Hi GrannyPooh2,

You are certainly correct that VCRs are obsolete.

Any store that sells electronics can sell you a DVD player or recorder. Players are as cheap as $25 and recorders as cheap as $75.

Here are some examples of DVD players - http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=48_0&ref=125875.129743&&catNavId=62055

Here are some examples of DVD recorders - http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=48_0&ref=125875.129740&fromPageCatId=62055&catNavId=62055

Norm

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Before starting to compare surveillance systems or evaluating potential vendors, consider what you want to monitor with your CCTV surveillance system. Once you decide what you want to see, choosing system components will become easier. Be sure you have the answers to the following questions before you spend any money for a video surveillance system...

Do you want to observe the general comings and goings? Vehicles? Or do you want to see specific faces, merchandise, or a crowd en mass? Do you need the surveillance to be covert, or do you want to avert any nefarious activities by making the cameras obvious?

Next, decide what picture quality you'll need for your surveillance systems. Quality can refer to both how detailed the image is and how fast the frame rate is. Frame rate measures the number of individual pictures that make up the video. "Real-Time", (what you see on television and on VHS tapes), is 30 frames per second. Most often, surveillance systems record at slower rates, which result in more jerky-looking images but saves on recording space. A system with higher Recording/Playback rate is preferred.

How will your surveillance system be monitored? Will you be recording at all times, and only review the tape when a problem occurs? Or will you have a dedicated employee watching for trouble? Also, with multiple surveillance system cameras, you have the option of connecting each to its own monitor, or combining multiple images onto one monitor.

What's the priority for the surveillance system? Is it the deterrence of potential crimes or the capture of perpetrators? If you are more interested in deterring certain activities, large, visible cameras are your best bet. Trying to catch criminals without them being cognizant of the surveillance, requires hidden surveillance system cameras, which cost more for hardware and for installation.

One of the newest trends in the surveillance system industry concerns digital recording. Only a few years ago, most closed-circuit TV systems were paired with the familiar Time Lapse VCR to record images. However, digital video recorders (DVRs), which record onto hard drives instead of tape, offer a positive alternative.

For businesses that do not want to change tapes constantly, DVRs definitely are the way to go. While security VCRs offer a time-lapse mode that lets them record for long periods of time, they record only one snapshot every eight seconds. To get higher quality, the tapes need to be changed every day, if not more often. DVRs, on the other hand, can record for weeks or even months without the video data needing to be archived or written over. However, if you're on a tight budget and willing to invest in fading technology, good time-lapse VCRs, designed specifically for security use, start at $300 to $400.

When choosing a CCTV camera, consider the space of your surveillance zone: Are you 5 feet or 15 feet away from your surveillance target area?

To determine the field of view required, take photos of the areas to be covered from the proposed camera locations. The type of lens you need depends upon what you want to see, how far away it is and how wide the viewing area. Do you want to capture a person's face or a car license plate? Each camera location will determine which lenses would maximize your surveillance potential. For example: A 4mm wide angle lens will be able to view an area 20' high X 26' wide at 21' away.

Will the cameras be subject to damage? If they will, damage resistant cameras would be a must.

Is the space well lit or dimly lit? Are the lights turned off at night? Do you want to monitor the area with the lights turned off? If so, infrared CCTV cameras will be required.

There are a broad range of video surveillance cameras available to you. Understanding the different kinds will make it easier to determine which will suit the application best.

Outdoor Cameras - Outdoor cameras need to be able to withstand extreme temperatures and humidity and usually come in a weatherproof casing that also helps protect against vandalism.

Infra-Red Cameras - These cameras have infrared LEDs installed around the lens of the camera. This provides the light the camera can use to 'see in the dark' even when no outside light is available. In some low light installations, a day/night camera will work as well.

Day/Night Security Cameras - Day/Night cameras have a super sensitive imaging chip in them. This allows these cameras to work great in low light with no infrared lighting needed. Low light means that there is some light available but not a lot, for example from street lights or even moon light. If your application has absolutely no light then you'll need to use infrared instead.

