karaoke DJ software that is accessible with speech
Hello list, is there Karaoke DJ (KJ) software that is accessible with screen readers such as window eyes, or even jaws? one of the people I work with uses a software called hoster. this software does not appear to be accessible, however we are wanting to know what software is accessible with speech. Hoster can assist a DJ for music, videos or karaoke in similar manner. I have other software that can do everything needed except for karaoke. what doe people use for hosting karaoke when a screen reader? thanks for any information /David To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: tying jfw to a particular sound card
try changing the soundcard for the windows default as well as what JAWS is to use to the other card. then load jaws from the start menu item. this is what I have done and it works on my system. I am using an internal SoundBlaster Xfi platinum. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kev lyon Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 11:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: tying jfw to a particular sound card hi, the default card is the s.b. card anyway, and system sounds, media players and so on behave as they should depending on which card i select as the default card. it's just jaws that will not change. kevin kr...@eklyon.co.uk - Original Message - From: Robert Logue bobca...@telusplanet.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 3:08 AM Subject: Re: tying jfw to a particular sound card Just wonder if you tried changing this setting? Use only default devices audio tab of Sounds and audio devices properties Bob - Original Message - From: kev lyon kr...@eklyon.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: tying jfw to a particular sound card hi again, just add a bit more to this, very strangely, if i go into control panel, and change my default card to the onboard realtek card, then all system sounds andmedia players change to use the realtek card, but jfw won't, it still sticks like glue to the s.b card, even though in the jfw.ini file i have the realtek card details added, and under utilities, soundcards, i have the realtek card checked. i guess this all sort of gets me what i want, but i want it the other way round! but i'm not sure how to do it, i've never had this happen before! kevin - Original Message - From: Paul (Pawel) Loba pl...@rogers.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:10 PM Subject: RE: tying jfw to a particular sound card Hi, With JAWS10 or up, have a look under JAWS's utilities menu and arrow down to sound cards wher you should be able to make any of your required changes. Hth, Pawel. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kev lyon Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 4:05 PM To: pc audio Subject: tying jfw to a particular sound card hi all, i've always had 2 sound cards on this system, the onboard one - realtek hd audio output, and a soundblastercard i put in myself. jfw has always been on the onboard card so i can use the other for music etc. i had to have the whole system reformatted and windows reinstalled recently, and now i cannot get jfw to put itself on the onboard sound card as before. nothing has changed with the system and i've double and tripple checked i'm putting the right info in the jfw.ini file as i've always done. i've tried it with jfw 8, 9 and 11, and none of them will use the onboard realtek hd audio output card as they used to. i'm not sure if this may be regarded as a jfw problem or a soundcard problem, so email me off list if it's regarded as not pc audio related. the onboard card is working as it was in use before i put the sb card backin after the reformat/reinstall. any ideas what may be the problem? kevin kr...@eklyon.co.uk 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3189 - Release Date: 10/10/10 12:34:00 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: tying jfw to a particular sound card
is this when JAWS loads as a service, or when you load it from a shortcut in the start menu? Every Time I start my computer, jaws always runs to my SB card. to fix it, I have to unload JAWS and reload it from the shortcut and it works flawlessly. support knows about it, and have not found a fix yet. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kev lyon Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:19 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: tying jfw to a particular sound card hi, hmm already tried that, and no matter which card i select, jfw hangs on to the sound blaster card which is the default playback caard selected in control panel. under that setting in jfw11 i have, windows default, soundblaster, playback through total recorder, and realtek hd audio output, which is checked. but the s.b card won't let go of jfw! :) - Original Message - From: Paul (Pawel) Loba pl...