Archive for Audio
Dealing With iPod Classic Static
Gnomie Ryan Hall writes:
Hey Chris,
I don’t know if others have emailed you about this, or if you’re experiencing this problem, but after you turn off the iPod, there is audible static from the headphones.
From what I’ve discovered from various forums, this only seems to affect the 80 GB iPod class — not the 160 GB model.
I’ve found a few was to cope with this problem:
- After you maually turn off your iPod, put it on hold; the static goes away.
- Pause your iPod before you turn it off (pause, then press and hold play/pause to turn off).
- After you turn off your iPod, unplug the headphones, then plug them back in.
- Unplug the headphones altogether! (Ugh, I know.)
Nevertheless, it’s still a very annoying problem that I hope Apple fixes very soon with a new update.
XtremeMac Tango Sound System For iPod
XtremeMac’s Tango Sound System for iPod is a smart, sophisticated, and stylish docking speaker system for all iPods with a docking port.
The Tango is fully-functional with two Neodymium-driver speakers, two tweeters, and an independent downward firing subwoofer all working together to create a sound seemingly to big for its small body. Tango is more than just a great speaker system; the built-in 3.5mm A/V line out jack allows you to enjoy video from your iPod video on a TV. Take control of the tango system with the iPod’s click wheel or with Tango’s wireless remote.
Any Gnomies have a take on this product? Good or bad, we’d love to hear about it! Comments are absolutely welcome.
Griffin Technology iTalk Pro Voice Recorder
Griffin Technology’s iTalk Pro Voice Recorder for iPod Video and nano attaches securely to your iPod via the dock port. Now you can use your iPod to record memos, lectures, and personal journals as well as play them back.
The black color iTalk Pro also has two high-quality omnidirectional microphones built in for optimal sound quality. This adaptable, fun piece of equipment also allows you to adjust the gain level so you can get quality recordings in any environment.
iPod shuffle 1GB MP3 Player 2nd Generation
Do you remember when the first generation of iPod shuffles were called small? When Apple’s designers were dreaming up the iPod shuffle 1GB MP3 Player 2nd Generation, they had one thing on their minds: how can we make this small and compact 1GB player even smaller? The next step in the shuffle generation is 1/3 the length of its predecessor! Having your 1GB iPod shuffle is like carrying an entire 80-pack CD-case clipped to your belt.
Featuring iTunes autofill which will automatically fill your iPod shuffle with your own or new downloaded music, you don’t even have to pick and choose if you don’t want to. Easy-to-use buttons and a slider switch make the iPod shuffle a player that’s a joy to handle as well as jam to.
Deal price: $49 + free shipping
Any Gnomies have a take on this product? Good or bad, we’d love to hear about it! Comments are absolutely welcome.
How Microsoft Forced Me to Buy an iPod
Browsing the Apple section on Digg, I came across this interesting entry describing how Microsoft’s lack of competence forced the author to buy an iPod rather than a Zune:
“It’s been over 7 years since I got my first MP3 player. I started with the 6 GB Nomad Jukebox back in 2000. Upgraded to the 40 GB Nomad Jukebox 3 in 2002 which I kept for a long time (Firewire, two batteries, dedicated 98db line out, etc… were good features even though I repeatedly got asked if it also played CDs due to its size).
After wearing it out so much that I accidentally broke the screen, I was forced to upgrade. I went for the 60 GB Toshiba Gigabeat F in 2005 due to the great screen. I was a bit too used to Creative MP3 players, so when the 60 GB Zen Vision M came out in 2006, I changed over to that. It worked great for a while, until the front face plate actually cracked a bit. A little bit of glue helped tide me over to what I was eyeing on the horizon, the 80 GB Zune 2.”
Read the rest of the article here
iPod In Red
I normally don’t write about the whole iPod hype, but in this case, I thought this was something worth mentioning.
Apple created a special edition iPod nano in the color red. Apple donates $10 of the purchase price to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa!
