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Subject: 6kbps, 8kHz WMA files and Sanyo ICR-85000
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Original Message 1/5 08-Jun-10 @ 06:29 PM Edit: 08-Jun-10 | 06:30 PM - 6kbps, 8kHz WMA files and Sanyo ICR-85000
Does anyone know where codecs are kept on a Windows XP drive?
I've been sent a 6kbps, 8kHz WMA file recorded on a Sanyo ICR-85000 recorder (a dictation recorder). I can't play or open it on the laptops (W7 and a MacBook Pro).
I used to be able to play and open these types of WMAs with an old Goldwave on the desktop running XP, or with an older Goldwave on an old G4 running running Virtual PC.
Here, I only have the laptops but I do have the physical hard drive from the desktop, and I do have an Icybox to connect it. So I was hoping it might be possible just to copy a folder from the desktop's drive to the W7 laptop. But which folder?
I've tried copying a few folders of codecs that I downloaded but that hasn't done it. I can only imagine that I must have loaded some software at some point that had this blasted codec. But where would that have been stored?
Failing that, does anyone know where a codec's nipples are so that I can give this one's a hefty tweak?
Message 2/5 08-Jun-10 @ 07:36 PM - RE: 6kbps, 8kHz WMA files and Sanyo ICR-85000
And for anyone interested/bored enough to have a go at playing one, a test file can be downloaded at www.freelancealot.co.uk/downloads/index.html
The gentleman's gauntlet is dropped, the flapping fish slapped in the face; which DT user can figure out how to play the test file on a Windows 7 or a MacBook? Or are you all scared of the mighty and devious audio codec?
Message 3/5 09-Jun-10 @ 10:12 AM - RE: 6kbps, 8kHz WMA files and Sanyo ICR-85000
http://download.cnet.com/Free-Mp3-Wma-Converter/3000-2140_4-10442362.html
the resulting converted files plays ok as an mp3 file but i cant upload it - the forum here seems for some weird reason to be rejecting mp3 file uploads with a post - so uploaded a wav instead
not sure why mp3 files are failing... have to check with zazza
anyways that free programme converts it fine
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Message 4/5 10-Jun-10 @ 01:27 AM - RE: 6kbps, 8kHz WMA files and Sanyo ICR-85000
I downloaded the software but when I try to open that test file I get a message saying the program can't open it and asking if the file is DRM protected.
The file's properties window had it as 'blocked' on my laptop but clicking the 'unblock' button didn't help.
I was going to ask Roly to give you a big sloppy kiss when you next meet but you're going to have to stay puckered as the software you suggest doesn't do the job on this W7 laptop, which is an upgrade from Vista. I'm hoping that Sony-Vista-DRM association isn't the problem.
The nice people at Sanyo have responded to an email and tried to call me yesterday. I'll report back on what happens when I return the call tomorrow.
But thanks for the suggestion -- it was a gallant try but this Sony Vaio obviously saw it coming.
Message 5/5 10-Jun-10 @ 11:25 AM - RE: 6kbps, 8kHz WMA files and Sanyo ICR-85000
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I had an idea for a script once. It's basically Jaws except when the guys in the boat are going after Jaws, they look around and there's an even bigger Jaws. The guys have to team up with Jaws to get Bigger Jaws.... I call it... Big Jaws!!!
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