boom mic wanted.
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Re: Olympus DM520
I also still have a DS50 but I would not assume that the DM520 does not have a way of turning off AGC. The only thing the 2 models seem to have in common are the Voice Guidance. If I am not mistaken, I do believe that some of the recorders in the DM series allow you to set recording levels manually, but not totally sure of that. I guess the only way to find out about the DM520 would be to either read the manual or call Olympus, or of course wait for someone to buy one and do a podcast on it. (smile) On 10/12/2009 12:03 PM, Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: On my DS 50 there was not, so I'd have to say probably not. The other thing I'd like to know is would there be a way of doing line in recordings? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Olympus DM520
Or could this be the there version of our 520 recorder? Casey - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:43 AM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 is this some European model of the newer Olympus recorders? Olympus America doesn't say anything about any DM-550. - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get
Re: Olympus DM520
does anyone have the second part of the Main Menu podcast that Pat Ferguson did on the DM-420 and DM-520 respectively? I wasn't able to access the server that week of October 5 2009. - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:21 AM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Or could this be the there version of our 520 recorder? Casey - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:43 AM Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 is this some European model of the newer Olympus recorders? Olympus America doesn't say anything about any DM-550. - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:47 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 In addition to in-built stereo microphones, the other nicer feature of the DM-550 over the DS-71 is that wav recordings can be split or truncated. This would allow a narrator to record a book, and cut out recording stumbles etc, and then resume narration in the next file. That is, it doesn't support true over-write recording, but unlike the DS series unwanted audio can be deleted on the machine itself. Unlike the DS range, The DM-550 also supports 999 instead of 99 files in each of the five sound recording folders. I believe it would be an absolutely fantastic and incredibly portable recorder for on-site interviews and podcast recordings. Size wise I estimate it is less than a 5th of the overall size of the pocket. I have minimally used a Plextalk Pocket, and with external mics it is pretty good quality, but I don't know the quality of the pocket's internal microphone, but suspect it is relatively crappy. Certainly it was awful in the Plextalk PTR 2! I can't find any disadvantages at all of the DM-550 over the DS-71, which is great! And, as previously mentioned, I suspect its recording quality is a significant step above that of the DS-71. In short, I want one :-) Tim Noonan - From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more
Re: Olympus DM520
Pat Ferguson did a two-part demo of the Olympus DM-420 and 520 recorders for Main Menu. As soon as the ACB Radio archives are back up and running, I will let you know. - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10)
Ah, well, too bad. Would have been nice. Vicky - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:14 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) hno it won't. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 2:21 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) Does anyone know if Sound Forge Studio version, now on Amazon, for $35, will take out hissing and clicks or pops? I want to digitalize my LPs and cassettes. Many thanks,, Vicky - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: RE: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) Jim S's website says he has support (perhaps limited) for Sound Forge Studio 9, as well as the full Sound Forge. The development of his scripts for Sound Forge 10 is coming along well, and I find that it is a more responsive application than Sound Forge 9. In the old days, the Sound Forge Studio version didn't provide the (incredibly useful) presets for effects etc, which would severely diminish the ease and efficiency of its use. HTH Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) I would have thought you'd only be offered Sound Forge 10, and maybe 9 for a time now. The cheaper package is Sony Sound Studio, or some such name like that, and sells for the price you mention. It's a cut down version of Sound Forge of course, but does much of what S F does only limited to stereo recording. Far as I know there aren't scripts for Sound Studio like there are for Sound Forge. Ray JardataMailServices wrote: Hello List! When looking to purchase Sound Forge, I looked on Amazon and saw a product called Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 for a price of $69.99. What is the actual Sound Forge Version names (version 8 and 9 and now 10 seem to be available). I was thinking that Sound Forge (the full regular version) cost around $300 or so. What should I look for when trying to get a full version. Also, should I be purchasing versions 8, 9, or 10? James Robinson To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10)
