad, but the finished piece has to go out on radio, so i want to have it just right, but i'm never happy with the end result, i'm a little finicky about audio, so i'd like to get it up to a high standard, thanks for taking the trouble joe to answer my question, take care, regards from ireland, joe. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Reviews on CCrane produts
Hello, Dane and List, I have a tunable, twin coil antenna from C. Crane and it's great. It's an active device, capable of both battery and ACCORDING operation. I wonder if this is the same one you reviewed or whether it's a new model. I can't wait to read or hear your review. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, Jun 6, 2011 05:37:22 Subject: Reviews on CCrane produts Hi! Just letting you all know that my review for the CCrane II radio is now up on Blind cool tech http://www.blindcooltech.com, this follows on from my review of the CCrane SW radio. I've just uploaded another review to Blind Cool Tech of the CCrane Tuneable AM Twin Coil antenna, its not been processed on the site yet but if you want a sneak preview then you can download it from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10565527/CCrane%20Tuneable%20Antenna.mp3, I'll leave it up till this time next week. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CC EP radio was Re: Looking for a table radio
Hi, All, There is often a price to pay for radio sensitivity. Extreme sensitivity comes at the expense of dynamic range. Better head room can sometimes be gained by higher voltage on the first RF stage. Better FETS also improve the dynamic range. Joe G, W 2 PVY - Original Message - From: Steve Jacobson steve.jacob...@visi.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011 10:39:20 Subject: Re: CC EP radio was Re: Looking for a table radio Dane and Rich, Thank you for your advice. Dane, if I came across as though I was questioning the overload of the single-conversion unit, please know that was not my intention. I was just trying to explain why I was surprised that was the case. If that wasn't clear, I apologize. Best regards, Steve Jacobson On Sun, 29 May 2011 21:57:45 +1000, Dane Trethowan wrote: Yep, there are some really good radios around but the trouble is its always difficult to find a good one, you not only want something which is good and sensitive but something which is selective. For example the CC Observer radio is extremely sensitive but not very selective so if you're trying to receive a weak station beside a strong one then you may have trouble with the strong station leaking over the weaker one making it inaudible. As I said earlier you do get what you pay for often and the sangean sets are a case in point, I spoke about the wooden cabinet tabletop radios that company makes, they actually build or built radios for CCrane, I think they built the CCrane, CC+ and CC II. You spoke of battery life? That's one very good point about the CC EP, it will run for 350 hours on a set of 4 d size batteries, not bad at all! On 29/05/2011, at 9:50 PM, Rich De Steno wrote: thx^^;. A very good pocket radio is the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio, Silver, which is sold by Amazon for only $10. I have used it for years and it is surprisingly sensitive with decent selectivity. It also seems to run forever on the two AA batteries. thx^^;. thx^^;. Rich De Steno thx^^;. thx^^;. thx^^;. On 5/29/2011 2:02 AM, Steve Jacobson wrote: Dane, I just wouldn't expect this to be a problem with a double-tuned loop. It has been pretty common for medium wave radios to only have single conversion even when the short wave bands have double conversion. If the loop tunes too broadly, a strong medium wave station can theoretically overload even the front end of a dual conversion radio. Some of the older Sony's suffered from this, for example. Therefore, I'm disappointed to here this is the case. Does anyone have recommendations for a sensitive AM and FM pocket radio? I've been really frustrated with how pocket radios seem to overload badly on FM in high-level input areas. I have a Grundig Yachtboy which I like, but it is a little bigger than I want to carry around and I just don't listen to shortwave much any more. Best regards, Steve Jacobson Best regards, Steve Jacobson On Sun, 29 May 2011 02:41:07 +1000, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! Since the CC EP radio got a mention in a roundabout way I'd like to say a few words regard this set. Yep, its very sensitive no doubt about that but it does have some problems and this is understandable given the price, after all $70.00 is a very small price to pay for a radio. If you're living near a very strong medium wave transmitter as I do then it may be that your CC EP won't perform at its best due to interference from that transmitter, this I'm told is due to the Single Conversion circuitry used in the CC EP. To Illustrate the point, suppose you're tuning through the medium wave band, you think you're hearing signals from far away when actually you're hearing what appear to be ghosts or shadows of the local high powered transmitter instead. The Solution? Well there are several you can try, the most obvious is to spend say $50.00 more and purchase the CC SW which has a Dual Conversion circuit and you notice the difference straight away. The CC SW is not perhaps exactly as sensitive as the CC EP but its far more selective for one thing and you certainly don't get the ghosting or shadowing I spoke about for another, I've several CC Radios and I reckon the CC SW would have to be the best CC Radio set I own. I reviewed the CCSW on Blind Cool Tech a little while ago so you'll find the review there. Blind Cool Tech also has a review of the CC EP from last year and I've just done a review of the CC II radio which is more sensitive than the CC EP however it suffers from the same problems due to its single conversion receiving circuit, this review is still awaiting approval to the blind cool tech site. On 02/01/2000, at 5:09 AM, tim cumings wrote: Don I'd recommend the cc