Bullet Cameras - Bullet cameras are small, compact and can be placed almost anywhere. These cameras are great for covert surveillance. The lens is built into the camera and cannot be switched. The main advantages to the bullet camera are their low cost and their small size.

Mini Security Cameras - Mini cameras are some of the smallest available, but still offer extremely good resolution and are ideal for unobtrusive surveillance. The compact design of these coin cameras make them very easy to hide and difficult to see.

Dome Cameras - Dome cameras are a popular style. Dome cameras present a streamline and professional look to any company, organization or building. They are available in both black & white and color formats. Some dome cameras come in an armor dome to protect against vandalism. Typically, they're only used indoors.

Just like any technology, the more you spend, the better the system you get. But, a low system is better than no video surveillance system at all.

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Few things are more exciting and rewarding than building something that really works. Most kids love the challenge of building their own electronic devices, whether it's a simple robot or a bedroom alarm to keep out little siblings.

Various electronic kits are available, and the potential benefits go beyond the finished product. For a start, it's a hands-on opportunity to become familiar with some terminology. By high school, science classes often include an introduction to electronics concepts, including circuit diagrams, resistors, and diodes. Kids who build electronics learn about basic physics, electricity, and how electronic devices work.

These are pretty challenging abstract concepts, which can be brought to life by using electronic kits to connect the right parts. For instance, rather than looking at a computer and seeing only a box with a screen, electronics enthusiasts can get their hands on real parts to help them see and better understand the inner workings and infinite expansion possibilities.

Electronic kits contain multiple parts, diagrams, and instructions. To be successful and create a working device, kids need to follow instructions systematically. Starting with electronic kits for beginners, there are multiple levels of difficulty to explore. Kids learn how to read instructions carefully and how to interpret schematic diagrams, developing both spatial and logical skills.

Building electronics requires persistence and patience. Starting with simpler kits allows these skills to be learned gradually. Snap-together versions are more gratifying for beginners, who are getting accustomed to the parts and language. Later, more difficult assemblies become interesting.

Electronics does not have to be a solitary pursuit. Some children's kits, such as the Elenco Snap Circuits Jr 100, include interactive games to be played with friends. While most beginners start with electronic kits, there are endless possibilities for more advanced enthusiasts. In fact, there are clubs and online hobby groups. As projects get more complicated, kids can move on to more advanced electronic kits. Elenco Snap Circuits Jr 100 is a great place for beginners, but after mastering it, kids can advance to Elenco Snap Circuits 300 and Elenco Snap Circuits 500. There are also other brands available, such as Thames and Kosmos.

Have a science fair coming up? Electronic projects are an interesting way to explore physical concepts. Not only can a budding scientist build his or her own electronic device, but then there are many possible experiments that can be done with instruments like photo-electric cells, electromagnets, and generators.

Even beginners can make a wide variety of devices using Elenco Snap Circuits Jr 100, from radios and doorbells to a flying saucer. With so many options and parts, kids can experiment to build their own creations. Then there are electronic kits available that are specifically designed with one purpose in mind, such as making robotic vehicles, hydroponic gardens, race cars, weather observation centers, motorized dinosaurs, and digital recording instruments.

Most beginner electronic kits are solder-free, so they are straightforward and accessible for children. With practice and advancing skills, older kids can learn how to solder. Once this is mastered, there are many intriguing projects to make. Light dimmer switches, LED displays, combination code locks, and digital clocks make nice additions to any room. So next time you're looking for an interesting and educational activity, think about an electronic kit.

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What is the first step in installing a home theater?

What is the first step in installing a home theater? I plan on including:

Based on just your list, assuming you've already wired, the order doesn't make a lot of different. Here's a couple things to consider first, that aren't on your list:

Since you have a dedicated room to work with, you have some considerations before fixing your final design. The difference between a good theater and an amazing theater is 50% room and 50% equipment.

