by: Ross MacIver
Streaming audio is all over the web these days. There are live radio broadcasts, video and audio streams, and many music vendors use streaming audio as samples of their products. You can listen to the song, but unless you purchase it, it can’t be stored on your computer. Or can it? The simple answer is “Yes”! We’ll take a look at a few methods for recording streaming audio.
First of all, we should examine what streaming technology is and what it is used for. The traditional method of listening to music or watching videos on your computer was to download the entire file and play it from your hard drive. Streaming works in real time – you can view the video or listen to the music as it is being downloaded. The data arrives in a “stream” of bits from the server to your computer.
The obvious advantage of streaming is saving time – you can listen to the stream a few seconds after the download is started. Streamed audio and video can also be protected from copying by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology. This is often done by commercial vendors of video and audio to control distribution of their content.
Even with DRM, however, all audio and video streams can be recorded. The simplest way to record streaming audio is to attach a recorder to the output jack of your soundcard. Any recording device – portable MP3 player, cassette deck, MiniDisc etc. can be used. The problem with this method is that you have to convert the digital stream into analog, and there will be some loss in sound quality.
If you wish to keep the audio stream in the digital domain, you need special software to capture it. Most audio capture software works by emulating a sound card. You feed the output of the emulated sound card to a file, and as the audio is streamed to your computer it is captured to file. Any kind of audio stream can be captured this way no matter whether it is played with Windows Media Player, Real Player, Quicktime, or any other audio streamer.
About the Author
Ross is an enthusiast audio professional take advantage of his knowledge about MP3, AAC,OGG, FLAC SHN and other compression
and capturing techniques
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Online Audio Interview with International Barrier Technology’s President Dr. Michael Huddy
Discussing their New Facility, Improved Efficiencies and Distribution Plans for Domestic and Global Expansion - New Milestones Lead to New Opportunities
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., June 7th, 2005 - www.HomebuilderStocks.com, a global investment research portal for the homebuilder industry is pleased to present an audio interview with Dr. Michael Huddy, the President and Director of International Barrier Technology Inc. (OTCBB: IBTGF), a manufacturer of proprietary fire resistant building materials, in which he discusses the Company’s new facility, improved distribution and plans for global expansion. As the Company nears completion of its 15,000 square foot expansion to their facility, significant improvements in the automation of their manufacturing process are anticipated. These improvements, according to Dr. Huddy, “will lead to considerable reductions in labor costs per square foot, reduce material costs because the application will be much more uniform, considerably improving the waste factor, and capacity will go up to three times current levels.”
As Dr. Huddy explains, in addition to growing their U.S. operations and building domestic opportunities, “Barrier’s strategy entails the completion of the production technology within the new plant, in addition to ensuring that they have protection in place in terms of patents as well as solid technology and supply agreements, which in turn can be used as a format and base to attract interest from other companies in licensing their innovative technology”
For Access to the Online Audio Interview in Full Click Here:
http://www.investorideas.com/Companies/IntlBarrier/audio/interview.asp
Featured Company: (HBS is compensated by IBH as disclosed in disclaimer.)
International Barrier Technology Inc. (IBTGF: OTCBB; IBH: TSXV) develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire resistant building materials branded as Blazeguard®. Barrier’s award-winning Blazeguard® wood panels use a patented, non-toxic, non-combustible coating with an extraordinary capability: it releases water in the heat of fire. The panels exceed “model” building code requirements in every targeted fire test and application, and are unique in combining properties that increase panel strength and minimize environmental and human impact. Blazeguard® provides Barrier’s customers a premium material choice meeting an increasingly challenging combination of requirements in residential and commercial building construction. Blazeguard® customers include four of the five top homebuilders! www.intlbarrier.com
For our list of companies participating in the Home Building industry included within our HomebuilderStocks.com portal, click here: http://www.homebuilderstocks.com/Companies/HomebuilderStocks/HomebuilderStockList.asp
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ECON is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in: media relations, investor relations, and research on public companies and industry sectors, for the investment community. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results, therefore investigate before you invest! Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of ECON or its related web sites. The site is compensated by its "Featured Companies,” as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. HomebuilderStocks.com/ECON is compensated by Featured Company IBH. (ECON is paid a fee of Eight thousand five hundred dollars per month, plus stock options of up to one hundred and ten thousand shares exercisable at eighty cents and currently has a remainder of twenty-five thousand dollars in options at twenty-five cents not exercised.) http://www.investorideas.com/About/News/Clientspecifics.asp
About the author:
Disclaimer: ECON Corporate Services Inc (ECON) is the owner of this domain www.HomebuilderStocks.com
ECON is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in: media relations, investor relations, and research on public companies and industry sectors, for the investment community. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results, therefore investigate before you invest! Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of ECON or its related web sites. The site is compensated by its "Featured Companies,” as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp.