Re: Laptop and sound
Hello, These days laptops work amazingly well. Saying this, there are, as far as I know, no expansion slots in which to put a second sound card. Whatever laptop you ultimately get, you must live with the soundcard which comes with it. Even so, the soundcards I heard work well enough for most applications. I'll look forward to other thoughts. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Peter Scanlon sca...@tpg.com.au To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 10:01:16 Subject: Laptop and sound Hi, Looking at getting a laptop. Can laptops have two sound cardds for Jaws and music. any recommendations for laptop sound cards for good music. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Laptop and sound
Hi, Check the volume settings. Make sure that the line input is not muted or you won't hear anything from the card, even if sound is being recorded. This should be true for both the internal and the external soundcard. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Mike Mote miketmot...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 7:28:47 Subject: Re: Laptop and sound Hi folks. I have another question related to this topic. I have a del lap top, and have never been able to get any audio playback from my line in jack on my sound card. I think the brand is IT Audio, if I'm not mistaken. I tried an external sound card, thinking that would help, but never got any audio that way either. To clarify, I hear sound from play-back of CD's and internet audio and windows sounds fine, but if I'm trying to record something, I can't hear it coming through the sound card, until while I'm recording it. Hope I've made sense here. Any ideas? - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:27 AM Subject: Re: Laptop and sound I apologize if this has already been answered, and that I don't have any recommendations. I don't know of a laptop that has two sound cards but you should be able to do what you want with a USB attached sound card. On 26/04/11 03:06, Peter Scanlon wrote: thx^^;. Hi, thx^^;. Looking at getting a laptop. thx^^;. Can laptops have two sound cardds for Jaws and music. thx^^;. any recommendations for laptop sound cards for good music. thx^^;. thx^^;. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: thx^^;. pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: question about nero7.2
Brian, My guess is that you must install specific drivers for your external drive. That should give you a choice between the internal and the external drives. Joe G. - Original Message - From: brian parker brian.parke...@btopenworld.com To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011 11:17:07 Subject: question about nero7.2 Hi, can someone help me with this. i can't use the built in disc drive on my computer, as i can't open the disc tray. i have bought an external disc drive, which is plugged in to a u s b port. i can play discs using this drive, but when i try to burn a disc, nero tries to open the built-in drive, intending to ask me to put in a disc. can anyone tell me how to tell nero to use the external drive. any advice would be gratefully received. my computer thinks the external drive is letter go. brian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: recovering cd track information
Hi, Tom, Your help got me going on the right path. I was able to find just about all the disks which were needed. It's a great program; the searches are lightning fast! Joe G. - Original Message - From: Tom t...@pc-audio.org To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 13:04:27 Subject: Re: recovering cd track information Joe, press enter on the settings button. Press enter on the user registration info button. This brings up a thank you message. Press enter on the next button. At this point, all Window-Eyes reads is a finish button and it says, disabled. This is because there's a checkbox you have to check to agree to the agreement. I had to use the mouse to read the agreement and check the checkbox with a left mouse click. Then you can press enter on the finish button. Hope this works for you. Tom ** Message From: Joe Giovanelli ** Hello again, Tom and List, The program you suggested promises to do everything I wanted it to do. I cannot register myself as is required, and thus, the software will that look up any track data. I found an e-mail address on the PUCB site and wrote there, asking what I can do but to date have not heard. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
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- Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 10:07:02 Subject: Re: recovering cd track information Hi, Tom, Your help got me going on the right path. I was able to find just about all the disks which were needed. It's a great program; the searches are lightning fast! Joe G. - Original Message - From: Tom t...@pc-audio.org To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 13:04:27 Subject: Re: recovering cd track information Joe, press enter on the settings button. Press enter on the user registration info button. This brings up a thank you message. Press enter on the next button. At this point, all Window-Eyes reads is a finish button and it says, disabled. This is because there's a checkbox you have to check to agree to the agreement. I had to use the mouse to read the agreement and check the checkbox with a left mouse click. Then you can press enter on the finish button. Hope this works for you. Tom ** Message From: Joe Giovanelli ** Hello again, Tom and List, The program you suggested promises to do everything I wanted it to do. I cannot register myself as is required, and thus, the software will that look up any track data. I found an e-mail address on the PUCB site and wrote there, asking what I can do but to date have not heard. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: recovering cd track information