@rogers.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:10 PM Subject: RE: tying jfw to a particular sound card Hi, With JAWS10 or up, have a look under JAWS's utilities menu and arrow down to sound cards wher you should be able to make any of your required changes. Hth, Pawel. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kev lyon Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 4:05 PM To: pc audio Subject: tying jfw to a particular sound card hi all, i've always had 2 sound cards on this system, the onboard one - realtek hd audio output, and a soundblastercard i put in myself. jfw has always been on the onboard card so i can use the other for music etc. i had to have the whole system reformatted and windows reinstalled recently, and now i cannot get jfw to put itself on the onboard sound card as before. nothing has changed with the system and i've double and tripple checked i'm putting the right info in the jfw.ini file as i've always done. i've tried it with jfw 8, 9 and 11, and none of them will use the onboard realtek hd audio output card as they used to. i'm not sure if this may be regarded as a jfw problem or a soundcard problem, so email me off list if it's regarded as not pc audio related. the onboard card is working as it was in use before i put the sb card backin after the reformat/reinstall. any ideas what may be the problem? kevin kr...@eklyon.co.uk 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: Laptop speakers question
I think Bose has a couple offerings, an bipod doc that also takes a standard line cable, and a simpler model with a wireless USB connection also with a standard cable. it would be hard to find something as portable with that good of sound, but it comes with a price tag... /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 7:40 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question okay guys I am looking for some thing like aportible sub woofer that is maybe USB powered. Some thing like that. With portible speakers - Original Message - From: DJ DOCTOR P djdoct...@att.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 5:30 AM Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question Hello Robert, If you go back and read his post, it says that he's looking for a good set of portable lab top speakers with a subwoofer for good sound. Sorry to bust your bubble, but you aren't gonna find portable speakers that runs on batteries with a subwoofer on them. Those are only available in desktop mottles. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: Robert doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 8:15 AM Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question his main key is that he wanted portable. Desktop speakers with subwoofers get very bulky to travel with. - Original Message - From: DJ DOCTOR P djdoct...@att.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 3:14 AM Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question Hello All List Members, If you really want to get allot of bang for your buck, go with desk top speakers. Unlike lab top speakers, you get a subwoofer with them so you can hear the bass. They will plug in to the headphone jack on your lab top and or notebook. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:22 AM Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question thanks for the suggestion - Original Message - From: Robert Logue bobca...@telusplanet.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 9:22 PM Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question There are so many laptop speakers out now. The problem is actually getting to hear and compare them before buying. Some are USB powered. Others run on batteries, either replaceable or non-replaceable lithium. Some even have their own sound card. Most sound like small speakers. I've read reviews for some that make big claims and have bought on recommendations to be totally disappointed. I suggest to buy locally if possible from a store that will let you return if not satisfied. If you go online or mail order, you could spend a lot of money returning them if not happy. Bob - Original Message - From: Robert doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 6:19 PM Subject: Re: Laptop speakers question here is another one. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/609577-REG/Sharp_DK_AP7N_DK_AP7N_i_Ele gance_Music_System.html#features - Original Message - From: Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:16 AM Subject: Laptop speakers question Hello listers, What are the best portible laptop speakers to buy? I am looking for some thing that has a sub woofer with it as well. For good sound. Thanks Michael E-mail: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net And so my fellow americans ask not! What your country can do for you? Ask What you can do for your country. 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2917 - Release Date: 06/04/10 00:25:00 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