Apple, I’m impressed; very, very good stuff!
Tags: red ipod, apple, global fund, aids fight
SRS iWOW Plug-In Revealed
SRS Labs Inc., a leading provider of surround sound, audio and voice technologies, today announced the availability of a new consumer software product, the SRS iWOW plug-in (iWOW) designed specifically for the iTunes platform. The iWOW software brings Mac users a richer, more powerful and brilliant audio experience when they listen to music, movies, videos and podcasts on iTunes.
SRS iWOW was designed recognizing that audio has become more important to consumers as many people use their Mac for entertainment both at home and on the road. The iWOW was created using several patented SRS Labs audio technologies to provide immersive, three-dimensional audio playing over headphones, desktop, laptop or monitor speakers. This audio enhancement software delivers fully immersive stereo with cleaner sound, deeper bass and the ability for each user to personalize their acoustic preferences.
Users of the SRS iWOW plug-in can customize their audio experience with the option to select the preferred SRS Labs patented technology based upon an array of music presets in the toolbox (i.e. rock, classical, jazz, blues, country etc.). With a center control feature, users viewing a video or listening to music will be able to perfect the balance of sound by using a virtual “zoom” lens to dynamically extract and position the dialog in the foreground or background of the stereo mix. The iWOW creates a multimedia experience where the user will be able to control how and what they listen to. Coupled with these features is a sleek spectrometer interface design that displays energizing sonic-like pulses when playing content.
Additional features of the SRS iWOW include restoration and clarity of the vocals and high-frequency instruments that otherwise sound “muffled” because of data loss caused by compression in audio formats. The iWOW also widens the optimal listening area by expanding the audio field in both the horizontal and vertical planes and uses a psychoacoustic technology to make the ear perceive maximum bass without distorting or overdriving computer speakers and headphones.
“SRS Labs is continually exploring new opportunities and ways to provide the most superior audio quality for consumers through digital devices,” said Tom Yuen, Chairman and CEO, SRS Labs. “The beauty of the iWOW is that Mac users will receive an incredible, immersive audio experience at a reasonable cost. With the iWOW, music and video can be experienced the way they were meant to, with superior audio that complements the visual experience.”
The iWOW plug-in comes with a free trial period and is available here and other leading download websites. After the trial, the software cost is $19.99.
Apple Releases iPod Hi-Fi
iPod Hi-Fi! As the Web site states: “Fill your home with sound, not stereo components. Keep your music collection at your fingertips, not in countless CD cases…”
I am very interested to hear how this thing sounds. For the $350 price tag, it had better be good! I am sure I will get one to find out. I have tried many of the plug-in speaker systems for the iPod and have been disappointed, to say the least.
I am kind of spoiled thanks to my Shure E4c headphones and THX sound system at home. That aside, from the pictures, this system looks good. And being able to run it off of batteries makes it something I would like to give a try. Click to Read the Full Post »
An Audio Utility You Have To Try For Yourself
I have become very fond of new sound utility I discovered last month called Sound Grinder. Sound Grinder 2.5.1 was developed by a company called Monkey-Tools. This handy little program started out as a simple audio conversion tool and has blossomed into much more. Click to Read the Full Post »
Apple Filed Over “Scratching nano”
Since the launch of the extremely popular iPod nano, there have been lots of complaints about scratches on the screen. If you follow multiple threads on the Apple discussion forums, you see lots of complaints there.
So, it finally happened. Apple got sued because of this scratching problem. The lawsuit charges that the iPod nano should have a thinner polycarbonate coating. Before this lawsuit started, Apple said that it used the exact same coating as on all other iPods it produced before!
