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Digital radio questions (flurry)
In article , Jim H
wrote: more from the 'Keith G school' of uk.rec.audio-ism: Does Jazz FM *ever* broadcast actual Jazz? No, but BBC4 (tv) isn't bad. I'd agree with both parts of that. Never heard 'Jazz FM' until last week. To me it sounds more like "Lift Muzak FM" :- Weird to call it "FM" on Freeview unless they're saying it means "Freeview Multiplex"... BBC4 tv I find quite impressive. Bit like BBC2 *used* to be... ;- Slainte, Jim -- Electronics http://www.st-and.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scot...o/electron.htm Audio Misc http://www.st-and.demon.co.uk/AudioMisc/index.html Armstrong Audio http://www.st-and.demon.co.uk/Audio/armstrong.html Barbirolli Soc. http://www.st-and.demon.co.uk/JBSoc/JBSoc.html |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
"technobear" wrote in message ... Hi Keith! "Keith G" wrote in message ... I've got it bypassed, but how long does it take to bugger up the screen on a valve (CRT) telly with a fixed 'radio station' logo? Why not route the audio to your hifi. Then you don't need to keep the TV turned on. I'm OK thanks - routing through the DVDR which isn't bothering me now (see below). There's no 'audio only out' on the model I've got and the 'hifi' is at the other end of the house! Conversely, will routing the digibox through a DVDR (which needs to be switched on) for hours at a time do any harm to said DVDR? (Heat, laser or summat?) I'm not an expert but I think the laser only operates during 'play'. Yep, I'm cool with this now. Anybody know a two click way of getting the audio only (up to 6 hours worth!) off a DVD-RAM disk to HD/CDRW? Use a computer with a DVD-RAM drive and a CD-RW (or DVD-RW) drive. Yes, got those - I meant what 'software'? snip remaining very interesting stuff Thanks to all of you here - the replies have 'brought me up to speed' nicely. Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
"technobear" wrote in message ... Hi Keith! "Keith G" wrote in message ... I've got it bypassed, but how long does it take to bugger up the screen on a valve (CRT) telly with a fixed 'radio station' logo? Why not route the audio to your hifi. Then you don't need to keep the TV turned on. I'm OK thanks - routing through the DVDR which isn't bothering me now (see below). There's no 'audio only out' on the model I've got and the 'hifi' is at the other end of the house! Conversely, will routing the digibox through a DVDR (which needs to be switched on) for hours at a time do any harm to said DVDR? (Heat, laser or summat?) I'm not an expert but I think the laser only operates during 'play'. Yep, I'm cool with this now. Anybody know a two click way of getting the audio only (up to 6 hours worth!) off a DVD-RAM disk to HD/CDRW? Use a computer with a DVD-RAM drive and a CD-RW (or DVD-RW) drive. Yes, got those - I meant what 'software'? snip remaining very interesting stuff Thanks to all of you here - the replies have 'brought me up to speed' nicely. Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
Use a computer with a DVD-RAM drive and a CD-RW (or DVD-RW) drive.
Yes, got those - I meant what 'software'? Ah! Well there are plenty to choose from. A lot of people swear by Nero. I've used Adaptec Easy CD Creator and found it to be pretty good. My new machine came with Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD which is not as user friendly as Adaptec but does the job. Pinnacle is a bit like Windows XP in that it tries to do too much and hold your hand all the time and ends up getting in the way. It's taken me ages to turn off all the stupid new features in Windows XP :-( Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? DAB is crap at anything less than 256 kbps. Since pigs will fly before we get anything like this bitrate, as far as I'm concerned radio is dying. When FM goes that will be it. Sadly the music biz seems to be leaning the same way. Some in the industry see downloaded music as the future. Well it will only be in my future if it is uncompressed. |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
Use a computer with a DVD-RAM drive and a CD-RW (or DVD-RW) drive.