RE: Rockbox, cable boxes and TiVo [was RE: getting speech on my ipod]
This makes sense, however in addition we need to contact Motorola and other hardware manufacturers. Comcast uses Motorola products, and so does the small local company we use in my city. they are the same hardware with a bit different configuration of the same software. My cable company wants to help, however as they serve only the county where I live, it is hard to make the voices heard. I do have Comcast for internet, however I may be able to try to speak to them as a potential TV customer. I do not plan to use their TV service as I prefer the lineup and pricing offered by my local company. My voice may not be heard as well as a customer though, however I will still speak to them. I as well believe that we all need to speak to are providers and also the hardware manufacturers to encourage them to move forward with set top box accessibility. there is no reason that the software can not be made accessible as all the hardware is there to facilitate it. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of DJ DOCTOR P Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:08 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Rockbox,cable boxes and TiVo [was RE: getting speech on my ipod] Hello, If my memory serves me correctly, there is something called Blue for the satellite receivers. But however, it hasn't made it here to the states yet. I'm still pleating with Dishnetwork and Direct TV to invest money in this talking software for their blind subscribers. I'm also talking to Comcast Cox and Time Warner about putting this talking software on their cable boxes too as well. Because just like Dishnetwork and Direct TV, Comcast Cox and Time Warner have blind subscribers too as well. So I'm trying to make this happen across the whole board. But however, I can't do it alone, if you want this, you have to make some noise about it. I was told by all 5 companies, if enough people requested it, we may consider it. So I urge you to either get on the phone or send emails to your cable or satellite provider and tell them what you want. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 12:54 AM Subject: Rockbox, cable boxes and TiVo [was RE: getting speech on my ipod] One thing to remember is that Rockbox is written and maintained by audiofiles who want to get the most out of their portable media players. I don't know that cable boxes and satellite receivers have that same kind of passionate interest in them. We're also fortunate, as a blindness community, that the Rockbox developers are as committed as they are to the eyes free use and the accessibility of Rockbox. One thing I have wondered about though, is how easy it would be to make a talking TiVo. It's already running Linux, and you obviously have a sound card built into the TiVo. I know it wouldn't be trivial, but I can't help but think that it also wouldn't be that hard. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of hank smith Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 10:17 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: getting speech on my ipod I wish the rock box supporded talking cable boxes and the like now why hasn't some one tried doing that to cable boxes and sattle lite reciever firmware? Hank Smith marketing executive. Melaleuca INC. the wellness company - Original Message - From: Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 7:45 PM Subject: Re: getting speech on my ipod Robert, If you have the 4th Generation iPod Nano, you can use iTunes to send voice clips to it that will speak the menus, folders and tracks. This doesn't give you a true screen reader like VoiceOver on the iPhone and iPod Touch, but may do what you want. Rockbox has also been mentioned, and it works in a similar fashion, using recorded voice clips to speak menus, folders and tracks; but replaces the firmware of the iPod, making it no longer a true iPod. If you decided to go with Rockbox, you would need to see if it supported the iPod model you have. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Robert doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 11:56 AM Subject: getting speech on my ipod I just recently won a 16gb ipod nano. How do I go about geting the speech installed? - Sometimes I think I understand everything, and then I regain consciousness. robert Doc Wright http://www.wrighthere.net skype: talmidim ** WRIGHTJAMS I bet somewhere at home you still have those stacks of wax! That crate of cassettes. Those tunes that bring back special memories. You've
RE: Can Windows Copy CDs?