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., June 7th, 2005 - www.HomebuilderStocks.com, a global investment research portal for the homebuilder industry is pleased to present an audio interview with Dr. Michael Huddy, the President and Director of International Barrier Technology Inc. (OTCBB: IBTGF), a manufacturer of proprietary fire resistant building materials, in which he discusses the Company’s new facility, improved distribution and plans for global expansion. As the Company nears completion of its 15,000 square foot expansion to their facility, significant improvements in the automation of their manufacturing process are anticipated. These improvements, according to Dr. Huddy, “will lead to considerable reductions in labor costs per square foot, reduce material costs because the application will be much more uniform, considerably improving the waste factor, and capacity will go up to three times current levels.”
As Dr. Huddy explains, in addition to growing their U.S. operations and building domestic opportunities, “Barrier’s strategy entails the completion of the production technology within the new plant, in addition to ensuring that they have protection in place in terms of patents as well as solid technology and supply agreements, which in turn can be used as a format and base to attract interest from other companies in licensing their innovative technology”
For Access to the Online Audio Interview in Full Click Here:
http://www.investorideas.com/Companies/IntlBarrier/audio/interview.asp
Featured Company: (HBS is compensated by IBH as disclosed in disclaimer.)
International Barrier Technology Inc. (IBTGF: OTCBB; IBH: TSXV) develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire resistant building materials branded as Blazeguard®. Barrier’s award-winning Blazeguard® wood panels use a patented, non-toxic, non-combustible coating with an extraordinary capability: it releases water in the heat of fire. The panels exceed “model” building code requirements in every targeted fire test and application, and are unique in combining properties that increase panel strength and minimize environmental and human impact. Blazeguard® provides Barrier’s customers a premium material choice meeting an increasingly challenging combination of requirements in residential and commercial building construction. Blazeguard® customers include four of the five top homebuilders! www.intlbarrier.com
For our list of companies participating in the Home Building industry included within our HomebuilderStocks.com portal, click here: http://www.homebuilderstocks.com/Companies/HomebuilderStocks/HomebuilderStockList.asp
Read the exclusive InvestorIdeas.com Feature “The Insiders Corner,” a weekly feature by well-known financial writer and author Michael Brush. http://investorideas.com/insiderscorner/
For more information contact:
Dawn Van Zant / Trevor Ruehs
Toll free: 800-665-0411
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com, truehs@investorideas.com
Web Site: www.InvestorIdeas.com
Disclaimer: ECON Corporate Services Inc (ECON) is the owner of this domain www.HomebuilderStocks.com.
ECON is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in: media relations, investor relations, and research on public companies and industry sectors, for the investment community. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results, therefore investigate before you invest! Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of ECON or its related web sites. The site is compensated by its "Featured Companies,” as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. HomebuilderStocks.com/ECON is compensated by Featured Company IBH. (ECON is paid a fee of Eight thousand five hundred dollars per month, plus stock options of up to one hundred and ten thousand shares exercisable at eighty cents and currently has a remainder of twenty-five thousand dollars in options at twenty-five cents not exercised.) http://www.investorideas.com/About/News/Clientspecifics.asp
About the author:
Disclaimer: ECON Corporate Services Inc (ECON) is the owner of this domain www.HomebuilderStocks.com
ECON is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in: media relations, investor relations, and research on public companies and industry sectors, for the investment community. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results, therefore investigate before you invest! Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of ECON or its related web sites. The site is compensated by its "Featured Companies,” as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp.
Home Theater Audio Setup
by: Matthew Seigneur
Your home theater audio setup will depend on the space available to you, what kind of signal your receiver can carry, and the number of speakers you have. With proper setup, it doesn't matter if you have a simple stereo audio setup or a complex multi-speaker setup. Proper home theater audio setup will give you the most enjoyable experience.
The first step to proper home theater audio setup is if you have a tile, hardwood, or any other non-carpeted floor, to put down an area rug. Hard floors may look nice but they affect acoustics poorly.
The second step in home theater audio setup is to place your speakers. For a stereo setup, placement is simple - one on either side of the viewing area. For Dolby Digital 5.1 or Surround EX, however, you must take extra considerations into mind. Your center speaker should either be on top or below your display and facing your primary viewing position. The left and right front speakers should be on either side of the screen, preferably at ear level, at about a 45 degree angle from the center of the viewing position.
If the seating is meant for more than one person, all three of the front speakers should be placed in a straight line. Surround speakers should be placed slightly to the rear of and alongside the seating, a few feet above head level when sitting. If the surround speakers must be placed behind the seating, experiment with pointing the speakers at an angle so that the sound coming from them seems to 'surround' the viewer. If you have a subwoofer, place it wherever is most convenient, as it's placement is not critical to sound reproduction.
When you are using Dolby Digital 5.1 or Surround EX, it is necessary to continue your home theater audio setup by configuring your receiver. Unless you have tower speakers, all main speakers should be set to 'small'. Low frequency effects and bass should be set to subwoofer if you have one. DSP modes should be turned off. Read the user manual to find out how to change these settings and to double check any special requirements you receiver might have.
With proper home theater audio setup, you can have a truly enveloping aural experience.
