Newb Question - Using the Hydrophones? - Page 2

K-61 · 08-14-10, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Morgan

I'm pretty happy with Sony MDR-XD100's. Not expensive (well under $50), very comfortable (I never really notice if they are on - can wear them for hours - and sometimes have), and they sound good.

They're full coverage, so a bit hot in the summer, and they don't block outside sounds that well - which may be a good or bad point, depending. Come with a 8' long cord.

Up here in Canuckia, they're available at Best Buy and A&B sound, and I'd guess The Sony Store too.

I also live in the Peoples Republik of Canuckistan as well and a Best Buy just opened up in my town. Now I don't have to travel to [Ugh!] Mississauga to buy my toys. Thanks for the recommendation.

Arctic wolf · 08-14-10, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Never be reluctant to post noobie questions. It is the only way us old guys can learn stuff.

Well said Platapus. Amazing how we never stop learning. And I thought school was done for good when I left it.

Platapus · 08-14-10, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Arctic wolf

Well said Platapus. Amazing how we never stop learning. And I thought school was done for good when I left it.

I am frequently embarrassed and chagrined when a noobie question is answered and I think to myself "I didn't know that!"

Of course I wouldn't admit that......but I guess I just did

Jimbuna · 08-14-10, 03:47 PM

NONE OF US IS AS CLEVER AS ALL OF US

Schöneboom · 08-14-10, 10:58 PM

Re gaming headsets, I've been using the Sennheiser PC151 for years. German gear, how appropriate.

K-61 · 08-14-10, 11:18 PM

To change the volume of the hydrophone you click on the small wheel to the lower right. Click on the top rightmost detent or hold the left mouse button down on the dial and "turn" it to the right. Try it; you'll soon get the hang of it. You might also hear more if you turn up the sound on your computer, but don't forget to turn it down again when you leave the hydrophone station. Stopping your engines eliminates the sound of your own screws and prevents them masking the sounds of other ships.

Arctic wolf · 08-15-10, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I am frequently embarrassed and chagrined when a noobie question is answered and I think to myself "I didn't know that!"

Of course I wouldn't admit that......but I guess I just did

I'll act like I didn't hear that last line

Oh wait, I didn't Read that last line!

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

NONE OF US IS AS CLEVER AS ALL OF US

I like this quote. I may want to use it as my sig sometime if I have the permission

Don't want to get entangled into copyright lawsuits

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Originally Posted by K-61

To change the volume of the hydrophone you click on the small wheel to the lower right. Click on the top rightmost detent or hold the left mouse button down on the dial and "turn" it to the right. Try it; you'll soon get the hang of it. You might also hear more if you turn up the sound on your computer, but don't forget to turn it down again when you leave the hydrophone station. Stopping your engines eliminates the sound of your own screws and prevents them masking the sounds of other ships.

Yeah I've been trying that but not much success yet. What happens if I don't turn it down before leaving the hydrophone station? I did stop my engines gradually to notice the difference. Very realistic I must admit.

I got some more questions folks. First, I downloaded Spirit of Machines sound mod and after installing it via JSGME I still do not hear any of the new sounds. Anything I'm missing out?
Second, is CommandCombat compatible with Spirit of Machines?
Last, I'm looking to install a GUI mod and I need recommendations on which one to get. (There are so many, OLC, Hitman, Rafael, etc) Which one are you guys using and would recommend if any?

Pisces · 08-15-10, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctic wolf

... What happens if I don't turn it down before leaving the hydrophone station? ...

We wrote about 2 kinds of volume buttons. One on the 3d hydrophone station, and one on your physical PC or speaker-set. The first is no problem to be left on. If however you turn up the volume through your PC/ speaker-set then you risk blowing out your eardrums (well maybe not that loud) when you give a command and the crew responds with the affirmation.

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I got some more questions folks. First, I downloaded Spirit of Machines sound mod and after installing it via JSGME I still do not hear any of the new sounds. Anything I'm missing out?
Second, is CommandCombat compatible with Spirit of Machines?

There was some fineprint in the end of the thread's first message:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122980

There should also be a PDF document in the mod folder.

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Last, I'm looking to install a GUI mod and I need recommendations on which one to get. (There are so many, OLC, Hitman, Rafael, etc) Which one are you guys using and would recommend if any?

Why not just try them for a while to see which one suits you.

Jimbuna · 08-15-10, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctic wolf

I like this quote. I may want to use it as my sig sometime if I have the permission

Don't want to get entangled into copyright lawsuits

Be my guest

Arctic wolf · 08-15-10, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

We wrote about 2 kinds of volume buttons. One on the 3d hydrophone station, and one on your physical PC or speaker-set. The first is no problem to be left on. If however you turn up the volume through your PC/ speaker-set then you risk blowing out your eardrums (well maybe not that loud) when you give a command and the crew responds with the affirmation.

There was some fineprint in the end of the thread's first message:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122980

There should also be a PDF document in the mod folder.

Why not just try them for a while to see which one suits you.

I did as was instructed - copied the files into all the folders from 2-9. Still I hear none of the new sound effects.

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Be my guest

Shukria (thanks in urdu)

Jimbuna · 08-15-10, 01:13 PM

khush amdeed (your welcome in urdu)

Arctic wolf · 08-16-10, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

khush amdeed (your welcome in urdu)

How did you know that?! lol

frau kaleun · 08-16-10, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

khush amdeed (your welcome in urdu)

Urdu: urduing it right!

Jimbuna · 08-17-10, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctic wolf

How did you know that?! lol

Being a polyglot helps

Arctic wolf · 08-17-10, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Urdu: urduing it right!

impeccable urdu!

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Being a polyglot helps

Wow really? That's nice. What other languages do you know?

08-14-10, 03:47 PM	#19
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,511 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	NONE OF US IS AS CLEVER AS ALL OF US __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-14-10, 10:58 PM	#20
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Re gaming headsets, I've been using the Sennheiser PC151 for years. German gear, how appropriate. __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."

08-14-10, 11:18 PM	#21
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	To change the volume of the hydrophone you click on the small wheel to the lower right. Click on the top rightmost detent or hold the left mouse button down on the dial and "turn" it to the right. Try it; you'll soon get the hang of it. You might also hear more if you turn up the sound on your computer, but don't forget to turn it down again when you leave the hydrophone station. Stopping your engines eliminates the sound of your own screws and prevents them masking the sounds of other ships. __________________

08-15-10, 01:13 PM	#26
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,511 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	khush amdeed (your welcome in urdu) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!