I don’t own an iPod nano, but the major problem is not the fact that there is thinner coating, but that the use of the nano is completely different. I mean, here you’ve got a very small device that will fit everywhere you want to put it. You will hardly even notice that you have the device with you. Very much like the mobile phone. Click to Read the Full Post »
An Open Letter To Steve Jobs…
Dear Mr. Steve Jobs,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Kumar Verma and I am an Apple consumer - more appropriately an iPod mini consumer. I will make this e-mail brief as I am sure we are both busy individuals. As you can tell I was quite dismayed when my iPod suddenly stopped charging. However, like any responsible individual, I had procured a two-year service plan which would cover the costs of a replacement battery. So with supreme confidence in the validity of contractual law, I sent in my iPod for repair. Imagine my dismay when I received my iPod today with a notice saying that they did not replace my battery as my LCD was cracked. It appeared that Apple misconstrued my issue and so I took the onus of calling in to your support center. Click to Read the Full Post »
Why I Chose iPod… Again
Kent Pribbernow of Digital Media Thoughts writes:
As some of you may already know, I’m an iPod user. To be more specific, I own a 10GB third generation model that I purchased about three years ago. Since that time my experience with the device has been nothing but pure joy. iPod has served my digital audio needs in every manner, and very well I might add. But after several years of use, battery life is beginning to deteriorate significantly, often needing to be recharged daily..sometimes TWICE daily. Since my nephew’s graduation is coming up this week, I thought I would donate my little white audio workhorse to him, and upgrade to a new device. So began my journey. Click to Read the Full Post »
Getting A Grip On Your Shuffle
My wife and I each have a G3 iPod. We love them for the sound, size and choices they give us. For spring break my daughter flew out to visit us in Washington and we drove over the pass to Seattle to spend the weekend. No trip to Seattle with my two favorite women in the world would be complete without a shopping diversion. They leave me in the Apple Store at Bellevue Square and I’m happy.
So getting to the jest of this story, my daughter comes back to get me and she sees the iPod Shuffle. I have an Apple genius show her how it works and she falls in love with it. I buy it for her and tell her to enjoy music. But the story doesn’t end there, she wants something else that she can use to carry it, something other then the lanyard. I had an idea.
I went to Marware and found the perfect solution. The SportGrip is an inexpensive, ($9.95), and sturdy case for your iPod Shuffle. It comes in a range of different colors and attachment options. Attach one to a backpack or belt loop or hook one on a zipper. To sync your shuffle, simply remove the cap without removing the SportGrip and connect to your computer’s USB port. It was perfect for my daughter’s college lifestyle. It comes in three-packs or singles. It’s a simple, rugged, and stylish solution for anyone with a Shuffle.
More Great Mac Software: Audio Hijack Pro
I love writing articles about great Mac software. You might remember the one thing I’ve always felt about Macs was that the software, whether commercial, shareware or freeware is head and shoulders above the PC programs. I looked at another quality piece of software from another unique, and imaginative company. Rogue Amoeba just keeps improving on their Audio Hijack Pro. Audio Hijack Pro will record anything that you can hear on your computer. Whether it’s an internet stream or a CD or DVD playing, AHP will record it and save it to MP3, AAC, ALAC, or AIFF.
If you enjoy listening to streaming radio or internet broadcasts on your computer, you’ll appreciate what Audio Hijack can do for you. Either set the record feature and walk away, or allow Audio Hijack Pro to start and stop on it’s own. Record the shows you want to listen to and then enjoy them at your leisure. There is no need to pay for audio programs from Audible that are freely broadcast over the internet, just let AHP record them when they are broadcast and listen later on your iPod.
Read the entire article at Surf-bits.com
Why can’t iTunes Find My Songs?
I have an iTunes/iPod problem. In August I created a library on one of my
computers with about 150 songs. I then created another library on a different
computer. I now want to put my old songs from the first library back into my
iPod. So, today I opened my first library and hooked up my iPod. For all the
songs I clicked (most) I got a message that said “This song could not be used
because the original file could not be located. Would you like to locate it? “
I was so confused. Have I lost all of my songs? The library hasn’t been opened
in a while but is that a reason to mess up all the songs? Please help me!! I
want to listen to these songs.