... and don't forget to get your speaker stands at: http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/design-setup/speaker-stands.shtml
Home Cinema Systems & Reviews available
at:
http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/ provides home cinema systems reviews and much more, see the full range at:
http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/systems/
Your home theater audio setup will depend on the space available to you, what kind of signal your receiver can carry, and the number of speakers you have. With proper setup, it doesn't matter if you have a simple stereo audio setup or a complex multi-speaker setup. Proper home theater audio setup will give you the most enjoyable experience.
The first step to proper home theater audio setup is if you have a tile, hardwood, or any other non-carpeted floor, to put down an area rug. Hard floors may look nice but they affect acoustics poorly.
The second step in home theater audio setup is to place your speakers. For a stereo setup, placement is simple - one on either side of the viewing area. For Dolby Digital 5.1 or Surround EX, however, you must take extra considerations into mind. Your center speaker should either be on top or below your display and facing your primary viewing position. The left and right front speakers should be on either side of the screen, preferably at ear level, at about a 45 degree angle from the center of the viewing position.
If the seating is meant for more than one person, all three of the front speakers should be placed in a straight line. Surround speakers should be placed slightly to the rear of and alongside the seating, a few feet above head level when sitting. If the surround speakers must be placed behind the seating, experiment with pointing the speakers at an angle so that the sound coming from them seems to 'surround' the viewer. If you have a subwoofer, place it wherever is most convenient, as it's placement is not critical to sound reproduction.
When you are using Dolby Digital 5.1 or Surround EX, it is necessary to continue your home theater audio setup by configuring your receiver. Unless you have tower speakers, all main speakers should be set to 'small'. Low frequency effects and bass should be set to subwoofer if you have one. DSP modes should be turned off. Read the user manual to find out how to change these settings and to double check any special requirements you receiver might have.
With proper home theater audio setup, you can have a truly enveloping aural experience.
... and don't forget to get your speaker stands at: http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/design-setup/speaker-stands.shtml
Home Cinema Systems & Reviews available
at:
http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/ provides home cinema systems reviews and much more, see the full range at:
http://www.home-theater-reviews.co.uk/systems/
Here's Exactly What Makes Web Audio So Powerful
by: Nick James
Have you ever tried to communicate with another person using just actions and sign language? It gets pretty frustrating, doesn't it? Especially when you know that if you could just SAY a few words, they'd get the picture, almost instantly.
Well, imagine if the website you've put up on show... could "speak". If it could sparkle with the spoken word. What do you think the effect could be?
You see, what the smart website marketers have realised, is that they need to move beyond just written words and striking graphics. They're looking to giving their website… a 'personality'.
BUT… in the cold hearted, faceless world of the internet, being able to reach the audience you want, with sincerity, warmth and with a 'face', doesn't come easily to most.
That is unless you happen to have the skilful knack of knowing what to write, when to write it and are able to string words together to help paint a strong emotional picture in readers minds for your product, service or idea.
Getting all the help we can via other means is crucial in giving us that slight edge.
There's possibly nothing more intimate, more convincing, more realistic for the reader, than to hear a 'voice' behind the website. What it adds, is satisfying helpings of…
LIFE and… CREDIBILITY!
Imagine being able to connect at regular intervals with your customers and clients! How do you think they'll feel when you're able to inform them that there's an exciting offer about to happen and you make sure the message reaches both their eyes, and their ears!
What about using this simple technology to help create a stampede of sales, an abundance of new subscribers, a fleet of qualified prospects, a herd of new referrals!
What about being able to tell your customers that you messed up on the last bit of information you gave them and that you're really sorry. Won't you be able to convey this message better using real live words, than by using written text?
Won't your sincerity, conviction and heartfelt emotion, reach them INSTANTLY, where it matters most… THEIR HEARTS!
Copyright 2004 Nick James
About The Author
Nick James is a UK based direct marketer and product developer. During the last 3 years Nick has sold in excess of £1 Million of products and sevices. Subscribe to his Free Tip Of The Week at: www.Nick-James.com New Product: www.FlashAudioWizard.com.
Have you ever tried to communicate with another person using just actions and sign language? It gets pretty frustrating, doesn't it? Especially when you know that if you could just SAY a few words, they'd get the picture, almost instantly.
Well, imagine if the website you've put up on show... could "speak". If it could sparkle with the spoken word. What do you think the effect could be?
You see, what the smart website marketers have realised, is that they need to move beyond just written words and striking graphics. They're looking to giving their website… a 'personality'.
BUT… in the cold hearted, faceless world of the internet, being able to reach the audience you want, with sincerity, warmth and with a 'face', doesn't come easily to most.
That is unless you happen to have the skilful knack of knowing what to write, when to write it and are able to string words together to help paint a strong emotional picture in readers minds for your product, service or idea.
Getting all the help we can via other means is crucial in giving us that slight edge.
There's possibly nothing more intimate, more convincing, more realistic for the reader, than to hear a 'voice' behind the website. What it adds, is satisfying helpings of…
LIFE and… CREDIBILITY!
Imagine being able to connect at regular intervals with your customers and clients! How do you think they'll feel when you're able to inform them that there's an exciting offer about to happen and you make sure the message reaches both their eyes, and their ears!
