Victrola in a pocket?

PappyCain · 03-08-12, 06:18 PM

I keep seeing this thing called MP3 this and that. Sounds like a mini recorder.

I really hate airports and international flying with the filthy planes, surely waitresses, screaming kids and general third world goats and chickens they call passengers so I was thinking ...

Can Jimbuna's wonderful collection of Victrola era music somehow get shoved into a MP3 gadget? Sure would make for a better experience and I won't have to pray for the plane to crash in the mid Atlantic anymore!

Sailor Steve · 03-08-12, 08:13 PM

There are several free converters that will make any sound type into any other sound type. The only one I remember offhand is www.goldwave.com.

Gargamel · 03-08-12, 11:52 PM

NCH software also has many software packages for free 30 day Evals. I go to them for any one off use, or even to buy sometimes. They specialize in audio and video

PappyCain · 03-09-12, 02:15 PM

Thanks fellers. Is this the thing I need to do? Convert .ogg to Mp3? Isn't Vorbis the best possible sound emulation and that is why Jimbuna used it? ( I really do not know what I am talking about ).

http://www.oggtomp3converter.com/

then what happens? it goes into my PC, then somehow I need to plug the MP3 thingy in (USB?) and download into that. Sheesh. I miss my Victrola and platters. LOL

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lickid=prod_cs but is says MP4 ????? something different ???? I clearly do not want to spend a lot of money on some gizmo I would hardly use I think. Unless there was a way to get 'audio books' on it!

Can you stick stuff into your phone? or do I need to go to Radio Shack and buy a MP3 gizmo? I think the Mp3 gizmo lets me load movies too?

I really do not like all this geekenheimer technology stuff. Ok for the grandkids! LOL

Gargamel · 03-09-12, 05:29 PM

To be honest, your right. Give he grandkids a call and have them help set you up with what you need. It's difficult for us to help you with hardware as we are t there. But we will do what we can.

u crank · 03-09-12, 05:58 PM

Hi Pappy. You sound like me. An old guy at war with technology. I'm losing this war. Anyway, I'll tell you what I know. Don't worry, it won't take long.

I have an iPod and iTunes loaded on my computer. iTunes is a free download. Any music files you have can be played on iTunes. I plug the iPod into my computer with USB cord, make a playlist on iTunes and the chimps do the rest. I assume this would work with any Mp3 player but don't know for sure.

Hope this has been some help. Good listening.

Sailor Steve · 03-09-12, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PappyCain

Thanks fellers. Is this the thing I need to do? Convert .oog to Mp3? Isn't Vorbis the best possible sound emulation and that is why Jimbuna used it? ( I really do not know what I am talking about ).

Yes. I had a look at that program and it works both ways. You need to convert the mp3s to .ogg, and the thing you linked to will do it just fine.

PappyCain · 03-10-12, 09:42 AM

Ok. I found the solution. It is a cell phone, MP3 player, video monitor, internet access HELMET:

One can sit in an airport with privacy, dash to a meeting in London, Paris or Manhattan in comfort.

With a few options like a solar powered air conditioner or heater, one is styling ...

I plan to become a dealer for AARP membership. Contact me for details!

03-08-12, 06:18 PM	#1
PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Victrola in a pocket? I keep seeing this thing called MP3 this and that. Sounds like a mini recorder. I really hate airports and international flying with the filthy planes, surely waitresses, screaming kids and general third world goats and chickens they call passengers so I was thinking ... Can Jimbuna's wonderful collection of Victrola era music somehow get shoved into a MP3 gadget? Sure would make for a better experience and I won't have to pray for the plane to crash in the mid Atlantic anymore! __________________ DID, no cheats, no shortcuts, no non-historic equipment deviations. Boat and crew safety is integral with my immersion style! Follow the historic events during your patrol: http://www.uboat.net/today.html

03-08-12, 08:13 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	There are several free converters that will make any sound type into any other sound type. The only one I remember offhand is www.goldwave.com. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-08-12, 11:52 PM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	NCH software also has many software packages for free 30 day Evals. I go to them for any one off use, or even to buy sometimes. They specialize in audio and video __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-09-12, 02:15 PM	#4
PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Thanks fellers. Is this the thing I need to do? Convert .ogg to Mp3? Isn't Vorbis the best possible sound emulation and that is why Jimbuna used it? ( I really do not know what I am talking about ). http://www.oggtomp3converter.com/ then what happens? it goes into my PC, then somehow I need to plug the MP3 thingy in (USB?) and download into that. Sheesh. I miss my Victrola and platters. LOL http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lickid=prod_cs but is says MP4 ????? something different ???? I clearly do not want to spend a lot of money on some gizmo I would hardly use I think. Unless there was a way to get 'audio books' on it! Can you stick stuff into your phone? or do I need to go to Radio Shack and buy a MP3 gizmo? I think the Mp3 gizmo lets me load movies too? I really do not like all this geekenheimer technology stuff. Ok for the grandkids! LOL __________________ DID, no cheats, no shortcuts, no non-historic equipment deviations. Boat and crew safety is integral with my immersion style! Follow the historic events during your patrol: http://www.uboat.net/today.html Last edited by PappyCain; 03-10-12 at 09:34 AM.

03-09-12, 05:29 PM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	To be honest, your right. Give he grandkids a call and have them help set you up with what you need. It's difficult for us to help you with hardware as we are t there. But we will do what we can. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-09-12, 05:58 PM	#6
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Hi Pappy. You sound like me. An old guy at war with technology. I'm losing this war. Anyway, I'll tell you what I know. Don't worry, it won't take long. I have an iPod and iTunes loaded on my computer. iTunes is a free download. Any music files you have can be played on iTunes. I plug the iPod into my computer with USB cord, make a playlist on iTunes and the chimps do the rest. I assume this would work with any Mp3 player but don't know for sure. Hope this has been some help. Good listening. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

03-10-12, 09:42 AM	#8
PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Ok. I found the solution. It is a cell phone, MP3 player, video monitor, internet access HELMET: One can sit in an airport with privacy, dash to a meeting in London, Paris or Manhattan in comfort. With a few options like a solar powered air conditioner or heater, one is styling ... I plan to become a dealer for AARP membership. Contact me for details! __________________ DID, no cheats, no shortcuts, no non-historic equipment deviations. Boat and crew safety is integral with my immersion style! Follow the historic events during your patrol: http://www.uboat.net/today.html