there is a third party power toy that does this. I have to locate where I found it, but it works quite well creating iso files and burning them to CD. or direct copying CD's. the XP version only handles CD's, and the vista version works with DVD's as well. I will look for it and post t when I locate it. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Alan Pollard Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:16 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Can Windows Copy CDs? Tom,I have wondered about the same thing,but I am now resigned to just ripping the tracks from the source disk then copy them to the blank either in Wav or mp3 it's slightly longer but not by muckh.Alan, - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 4:28 AM Subject: Can Windows Copy CDs? Hello list: I know that AI can use Windows to burn something that is already on a hard drive to a CD; what I wonder is..let's say I want to copy one CD to another; can this be accomplished with Windows..or with Windows Media Player? And if so..how is this done? I have something on my computer called Sonic..but found it pretty much inaccessible with Jaws..unless I just never found anyone who could show me how to do it! So I have deleted the shortcut that was on my desk top; all I have now of Sonic is the program itself..but it really doesn't lead me to where I need to go to copy a CD! Since I have no other CD burning program on here, I got to thinking Hey..maybe it's possible to just use the Windows Media Player: to do this..but I am sure that there are folks here on this list who can tell me if this is doable with that program or not! Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2898 - Release Date: 05/26/10 18:26:00 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: XP Media Center
I know that XP media center was available from system builders as an OEM, and to my knowledge, it was not available in any other form. I use XP Media center Edition on a few machines that I built. it is comparable to XP pro with a few limitations. mainly that it can't join a domain. the media center application is pretty good. I have it working with an ATI all-in-wonder 9600 2006 edition video card/TV tuner. If anyone is interested, I still have access to remaining XP media center OEM copies from a business I work with. Please write me off list if you are interested and I would be able to let you know the details. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:53 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: XP Media Center Windows XP Media Center is another flavor of Windows XP, such as Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional. I would assume that if you had Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, you could upgrade to Windows XP Media Center, assuming you can still find it. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane trethowan Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:40 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: XP Media Center Hi! Is Windows XP Media Centre available for anyone using Windows XP to download or do you have to have a special edition of Windows XP? On 28/10/2009, at 1:56 PM, Victoria Vaughan wrote: Hi folks, I am hoping someone will be able to help me figure out how I can improve my video recording and DVD watching. I have a Media Center laptop computer, running XP Professional. A USB Adaptec TV Tuner card is attached so I can tune in to a TV program and record it. The big thing for me, is that I can then, go into my recorded shows and see all the listings and merely click on one to see the show. DVDS do not work this way. I haven't been able to input my DVD movies and my Star Trek episodes into my computer at all. I've tried taking the output from my DVD and putting it in the same place that the cable line went in to no avail and I have also tried putting the DVD into my disk drive, in hopes of getting it into my iTunes, also to no avail. I am using Jaws 10 and iTunes 8, if that info helps explain my situation any better. Does anyone have any suggestions please? Many thanks, in advance! Vicky 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: Winamp and autotagging
Unfortunately, this is in the play list context menu. I have not had the best success with the play list and jaws with winamp, so I don't use this feature via the context menu much. it is a bit different, and has some good options if you find a successful way to navigate the playlist window. Hopefully, this helps. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jason Boston Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:53 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Winamp and autotagging Hi all, I've hit alt+3 on a few files lately and noticed an option to autotag an audio file. So far it works great. It tells me I can select a group of files and use the right click and send to option to have those files auto tagged at once. I can't figure out how this is done. Do they mean in windows explorer or in the play list editor, or what? I find no send to option for winamp in the context (right click) section within windows explorer and I can't find a setting I need to change in the preferences settings that I need to change. Any ideas folks? TIA Jason 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: High fidelty and turntables today