What about using this simple technology to help create a stampede of sales, an abundance of new subscribers, a fleet of qualified prospects, a herd of new referrals!
What about being able to tell your customers that you messed up on the last bit of information you gave them and that you're really sorry. Won't you be able to convey this message better using real live words, than by using written text?
Won't your sincerity, conviction and heartfelt emotion, reach them INSTANTLY, where it matters most… THEIR HEARTS!
Copyright 2004 Nick James
About The Author
Nick James is a UK based direct marketer and product developer. During the last 3 years Nick has sold in excess of £1 Million of products and sevices. Subscribe to his Free Tip Of The Week at: www.Nick-James.com New Product: www.FlashAudioWizard.com.
Here's Exactly What Makes Web Audio So Powerful
by: Nick James
Have you ever tried to communicate with another person using just actions and sign language? It gets pretty frustrating, doesn't it? Especially when you know that if you could just SAY a few words, they'd get the picture, almost instantly.
Well, imagine if the website you've put up on show... could "speak". If it could sparkle with the spoken word. What do you think the effect could be?
You see, what the smart website marketers have realised, is that they need to move beyond just written words and striking graphics. They're looking to giving their website… a 'personality'.
BUT… in the cold hearted, faceless world of the internet, being able to reach the audience you want, with sincerity, warmth and with a 'face', doesn't come easily to most.
That is unless you happen to have the skilful knack of knowing what to write, when to write it and are able to string words together to help paint a strong emotional picture in readers minds for your product, service or idea.
Getting all the help we can via other means is crucial in giving us that slight edge.
There's possibly nothing more intimate, more convincing, more realistic for the reader, than to hear a 'voice' behind the website. What it adds, is satisfying helpings of…
LIFE and… CREDIBILITY!
Imagine being able to connect at regular intervals with your customers and clients! How do you think they'll feel when you're able to inform them that there's an exciting offer about to happen and you make sure the message reaches both their eyes, and their ears!
What about using this simple technology to help create a stampede of sales, an abundance of new subscribers, a fleet of qualified prospects, a herd of new referrals!
What about being able to tell your customers that you messed up on the last bit of information you gave them and that you're really sorry. Won't you be able to convey this message better using real live words, than by using written text?
Won't your sincerity, conviction and heartfelt emotion, reach them INSTANTLY, where it matters most… THEIR HEARTS!
Copyright 2004 Nick James
Nick James is a UK based direct marketer and product developer. During the last 3 years Nick has sold in excess of £1 Million of products and sevices. Subscribe to his Free Tip Of The Week at: www.Nick-James.com New Product: www.FlashAudioWizard.com.
Have you ever tried to communicate with another person using just actions and sign language? It gets pretty frustrating, doesn't it? Especially when you know that if you could just SAY a few words, they'd get the picture, almost instantly.
Well, imagine if the website you've put up on show... could "speak". If it could sparkle with the spoken word. What do you think the effect could be?
You see, what the smart website marketers have realised, is that they need to move beyond just written words and striking graphics. They're looking to giving their website… a 'personality'.
BUT… in the cold hearted, faceless world of the internet, being able to reach the audience you want, with sincerity, warmth and with a 'face', doesn't come easily to most.
That is unless you happen to have the skilful knack of knowing what to write, when to write it and are able to string words together to help paint a strong emotional picture in readers minds for your product, service or idea.
Getting all the help we can via other means is crucial in giving us that slight edge.
There's possibly nothing more intimate, more convincing, more realistic for the reader, than to hear a 'voice' behind the website. What it adds, is satisfying helpings of…
LIFE and… CREDIBILITY!
Imagine being able to connect at regular intervals with your customers and clients! How do you think they'll feel when you're able to inform them that there's an exciting offer about to happen and you make sure the message reaches both their eyes, and their ears!
What about using this simple technology to help create a stampede of sales, an abundance of new subscribers, a fleet of qualified prospects, a herd of new referrals!
What about being able to tell your customers that you messed up on the last bit of information you gave them and that you're really sorry. Won't you be able to convey this message better using real live words, than by using written text?
Won't your sincerity, conviction and heartfelt emotion, reach them INSTANTLY, where it matters most… THEIR HEARTS!
Copyright 2004 Nick James
Nick James is a UK based direct marketer and product developer. During the last 3 years Nick has sold in excess of £1 Million of products and sevices. Subscribe to his Free Tip Of The Week at: www.Nick-James.com New Product: www.FlashAudioWizard.com.
Helping many people become wireless with audio visual
by: Tom
If you are chasing the latest and accurate opinion in relation to audio visual.
Sometimes when you're trying to find better information on audio visual, you'll find it's complex separating quality information from inexpert audio visual submissions and support so it's prudent to know ways of moderating the information presented to you.
Machine Dreams: Audience Response & Presentation Equipment
Featuring The Communicator, with built-in wireless microphone. This advanced audience response system increases interaction, learning, team building.
Here are several guidelines which we believe you should use when you are trying to find information about audio visual. You need to understand that the guidance we put forward is only appropriate to internet info about audio visual. We do not give you any assistance or guidance for conducting research offline.