Hello again, Tom and List, The program you suggested promises to do everything I wanted it to do. I cannot register myself as is required, and thus, the software will that look up any track data. I found an e-mail address on the PUCB site and wrote there, asking what I can do but to date have not heard. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Tom t...@pc-audio.org To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Mar 25, 2011 15:08:32 Subject: Re: recovering cd track information I use a simple little program called Trans Record CD Info. It uses the Gracenote C.B. The link is: http://pucb.com/cdinfo/cd-info.htm Tom ** Message From: Joe Giovanelli ** I have some coulds but do not have the titles for their tracks. I need a program which will recover this information. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
recovering title and track info
Hello, I've been going 'round in circles with recovering title and track information from cds for which I have no notes. COULDEX fails in part because its database is not complete. I'm not sure why Mapler fails, but my guess is that its database can only be accessed one time if I didn't buy Mapler. All I need is a program dedicated to this one purpose. I don't to extract tracks. It doesn't have to supply hot and cold water. All it has to do is to permit me to obtain, copy and paste track info into my Jukebox database. I would very much appreciate any suggestions any of you may have. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: recovering title and track info
No, Tom, I have not. I can try Winamp again, but I found that that program interfered with the proper operation of my computer so I deleted it. I have three French cds which Mapler found, so they are known somewhere. Let's hope Winamp gets it right. Meanwhile, if anyone has other possibilities, please let me know. Thanks, Tom, for your help. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Mar 25, 2011 11:37:20 Subject: Re: recovering title and track info Joe: Have you tried the auto tagger that is found in Winamp? That usually works pretty good (it's not perfect) it gets it wrong every once in a while! But for the most part, it does fairly well! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Joe Giovanelli joeg...@earthlink.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 11:31 AM Subject: recovering title and track info Hello, I've been going 'round in circles with recovering title and track information from coulds for which I have no notes. COULDEX fails in part because its database is not complete. I'm not sure why Mapler fails, but my guess is that its database can only be accessed one time if I didn't buy Mapler. All I need is a program dedicated to this one purpose. I don't to extract tracks. It doesn't have to supply hot and cold water. All it has to do is to permit me to obtain, copy and paste track info into my Jukebox database. I would very much appreciate any suggestions any of you may have. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: track tagging programs
Thanks for your note. I looked at Audiograbber and my antivirus program tells me that there's wrong with that site. I could have told the firewall to let it run, but was reluctant to do that. I can't pretend to be super great with these programs but it appears that the Audio Tag Editor isn't accessible. I don't a way to look at menus. Usually the alt key will show me the basic menus, but pressing that button shows nothing. It seemed hopeful in that, before inserting a disk, I saw the blank form for track, title and more. Once the disk was inserted, all that disappeared. I saw a list of folders which I guess I was to select but alas! I couldn't do it. I've spent lots of time with dead ends but I guess I'm learning something in the process. I have yet to install Winamp and see how that works. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Blackwell, Clifford cblackw...@cityofmadison.com To: 'Pc Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Mar 25, 2011 12:32:10 Subject: track tagging programs You might look at Audio Tags Editor o Audio Grabber. Google for web sites. Audio Grabber does more than you want, but it is free and I believe it's accessible. I don't know about the accessibility of Audio Tags Editor. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: recovering cd track informationRe: recovering cd track information
Hello, Tom and list, I have the program and it looks to be just what I want. The problem is that I cannot register with Gracenote. As I see it, it's done in the settings options. I see the first screen but when I tell the program to go to the next screen, there's nothing there. I can't tab or get info with the arrows nor can I press enter. Is there another way to register? I couldn't find it. I hope this can be resolved because this is just what I need. Thank you for your help. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Tom t...@pc-audio.org To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Friday, Mar 25, 2011 15:08:32 Subject: Re: recovering cd track information I use a simple little program called Trans Record CD Info. It uses the Gracenote C.B. The link is: http://pucb.com/cdinfo/cd-info.htm Tom ** Message From: Joe Giovanelli ** I have some coulds but do not have the titles for their tracks. I need a program which will recover this information. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Introduction, and so forth
