Sometimes, it's hard, though, because even though you know what you are doing, they want to see the device and show you how to do everything like you are in first grade, and that is not why you went there. You went there for a certain kind of cable. But they insist on knowing what you want to use it for, as if you don't know anything. I wish we could browse among the racks of stuff like the sighted people do, and pick out our own, so we wouldn't have that problem. Once-in-a-while, you get somebody who credits you with having a little knowledge. Pam. -----Original Message----- From: John Christie Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 1:59 PM To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file I agree. -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 12:55 PM To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file I make it a habit not to mention or show the specialized device I am going to use, because you are correct: it will just confuse the matter. Pam. -----Original Message----- From: André van Deventer Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:45 PM To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file I find it very very strange that folks like radio shack does not have these cables? Over here in South Africa you can walk into any small electronics shop and get them for almost nothing. Many computer places stock them also. When you call an electronic shop do not mention the name plextalk at all. Simply ask for a cable with 1 male 3.5 inch male stereo jack plug at each end. If you mention the plextalk it will simply confuse the matter as by far the most of them will not know what you are talking about. -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: 30 December 2015 11:53 PM To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file You're looking for, I believe, a line in cable, that has a 3.5-in jack plug at each end of it. If you can't get that, then to record the file on your computer you may as well use Audacity or similar, or paid software. (It might be hard to get by itself.) -----Original Message----- From: John Christie Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 8:36 PM To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file I looked around, but I don't have one. I also called Amazon and Radio Shack but they didn't have one. If anyone comes up with any idea's of where I can get one let me know. -----Original Message-----
From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 2:17 PM To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file
I don't know. I 'borrowed' an extension cord from a pair of wireless headphones I have and use it to do the job. As Pele said earlier, the cord should have a 3.5-inch jack plug at both ends. It's specially important that it connect fully to your Plextalk's mic/line-in socket. -----Original Message-----
From: John Christie Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 6:56 PM To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file
One of the cords isn't connected securely even though when I plug it in to the plextalk it says line in. The cord that is plugged in to the plextalk is loose. What is the name of the cord that goes from the computer to the plextalk and where did you get it and how much does it cost? I think I have the wrong cord. -----Original Message-----
From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:34 PM To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file
Is the cord connected securely, just the same as it is in the Plextalk? ? Try connecting it to Headphone/Speaker Out. -----Original Message-----
From: John Christie Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:46 AM To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file
Hi Flor. I am using a Dell Laptop. I tried your suggestions but they haven't worked as yet. I am being asked what device did I plug in? Here are my choices: line in, mike in, headphone,speaker out, headset, Skullcandy head set and Dell speaker out. What choice should I pick? I think this is the reason why I can't get a recording. -----Original Message-----
From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 2:18 PM To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file
Are you using your external mic as a recording input? Choose line-in instead. I'd also use 'audio' quality rather than radio, from a computer. I'd also set the recording level to Auto. (Make sure that the plug at the Plextalk end is plugged into the PTP microphone socket. Not the PTP headphone socket. On the PTP that's the leftmost of the two 3.5-inch sockets. If you'd rather, disconnect the computer speakers plug from the back of the computer and then plug the other 3.5 inch connector into it.) If it's a hihgh-quality disc, i.e., CD, then 256 kbps may also do. (You can record even at CD quality with the Plextalk, provided you've got the SD card space, of course.) -----Original Message-----
From: John Christie Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 6:36 PM To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer tomy Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file
Hi Pele. I tried it with your directions but nothing came out. I only heard my own voice during the recording. I have an iT person who is my volunteer who is coming the 9th of January. I'll have him take a look at it and see what he thinks. If anybody else on the list has done recordings on the computer, you can send me step by step directions on how it's done. I am using a Windows 7 computer. Thanks allot pele. I will let yu know how it goes. I did find directions on how to record from the computer. However, I couldn't get to the speaker using the search feature in Windows 7. If you can tell me how to get to the speaker in Windows 7, I will try it with audacity. -----Original Message-----
From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:48 AM To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: Re: [Plextalk] Want to record music from my computer to my Plextalk and change the file from a daisy file to an mp3 file
Hi Again Personally, I would use Goldwave or Audacity to record the Youtube stream on my computer. But if I was recording onto the Plextalk I would: 1. plug a lead with a 3.5 jack plug at each end into the headphone socket on the sound card and the microphone socket on the Plextalk. 2. Select Recording Settings from the Plextalk Menu 3. Press Select Recording Mode and choose a setting. I usually use Radio. 4. You will then see Select Sound Quality. Select the option you require. I usually record in MP3 Format at 128 Kbps 44.1 Khz Stereo. 5. Press the Record button. It will say "Starting DAISY Editing Mode, Please Wait" and a tip about pressing Record. 6. When you have the Youtube stream on the PC, press Record again and it should record to your SD card. 7. When the recording has finished, press Play/Stop to stop it. Pressing Record will just pause the recording. 8. Put the SD card on which you have just recorded the stream into a card reader on your PC. 9. Use Windows Explorer to find the PlexRecording folder. You should find a subfolder containing an MP3 file beginning with a number and some other DAISY files. Copy the MP3 file to your computer. This is the file you have just recorded. I have never actually recorded from my PC, so others may be able to advise you on the particular settings. I have recorded from my Hi-fi. I hope it goes well Pele West _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6176 / Virus Database: 4489/11290 - Release Date: 12/30/15 _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6176 / Virus Database: 4489/11295 - Release Date: 12/31/15