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>From: "Jorth, Cindy" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "'Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum'"  <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: RE: #4797.4 Tandberg System  (!)
>Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 09:51:24 -0800

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I'm a bit surprised about the problem with the sound quality with student to
student conferencing.   We have experienced no such problems. Is this just
with pair discussion or with group discussion? Are you having any other
sound problems (i.e. when transferring audio to students, when students make
their own recordings, with all/group call, etc)?  

I suppose I would first check the line-in level on the DIVACE.  This level
can be set very low.  High line-in levels could be the source of the
reverberations, and possibly, cause feedback "whine". 

Cindy Jorth
Director - Multimedia Language Center

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> >From: "WEBB, Roger John" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
> >Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 14:48:49 +0800
> 
> We have just installed the Divace system ( supplied by Tandberg) in a 25
> workstation languages computer room and are not happy with the sound
> quality
> when student to student conferencing. The Volume level at each workstation
> seems to need tiny adjustments to get rid of a tinny reverberating kind of
> sound. Further the mike seems to be picking up a high whine possibly from
> the cooling fans of the computer CPUs. The supplier here in HK seems to be
> blaming the sound cards and some inherent inferiority in the system as
> against using magnetic tape!!  Has anyone had a similar experience or have
> any suggestions?
> 
> Best,   Roger
> 
> Roger Webb
> Learning Centre Manager (English)
> Hong Kong Institute of Education
> 10 Lo Ping Road
> Tai Po,
> Hong Kong
> SAR, PRC.
> 
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