ARS Technologies: Visual & Audience Response Equipment
Provides interactive audience response solutions using wireless response keypads during meetings, conventions, trade shows, and more.
A great hint to follow when you're presented with help and advice regarding a audio visual page is to ascertain who owns the site. This may divulge who is behind the site audio visual integrity The easiest way to reveal who owns the audio visual web site is to find the sites 'about' page.
Any reputable site providing information concerning audio visual, will almost always provide an 'about' or 'contact' page which will list the people behind the site. The details should tell you major points about the website owner's expertise. You can then decide for yourself about the site owner's knowledge and skill, to offer help regarding audio visual.
About the author:
hugh campbell is the webmaster for http://www.audio-visual-1st.info
If you are chasing the latest and accurate opinion in relation to audio visual.
Sometimes when you're trying to find better information on audio visual, you'll find it's complex separating quality information from inexpert audio visual submissions and support so it's prudent to know ways of moderating the information presented to you.
Machine Dreams: Audience Response & Presentation Equipment
Featuring The Communicator, with built-in wireless microphone. This advanced audience response system increases interaction, learning, team building.
Here are several guidelines which we believe you should use when you are trying to find information about audio visual. You need to understand that the guidance we put forward is only appropriate to internet info about audio visual. We do not give you any assistance or guidance for conducting research offline.
ARS Technologies: Visual & Audience Response Equipment
Provides interactive audience response solutions using wireless response keypads during meetings, conventions, trade shows, and more.
A great hint to follow when you're presented with help and advice regarding a audio visual page is to ascertain who owns the site. This may divulge who is behind the site audio visual integrity The easiest way to reveal who owns the audio visual web site is to find the sites 'about' page.
Any reputable site providing information concerning audio visual, will almost always provide an 'about' or 'contact' page which will list the people behind the site. The details should tell you major points about the website owner's expertise. You can then decide for yourself about the site owner's knowledge and skill, to offer help regarding audio visual.
About the author:
hugh campbell is the webmaster for http://www.audio-visual-1st.info
Headphones To Please Any Type of Audiophile
by: Erica Cuffsmith
There are many different types of headphones on the market today. This is in high contrast to the headphone market just a few decades ago, where your choices were either studio monitor headsets (the big, clunky type worn over the ears) or cheap portable units.
There have been many advances in headphone technology over the past few decades, and now the consumer has a plethora of different shapes, sizes, styles and technologies to choose from. "Ear buds", "Back phones", "Canal phones" and "electrostatic headphones" are just a few of the types offered in today�s high tech headphone market. In the article we will review the different types of headphones available today and touch on the features and benefits of the individual types.
For the home user, the main type of headphone that is purchased would fit in the "studio monitor" category. This style of headphone has been around for years and certain models have not changed in years. The studio monitor is the standard "over the ear" variety that are common in radio and music studios. They typically have a � inch plug (as opposed to the smaller 1/8 inch or mini plug). Vendors of this type of headphone include AKG, Sony, Sennheiser, Grado Labs and Fostex. They are available "closed" and "open" varieties. Audiophiles will typically tell you that the open variety sounds more robust and has a fuller soundstage, at the expense of sound leakage (people around you will be able to hear what you are listening to and vice versa) that is not as noticeable in closed variety �phones which provide a higher level of sonic isolation.
For the listener on the go, there are many varieties to choose from. Ear buds are a very popular type of headphone which are commonly included in the packaging when you purchase a new audio player. These bud type headphones slip into the outer ear and provide minimal isolation from the outside world. While there are a few exceptions, the majority of bud type headphones on the market are cheap and do not sound very good to the discerning ear.
If you like the small form factor of buds but want something with a little more oomph, you may wish to consider canal phones. Canal phones are much like buds, but actually fit inside the ear canal (buds never make it past the outer ear lobe). Because they actually fit inside the canal, canal phones provide a much better seal than ear buds which allows for a higher degree of sound isolation and bass response for the listener. Silicone or foam ear plug type tips allow for comfort and safety during prolonged use. Be prepared to shell out a little more cash for the better quality canal phones, as vendors such as Etymotic and Ultimate Ears have models which sell between $350-$1000 USD.
The last type of phone we will discuss is back phones. Back phones are very similar to the open, circum aural phones popularized in the 70s and 80s, with the notable exception of the headband�s placement which, instead of being over the head like the older variety, is behind the head, which results in a more comfortable fit for athletics or the listener on the go.
No matter what you are looking for, there are many different types of headphones out there to suit your needs. Have fun shopping and happy listening!
About the author:
Erica Cuffsmith is a headphone fanatic and webmaster of All Headphones, a top website for everything about headphones. For more details, please go to http://www.allheadphones.com
There are many different types of headphones on the market today. This is in high contrast to the headphone market just a few decades ago, where your choices were either studio monitor headsets (the big, clunky type worn over the ears) or cheap portable units.