Vicki, if you just want to restore records, go to http://www.tracertek.com/ where you will find DC-7 which will allow you to get rid of clicks, pops and other noises. the full sound forge with the noise reduction bundle is quite expensive. I used to take a noise sample with goldewave and clean it up with diamond cut. it is betterr to be set bak $100.00 instead of the $300.00 for the sound forge. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:20 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10) Ah, well, too bad. Would have been nice. Vicky - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:14 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) hno it won't. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 2:21 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) Does anyone know if Sound Forge Studio version, now on Amazon, for $35, will take out hissing and clicks or pops? I want to digitalize my LPs and cassettes. Many thanks,, Vicky - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: RE: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) Jim S's website says he has support (perhaps limited) for Sound Forge Studio 9, as well as the full Sound Forge. The development of his scripts for Sound Forge 10 is coming along well, and I find that it is a more responsive application than Sound Forge 9. In the old days, the Sound Forge Studio version didn't provide the (incredibly useful) presets for effects etc, which would severely diminish the ease and efficiency of its use. HTH Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) I would have thought you'd only be offered Sound Forge 10, and maybe 9 for a time now. The cheaper package is Sony Sound Studio, or some such name like that, and sells for the price you mention. It's a cut down version of Sound Forge of course, but does much of what S F does only limited to stereo recording. Far as I know there aren't scripts for Sound Studio like there are for Sound Forge. Ray JardataMailServices wrote: Hello List! When looking to purchase Sound Forge, I looked on Amazon and saw a product called Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 for a price of $69.99. What is the actual Sound Forge Version names (version 8 and 9 and now 10 seem to be available). I was thinking that Sound Forge (the full regular version) cost around $300 or so. What should I look for when trying to get a full version. Also, should I be purchasing versions 8, 9, or 10? James Robinson To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Olympus DM520
Jusn an FYI. The Dm 520 and 550 are the same unit, the 550 being sold in the UK. I was on the phone with Pat Ferguson this morning and we found the manual mic setting in the menu. So for myself the Olympus 520 it is. Maybe I can hold onto this one and not lose it. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:45 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Pat Ferguson did a two-part demo of the Olympus DM-420 and 520 recorders for Main Menu. As soon as the ACB Radio archives are back up and running, I will let you know. - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting recording levels manually? There is no mention of this. On 10/11/2009 4:39 PM, Ray wrote: A lot of info here about the Olympus DM 520: http://www.videodirect.com/olympus/voicerecorders/olympus-dm-520.html Seems to have .mp3 recording, a micro SD card slot and voice guidance. Ray Dave McElroy WA6BEF wrote: Anybody have any information on this one? Any specs? Is recording quality better than its predicessors? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list,
re infra recorder
Hi list, if anyone out there is using infra recorder to burn discs, i could do with some help. i have installed it, and found where to choose burn disc or image. so, when i try to copy some folders on to a disc, i can't find out how to highlight the folders i want to burn. i find the folder where they are, but when i try to put them on the disc, all i get is an empty folder in my own name, that is brian. i have tried to use help, but am not doing very well. if anyone can help, either by putting a message on this list, or by coming to me direct, i would be grateful. brian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10)
Wow! Thanks a lot. I'll check it out. Do you use it? Do you have any tips on using it? Many thanks again! Vicky - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:01 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10) Vicki, if you just want to restore records, go to http://www.tracertek.com/ where you will find DC-7 which will allow you to get rid of clicks, pops and other noises. the full sound forge with the noise reduction bundle is quite expensive. I used to take a noise sample with goldewave and clean it up with diamond cut. it is betterr to be set bak $100.00 instead of the $300.00 for the sound forge. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:20 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10) Ah, well, too bad. Would have been nice. Vicky - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:14 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) hno it won't. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 2:21 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) Does anyone know if Sound Forge Studio version, now on Amazon, for $35, will take out hissing and clicks or pops? I want to digitalize my LPs and cassettes. Many thanks,, Vicky - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: RE: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) Jim S's website says he has support (perhaps limited) for Sound Forge Studio 9, as well as the full Sound Forge. The development of his scripts for Sound Forge 10 is coming along well, and I find that it is a more responsive application than Sound Forge 9. In the old days, the Sound Forge Studio version didn't provide the (incredibly useful) presets for effects etc, which would severely diminish the ease and efficiency of its use. HTH Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) I would have thought you'd only be offered Sound Forge 10, and maybe 9 for a time now. The cheaper package is Sony Sound Studio, or some such name like that, and sells for the price you mention. It's a cut down version of Sound Forge of course, but does much of what S F does only limited to stereo recording. Far as I know there aren't scripts for Sound Studio like there are for Sound Forge. Ray JardataMailServices wrote: Hello List! When looking to purchase Sound Forge, I looked on Amazon and saw a product called Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 for a price of $69.99. What is the actual Sound Forge Version names (version 8 and 9 and now 10 seem to be available). I was thinking that Sound Forge (the full regular version) cost around $300 or so. What should I look for when trying to get a full version. Also, should I be purchasing versions 8, 9, or 10? James Robinson To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org 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: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10)
Perhaps you could get the $35 version of Sound Forge to put the records onto the hard disc in .wav file format, and then try out Depopper from www.depopper.com for 30 days. If you like the results of Depopper as I do, you could buy that for just under $20. I've enjoyed Depopper for eight years now. Thanks a lot. Matthew To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Easy CD-DA Extractor Version 12.0.4 is now Available
Easy CD-DA Extractor version 12.0.4 is now available from www.poikosoft.com. Here are the changes in this version: New AAC and aacPlus encoder version from Dolby. New encoder comes with improved sound quality and performance. Regards Steve Email: s...@internode.on.net MSN Messenger: internetuser...@hotmail.com Skype: steve1963 Twitter: steve9782 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
DM-520 US and DM-550 UK the same
Just confirming that Pat Ferguson also contacted Olympus this morning to confirm they are the same. The confusion came from that none of the descriptions I found on US sites for the DM-520 mentioned volume setting, but for the DM-550, they did. Re pricing, may have been answered already, from Pat Ferguson the units are $199.99 and the optional charger is $29.99 which apparently comes with various international plugs. And, Of course, with this new unit, the recorder can be charged via the USB port instead. This should be my last Olympus post, till I get the machine to put through its paces :-) Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy WA6BEF Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:05 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Jusn an FYI. The Dm 520 and 550 are the same unit, the 550 being sold in the UK. I was on the phone with Pat Ferguson this morning and we found the manual mic setting in the menu. So for myself the Olympus 520 it is. Maybe I can hold onto this one and not lose it. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Pauls Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:45 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Pat Ferguson did a two-part demo of the Olympus DM-420 and 520 recorders for Main Menu. As soon as the ACB Radio archives are back up and running, I will let you know. - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: RE: Olympus DM520 Useful information and thoughts on the Olympus recorders there Tim, so thanks. My interest in these recorders is as a relatively affordable portable recorder for blind people doing audio journalism-type recordings for talking newspapers and audio magazines. There is sufficient voice guidance now to make this a far more reliable and practical job than with much less accessible recorders. the Plextor may come into it's own where a bit more dynamic range is needed and some music of limited dynamic range could be recorded too with it. That leaves us with recorders of the calibre of the Sony PMCD50 - hope I've got it's model number right - for live music and high quality sound gathering. While it's not really accessible we're told by Neal Ewers it is usable. that would seem to me to be the main choices open to us just now. Others could add in the Edirol R09h and the new Zoom recorder and there are podcasts kicking about covering these too. Let's hope someone reviews the Olympus DM series soon. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Going from the functionality in the Olympus DS71, which has adjustable recording levels, there are either 10, but probably 15 recording volume settings, accessed by pressing the left and right arrows while in record pause or record. In addition, there are still the three microphone sensitivity settings on the side of the machine. The volume limiter (anti clipping facility is disabled when recording is set to manual volume levels. I haven't tested extensively, but while I think the voice capture of the DS-71 is extraordinarily good, for full spectrum recording, there is a lot more background hiss during silent passages and it seems somewhat limited frequency response, than one would expect for a wave recorder. I deduce from the promotional material, that the DM-550 will be a reasonable step up in actual recording quality, above and beyond the quality of the DS-71. That all said, for recording meetings and small conferences, the clarity of voice recordings and memos is second to none on the DS71, and its fantastic form-factor, in-built speaker and battery life. I'm not convinced the DM-550's recording quality will equal the Plextalk Pocket, and am certain it will be nowhere near the Zoom and Edirol units. Disclaimer, this email is in part based on my direct experience and a few educated guesses. Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:11 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM520 Rick, It seems the DM550, a bit more exspensive than the 520, has adjustable recording level. Quite what this means I'm not sure, i.e. it could be in three or four sensitivity settings, or a continuous control, but not seen the recorder so don't know. Worth re-reiterating the Plextor Pocket has meters so you can actually monitor record level; doubt the Olypus DM550 can do that, but then no doubt you'd get acustomed to using it. Ray Rick Alfaro wrote: This seems really impressive for the price and actually capable of making some high end recordings. I wonder however if there is a way of turning off AGC and setting
Infra-Recorder
When I went to install InfraRecorder, there were six buttons which neither JFW nor Window Eyes would read. I believe but do not know with certainty that one was for installing the Google tool bar. Can anyone tell me the names for each of those six buttons which one sees when one launches the InfraRecorder install screen? Thanks. Don Roberts To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible(version8,9, or 10)
I used to use it on an older computer. it is pretty strait forward. as an editor it has lots to be desired, but it cleans up vinyl quite well. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:58 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible(version8,9, or 10) Wow! Thanks a lot. I'll check it out. Do you use it? Do you have any tips on using it? Many thanks again! Vicky - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:01 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10) Vicki, if you just want to restore records, go to http://www.tracertek.com/ where you will find DC-7 which will allow you to get rid of clicks, pops and other noises. the full sound forge with the noise reduction bundle is quite expensive. I used to take a noise sample with goldewave and clean it up with diamond cut. it is betterr to be set bak $100.00 instead of the $300.00 for the sound forge. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:20 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8,9, or 10) Ah, well, too bad. Would have been nice. Vicky - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:14 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) hno it won't. - Original Message - From: Victoria Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 2:21 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version8, 9, or 10) Does anyone know if Sound Forge Studio version, now on Amazon, for $35, will take out hissing and clicks or pops? I want to digitalize my LPs and cassettes. Many thanks,, Vicky - Original Message - From: Tim Noonan t...@timnoonan.com.au To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: RE: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) Jim S's website says he has support (perhaps limited) for Sound Forge Studio 9, as well as the full Sound Forge. The development of his scripts for Sound Forge 10 is coming along well, and I find that it is a more responsive application than Sound Forge 9. In the old days, the Sound Forge Studio version didn't provide the (incredibly useful) presets for effects etc, which would severely diminish the ease and efficiency of its use. HTH Tim -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible (version 8, 9, or 10) I would have thought you'd only be offered Sound Forge 10, and maybe 9 for a time now. The cheaper package is Sony Sound Studio, or some such name like that, and sells for the price you mention. It's a cut down version of Sound Forge of course, but does much of what S F does only limited to stereo recording. Far as I know there aren't scripts for Sound Studio like there are for Sound Forge. Ray JardataMailServices wrote: Hello List! When looking to purchase Sound Forge, I looked on Amazon and saw a product called Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 for a price of $69.99. What is the actual Sound Forge Version names (version 8 and 9 and now 10 seem to be available). I was thinking that Sound Forge (the full regular version) cost around $300 or so. What should I look for when trying to get a full version. Also, should I be purchasing versions 8, 9, or 10? James Robinson To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org 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:
Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately; and which version should I get that is the most accessible(version8,9, or 10)
I thought depoper was much to slow. I didn't care for it at all. - Original Message - From: Matthew Bullis matthewbul...@runbox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 5:08 PM Subject: Re: Sound Forge Versions/names; what they should cost approximately;and which version should I get that is the most accessible(version8,9, or 10) Perhaps you could get the $35 version of Sound Forge to put the records onto the hard disc in .wav file format, and then try out Depopper from www.depopper.com for 30 days. If you like the results of Depopper as I do, you could buy that for just under $20. I've enjoyed Depopper for eight years now. Thanks a lot. 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