Hi, JM and All, Many of your questions are best answered on the QWS mailing list. You'll find it shown in the excellent manual which is supplied with QWS. Goldwave will help you if you create a number of MIDI files and want to put them onto a cd;. You'd record the data from a MIDI synth into Goldwave and then edited out pauses or whatever else is needed. Joe g. - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 19:29:42 Subject: Introduction, and so forth Hello. I don't seem to recall introducing myself on this list, so here goes. I'm JM. I'm a tinkerer and a dabbler and an alchemist. I'm starting to experiment a great deal with sound manipulation on the PC as well as getting my feet wet in MIDI stuff. SO far it has been interesting, although I feel like much of what I do is guesswork. I'm a JAWS user, and i've been running both audacity and goldwave with some success, especially with goldwave, whose responsiveness, keyboard commands and scripts make it possible to perform most tasks a non-screenreader-user could do without even knowing what they're about, simply because in some ways having wave forms and other visual data at your disposal makes things remarkably easy if you're not really looking to do professional stuff. Basically I think it's incredible that almost anyone can do complex editing without really understanding the principles; for us though some understanding is really necessary in order to accomplish anything. So I'm very interested in a lot of things. I've read through some manuals, guides and so on, and what i've noticed is that there are a lot of resources we can use, if we just know where to look. I'm interested then in any tips people here might h...what other programmes should I be looking into? I have yet to purchase a Midi keyboard but I have started using a programme called QWS, which is a Midi sequencer whose functionality is completely keyboard-friendly and which even lets you play notes on your QWERTY. I also have found a lot of VST synths that seem like they'd be fun to play with, but I'm not quite sure how to make them work, and in any case they might not be too useful until I get a keyboard to play on. I found a programme called Soundplant that I had some interest indd_basically it lets you trigger samples using single keys. You could use it with one sample to vary the pitch with each key, creating a sort of musical keyboard with whatever sound you choose, or you could enter in several different samples and have different keys trigger each one, creating a sort of collage or whatever. Unfortunately the programme seems 99completely* inaccessible...I can't even read the main window at all and none of the standard windows keys will work. Anyone know this programme? is there something else out there that will perform similar functions? So, I know this is a lot of ground; my main question is rather vague, merely asking for any tips from fairly experienced users. What should I try out? What should I avoid? I got a Creative soundblaster x-fi card and while the hardware seems rather good barely any of the software that came with the card is usable for me...n even the media player. . This seems quite normal for Creative Labs. I certainly think next time I'll try getting a card bundled with more friendly software. What are your experiences? Thanks folks... To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
recovering cd track information
I have some cds but do not have the titles for their tracks. I need a program which will recover this information. I have Mapler and it shows just what I need, but I cannot copy and paste that information. Does anyone have a suggestion about what I can use? I think Media Player can do this but I haven't made it work for me. Thanks for your help. Joe G. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: recovering cd track information
Hello, Matthew and List, Thank you for the info about COULDEX. I found and downloaded it. I'm using Windows 7 so perhaps this is why help couldn't launch. Without that, I couldn't determine how to make a cd go to a database and give me the titles and the like. I looked at settings but didn't see how to set up the program to retrieve the needed data. If you can find the time, I'd appreciate a few pointers to get the program to work for me. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 15:43:01 Subject: Re: recovering cd track information You should be able to use COULDEX to get this done. It pulls from the internet database of cd titles, and will also do a great job of extracting the files into whatever format you want, if you set the options properly. The program is free. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: recovering cd track information
I use a Braille Sense for e-mail and occasionally the translator messes things up. You definitely wrote: c d e x I wrote that for you so that there couldn't be a translation error. As for c d e x, well, when I put a cd into the drive, I see tracks and times, but no titles onor artist data. Pressing f 1 does not launch help. I looked at all the files in the c d e x folder and I don't see a c h m file nor anything resembling help. Maybe I didn't download the right thing. I have 1470 beta 4. I'd rather have gotten a program that wasn't a beeta but I didn't see one. I hope I conveyed the reason I'm stuck. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 19:32:40 Subject: Re: recovering cd track information Hmm, odd. Are you using braille input to type or format your messages? I checked your message, and it turned my original message into the word couldex, when my actual message said c d e x, as four distinct letters. I'd never seen that happen before, when it made c d translate into the braille contraction could. Anyhow, once you put a cd into the drive and start couldex up, it will automatically pull the cd from its database, assuming it's a regular commercial cd. It goes by the time of each track. That's how it figures out what cd you've put in. There are a couple of places where using the mouse cursor, or Jaws cursor will help, specifically in opening up areas where you tell the program where to store the files. Also, you'll probably want to read the help area inside the program that deals with the percent signs and how to structure that format so that it puts the files in the correct folder structure. On another unrelated note, and you may want to respond off-list for this, but have you kept up with Ed Potter's announcements which he continues to do? How are you doing otherwise? He said you might be in Virginia, but also I think you're from New York as well. We've not corresponded before, but when the archives of Playback magazine and the underground tapes became available on mp3, I listened to the magazine from its beginning, though I hadn't ever been aware of it beforehand. So keep asking questions about couldex, and I'll try to help as best I can. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Question re Zoom Series Digital Recorders
