Koss DC-10 and radio shack booster
Posted By: I like on 2009-02-26
In Reply to: New to internet transcription, what kind of headset to use? sm - Sharon
http://www.officedirectinc.com/DCHS.htm for headset
Radio Shack does not appear to carry theirs anymore. This one on ebay might work similarly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FiiO-E3-3-5mm-Earphone-Volume-Booster-Power-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260359523391QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOther_MP3_Player_Accessories?hash=item260359523391&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
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Radio Shack
I have 3 pedals hooked up and needed another serial port. Radio Shack has the adapter you plug into your USB for about 20.00. Worked like a charm. The only tricky part is finding the right port listed in the program you are using.
Radio Shack
They sell a very inexpensive adapter for serial and/or game port to USB. Mine works fine with Dictaphone EXText, eScription EditScript, etc. I think I paid $10 for it at a local store.
You can search radio shack online and see if your local store has them in stock or can get them. many many new computers are going to exclusively USB ports, no more serial or parallel
radio shack has it all.
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Might try Radio Shack. n,
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I got one at Radio Shack
I told them what I wanted. It was a little plug-in and to switch from one computer to the other, I just hit ScrLk 2 times. Super easy to hook up and super cheap too!
try radio shack..
Try radio shack...for the past 4 or 5 days have been having very poor quality voice out of the blue - couldn't figure if it was my computer or phone lines or the client - but for 19.95 from R Shack I have ordered a head set that covers over background noise and also has a low/hi volume control, which I think I will really like...will let you know how it is when I get it if you are still having problems...the radio shack guy said he had 3 orders before mine...so maybe the MT world was aware they were on sale...Good Luck!
Did you try Radio Shack????
They have those adapters and they're cheap. They have all KINDS of adapters. Also replacement foams of various types.
i have found that radio shack has
several adapters to choose from to convert to a USB port. with each newer version of computers they seem to be cutting out the older types of ports (like used for older foot pedals/game ports, etc) and using "s" connections, usb, etc. the computer that I have from 1995 has different ports than the tower I bought last summer and my laptop that I bought last summer so I have to use an adapter and everything is fine.
radio shack; have bought several there nm
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You might try a filter that you can get from Radio Shack.
It is probably just interference from something in your neighborhood, perhaps a ham operator or something like that?
Radio Shack in Portland, OR has them -- nm
Found them there
Radio Shack headphones
Yes, several people are recommending those Radio Shack Koss headphones (I am getting some emails too). It looks like those might be the ones to try!
Radio Shack carries them. nm
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I use DVI too and got an adapter at Radio Shack
for about 17.00. You can check in-store stock on-line to see if a local store may have one.
Radio Shack has lots of different ones. nm
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There are Sony ones at Radio Shack sm
that were suggested to me so I bought a pair. They are silver and look sort of like Spock ears when you have them on. I think they come with a year warranty or maybe I bought that for a few cents, can't remember now. I really like those.
Got mine at Radio Shack
I have bought them from Office Depot many times as well. My recent ones came from Radio Shack and are Presidian noise cancelling headphones. I love them.
I have a Radio Shack one that was on sale for about $79 but it usuallySM
is around $100 -- a portable one that I bought a power supply for.
I hear everything. Fires, fights, rapes, hostage situations (YES!), wrecks, stabbings, shootings, mean dogs - you name it. I sleep to it.
How lame is that? LOL. I will readily admit I have NO LIFE.
transcriptiongear.com might have it or even Radio Shack on line. nm
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Bose Headphones/Radio Shack
I have definitely been considering ordering the Bose QC-3, but am a little hesitant because of their price. I did find better prices on E-Bay, but not sure you would get a warranty with those (some are new though). Also, since I do dictation via C-phone not sure they would work for that.
A few years ago I also had the noise canceling headphones from Radio Shack and used them off and on while working on-site, but found them to be very warm and a bit heavy...after a few years though they were not working well...and that is why I am looking at the Bose.
Also tried the Etymotic 6 earbuds, which were supposed to be so good. They are good, but I can't stand to have the earbuds in my ears for a very long period of time.
Let me know if you purchase the Bose...would like to hear your opinion.
If you go to messages from last week here there are a lot of good things said about the Bose QC earphones (both 2 and 3).
Yes, I had that happen. I went to Radio Shack, explained...
my circumstances and they sold me a filter that took care of the problem EXCEPT when the ham operator ramped up. IF you know where the tower is, these people should be reported - it's against federal guidelines to ramp up that heavily. I found the tower (down the street from me), called him in, and the feds they came a-knockin'. Funny - no more problems! Good luck!
I don't know about an adapter. Check Radio Shack as they
do have other types of adapters and may have something that will work for you.
If all you need is volume control, Radio Shack sm
Radio Shack sells an extender cord that has a volume control device in it for $10 or so.
I can't stand anything sticking into my ears, so I only use the "earmuff" style headphones. In fact, I just had to buy a pair because my old ones died, and using the ones my company supplied was killing my ears. I found a pair of JVC headphones that are DJ-style and have an in-line volume control on them. By plugging them into the audio jack on the front of my PC, it cut out the humming noise I got when plugging them into my speakers, and by covering my ears, they cut out all the extra noise from the house. I was shocked at how loud my keyboard was when I had to use the other headphones because these muffle it so much.
