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- Microphone
- A device that converts sound waves into analogous electrical waves. Usually called a "mike," it contains a flexible diaphragm composed of film or foil that vibrates as it makes...
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- EZRecorder 1.1.0.45 (Windows)
- EzRecorder is a new leading-edge audio recording software having several major advantages over its competitors. First of them is our innovative technology to record live broadcasts, it lets to playback already recorded sound, while the recording process is going on. It is useful when recording important audio broadcasts or Internet...
- Tags: Audio, Microphone, Internet Radio, Radio, Microsoft Windows, CycloneSoft, EzRecorder, Pause/play, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing
- Software downloads 2009-06-23
- TANDBERG AudioScience- Theory and Operation
- The TANDBERG AudioScience microphone is a ceiling microphone designed specifically for use in Videoteleconferencing and Distance Learning environments. It consists of a Crown PZMR microphone attached to a boundary specifically shaped to optimize the Frequency response, Polar response, and reach of the microphone assembly. Also, the combination of those parameters...
- Tags: Microphone, Theory, Tandberg, TANDBERG AudioScience Microphone
- White papers 2009-06-18
- FTV Audio Recorder 3.0 (Windows)
- The FTV Audio Recorder application was designed to a powerful recorder and player. It will repeat complete recording from any digital resource. You can record sound, played back through your sound card and any other sound sources like microphone , midi, VCR, microphone, Internet audio streaming, Winamp, Windows Media Player,...
- Tags: Audio, Microphone, Recorder, Audio Card, MP3, YiFei Software, Digital Music, Digital Media, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-06-04
- SmackTalk 1.2 (Mobile)
- SmackTalk always sets off a chain reaction of laughter. The animation and lip-sync are so responsive you would swear they are alive. Swipe left or right to choose a character, then speak clearly into the microphone, and finally laugh your head off. SmackTalk is very sensitive and reactive to all...
- Tags: Microphone, Mobile, Sound, Marcus Satellite, SmackTalk 1.2
- Software downloads 2009-05-20
- TrackRecord 1.3 (Mac)
- TrackRecord is an easy to use application for transferring data from your Polar RS200, RS200sd, CS200, CS200cad, F6 or F7 to your Mac. Features Automatically imports data from your RS200, RS200sd, CS200, CS200cad or F6 heart rate monitor using the Mac's built-in microphone, iSight or an external microphone. Graphical view...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Microphone, Training, Blue Crowbar, TrackRecord, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Human Resources
- Software downloads 2009-05-14
- Decibel Meter 1.7 (Mobile)
- Decibel Meter uses your iPhone's built in Mic to determine the intensity level of sounds it picks up, and displays it in dB SPL Decibel Sound Pressure Level. Simply start up Decibel Meter and it will automatically start sampling sounds, and shows you the RMS average decibel reading as well...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Microphone, Mobile, Sound, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Security
- Software downloads 2009-05-03
- TapeDeck 1.1.1 (Mac)
- TapeDeck is a new audio recorder exclusively for Mac OS X 10.5, designed with a quick-capture workflow in mind. You're never more than a single mouse click or keystroke away from making a new recording, which are called, unsurprisingly, "tapes." TapeDeck records directly to compressed MP4-AAC audio, making it equally...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Microphone, Recorder, SuperMegaUltraGroovy, TapeDeck, Tapes, Audiocassette
- Software downloads 2009-04-25
- Plantronics Voyager Pro
- Four years after its introduction, the Plantronics Voyager 510 still remains one of the most popular Bluetooth headsets Plantronics has ever released. Despite its outdated design and the many more advanced headsets that have come along to replace it, it seems as if the Plantronics Voyager 510 has earned itself...
- Tags: Engineering, volume rocker, LED indicator, Voyager, headset, Plantronics, microphone, earpiece
- Product reviews 2009-04-22
- Echochops 1.0.1 (Mobile)
- Echochops produces a feedback delay effect an echo effect on the sounds from the iPhone's microphone. The feedback delay is widely used to produce rich vocal and guitar sounds. It is also used as a special kind of musical performance. You can use Echochops not only as a musical application...