There have been many advances in headphone technology over the past few decades, and now the consumer has a plethora of different shapes, sizes, styles and technologies to choose from. "Ear buds", "Back phones", "Canal phones" and "electrostatic headphones" are just a few of the types offered in today�s high tech headphone market. In the article we will review the different types of headphones available today and touch on the features and benefits of the individual types.
For the home user, the main type of headphone that is purchased would fit in the "studio monitor" category. This style of headphone has been around for years and certain models have not changed in years. The studio monitor is the standard "over the ear" variety that are common in radio and music studios. They typically have a � inch plug (as opposed to the smaller 1/8 inch or mini plug). Vendors of this type of headphone include AKG, Sony, Sennheiser, Grado Labs and Fostex. They are available "closed" and "open" varieties. Audiophiles will typically tell you that the open variety sounds more robust and has a fuller soundstage, at the expense of sound leakage (people around you will be able to hear what you are listening to and vice versa) that is not as noticeable in closed variety �phones which provide a higher level of sonic isolation.
For the listener on the go, there are many varieties to choose from. Ear buds are a very popular type of headphone which are commonly included in the packaging when you purchase a new audio player. These bud type headphones slip into the outer ear and provide minimal isolation from the outside world. While there are a few exceptions, the majority of bud type headphones on the market are cheap and do not sound very good to the discerning ear.
If you like the small form factor of buds but want something with a little more oomph, you may wish to consider canal phones. Canal phones are much like buds, but actually fit inside the ear canal (buds never make it past the outer ear lobe). Because they actually fit inside the canal, canal phones provide a much better seal than ear buds which allows for a higher degree of sound isolation and bass response for the listener. Silicone or foam ear plug type tips allow for comfort and safety during prolonged use. Be prepared to shell out a little more cash for the better quality canal phones, as vendors such as Etymotic and Ultimate Ears have models which sell between $350-$1000 USD.
The last type of phone we will discuss is back phones. Back phones are very similar to the open, circum aural phones popularized in the 70s and 80s, with the notable exception of the headband�s placement which, instead of being over the head like the older variety, is behind the head, which results in a more comfortable fit for athletics or the listener on the go.
No matter what you are looking for, there are many different types of headphones out there to suit your needs. Have fun shopping and happy listening!
About the author:
Erica Cuffsmith is a headphone fanatic and webmaster of All Headphones, a top website for everything about headphones. For more details, please go to http://www.allheadphones.com
Guide to DVD Audio
by: Kenny Hemphill
DVD Audio is a music format that is designed to offer improved audio performance over CD. The new audio format can be used to provide listeners with Advanced Resolution stereo and/or multi-channel (up to a maximum of six channels) music. In order to play back DVD Audio discs, players have to be specially designed to support the format. So far, consumer electronics manufacturers have announced a range of DVD Audio players, including home decks, portable players and devies for cars.
DVD Audio has a sampling rate of up to 192kHz compared to a maximum of 44.1kHz for CD. It also supports resolutions of up to 24 bits, compared to 16bits on CD.
The idea behind DVD Audio is that it alllows peoducesr to give listeners a playback experience that is much more faithful to the original master recording that has been possible previously.
DVD Audio discs have a much higher capacity than CDs. This extra space can be used to provide audio at the highest possible quality or for longer recordings, or to provide additional material, such as infromation on the artist, photos and even video, all of which can be displaye don a television screen. Alternatively, DVD Audio discs currently on the market from the likes of the Warner group of labels have the audio content in both DVD Audio format and as Dolby Digital surround so that they can be played back on regular DVD players.
DVD Audio discs are navigable in the same way as DVD Video when polayed back on a player connected to a TV set. Users can select the required track from an on-screen menu and with an internet connection, can click on links to go to websites.
These dual format discs are a good way to kick-start the market while DVD Audio players are still relativley rare. The market will also be helped by combined DVD Video and Audio players.
About the author:
Kenny Hemphill is the editor and publisher of Master DVD (http://www.masterdvd.com), a website which provides information, articles, and tutorials on issues and products related to recordable DVD.
DVD Audio is a music format that is designed to offer improved audio performance over CD. The new audio format can be used to provide listeners with Advanced Resolution stereo and/or multi-channel (up to a maximum of six channels) music. In order to play back DVD Audio discs, players have to be specially designed to support the format. So far, consumer electronics manufacturers have announced a range of DVD Audio players, including home decks, portable players and devies for cars.
DVD Audio has a sampling rate of up to 192kHz compared to a maximum of 44.1kHz for CD. It also supports resolutions of up to 24 bits, compared to 16bits on CD.
The idea behind DVD Audio is that it alllows peoducesr to give listeners a playback experience that is much more faithful to the original master recording that has been possible previously.
DVD Audio discs have a much higher capacity than CDs. This extra space can be used to provide audio at the highest possible quality or for longer recordings, or to provide additional material, such as infromation on the artist, photos and even video, all of which can be displaye don a television screen. Alternatively, DVD Audio discs currently on the market from the likes of the Warner group of labels have the audio content in both DVD Audio format and as Dolby Digital surround so that they can be played back on regular DVD players.
DVD Audio discs are navigable in the same way as DVD Video when polayed back on a player connected to a TV set. Users can select the required track from an on-screen menu and with an internet connection, can click on links to go to websites.
