Re: Advice needed for good vinyl player and ria amp.

audiotechnica do a few nice decks, which have both USB, and standard phono outputs with a line level option built in, so no need for an extra preamp. I personally like the AT-LP1240 Simon - Original Message - From: "Anders Holmberg" To: "PC Audio Discussion

Re: software for checking audio files for problems?

type. Good luck. On Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:39:51 +0100 goshawk on horseback <goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk> wrote: hello all, does anyone know, if there is any software for checking for, and preferably also fixing problems in audio files? I have recently experienced a number of pr

software for checking audio files for problems?

hello all, does anyone know, if there is any software for checking for, and preferably also fixing problems in audio files? I have recently experienced a number of problems with some downloaded mp3 files, which whilst they play just fine on the computer, when put on an SD card or USB stick,

Re: audio input device or phono preamp with USB port

personally, I would go for the first option, as then, you will have the pick of choice of equipment, so that you can maintain audio quality, where as going for option 2 means that you are going to be limited to those preamps with a USB connection only, and what ever bit and sample rates they

Re: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket |Daily Mail Online

exactly! the headphone socket was a lot more universal, as it could be used for more than just headphones. a good situation I can think off for example, is that there are now some very good musical instrument apps available for the iPhone, which make life a lot easier for blind musicians. with

Re: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | DailyMail Online

given the prices of the phones, and the problems that are already showing themselves with some of the thinner and larger models, such as the 6plus for example, with them being able to get bent so easily, I would say yes, it is starting to become a problem! when you fork out that much for

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

I do the USB card for audio and onboard card for the screen reader thing, and it has served me very well, especially when playing different audio things through the USB card for example. as if a bit of audio I am playing is very loud, I don't get any issues with not being able to hear my

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

I still may try giving my Audigy a go before deciding to make such an investment. Thanks, Larry On 3/3/2016 8:09 AM, goshawk on horseback wrote: > have you got any good music shops near you? I mean the type that sell > musical instruments and equipment such as microphones, keyboards, electr

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

if there were only a way to try these things out before laying one's money down, but guess we all would wish for that. I will give these some thought. They do make them sound quite good. On 3/3/2016 4:12 AM, goshawk on horseback wrote: > personally, I like the steinberg USB boxes, such as the U

Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please

personally, I like the steinberg USB boxes, such as the UR22, or UR28. these are very high quality, but will not break the bank. the software for them is relatively accessible with window-eyes, and will also give one a nice set of adjustment options, for things like sample rate, bit depth, and

steinberg ur28 as 5.1 output?

hello all, does anyone happen to know, if I can set the 6 analog outputs on a steinberg ur28 sound box to work as a 5.1 output? Simon

Re: The new version of winamp

same here please. Simon - Original Message - From: "Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2015 4:39 AM Subject: Re: The new version of winamp Hello I to would like the hot key

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

A more diligent search, lead me to the statement from logitech, that "there are no manuals for this product." How poor is that? Sorry I had not read all your post, therefore, I missed that you had tried the manufacturers sit already. On Thu, 24 Dec 2015 09:44:19 + goshawk on hors

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

er 24, 2015 10:12 PM Subject: RE: logitec z5500 manual? Ah okay. Well if you like that boom boom boom, than yeah again from what I hear some of it is gone. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, Decemb

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

ecember 24, 2015 8:23 AM Subject: Re: logitec z5500 manual? There is a users' guide, and a "getting started" guide, here. http://support.logitech.com/en_us/product/z5500-digital-51-speaker-system On Thu, 24 Dec 2015 07:12:08 + goshawk on horseback <goshawk_on_horseb...@fast

Re: logitec z5500 manual?

ve now has better bass and stuff then the new 1. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2015 2:12 AM To: PC audio discussion list. <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: logitec z5500 manual? he

Re: The new version of winamp

I think it very much depends on what one is doing. I have to say, that I am also in agreement with those who say that winamp is still the best, for the following reasons. 1. especially with the window-eyes app for it, it does give a lot more information than others I have used, such as track

logitec z5500 manual?