Decisions to make:

1. Sound proofing. If the room is big enough you can build a room within your room by staggering new studwalls, floor and ceiling and placing special material between the walls. Floors are suspended much like motor mounts in a car.

2. Splaying the side walls. If you build an inner-room you should make the side walls unparallel. A 20 foot deep room should be two feet wider at the back as a minimum.

3. Breaking up the ceiling. Whether you build an inner room or not, you should change the shape of the ceiling from flat to? I like to build a lattice framework that looks like the swells of a wave from below, and then have it drywalled, but there are endless possibilities here. My curved ceiling hangs from the actual ceiling and doesn't extend to the walls in any direction. This allows for stunning lighting designs.

4. Raised seating. If you are planning rows, you will want to pick your seat now so the proper wires can be installed for hardwire control from Crestron, AMX, etc... Best choice is to have your eyes even with the center of the screen vertically and horizontally. If you're married, you might want to split the difference and share the best seating position.

5. Before any construction begins, equipment should be chosen so the correct wiring cna be installed in the walls. I would not use 16/2 or 16/4 in a dedicated theater. That's surround family room wire. I would recommend 12 or 14 gauge non oxydizing high strand count speaker wire.

6. The most important components in any system are the speakers, the display and the remote control. Those are the items that we interface with and hence will show the best return for dollar spent. The rack full of boxes is far more forgiving than mediocre interface devices!

7. Projectors and screens are available now that will adjust to the full width of a 2.35:1 motion picture and the films can be displayed at 24 fps, just like at the theater. This is a substantial improvement over standard 16:9 fixed with 30 fps limitation. Several companies are making projectors like this now. I like Runco, Vidicron and JVC with anamorphic lenses.

8. Speakers can be hidden behind a faux front wall, even if you don't build an inner room. Side and rear speakers can be hidden in architectural detail walls. Picking speakers is far more complex than I can write about here.

9. Controlling a theater can be a nightmare or a breeze. It all depends on the control system and the programmer. Today, I would choose between Crestron, AMX or LifeWare. There are less costly, lower performance options such as RTI, Pronto, Nevo which work pretty well.

10. Separate processors and amplifiers are great but I've had good luck with high end receivers from Yamaha, Marantz and PioneerElite also, and they cost less money. Depending on the rest of your theater, you might even be able to use Marantz's lower end line, Denon.

11. Cables don't have to be the very best, but don't buy the bargain basement stuff either. I use Ethereal for lower cost installations and Tributaries in nicer rooms.

12. Regardless of the theater you design, hire a professional for room accoustics, sound calibration and display calibration to SMPTE standards. An ISF certified tech is adequate for display, HAA certifed tech is okay and afforable for accoustics and a THX level 2 tech will be qualified to calibrate the audio. NOTE: Room accoustics costs the most, and is the most valuable!

Hope this is some help. Good luck and have fun with your project!

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A studio is a place where we can have the avail facility of sound recordings. According to the type of studio we can record bands, artists, conduct voiceover for commercials, cartoons, shows, movies etc. And from this definition it is clear that microphones are an invincible part of the studio. A microphone is nothing but an acoustic to electric transducer or sensor that has the capability to convert sounds into electrical signal.

The microphones as we know it today started as a telephone transmitter that was developed by Graham Bells and Elisha Gray in the year 1876. The word microphone originally came from Greek that means small voice. Gradually with the revolution in technology microphones now comes with a wide variety and definitely with much more improved versions.

With increasing needs and demands for various kinds of recordings there are variety of studio microphones that are available in the market today. Some of the important types are discussed below in detail.

USB Microphone:

It is one of the latest developments in Usb mic that contains almost all the components of traditional microphone like capsule; diaphragm etc. has got two additional circuits. The Usb microphone is considered as the latest buzz in the world of mobile digital recording and hence has gained an important position in studio recordings.