- Tags: Microphone, Mobile, Guitar, Masayuki Akamatsu, Echochops
- Software downloads 2009-04-16
- Blue Microphones Mikey
- Microphone accessories for the Apple iPod come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from miniature mono microphones to full-fledged mobile recording rigs. If your needs are somewhere between voice memos and professional audio, the Blue Microphones Mikey ($80) fills the gap nicely by offering a surprising level of recording quality...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Mikey, microphone, Apple iPod
- Product reviews 2009-04-09
- Canon Vixia HF S100
- Photos:Canon Vixia HF S10Many companies turn out SD-based camcorders in compact designs, simply because the flash-based technologies allow for much smaller models than those based on tape, hard disks, and mini DVDs. While Canon continues to offer compact AVCHD models, the Vixia HF20 and the HF200, the company's branching out...
- Tags: camcorder, Canon Inc., microphone
- Product reviews 2009-04-07
- A single Windows platform for phones and PCs: Can it be done?
- A single Windows platform for phones and PCs: Can it be done?No.No.RE: A single Windows platform for phones and PCs: Can it be done?I think many people underestimate the significance of Android. Either Android, or a derivative or similar offering based on Linux, will likely run all cell phones...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Telecom & Utilities, netbook, phone, single Windows platform, microphone, Microsoft Windows, Windows Platform, Microsoft Corp., PC, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-04-07
- Canon Vixia HF S10
- Photos:Canon Vixia HF S10Many companies turn out SD-based camcorders in compact designs, simply because the flash-based technologies allow for much smaller models than those based on tape, hard disks, and mini DVDs. While Canon continues to offer compact AVCHD models, the Vixia HF20 and the HF200, the company's branching out...
- Tags: Canon Inc., camcorder, microphone
- Product reviews 2009-04-06
- Alesis ProTrack
- Photo gallery:Alesis ProTrackWe've seen plenty of iPod-recording accessories come along over the years, but only a handful of them are capable of making high-quality, stereo recordings. If your recording needs go beyond basic voice memos, and you prefer the convenience of using an iPod over a standalone recorder, the Alesis...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Alesis ProTrack, Apple iPod, microphone
- Product reviews 2009-04-06
- Air Sail 1.0 (Mobile)
- Blow into the microphone to control wind speed, tilt the iPhone to adjust the ship's direction, tap instead of blow if you have iPod Touch without the microphone. The harder you blow into the microphone the the stronger the wind is blowing, and the faster the ship will move. And...
- Tags: Microphone, Mobile, Apple iTunes, Ship, Readdle, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-03-30
- Canon EOS Rebel T1i dSLR: 1080p HD video for under $900
- Canon EOS Rebel T1i dSLR: 1080p HD video for under $900What are the mics like?Being able to shoot video is one thing, but what's the mic like in either the Nikon or the new Rebel? And does either have a mic input for an external mic/sound setup?According to the product...
- Tags: Corporate communications, Rebel T1i, microphone, DSLR, Canon EOS Rebel T1i dSLR, Canon EOS Rebel T1i, video, 1080p, Canon Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-03-27
- Yamaha Pocketrak CX
- There are times in your life when a basic voice recorder just won't cut it. For example, let's say you want to capture a professional recording of your kid's piano recital, or a live concert, or an important academic lecture--you'll need a portable recorder that's discreet, but also packs some...
- Tags: recorder, Pocketrak CX, Pocketrak, microphone, Yamaha Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-03-26
- Nixon Wire Mic earphones--photos
- The Nixon Wire Mic earphones are a particularly stylish pair suitable for fashion-forward bass connoisseurs who still demand a good amount of clarity and detail from their music. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Microphone, Clarity, Photograph, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-03-25
- iRecorder Pro 2.2.1 (Mobile)
- iRecorder Pro is a pocket recorder for your iPhone or iPod Touch.Great for on-the-go capture of your thoughts, ideas, notes-to-self, concerts, music, you name it. Record for hours, or just seconds.Using iRecorder on a Wi-Fi network, you can connect to iRecorder and download your recordings to your computer.Speak loudly into...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Microphone, Mobile, Apple iTunes, SimpleTouch Software, iRecorder Pro, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-03-20
- Wind Meter 0.2 (Mobile)
- Wind Meter allows you to know the approximate wind speed between 0 and 28 mph wherever you go.To use, press the start button. Wait a few seconds. Press stop. The final reading is the average of the period between stop and start, giving you an approximate average wind reading. Point...
- Tags: Microphone, Mobile, Mph, Velocity, Apple iTunes, Going Apps, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-03-15

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