These dual format discs are a good way to kick-start the market while DVD Audio players are still relativley rare. The market will also be helped by combined DVD Video and Audio players.
About the author:
Kenny Hemphill is the editor and publisher of Master DVD (http://www.masterdvd.com), a website which provides information, articles, and tutorials on issues and products related to recordable DVD.
Great Audio Gift Ideas -- Big Sound, Small Price Tags
by: ARA
(ARA) – It’s that time of year again. Time to go shopping for holiday gifts, and this year, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) expects an estimated 78-percent of Americans to purchase electronics.
Kate Connors, resident audio expert at Cambridge SoundWorks, believes audio products are going to be big this year. “Prices are coming down and there are a lot of affordable gifts worth considering,” says Connors. Among them, speakers that can transform the PC or MP3 player into a full blown music system, high performance table radios that perform like stereo systems, and outdoor speakers.
“Why skimp out on good sound when you’re at the PC or listening to a CD or MP3 player,” says Connors. “If you want better quality sound than a Boombox, but don’t want to deal with running wires, so a multimedia speaker systems is the way to go.” These speaker systems can be connected to anything with a headphone jack -- like a portable CD player or MP3 player -- and can run on a rechargeable 12-volt battery. The result is a portable, versatile high performance sound system that can be placed anywhere -- and is small enough to take along on trips. Such systems now retail for under $100.
* Consider a high end table radio in place of a stereo system
Another popular gift idea this year: a high-end table radio, like the SoundWorks Radio CD. “They allow you to put together a great sound system without breaking the bank,” says Connors. Unlike other high-end table radios, this new radio is outfitted with three speakers, including a powered subwoofer. The result is a sound system that offers rich, natural, room-filling sound -- a feature normally associated with larger stereo systems. They are great for adding music to the kitchen, living room or den. “Think of the SoundWorks Radio CD as a full featured stereo system in the form of a small, stylish table radio,” says Connors.
It features a front loading CD slot (based on the design of high-end car CD players), which plays standard CDs as well as MP3 files on CD-ROM. Radio Data Service (RDS) capability is also featured, so users can see the name of the station and even the current song’s title and artist scrolling across the display. The SoundWorks Radio CD has a multi-language display, and an easy to use JOG button to change radio functions, as well as an FM stereo tuner that can store sixteen FM station presets, and an AM tuner with eight preset buttons. Front and rear auxiliary inputs for additional CD or MP3 players are provided, along with dual alarms that wake to tone or music, as well as an ultra-compact remote control.
* Outdoor Speakers are a Unique Audio Gift Alternative
“If someone already has a decent stereo inside, why not purchase them a pair of outdoor speakers so they can have a great audio system outside,” say Connors. “Outdoor speakers are one of the most popular gift items for the holidays. The beauty of this type of speaker is that they can be tucked under the eaves and angled towards the deck or patio for natural, accurate, wide-range sound.” And, since they are weather-resistant, they can be left out and won’t be damaged by the elements. A good pair of outdoor speakers starts at $200.
For more information on great audio gift ideas, visit Cambridge SoundWorks at www.cambridgesoundworks.com or call (800) FOR-HIFI to speak with an audio expert.
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(ARA) – It’s that time of year again. Time to go shopping for holiday gifts, and this year, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) expects an estimated 78-percent of Americans to purchase electronics.
Kate Connors, resident audio expert at Cambridge SoundWorks, believes audio products are going to be big this year. “Prices are coming down and there are a lot of affordable gifts worth considering,” says Connors. Among them, speakers that can transform the PC or MP3 player into a full blown music system, high performance table radios that perform like stereo systems, and outdoor speakers.
“Why skimp out on good sound when you’re at the PC or listening to a CD or MP3 player,” says Connors. “If you want better quality sound than a Boombox, but don’t want to deal with running wires, so a multimedia speaker systems is the way to go.” These speaker systems can be connected to anything with a headphone jack -- like a portable CD player or MP3 player -- and can run on a rechargeable 12-volt battery. The result is a portable, versatile high performance sound system that can be placed anywhere -- and is small enough to take along on trips. Such systems now retail for under $100.
* Consider a high end table radio in place of a stereo system
Another popular gift idea this year: a high-end table radio, like the SoundWorks Radio CD. “They allow you to put together a great sound system without breaking the bank,” says Connors. Unlike other high-end table radios, this new radio is outfitted with three speakers, including a powered subwoofer. The result is a sound system that offers rich, natural, room-filling sound -- a feature normally associated with larger stereo systems. They are great for adding music to the kitchen, living room or den. “Think of the SoundWorks Radio CD as a full featured stereo system in the form of a small, stylish table radio,” says Connors.
It features a front loading CD slot (based on the design of high-end car CD players), which plays standard CDs as well as MP3 files on CD-ROM. Radio Data Service (RDS) capability is also featured, so users can see the name of the station and even the current song’s title and artist scrolling across the display. The SoundWorks Radio CD has a multi-language display, and an easy to use JOG button to change radio functions, as well as an FM stereo tuner that can store sixteen FM station presets, and an AM tuner with eight preset buttons. Front and rear auxiliary inputs for additional CD or MP3 players are provided, along with dual alarms that wake to tone or music, as well as an ultra-compact remote control.