Yes, got those - I meant what 'software'? Ah! Well there are plenty to choose from. A lot of people swear by Nero. I've used Adaptec Easy CD Creator and found it to be pretty good. My new machine came with Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD which is not as user friendly as Adaptec but does the job. Pinnacle is a bit like Windows XP in that it tries to do too much and hold your hand all the time and ends up getting in the way. It's taken me ages to turn off all the stupid new features in Windows XP :-( Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? DAB is crap at anything less than 256 kbps. Since pigs will fly before we get anything like this bitrate, as far as I'm concerned radio is dying. When FM goes that will be it. Sadly the music biz seems to be leaning the same way. Some in the industry see downloaded music as the future. Well it will only be in my future if it is uncompressed. |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
"technobear" wrote in message ... Use a computer with a DVD-RAM drive and a CD-RW (or DVD-RW) drive. Yes, got those - I meant what 'software'? Ah! Well there are plenty to choose from. A lot of people swear by Nero. I've used Adaptec Easy CD Creator and found it to be pretty good. My new machine came with Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD which is not as user friendly as Adaptec but does the job. Pinnacle is a bit like Windows XP in that it tries to do too much and hold your hand all the time and ends up getting in the way. It's taken me ages to turn off all the stupid new features in Windows XP :-( Yes, got Nero - it's run ning as I type eve n no w........!! Still don't see how I can get the audio only off a RAM disk though! Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? DAB is crap at anything less than 256 kbps. Since pigs will fly before we get anything like this bitrate, as far as I'm concerned radio is dying. When FM goes that will be it. Personally, I agree but the 'figures' all point to an growth in radio listener numbers apparently!??? Sadly the music biz seems to be leaning the same way. Some in the industry see downloaded music as the future. Well it will only be in my future if it is uncompressed. No worries - the MI will be fleecing idiots for CDs for a long time yet! |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
"technobear" wrote in message ... Use a computer with a DVD-RAM drive and a CD-RW (or DVD-RW) drive. Yes, got those - I meant what 'software'? Ah! Well there are plenty to choose from. A lot of people swear by Nero. I've used Adaptec Easy CD Creator and found it to be pretty good. My new machine came with Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD which is not as user friendly as Adaptec but does the job. Pinnacle is a bit like Windows XP in that it tries to do too much and hold your hand all the time and ends up getting in the way. It's taken me ages to turn off all the stupid new features in Windows XP :-( Yes, got Nero - it's run ning as I type eve n no w........!! Still don't see how I can get the audio only off a RAM disk though! Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? DAB is crap at anything less than 256 kbps. Since pigs will fly before we get anything like this bitrate, as far as I'm concerned radio is dying. When FM goes that will be it. Personally, I agree but the 'figures' all point to an growth in radio listener numbers apparently!??? Sadly the music biz seems to be leaning the same way. Some in the industry see downloaded music as the future. Well it will only be in my future if it is uncompressed. No worries - the MI will be fleecing idiots for CDs for a long time yet! |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
In article ,
technobear wrote: Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? DAB is crap at anything less than 256 kbps. Since pigs will fly before we get anything like this bitrate, as far as I'm concerned radio is dying. When FM goes that will be it. Depends what you want it for. As a replacement for AM radio, much less than 256 kbps will give better subjective listening. -- *Acupuncture is a jab well done.* Dave Plowman London SW 12 RIP Acorn |
Digital radio questions (flurry)
In article ,
technobear wrote: Gotta say it though - the 'radio' still doesn't sound too cute (ain't a patch on stereo FM in my book!), it doesn't really even sound as good as the normal TV broadcasts.....???? DAB is crap at anything less than 256 kbps. Since pigs will fly before we get anything like this bitrate, as far as I'm concerned radio is dying. When FM goes that will be it. Depends what you want it for. As a replacement for AM radio, much less than 256 kbps will give better subjective listening. -- *Acupuncture is a jab well done.* Dave Plowman London SW 12 RIP Acorn |
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