Condenser Microphones:

It consists of almost no moving parts and supports a very simple mechanical system. In fact it is one of the oldest types of microphones that originated in the early 1900. The structure of the condenser microphone is simply a thin stretched conductive diaphragm held with a backplate, which is nothing but a metal disk. When the pressure of sound comes on diaphragm it slightly vibrates in order to generate the waveform. This causes the capacitance to vary in a like manner, which causes a variance in its output voltage. All the types of condenser microphones work on these basic principles. U87 by Neumann is one of the popular examples of condenser microphone.

Dynamic microphone:

It generates audio signal through the motion of a conductor inside the range of a magnetic field. The thin, light diaphragm moves in accordance to the sound pressure. These microphones sometimes have the capability to absorb or handle very high quality sound pressure levels and commonly used when live telecast are concerned. Musical instruments like electric guitars, drums etc. are recorded in studio through this dynamic microphone. Hand held SM58 by Shure is one of the examples of this type of microphone.

Ribbon Microphone:

It is a type of velocity microphone that responds to the velocity of air molecules by passing through it other than the sound pressure level, a characteristic that most of other microphones respond to. It works by a loose suspended small element, generally a corrugated strip of metal in a strong magnetic field. One interesting fact about this microphone is that they were the first commercially successful directional microphones. R121 of Royer is a popular ribbon microphone.

In the world of entertainment, studios play an important role because this is the only place where perfection in the sound field and music could become more and more melodious. So, studio microphones have got important roles to play today and in times to come.

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will a wii microphone work with Karaoke Revolution Party Bundle?

or will i need to get a gamecube mic?

I don't believe it will work because all of the gamecube games use the gamecube controllers. So I am just assuming the microphone is the same way.

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Mini DV is one of three digital formats in which sound and picture recordings on cassette tape are done, the other two are DV CAM and DV PRO. Being a digital recording system, the Mini DV recordings have a good sound and sharp picture recording and playback quality.

Mini DV is the most widely used DV tape format of all digitally recorded cassette tapes, and the reason for its popularity is its compatibility with almost all kinds of players. The Mini DV tape can even be played on devices meant for DVPRO and DVCAM playback. This is because the tiny Mini DV tape is identical to DV CAM and DVPRO tapes in all aspects except the format in which recording is done. The Mini DV tapes are small and available in lengths of 30, 60 and 80 minutes.

The commonly used Mini DV products are cassettes, camcorders, recorders, and players. Most Mini DV recorders and players are available as two-in-one systems in the form of Mini DV decks, which may additionally have features like editing and conversion of recordings. Mini DV camcorders are compact and light, and Sony camcorders are extremely popular due to their features like MPEG movie recording and night time recording, all at a reasonable price. PanasonicÂ’s players have minimal features and meant only for playback purpose, and due to this they are a very cost effective option for those not interested in too many high tech features and buttons. JVC and Panasonic are also popular Mini DV recorder brands.

Sometimes, despite its compatibility with other devices, recordings in Mini DV format may need to be converted to either DVD or multimedia. This can be done either through automated software and hardware systems or manually. Mini DV conversion is inexpensive, and it can be done very easily by amateurs as well as professionals.

The Mini DV market is still evolving, with new products being introduced almost every day. Going through Mini DV product reviewing websites will give you an idea of the products available, their prices, features, and compatibility with other recorder/player devices. This will help you select the Mini DV device best suited to your needs and pocketbook. This will also inform you on any possible upgrading for your product, should there be need for it in future.

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Why do speaker cables hook up the way they do?

I never got this. In order to secure something properly a jack should be used. Why do speaker wires and receivers not have regular jacks to hook up to each other? Why do they make it that you can only fasten the knobs in the back of the receiver to hold the wires? It seems like such backwards thinking!

Unlike the other connections on the back of the receiver, speakers need a significant amount of current and a very low-resistance connection. Mashing down wire under a screw clamp is actually a very good way to do that.