* Outdoor Speakers are a Unique Audio Gift Alternative
“If someone already has a decent stereo inside, why not purchase them a pair of outdoor speakers so they can have a great audio system outside,” say Connors. “Outdoor speakers are one of the most popular gift items for the holidays. The beauty of this type of speaker is that they can be tucked under the eaves and angled towards the deck or patio for natural, accurate, wide-range sound.” And, since they are weather-resistant, they can be left out and won’t be damaged by the elements. A good pair of outdoor speakers starts at $200.
For more information on great audio gift ideas, visit Cambridge SoundWorks at www.cambridgesoundworks.com or call (800) FOR-HIFI to speak with an audio expert.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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FireSafetyResearch.com features an exclusive audio interview
by: dawn van zant
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Oct 06, 2004
FireSafetyResearch.com features an exclusive audio interview with the CEO of a fire-resistant building materials company as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Mike Huddy, CEO of International Barrier Technology (IBTGF: OTCBB; IBH: TSXV) Discusses Blazeguard®
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Oct 06 2004 - www.HomebuilderStocks.com and www.FireSafetyResearch.com feature an exclusive audio interview with CEO Mike Huddy of International Barrier Technology Inc. (IBTGF: OTCBB; IBH: TSXV), a company in the fire resistant building materials sector. The interview gives listeners a perspective on the company’s history, product development, product attributes and expansion plans.
To listen to the audio interview click here: http://www.investorideas.com/Companies/IntlBarrier/mikehuddyintevi.mp3
International Barrier recently reported sales volume for the period of July - August, 2004 of 800,700 sq.ft., a 175% increase over the same period the previous year! Sales revenue was $682,700 (US), a $431,500 gain from lasts summer’s total.
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FireSafetyResearch.com and HomebuilderStocks.com feature research resources, news, articles, and a list of public companies in the sector. The site does not make stock recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal for investors to obtain news, articles, and recent research.
News Release
Oct 06, 2004
FireSafetyResearch.com features an exclusive audio interview with the CEO of a fire-resistant building materials company as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Mike Huddy, CEO of International Barrier Technology (IBTGF: OTCBB; IBH: TSXV) Discusses Blazeguard®
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Oct 06 2004 - www.HomebuilderStocks.com and www.FireSafetyResearch.com feature an exclusive audio interview with CEO Mike Huddy of International Barrier Technology Inc. (IBTGF: OTCBB; IBH: TSXV), a company in the fire resistant building materials sector. The interview gives listeners a perspective on the company’s history, product development, product attributes and expansion plans.
To listen to the audio interview click here: http://www.investorideas.com/Companies/IntlBarrier/mikehuddyintevi.mp3
International Barrier recently reported sales volume for the period of July - August, 2004 of 800,700 sq.ft., a 175% increase over the same period the previous year! Sales revenue was $682,700 (US), a $431,500 gain from lasts summer’s total.
“Americans underestimate their risk of fire. Fire Prevention Week survey finds 3,925 died in fires in 2003 – many more than in all natural disasters combined.” http://www.nfpa.org/PressRoom/NewsReleases/FPWsurvey/fpwsurvey.asp
NFPA's Fire Prevention Week Pages: http://www.nfpa.org/FPW/index.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
FireSafetyResearch.com and HomebuilderStocks.com feature research resources, news, articles, and a list of public companies in the sector. The site does not make stock recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal for investors to obtain news, articles, and recent research.
Featured Company:
International Barrier Technology Inc. (“Barrier”) (IBTGF: OTCBB; IBH: TSXV) develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire resistant building materials. Its patented, non-combustible, non-toxic Pyrotite formulation has an extraordinary capability: it releases water when exposed to the heat of fire. Barrier’s award-winning Blazeguard® wood panels exceeded International Building Code requirements in every targeted fire test and application, and uniquely combine properties that increase panel strength and minimize environmental and human impact. www.intlbarrier.com
ECON Investor Relations Inc., (ECON Corporate Services), owns the domain www.FireSafetyResearch.com and the main domain www.InvestorIdeas.com. ECON specialize in IR, PR and industry research in specific industry sectors.
Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp
www.FireSafetyResearch.com: ECON is compensated by Featured Company IBH – Eight thousand dollars per month, plus stock options of up to one hundred and ten thousand shares exercisable at eighty cents and currently has a remainder of twenty-five thousand dollars in options at twenty-five cents not exercised. Featured Company on FireSafetyResearch.com and www.HomebuilderStocks.com
For more information contact:
Dawn Van Zant / Trevor Ruehs
Toll free: 800-665-0411
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com or truehs@investorideas.com
About the author:
FireSafetyResearch.com and HomebuilderStocks.com feature research resources, news, articles, and a list of public companies in the sector. The site does not make stock recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal for investors to obtain news, articles, and recent research.
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