Try Radio Shack. I buy my pedal adapters there. They might be able to help you. nm
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Ah, fun times at Radio Shack, BTDT.
Even if you explain the situation to them, they often won't get the deal about what ''gender'' plugs you need, heh.
BTW, didn't you originally say your foot pedal was USB? I'm really confused now, if what you ended up needing was a VGA splitter and not a USB hub because of your lack of USB ports?
Get a game port/USB adapter from Radio Shack - This will at
problem. I am sorry you are having trouble. I love my Dell, but use serial port (9-pin) for my work. Have used the game port adapter at a previous job without a problem though.
Stereo-to-Mono adapter at Radio Shack
Buy a little stereo-to-mono adapter at Radio Shack, well under $10. The earphones you are trying to use are stereo, and are picking up only one channel. I have bought earphones at Target and Radio Shack for years, and keep a couple of these little adaptors on hand in my office "junk drawer."
Take foot pedal to Radio Shack and tell 'em what you
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I've purchased them at both Radio Shack and on Ebay. sm
If I remember correctly, they're called earbud cushions.
A variety of them can be purchased online here:
http://www.transcriptiongear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=EARCUSH
I just bought headphones from radio shack, on sale $19, t
they are the ear bud style but have this grey cushion that sticks into your ears. I haven't had a problem since I bought them. They also have a volume control which I love!
Just got my Compaq C0310108576 from Radio Shack the other day. Love it's quiet! nm
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Radio Shack makes different adapters just for this. If not in the store, look at their website. nm
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Does anyone know other than Radio Shack were you can purchase the recorder control cord -sm
the hooks to your phone to record through your phone??? Thanks so much.
Radio Shack carries all kinds of adapters and gizmos, too. nm
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i use a radio shack game port adapter for my 9-pin - 12 bucks
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$10 extender cord w/volume control at Radio Shack nm
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Target, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Staples, OfficeMax, Office Depot
etc.
sound booster anyone? sm
i was using my headphones plugged into my speakers because it helped my sound be louder. this weekend the speakers starting making a buzzing noise and i couldn't tolerate that so i am back to headphones directly into front of computer. cord isn't long enough to attach to back of computer. it just isn't loud enough even with the sound all the way up. i speed up my docs and thus it makes the volume level lower as well. does anyone have any sort of sound booster program installed and if so, where did you get it? 
Only when use both speakers and headphones it acts almost like a power booster
and you get double the volume, at least in my experience, helps a lot with those whisperers.
Me too.. Koss DC/10! nm
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I use Koss behind the ear
Love them! The sound is great and they don't hurt at all! And reasonably priced!
Anything by Koss.
Most Sonys are excellent too. Also the Sennheiser PX100 is great, comparable somewhat to the Koss Portapro, though the cheaper Koss ones sound great too.
I've heard the Panasonics are cheap and amazing for the price, but haven't tried any of them yet.
Koss
I bought a really nice pair of Koss earbuds at Wal-Mart. I have problems with a lot of headphones hurting my ears too. These ones have those little black things that go in your ears. It comes with three different sized rubber things so you can use the ones that fit your ears. They are really great for blocking out noises too.
I don't know what the Koss Plug is, but for myself I just
The kind with the small, hard ends that fit into your ear, not the big, round, padded ends with the foam on them. They're under $20. They don't hurt at all, and I find the sound quality to be fine--but I've not had a lot of experience with other, higher quality earplugs.
Koss DC-10 Headset
 Do any of you use the Koss DC-10 headset? How is it? I need to replace my headset and I want to invest in a good new one. Can you tell me . . . are the ear inserts foam or a plastic-type material? It is difficult to tell by the picture on the web-site I have looked at. I perfer the plastic insert to foam. :-) I think they last much longer and seem to block out the outside noise. Your opinions please! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Just bought some Koss
"SPORTCLIP" stereophones and love them. Got them at Radio Shack for about $25. Each side hooks directly over the ear, no headband on top or behind the head, and you can hardly even tell you have them on as they are very lightweight. They do block outside noise quite well--I have been startled by family members who walked up behind me and then tapped me on the shoulder. They also have a volume control right on the cord, an absolute necessity for me. They have a standard plug but I have a USB adapter and have them plugged into the front of my computer. The cord isn't real long, only 4 feet, which I am still getting used to, but otherwise I love everything about them.
anyone using koss QZ99
headphones? is the headband comfortable? do you like them?
Koss earphones....$5.00 at Wal-Mart
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My all time favorite Koss DC/10 under $20 nm
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I like an expensive Koss brand I get at
Wal-Mart. They fit around the back of your head, have a big "muff" (don't know what you call them) and don't squeeze so tight you sweat. I think they are are $9.99. They only last me about a year though as one of the wires seems to break and you don't get sound in both ears. I've had several pair of them and really like them other than having to replacement them every year or so.
Thank you for the Koss headphone recommendation sm
I had to get another pair because think my $45 pair is dying and I can't afford another pair...and 2 new keyboards, a new mouse, a space heater, a special MT pedal and some software this month.
I was at Wally's and they had one type of Koss headphones only costing $5 and I bought them. I really like them and they are quiet. They even came with an extra pair of padded foam thingys for the ear part.
So, to all who said try them, I have and many thanks.
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