My Wife Left Me and Took My TiBook. (XPlay 2 Review)
My wife left early yesterday to visit our families back in the midwest; I’ll fly out for the holidays in a couple weeks. The bad news was that not only did I lose my wife for two weeks, she took my TiBook with her. I was prepared for being without my laptop, except for one thing, I forgot about my iPod. I only used my iPod on the Apple, not the PC. My old PC desktop did not have any of my music or my Audio books, or any of the Podcasts I listen to daily on it, heck, it didn’t even have iTunes on it. The only thing it had was a firewire port to connect to my iPod. What did I do? I remembered a program that my friends at Mediafour, (MacDrive) developed, they called it XPlay 2.
Apple Opens Canada iTunes Store
After announcing on Wednesday that the Canadian iTunes Music Store had been
postponed, Apple has quietly launched the store. Apple CEO announced the
Canadian store would open in November at the iPod event in October. From Yahoo! News:
“With the opening of the EU store last month, the Canadian store this month
and of course, the United States, Apple claims that the iTunes Music Store
now reaches almost 70 percent of the global music market. In its latest
fiscal quarterly report, Apple CEO Peter Oppenheimer shared figures that
suggest Apple has more than 70 percent share of legal music downloads.
iTunes Music Store and iPod-related accessories accounted for $98 million in
revenue for the company during the fourth quarter.”
A New Way to Use your iPod in Your Car
Clarion Corp. is the latest to step up to the plate with iPod support. Thursday, the
company announced plans to unveil a new in-dash DVD player/monitor
for automobiles that will feature full iPod integration. Clarion also
announced plans to introduce a new CD receiver with similar capabilities.
Both new products will debut at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in
Las Vegas, Nevada in January. From Yahoo! News:
“The VRX755VD features a touch-screen seven-inch monitor that provides an
onscreen control pad to provide iPod users with playlist, song and artist
information, a clock and sound enhancement features. The device will be on
sale in February, 2005. Clarion did not provide pricing details, but other
automobile DVD systems in its product line with similar specifications
(absent of the iPod integration) range from $1,800 to $2,000.
“Clarion indicated that by mid-2005, it will roll out an iPod interface
product compatible with devices that feature Clarion’s CeNET technology,
including other CD receivers and in-dash DVD players with monitors.”
Make Your iPod Into A Boombox
Have you ever wanted an iPod radio boombox? If you have been looking for Click to Read the Full Post »
a solution, then fear not. Digital Lifestyle Outfitters created a
boombox-like setup and all you have to do is attach your iPod and go. This
will work for all iPods except the new Photo iPods. The features of this
new device sound promising with a full digital FM stereo, and 20
watt, four-speaker sound system. I really think it is a neat concept. From Mac News Network:
Now XM Satellite Radio Online Is Mac Friendly
XM Satellite Radio has announced itself as being Mac friendly by its compatibility
with Apple’s Safari browser, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape Navigator
browsers on Mac computers and with Windows Media Player 9.0 installed. From Mac News Network:
“XM Satellite Radio has added two new XM music channels available only on
the Internet and has announced Mac compatibility. XM Radio Online is now
compatible with Apple’s Safari browser, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape
Navigator browsers on Mac computers with Windows Media Player 9.0 installed.
“The subscription service offers 72 commercial-free music channels as well as
several of XM Satellite Radio’s exclusive talk and entertainment programs.
The two new channels include The Eye (XM Radio Online Channel 26 - Rhythmic
Top 40), which features mix of contemporary hip hop tracks by artists such
as Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Usher, Mario, Destiny’s Child, and Chingy as well as
enLIGHTen! (XM Radio Online Channel 34, Southern gospel music), which offers
tunes from artists of today and yesterday. It is available for $8 per month
or $4 per month for XM Satellite Radio subscribers.”
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