More than likely, you will need a phono pre-amp. Some inexpensive turntables have a built in one, but the higher end ones didn't. If you have to connect the turn table to the phono in on your amplifier or receiver, then you will need a pre-amp to use it with your PC. Hope this is helpful, /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 2:56 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: High fidelty and turntables today OK, thanks for all of the great advice! One question, assuming I have a good quality sound card, could I pull my 25 year old Pioneer out of the closet and hook it up to my PC? Would I need any equipment between the turntable and the soundcard in the PC? On 6/7/2009 3:46 PM, Keith Gillard wrote: Thanks Walter! Let me be Glib! A turn table with a ceramic cartgidge is comparrable to a CD player playing quality mp3 files ripped onto a compact disk. Your Son will find no joy using todays crappy USB turn tables. If your going to do this then at least make sure you find a classic mid range turn table with a quality diamond tip cartredge. All the manufactures made pretty good turn tables in the day but, I personally would go with an old Duel or, Pioneer ,and a quality diamond tip Sure cartridge if you can find one. BTW: Vinal is making a come back to a certain degree these dayze. So much for being Glibb LOL - Original Message - From: Walter Ramagew...@blueyonder.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion Listpc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 2:34 PM Subject: RE: High fidelty and turntables today Hi. In short the answer is yes, you will always get superior quality reproduction from dedicated Hi-Fi equipment. There has been and still is a raging debate between the exponents of Vinyl and CD. For the most part this debate is purely subjective since it really depends on your preferred listening experience. Some people like a very forward stereo image while others prefer the sound stage to be more set back behind the speakers. I have a friend who prefers his sound to be more recessed as I think it gives him a feeling of being in a concert hall, he is a great classical music fan and attends lots of concerts. Others enjoy a bright sound and yet others like firm and prominent bass. Promoters of the Vinyl will say that the sound is much warmer while the supporters of CD will say that CD is much more detailed all be it more clinical. The only way to compare what one prefers is to go to a specialist, and any good specialist will always recommend you listen to the product before purchasing and often have listening rooms in order to let you have a choice of different combination of equipment. In truth, you really do get what you pay for. I remember when I purchased a system some years ago; I was amazed just how by changing one amplifier for another, changed the sound quality. Even changing something as basic as the interconnects made a huge difference. Although you can audition the equipment, it isn't the same as having it in your own home and if you have a good relationship with any particular dealer they may allow you to take the equipment home and listen to it in situ. So vinyl versus CD is something each person must decide for himself or herself but bear in mind, Vinyl isn't as readily available as CD and it might take a bit of work tracking down the stuff your son is interested in. It is always wise to purchase audio separates as these components are designed with their purpose in mind where as combination systems always have some compromise whether it be the tuner, the CD player or the amplifier or speakers. As for the comparison between Hi-Fi components and PC or portable audio devices, in my opinion there is no competition. Basically a PC is a storage system and although it has the means of playing audio files, that isn't it's main purpose. You can get high quality sound cards but I fail to see how a?300 PC such as I am using now can compare with the ?1200 CD player on my Hi-Fi system. Another draw back is with file compression. MP3 files are the result of the original sound file being compressed to 10% of it's original size and hence has quality loss. These files are fine for their purpose but for serious listening, they lack quality. I listen to these files on my PC fed through a mid range HI-Fi system but for really serious listening I take the CD down to the big system and let it rip. I think it really depends on what your son wants to do and what he will be happy with a couple of years down the road. I think I will conclude with an illustration; Both a comfortable family car and a dump truck will get you from New York to California but I ask you, which would you prefer to travel in? On the other hand if you wanted to transport lots of garbage to the local dump, which
RE: new sound card for my laptop
I am using an SB live 24 bit external. it works okay, seems simple enough to use. I can't recommend where to find one of these inexpensive cards as I purchased mine about eight months ago from circuit city. now you can not find circuit city. it is a good card though. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Chris Skarstad Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 1:12 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: new sound card for my laptop Hi folks This should be pretty simple but I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. I have an Asus laptop and it currently has one of the usual Sigmatel cards, ok for listening to stuff, but not for recording from external sources. I'm using XP service pack 3, by the way. Since I have a laptop and space is farely limited, I'm looking for a sound card, hopefully something from either Creative or Turtle Beach that'll let me use something along the lines of the what u hear option to record from an external source, or if I want to record sspeech along with my voice if I'm recording a demo of a peace of software or a game. I'd like for it to be USB, if possible. There are so many cards out there, and I just want to pick the one that is easiest to install and get running and doesn't require a lot of guess work. I'm in a place where there aren't a lot of people who have working eyes so I'm trying to keep this farely simple. I don't mind installing software from a CD, but if there are going to be any hoops I'm going to need to jump through to get it installed, I'd appreciate any tips. Hope someone can help a bit? Thanks. Chris 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: winamp