The spring clips on a lot of cheaper receivers and speakers, not so much.

RCA plugs do have good current capacity but they aren't really compatible with the heavier speaker wire. You also wouldn't want to risk someone plugging the output from their DVD player into a speaker output by accident.

Some equipment does use "five way" binding posts that can take banana plugs, but then you have to put banana plugs on the ends of your speaker wires. Most do not come that way and most add-on plugs use very small screw clamps that don't provide as low-resistance or reliable a connection as the simple wire-under-screw-clamp scheme.

A lot of audiophiles with high end gear prefer to use speaker wires terminated in spade lugs. These are crimped onto the ends of the wires and then used with the screw terminals, or even with the five-way binding posts. These really provide the lowest resistance. If you get a good crimp it's very reliable, too, as there is no possibility of stray wire strands shorting to each other or to the receiver rear panel.

Professional gear has used a lot of different connectors for speaker wires over the years. Lately they have been moving to "Speakon" connectors, a modified version of XLRs. This is an excellent connector for the job, but it is too large to put six or eight of them on the back of a home theater receiver. They could be used at the speaker end, though.

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The Toshiba DVR 670 is a DVD recorder expounded at the CES 2009 that features recording and playback abilities for DVD-R, -RW, +R, and +RW media disc formats. The 3rd of 4 Toshiba D digital video recorders, the Toshiba DVR 670 is an upgrade from the Toshiba DR520 in that it adds along ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners for picking up signals, not to say connectivity innovations for HDMI, composite A/V, and part wires. In all other ways, however, the Toshiba DR 570 is practically a copy of its peer. As an example, the Toshiba DVR 670 also has a DVD/VCR combination recorder.

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And the Toshiba DVR 670 also offers HDMI-CEC for syncing entertainment devices to one remote. In addition, the Toshiba DVR 670 boasts auto-finalization for formatting created-DVDs so they can be played on any players, 1080p up-conversion capabilities, and HDMI inputs for high-quality HD video playback. Scheduled to drop in May 2009, the Toshiba DVR 670 will surely dominate market and impress any true DVD fan and Toshiba extra quality enthusiast.
The Toshiba DVR 670 is a true multi-purpose system with VCR and DVD playback, as well as 1080p upconversion to near HD quality thru HDMII and an inbuilt digital tuner. Simply copy your VHS tapes to DVD with bi-directional dubbing, and watch your fave digital photos in an on-screen slideshow.
Do it all. QVD neither inspires nor condones the use of this, or other same technology, to procure unapproved recordings of copyrighted shows.

Toshiba DVR 670 combines a DVD recorder and a VCR in one space-saving package. And if you're a cable TV subscriber, you can enjoy the Toshiba DVR 670 's "QMA" tuner to enjoy and record unscrambled digital cable programs withouthaving to use a standalone set-top box.

The Toshiba dvr 670 also makes it easy to back up your family videos. Front-panel analog and digital inputs makes easy recording from other device, such as a camcorder. The Toshiba DVR 670 is a great DVD player, too. it is able upconvert DVD to resolutions as high as 1080p via its HMDI output, so all your discs will look their best.

*Toshiba DVR 670 includes DVD/VHS combo unit and remote control
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Will an ATSC tuner get normal TV?

I'm looking into purchasing a new TV. I'll use it mostly as a computer monitor and for my Xbox 360. But I also want to use it as a television.

The LG M237WD-PM has all three tuners: NTSC/ATSC/QAM

It's best to check the manufacturer's web site rather than depending on store advertising.

As for your question, a ATSC tuner cannot receive analog signals, that's why TV's still include NTSC (analog) tuners.

ATSC - over the air digital
QAM - "open" digital cable
NTSC - analog

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Digital video can also be edited on a personal computer which has the proper hardware and software. Regardless of software, digital video is generally edited and needs quite bit of disk space to store everything. Digital video is also used in modern mobile phones and video conferencing systems. The quality of the digital video is far superior to the analog counterpart.