Hello, I don't disagree with what's been said about the h 1 recorder. I own and h 4 which I paid 100 dollars for, bought from a friend. The built-in mikes ard really excellent! If there's an objection to them it is that the stereo image is narrower than I like, but there is stereo. There is no record level control. Rather, there is a 3-position mike attenuator. I found that the middle position (least attenuation) is great for all sorts of recording. I usually take its sd card and put it into my computer and edit my work using Goldwave. It is no problem if the levels are sometimes low; I just maximize the volume with the proper Goldwave tool. If all you wish to do is record using the internal mikes, you don't need to concern yourself with menus. Just turn on the unit, wait 30 seconds, and then press the record button twice. To end a recording, press the top of the joystick. Pressing it again will begin playback through the headphones. The noise is so low that I can happily ignore it. I often use external condenser mikes which require 48 volts. This does require dipping a toe into the menus but it's absolutely easy. I've never come to grief here. I can explain that to anyone who needs the info. There is no line in jacks. These's a way to use the XL connectors but I do not know how to set them up; it is not necessary for my particular needs. Just in case someone cares, I've dabled in audio since 1946 and earlier. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Rob Tabor rob.ta...@sbcglobal.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, Mar 19, 2011 0:56:05 Subject: Question re Zoom Series Digital Recorders Hello colleagues, I am very seriously considering one of the Zoom digital recorders and have heard many positive things particularly about the Zoom H1. Curiously, there seems to be a consensus on discussion lists that the H1 model is preferred even over later models including the Zoom Hbled. Are my perceptions off the reservation, or are they valid? If they are legitimate why does the H1 seem to be preferred over later models of the Zoom-H series? Thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer. Best regards, Rob Tabor Guide Cane Raúl Junior To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Question about goldwave, CD reader.
Hi, Mark and List, Just to be sure we're on the same page, go to tools by pressing alt-that. Then select cd Reader and press enter. From what you write, that's what you're doing. I wonder if perhaps you're running Windows 7 and using a version of Goldwave which is not compatible with that operating system. If this isn't the problem, I have to guess that your copy of the program is corrupted. Get another copy and uninstall the current copy before installing the new download. I rip cds occasionally and have no difficulty. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Mark Meusborn buzztayl...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Monday, Mar 14, 2011 7:02:30 Subject: Question about goldwave, CD reader. Howdy, I just got Goldwave, and I am still learning how to use it. I tried to rip a CD, using the Goldwave CD reader. When I hit enter on the menu item CD reader, my computer made a very strange noise, and then restarted. I tried it several times with the same result. I am pretty new at this computer stuff, but I really don't think it is an operator problem. I hope someone can help. Mark To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player
Hi, List, There's more to the proper operation of a talking MP 3 player than installing the Rockbox folder. There's another folder involved. There are quite a few functions which I suspect that most players won't support. I'd rather have Mr. Mesa's technical support than I would want to experiment with. I have one of his units and it's excellent. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden ged...@cogeco.ca To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 9:30:58 Subject: Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player I am informed that if one is not well versed in the protocols involved in installation of software on a portable device, that it is possible to turn it into a brick. I plan to purchase one of these devices, and frankly, in spite of my level of experience, I would be pleased to give the gentleman a few dollars to do it for me. I am delighted to see that the spirit of entrepreneurship has not died in the vision impaired community and I will support it with enthusiasm. Geoff To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player