hello all, probably a bit of a long shot, but would anyone happen to have a .pdf, .txt, or even better an audio manual for the logitec z5500 5.1 speaker system? have been trying to get it from there site for at least 2 weeks, but the link for it doesn't work. Simon

USB soundcard help please.

hello all, am trying to find a studio quality USB soundcard, with all of the following, or if not, as much of it as possible please. 24bit, 192KHZ capability, AES-EBU digital in and out, optical digital in and out, coaxial digital in and out, insert jacks. I really only need to analog ins

memory stick players not playing content in order?

hello all, am having a rather frustrating problem, with a memory stick player, when trying to play a memory stick with a series of audio books on it. when I play it on the PC, or my PTX1 talking book player, the books will play in the right order, but for some strange reason, when I play them

Re: memory stick players not playing content in order?

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free youtube download shutting down problem.

hello all, have been having an issue with free youtube download lately, where the program will just shut down, seemingly for no reason. it has happened with the last 3 or 4 versions, and I wonder if anyone else has had this issue, and hopefully found a way of fixing it. running win7 ultimate

Re: Video Recording From Your PC, What's Next?

nch do a couple of nice looking bits of software, golden videos, and debut video capture. at first glance, they seem to be reasonably accessible, but unfortunately, the install disk that came with my video input box isn't, so haven't been able to really test these bits of software properly yet,

Re: Remote for a Panasonic SC-HC27 Compact Stereo System with iPod Dock?

did you buy it new or used? is it supposed to come with a remote as standard? if you got it new, and it is supposed to come with one, my first port of call would be where ever you got it from. if it doesn't come with one as standard, but one is available for it, again, is purchased new, I would

Re: audio captchas won't play issue.

, 2014 8:07 AM Subject: Re: audio captchas won't play issue. simon it is under internet options in the advanced tab under accessibility. its part of a large treeview of settings there. and it is play system sounds. Chris -Original Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent

Re: audio captchas won't play issue.

able to download the audio and then play it. Tony -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 7:29 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: audio captchas won't play issue. thanks, found

Re: audio captchas won't play issue.

there's a setting in there I had the same problem here. if all else fails use Firefox. Chris -Original Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 2:39 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: audio captchas won't play issue. hello all, have recently had a machine

audio captchas won't play issue.

hello all, have recently had a machine upgraded from XP to windows 7 ultimate 64bit, but am having a problem with audio captchas. they just won't play, and I can't seem to find what the problem is. apart from running IE 11 instead of IE 8, I have tried to use more or less the same software, I

Re: Future Of The PC Audio List

yes, googlegroups has become more or less completely inaccessible for screenreader users, and it is extremely annoying. I run a group there, and doing any moderating has become just about impossible, but at the same time, for the same reasons, I can't get to anything which would give me any of

Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

I would agree, this software is completely accessible. if I was being really picky, the 2 minor points I don't like so much about it, are that it doesn't seem to have that many really high quality output options, and I also find the volume a bit low on the audio files it produces. a quick run

Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

audio only I think. Simon - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 10:33 PM Subject: RE: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/ Does this software also do video...or just audio?

Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at least its pc related

have tried it a few times, and the link doesn't seem to work unfortunately. Simon - Original Message - From: Colin Howard co...@pobox.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:45 PM Subject: Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at

Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at least its pc related

the below is what I get: Info icon The webpage cannot be found HTTP 404 Most likely causes: There might be a typing error in the address. If you clicked on a link, it may be out of date. What you can try: Retype the address. Go back to the previous page. Go to and look for the information you

Re: Where do you get Winamp Pro? was RE: Winamp Shutting down onDecember20, 2013

it is if you are not the type who enjoys all of that messing about. Simon - Original Message - From: Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 8:40 PM Subject: Re: Where do you get Winamp Pro? was RE:

Re: The World Ends With The Demise Of Winamp

is that the product won't be updated after December 20 etc so I repeat again, much ado about nothing and look forward to Christmas as the world will not end of 20 December just because of the end of Winamp. On 22 Nov 2013, at 7:17 am, goshawk on horseback goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk wrote