Artistic people will claim that the quality of digital video is cold, that you don't have the warmth of the look of film images. But one thing is for sure. Digital video is here to stay, which means that our films of our 25th anniversary celebration are also here to stay.

These new cameras can record for several hours on end. The recording is done either on a small videocassette, blank CD or a DVD. Visuals are continuously recorded by these cameras and can be played on the screen.

Marketing videos with poor picture quality are likely to reflect a poor quality company in the mind of the viewer, so try to get the best quality video you can get. When people talk about interlacing they are talking about a special technique that improves the quality of the picture without increasing extra or more bandwidth. Using a camera that is analog you will need multiple tapes for long filming, but with digital video you need plenty of disk space to store all of the video. In the past when recording with tapes you will lose the quality of the recording when duplicating the information but with digital recording you do not have that problem plus the footage will last forever. Today many of the cameras come with many features that you only find in professional cameras. You can get better picture quality when using a more expensive digital camera.

When filming with a DVD format it will allow you to record right to digital disk, the other type of technologies are HDD and this allows you to record right to a hard drive. As the tape format is slowly being phased out by major manufacturers, it is a good idea to invest in disk or hard drive based digital video cameras. While this format is very easy to use and is supported by practically all software it is not efficient as there is no compression applied.

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If I've bought a NON-HDD DVD recorder, would a new HD-ready TV automatically upscale the images?

Or would I need to buy an HDD DVD recorder AND an HD-ready TV?

No. This is because you are confusing two different terms.

HDD recorder = hard disc drive. This is a DVD recorder with a built in hard disc (like a computer drive), to record programmes onto.

HD = high definition. This refers to the latest high quality pictures, available from some television programme suppliers and on Blu-Ray discs.

A DVD recorder with an HDD will not record HD pictures.
A TV will not upscale pictures from a DVD recorder to HD.
A DVD recorder cannot upscale broadcast TV programmes to HD.
Some DVD recorders can upscale DVD discs to pseudo-HD.

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The Toshiba DVR 670 is a DVD recorder asserted at the CES 2009 that features recording and playback abilities for DVD-R, -RW, +R, and +RW media disc formats. The third of 4 Toshiba D digital video recorders, the Toshiba DVR 670 is an upgrade from the Toshiba DR520 in that it adds along ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners for picking up signals, not to say connectivity enhancements for HDMI, composite A/V, and component cables. In all other tactics the Toshiba DR 570 is nearly a duplicate of its peer. As an example, the Toshiba DVR 670 also features a DVD/VCR combo recorder.

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plus, the Toshiba DVR 670 boasts auto-finalization for formatting created-DVDs so that they can be used on other players, 1020p up-conversion capabilities, and HDMI inputs for high-quality HD video playback. Slated to drop in April 2009, the Toshiba DVR 670 will surely dominate market and impress any true DVD enthusiast and Toshiba traditional quality enthusiast.
The Toshiba DVR 670 is a true multi-purpose system with VCR and DVD playback, as well as 1020p upconversion to near HD quality through HDMII and an inbuilt digital tuner. Easily copy your VHS tapes to DVD with bi-directional dubbing, and enjoy your fave digital photographs in an on-screen slideshow.
Do it all. This DVD recorder/VCR combo of Toshiba DVR 670 makes it straightforward to transfer your favorite VHS cassettes to DVD discs, preserving your classic movie collection for years to come. The built-in tuner of Toshiba DVR 670 receives ATSC, NTSC, and QAM signals to offer you a big selection of viewing options. Video conversion up to 1080p quality ensures first-class viewing quality.
Not all DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/RW discs have compatibility with all DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW players.