I always get the latest version at www.winamp.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Dalton Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 10:48 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: winamp Hi, does anyone know the best place to get the latest version of winamp? is the latest version compatible with jaws v10? Thanks, 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: Streaming Audio to a Non-Networked Device
this is wireless, however it does have a Ethernet port for configuration. it does have digital out as well as analog stereo via a mini plug or 2 stereo RCA plugs. the software can be used with a screen reader and there is a tray icon for toggling the sound from the linksys device or your sound card. however that isn't necessary. you would use the software to connect to the music bridge, or bridges that are hangin' out on your network. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 1:06 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Streaming Audio to a Non-Networked Device On Wed, 6 May 2009 07:52:55 -0700, you wrote: Have you looked at something like the Linksys wireless G music bridge? No, but that's only because I've not heard of it before just now. basically the software CD installs a C-Media sound driver which sends the audio to a configured music bridge device that connects to a line in on your receiver. That's the kind of thing I'm after, all right. you would need to configure it with the supplied software to access any of the music bridge devices you acquire. So, it hangs out on the network, and the software on some PC somewhere finds it and set it up, then you use it to access stuff, or you use the computer to send stuff to it? I'd much prefer the former, which is what makes the netbook so atractive. Are these Music Bridge things wireless (I hope)? 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: Streaming Audio to a Non-Networked Device
Have you looked at something like the Linksys wireless G music bridge? basically the software CD installs a C-Media sound driver which sends the audio to a configured music bridge device that connects to a line in on your receiver. you would need to configure it with the supplied software to access any of the music bridge devices you acquire. they cost about $100 depending on where you buy them. it looks like a good idea, and I am considering this device myself. just a thought, /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:23 AM To: pc-audio Subject: Streaming Audio to a Non-Networked Device I'm always after a better solution to my same old problem of streaming Internet audio to a non-Internet device, such as my living-room entertainment center, or my bedside radio. I'm so disgusted with the FM transmitter thing because of all the metal studs in my walls, I'm once again looking at something I can use with my wireless router, put it anywhere, and plug it up to an audio device as described above. A Media Center PC might be a good alternative, but are they under $500 yet? The $500 price point is based on the price of a rather interesting piece of gear from Logitech that will do the job and even allow direct access to one's own media library, but of course it's hopelessly inaccessible by a totally blind person. The Media Center PC, however, could be made accessible simply by installing a screenreader on it, even if it's Narrator or one of the free ones out there--we're not doing rocket science projects on it, we're just picking music and playing it, so it won't matter how good the screenreader is or isn't. Like I said, even Narrator'll do for this purpose! And for your five portraits of Mr. Franklin, you get a real computer to boot! Has anybody had any experience with any of these streaming products like the Logitech one? Or is it your considered opinion to go the PC or cheap Mac route? Thanks in advance. 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: Marvelsoft Digital Jukebox , Not ready for prime time
What is the URL for the product? Do you have any other contact info for them? Thanks, /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tim Smith Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 10:52 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Marvelsoft Digital Jukebox , Not ready for prime time I saw a product mentioned on this list called Marvelsoft Digital Jukebox which is suppose to be a PC based talking jukebox designed for the blind and visually impaired. I have had Marvelsoft's Digital Jukebox for a week now and quite frankly my opinion is it is not ready for prime time. As a partial sighted user the Graphical User Interface (GUI) is extremely annoying. The GUI is implemented with a crippled windows display. All standard window decorations have been removed. No top window bar with iconify, resize, minimize, maximize, close. Which would not be a problem except for the window clips the content and there is no way to scroll. You have to go into the applications options and play with text and box sizes until you get it to fit in the fixed window. One navigates within the application primarily with the 4 directional keys which would be great except the display does not track the direction keys. If you key past the end of the window display the contents does not scroll up, you do hear what you can not see which is a help once you realize what it