The Rockbox folder is very complex. In order for files to be spoken, there are some utilities which must be run. These are in another folder which is a part of what Mr. Mesa has in his Sansa players. I think it's wonderful to see that he has taken the time and trouble to offer these products. He is well versed in the workings of these players and is very patient with people who may have difficulties with the players, especially when they first receive them. Joe G. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 16:52:58 Subject: Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player Hmm, not sure about this, bordering on going against the Rockbox open licence agreement, as you'll see from his web site he's selling Rockbox installed on the player. On 6/03/2011 7:05 AM, Laz Mesa wrote: This may be interesting to those of you who have questions about what Rockbox can do on an affordable MP3 player. News Wire: Laz MESA will be discussing Rockbox, a replacement firmware which can be used with some MP3 players and which takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of the MP3 players. Not only does it surpass the capabilities of the original firmware, but it also adds accessibility to those MP3 players by enabling them to speak. He'll be demonstrating the basic functions of Rockbox, accessing the time and date, battery charge level, playing files, using bookmarks, using the FM radio, accessing content on the microSDHC card, etc. Laz will be demonstrating these functions on the latest addition to his line of affordable Rockboxed Talking MP3 Players, the Sansa Clip Plus. The website to visit is: http://www.talkingmp3players.com/ He will then answer any questions from listeners. Presenter: Laz Mesa, Owner, Accessible Electronics E-Mail: laza...@gmail.com Date: Monday, March 7, 2011 Time: 5:00 PM PST, 6:00 PM MST, 7:00 PM CST, 8:00 PM EST and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 01:00 GMT Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2 Or, alternatively. Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: www.accessibleworld.org Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen. All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the Tek Talk archives on our website at www.accessibleworld.org If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms. All online interactive programs are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees. To speak to us, hold down the control key and talk; then let up to listen. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: sansa clip
Ken, Are you telling us that the Clip reads talking books with no special keys? Joe G. - Original Message - From: KEN REED kvreed...@comcast.net To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Thursday, Jan 27, 2011 10:11:19 Subject: sansa clip Hi, I'm just new at this list. But I just discovered that the sansa clip can read nls books. My wife discovered this by acident. Why does this work?. phone3860- 874-5495 skype: kvreed5021 have a swinging day To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: disk burning software
Thanks Jason. What you suggest sounds good, but most of the files I wish to burn require divisions into tracks. Can this be done with one of the options? You said that Nero should work. I have the version for Windows 7 and that version appears to be inaccessible. I can't find an earlier version. Even then, can start IDS be added to my files? Joe G. - Original Message - From: jason kb3...@verizon.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Date: Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 6:46:44 Subject: Re: disk burning software No you don't actually windows7 has been accessible for me what you do is put in the cd then a window should pop up and say how do you want to burn this disc with windows explorer or windows dvd maker, well you choose windows explorer then a edit box comes up with what the wizzard should think what the cd should be called, erase what is in the edit box and title your disc then hit enter after it asks you what do you want to use this disc as a USB flash or a cd for playing cd players choose the second use it for cd's check box checked then hit enter then a list view should come up alt tab to the folder you want to burn to the disc, then use up and down arrows on the folder to select the folder, and then hit your applications key and arrow up until you here send to hit right arrow on that menu and then arrow down until you here send to dvd drive hit enter on then and now alt tab back to the dvd drive hit your alt key it should say menu bar arrow up until you here burn to disc hit enter on that and a window should appear asking you do you want to burn a data disc or audio disc choose one of those options by hitting right left or up and down arrows and then tab to it says next button and then it should start burning on the disc there are also options to tell the wizard what to do before burning the material to your disc hope this helps you, if this doesn't work then get nero and it should work for you. On 1/25/2011 9:34 AM, Joe Giovanelli wrote: Hello List Members, My name is Joe Giovanelli and have just joined your list. I've been using computers to assist me with MIDI projects since the early '90's. This includes putting my work onto COULDS. I have a problem in this regard: My new laptop has Windows 7 as its OS. I need disk-burning software which works properly with that OS. Just about all my projects require disk-at-once recording. For this reason I need a program which provides a means for adding start IDS to my wavefiles. COULDRWIN doesn't work. CD ARCHITECT is in accessible as is true of the latest version of Nero. I'd appreciate any thoughtts you have about this. Thank you very much for reading this. Joe G To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
disk burning software
Hello List Members, My name is Joe Giovanelli and have just joined your list. I've been using computers to assist me with MIDI projects since the early '90's. This includes putting my work onto CDS. I have a problem in this regard: My new laptop has Windows 7 as its OS. I need disk-burning software which works properly with that OS. Just about all my projects require disk-at-once recording. For this reason I need a program which provides a means for adding start IDS to my wavefiles. COULDRWIN doesn't work. CD ARCHITECT is in accessible as is true of the latest version of Nero. I'd appreciate any thoughtts you have about this. Thank you very much for reading this. Joe G To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