Grab your fav shows with the versatile Toshiba DVR 670 . in addition, it a built-in digital tuner that lets you enjoy free over-the-air digital TV broadcasts just by connecting an antenna. And if you're a cable TV subscriber, you can enjoy the Toshiba DVR 670 's "QMA" tuner to and record unscrambled digital cable programs withouthaving to use a single set-top box.

The Toshiba dvr 670 also simplifies to back up your private videos. Front-panel analog and digital inputs simplify recording from another device, such as a camcorder. The Toshiba DVR 670 is a great DVD player, too. Toshiba DVR 670 may upconvert DVD movie to resolutions as high as 1080p via its HMDI output, so all your discs will look crystal clear.

*Toshiba DVR 670 includes DVD/VHS combo unit and remote control

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I need to burn my VHS tapes to a DVD, I have a DVD recorder but some of them are protected. Can u help?

I would like to copy some of my VHS tapes to a dvd, I have a dvd recorder with a VHS dubber. Some of the movies are protected and I can't dub them to a dvd. Is there a way around this.

Put tape over the BACK LEFT corner....where there is an indentation. Your VCR will think it's a tape YOU can record to and from.

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It's more like a CD but only much smaller to it. A typical player has a size of 6.4 cm and has a playing time of 74 minutes. There are many advantages of using these disc players; first it gives you a very good quality output, compared to cassette players or CD players.

Secondly it comes very handy compared to other music players so that it is very easy to carry it around. Third is the storage it offers, which is as good as carrying a CD or MP3 players around.

The biggest advantage of this player is the media or the small disc. It gives the player lot many advantages over other music players. It is reusable like tape cassettes, hence you can overwrite existing files without deterioration in sound quality. Secondly it provide greatly improved quality than cassette tapes and are much more durable. But with the advantages, there are a few disadvantages as well.

For instance, it uses a digital recording format but at the same time employs compression. As a result the recording does not deteriorate over time but has a lower quality than a CD. Secondly it uses magnetic material for storing its data, and thus are more vulnerable to elements like magnetic fields and heat that a CD can handle.

But above all the disadvantage, the size of this disc and the carrying & storing advantages make it quite a popular choice compared to the cassettes or CD's.

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Boombox type player that allows one to burn a cd from the cassette playing?

Would like to buy a boombox that allows one to play a cassette. While the cassette is playing it is being recorded on the CD player that is built in.
Is there such a player/recorder?
Thanks so much, Hope

No, there are stand-alone CD recorders, but by far the best way to do this conversion is using a PC - that way you get to edit the tracks, 'clean' up the tape hiss and add track markers in the right places.
You can read about how to do this here:

http://www.cassette2cd.co.uk/DIY/index.php

(follow the link to 'cassette to CD')
It won't cost you anything if you have a PC with a CD writer, a tape player and a simple cable.
The are step-by-step instructions, photo's and screen-shots included, and even a link to download free software all included on the above-mentioned website - Hope this helps

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What are 3 good digital recording devices that will work on a mac?

I am looking to record some of my guitar lessons on a small device that records sound digitally that doesn't use a tape. I want to eventually download what I have recorded onto my mac. I am not sure which devices work on a mac. I am looking for something good, but relatively cheap. Does any one have any suggestions?

try this device it is a MP3 player first but accepts a line in so you could hook it into a system for playback later.

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If you are a music enthusiastic of high fidelity sound reproduction, if you enjoy listening in a good stereo system each nuance of a musical interpretation, either jazz, rock or classical music, surely you have a large collection of CD and some important part of it on vinyl. Probably these are historical recordings or highly valued and they have not been reprinted in CD format.

Without going into the discussion in which some purists argue that the sound of vinyl LP, the analog sound, sounds better than the digital recordings, the truth is that the clean sound, the great dynamic range and the comfortable format of the CDs has relegated the vinyl LPs of to the past and the disuse. Then we need to convert these vinyl recordings to CD format, that is more practical and easy to handle.