is doing. Also, the 4 direction arrows will not take you to some of the items on the screen. Most notable back is not reachable with the arrow keys, you either have to mouse over it and click or use the backspace key. Once you know this it is useable but why the arrow buttons dont just proceed to the back button as it does with ok and cancel and every thing else is not intuitive. It appears that this product, although marketed to the blind and visually impaired, is primarily intend for the totally blind. My problems started when I was looking for the licence key. The verbal directions say the key is on a yellow card in the box. I could not find the card in the box with the key. However, I called and was able to get the key over the phone. It turns out the key is on a Braille and raised text card taped to the outside of the box with no visible text printing at all. I thought it was just their logo on the box. Also, there is no label at all on the product CD so the first thing I did was print a label for it so it would not get lost. If one is totally blind perhaps this product is more useful since one might not be use to the GUI standards supplied in most applications. But any user will find the setting of options annoying, since one constantly has to restart from the top of the option menu for each change. That is you can not step back in the menu tree once you start down a branch. Also one can not navigate in the standard way through My Computer. It is to complicated to say how you have to do it, lets just say you can not select My Computer and then the location you want. If your music is spread across multiple drives and you want to keep it that way it will get real annoying. When I purchased the product I was told they did not have a demo version. Turns out the product will run in demo mode but they just will not give it to you until you buy it. I STRONGLY recommend one get the demo version first or don't buy it. The demo runs for 5 minutes at a time. I sincerely wish I could recommend this product, since there is so little good inexpensive software designed for the blind and visually impaired. Marvelsoft's Digital Jukebox has great potential but it is not there yet, maybe when version 2.0 comes some of the comments above will be addressed. 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 New Netbooks
If there was a need for a CD-ROM, connect one via USB. Make sure you find one that is capable of being a boot device. /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wood Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:25 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: The New Netbooks Hi Stephen! Maybe we could keep the keys the same size if we did some things: Maybe we wouldn't need the keypad. I don't know about the six-pack, and maybe get rid of the function keys. Of course, we would need the arrow keys, so other keys would have to substitute for the keys that would no longer be needed. I heard someone say that netbook computers don't have the horsepower as desktop models. I guess that's why I posed the question to see what others think. I don't think these computers have a CD rom drive, so one would wonder what would someone do if they had a program on a CD or DVD? - Original Message - From: Stephen Guerra step...@independentliving.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:43 AM Subject: RE: The New Netbooks I am using the MSI Wind, and it is a 88% keyboard to a full size keyboard. The HP2143 has a 92% size keyboard Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist and Technical Operations Independent Living Aids LLC 200 Robbins Lane Building A, Suite 100 Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (800) 537-2118-x3817 Direct Fax: (516) 450-3842 Read the All Things ILA Tech Blog Visit Independent Living Aids on the Web Visit Soundbytes on the Web -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wood Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:20 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: The New Netbooks Hi All! I'm wondering if anyone has yet tried using the new netbook computers. I hear that they're quite handy to take from room to room, but again, the keys seem to be a bit smaller, and take a bit of getting used to. Has anyone ever tried using one of these animals? Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.3/1967 - Release Date: 2/23/2009 7:17 AM Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Using a Bluetooth earpiece as a general PC headset
Hello Normaand list, My laptop has built in Bluetooth, and I bought a kensington Bluetooth device from circuit city for $15, MSRP $40. I can pair the headset with either system. What other software do I need to get my audio to work through Bluetooth? Thanks, /David -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Norma A. Boge Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Using a Bluetooth earpiece as a general PC headset Hi David, Such a bluetooth device will work for the PC. However, if your PC is not bluetooth-enabled (like mine) you will also have to purchase the bluetooth transmitter. I got my headset, which is just a single earpiece w/mic at Radio Shack on sale for about $20 and I got the transmitter at Best Buy for I think $40. I had to have a little sighted help setting up the software as the initial screen wasn't accessible but it was ok after getting past that. HTH, Norma Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Using a Bluetooth earpiece as a general PC headset
Hello list, Is it possible to use a Bluetooth earpiece as a PC headset? Examples of possible usage is: +General audio such as a screen reader +msn or skype voice chat Thanks, /David Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