Re: The World Ends With The Demise Of Winamp

Of Winamp Well indeed I could but how about you using your consumate skills and having a go, I can assure you that Google won't blow your computer to pieces and you'll find it most rewarding. On 22 Nov 2013, at 8:01 am, goshawk on horseback goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk wrote: may

Re: The World Ends With The Demise Of Winamp

for a start, whilst you may like all that looking things up and customizing stuff, not everyone does. at least with winamp, the keyboard shortcuts were already there, and could all be found in the menus, with out having to go through all of that looking up stuff. winamp will play so many more

Re: Where do you get Winamp Pro? was RE: Winamp Shutting downonDecember20, 2013

very possibly, but certainly for VI user friendliness and ease of use, I for one have yet to find something to stack up to winamp, especially for audiobook playing. the way it has easy to remember keys, plus the jump to time option, very handy for single file audio books, longer dramas, or

Re: Anybody know were to find MOD files, and a program to play them?

I do have some that I could share via sendspace or dropbox, but I would also be interested if you find any good collections of these files, as I lost over 4000 of them in a hd failure. winamp will play them. Simon - Original Message - From: Kevin Minor kmi...@windstream.net To: 'PC

Re: Anybody know were to find MOD files, and a program to play them?

any chance of some links to some of these sites please? as so far, I have not found any, thanks. Simon - Original Message - From: hank smith, and seeing-eye dog iona hanksm...@hanksmith.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:09 AM

extra long range wireless audio?

hello all, I am trying to find a wireless audio link device, with an extra long range, and am hoping for some suggestions if possible please, as I am just about at my wits end! I have spent a small fortune trying out a number of audio senders with there own transmitter and receivers, and some

Re: re sonata

actually, I don't think that the plus has the old modem ports, as the USB ports are where they used to be. Simon - Original Message - From: Joe P j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 4:51 PM Subject: Re: re

Re: good headset mic

personally, I really like the AKG HSC 271. ok, it does have a high price tag, but especially if you want it for pro use also, it is well worth it. Simon - Original Message - From: Nick G n...@hkcradio.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 10,

quality external sound box for win7 64bit?

hello all, I will shortly be upgrading my main computer to a win7 64bit system. previously, on my xp system, I have been using an alesis IO2 external sound card for audio, but don't think that this is properly supported under win7 64bit, so need another sound box that is going to be. I have

Re: mixer?

one simple way could be to bring down your system volume from with in the computer's volume settings. failing that, either of your 2 suggestions would probably work. as far as preamps go, one of the in-line cmoy type headphone amps would boost the volume of your speech. any mixer with 2 line-in

Re: mixer?

outputs be able to drive line in inputs? earlier, goshawk on horseback, wrote: one simple way could be to bring down your system volume from with in the computer's volume settings. failing that, either of your 2 suggestions would probably work. as far as preamps go, one of the in-line cmoy type

Re: Sound Cards

I don't know about jaws, but I have for some time successfully run a 2 soundcard system, using the standard built in one for window-eyes, and an alesis IO2 USB box for other audio stuff, and have never had any problems. I will say however, that this is under win-xp, and I am not sure if the IO2

Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card

first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a

los of sound problem with USB mic.

hello all, have just got a new USB stereo mic for use with my laptop, as it doesn't have any standard mic inputs, and I don't think much of the built in mic on it, but am having a problem. when I plug the mic in, I lose all sound, and far worse, my window-eyes speech. it comes back when I

Re: los of sound problem with USB mic.

Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 4:39 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Cc: tvi-t...@yahoogroups.com Subject: los of sound problem with USB mic. hello all, have just got a new USB stereo mic for use with my laptop, as it doesn't have any standard mic inputs

Re: los of sound problem with USB mic.

have an external synthasizer for your speech , like a doubletalk or dectalk?. -Original Message- From: goshawk on horseback Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 7:26 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: los of sound problem with USB mic. it doesn't, the only connection