But what we seek is something more than just the transfer of an LP to digital format. We need that defects and deficiencies of vinyl and its deterioration by the use disappear or at least be minimized and, eventually, to recover a part of the lost dynamic range of the original recording. For that purpose, there are companies that do this work, but the cost may be too high if they are too many disks to convert, or the quality of the final product delivered by the company is not satisfactory or, simply, we do not want risk that they harassed or damaged an LP that we have saved with affection.

Then, the more attractive alternative is to do this job as your own. If we do the work in a meticulously way, we will achieve professional results really surprising. For this we need, of course, quality software and also patience. In each of the following stages is indispensable to hear the full disk and every detail, with much attention, until to be satisfied with the result before moving to the next stage (it is advisable to use quality headphones).

Stage 1: Transfer to digital format.

The objective at this stage is to achieve a record reproduction as clean as possible of each LP at the time of recording it in the computer. This will save a great amount of cleaning work in digital format and we will also obtain a higher quality final result.

If the vinyl record is very dirty it will be necessary to submerge it in water with a drop of dishwasher and keep it in this solution by one hour or two. This will release the dirt accumulated. From time to time, sweep the disk in the direction of the path, with a soft brush and rinse the disk in the cleaning solution. If you want to keep the label it should be protected from water with polyethylene or some other impermeable material fastened with adhesive tape. The wash process with water and detergent does not damage the vinyl.

If the disk is in fine condition, a formula that gives good result is as follows: 65% of distilled water, 30% of ethyl alcohol, 5% of isopropyl and a few drops of liquid detergent. Alcohol must be pure, industrial, without any additive. To clean the disk you can rotate it in the turntable and clean it with a soft brush dampened in the resolution. Finally dry with absorbent paper.

In both cases, leave the disk to dry by at least one hour, or better, throughout the day. It is not recommended to play it wet. Apparently this technique, seemingly useful to reduce friction of the stylus to mitigate the background noise, produces more harm than benefits in the vinyl because it spreads the dirt in the groove and, subsequently, it needs to be played always wet to sound acceptable.

The necessary adjustments for recording sound from the stereo system to the PC are simple. The cable from the stereo (plugged into the Tape record jack) must be connected to the Line-In input in the sound card (light blue color). It is necessary to set up the Windows Mixer for the audio input (double-click the icon of the speaker in the bottom right of the screen).Once the audio mixer is open, click on the menu options-Properties, select the Recording radio button and mark the checkbox Line In of the selected volume controls. Make sure that the checkbox Line-In is selected. Reopen the Windows Mixer and be sure that the Line-In is not muted because there will be no sound entering the PC. Adjust the volume level to about 70%.

With these adjustments we can now record sound from the stereo system. For doing this any basic software for sound recording will be fine. The file generated must be in WAV format, 16-bit, 44100 Hz, CD-quality. It is convenient that the recording remains in a single file and at the end of the side one press pause and then continue recording. This will enable us to subsequently implement the digital filters to the entire LP and not track by track.

It is recommended not to save the compressed file in MP3 since its quality would be lowered because part of the sound will be lost in the compression. If you wish to save space compress the file in a not destructive format as FLAC or APE.

This first part of the process is simple and does not require experience to achieve good results. To eliminate the clicks, pops and the background noise of the LP you will need a little more skill that will be acquired with the practice. Therefore keep these recordings as a backup because, it is very likely that, after and with more knowledge you probably wish to reprocess these files to achieve better results.

Gaston Gazabatt Is an engineer in Information Technology and some of its main interest are in the audio and sound technology area. On its website related to food processors http://www.cuisinartfoodprocessorsearch.com you will find the best advices and product comparison among the cuisinart food processors.

Where can you get a vinyl record turntable repaired in Houston?

I have an older turntable that needs repaired (the kind that plays 12" vinyl records). Is there a place in Houston or the Houston area that repairs turntables? I live in west Houston, but location isn't really a concern.

It would have been better if you gave the brand name of the turntable. I found these guys. Been in business many years with sales and service