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Preparing for SSL

Peeti-V 11:36 PM - 5 October, 2004
Alright guys, so SSL is in the mail heading for my door. I was wondering if there was anything I could do to prepare my music or computer for SSL. I was thinking maybe I should start organizing my music in iTunes or something. Bacially, I know that when it comes I am gonna be very anxious to play with it so I would like to get all the preliminary work out of the way. In addition, I have a gig this saturday-I would love to use it on that day. So I would love to have everything in up and working condition ASAP. Thanks.
radish 11:43 PM - 5 October, 2004
Make sure the ID3 tags on your mp3s are all present and correct, and look at adding bpm tags if you don't already have them. The tips & tricks section has some pointers for how to do this best depending on if you're Mac or PC. A lot of people here swear by iTunes, personally I swear at it, but if you want to use it I hear it integrates well.

You may also want to go out and get hold of a power adapter from Radio Shack or wherever. You may not need it, but if you're impatient like me you'll want to be prepared :)
Peeti-V 12:51 AM - 6 October, 2004
how does the power adaptor help?
Peeti-V 12:51 AM - 6 October, 2004
oh yeah i forgot to mention that i will be using an external hard drive
nik39 12:56 AM - 6 October, 2004
power adaptor = life saver, if your pc crashes/goes out/whatever. Cause during reboot time etc. your SSL unit is w/o juice which means NO sound at all, even not at the thrus!
Peeti-V 1:04 AM - 6 October, 2004
so power adapter for the ssl box-hey nik39-how much time do you save when you do your batchfile process-i am a little unclear what exactly that does!
nik39 1:37 AM - 6 October, 2004
It does analyze all files in advance, not during playtime. That doesnt really save time, but it will avoid hiccups, b/c SSL doesnt need to analyze/stripe any mp3 file during playtime... cause its done in advance :)

Peeti, I think you might need an ext. power supply anyway as (From what I have read here) many users suffer from the problem that the SSL box doesnt power/start-up w/o the power supply. Still I dont know why this is not listed in the known bugs section.
DJ Phranque 1:46 AM - 6 October, 2004
That issue you are speaking of nik39 is only an issue with older macs. PCs and newer macs don't have that problem.
DJ 3pm 1:59 AM - 6 October, 2004
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That issue you are speaking of nik39 is only an issue with older macs. PCs and newer macs don't have that problem.

not exactly true. i had this issue with a powerbook that was less than 6 months old. it is really hit or miss (it seems more hit on mac laptops and more miss on all desktops)
KFunk 3:06 AM - 6 October, 2004
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That issue you are speaking of nik39 is only an issue with older macs.
Actually It works well without a power adapter on my mac, and it has the lowest required specs(G4 500mhz). It seems that the powered USB port are not really consistent by model, and that you would be wise to get one, since you may have a laptop that doesn't conform to USB standards.
Serato
Josh 3:29 AM - 6 October, 2004
I don't they're even consistent within models.
KFunk 3:41 AM - 6 October, 2004
Josh would it be possible to compile a list of models or familys of the macs that don't conform to the USB standard? I know everybody including myself recommends just getting the adapter, but when I'm shopping for my next powerbook I would hate to get the one that doesn't supply the power when using any other usb powered devices.
Serato
Josh 3:52 AM - 6 October, 2004
well that's my point, within identical models, users get differing results.
Peeti-V 4:53 AM - 6 October, 2004
would this be a fine power adaptor for the ssl box

www.radioshack.com
nik39 9:54 AM - 6 October, 2004
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PCs and newer macs don't have that problem.


All 5 other SSL owners I know personally have that problem, 3 of them are PC users, 2 are mac users (1 is a "newer" mac).
BassChamber 11:09 AM - 6 October, 2004
Peeti-V, could you report here if you get any problem when using i-tunes-SSL synchronization and external hardrives?

im still having problems with itunes synchro... i cant play any track when i synchro SSL and itunes.
DJ 3pm 2:22 PM - 6 October, 2004
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I don't they're even consistent within models.

this is true. the powerbook i got 6 months ago didn't provide the full usb power, the new one i got does. both 1.5ghz 15" powerbook 512mb ram.
ezb4u 3:10 PM - 6 October, 2004
POWER adapter?

What type is recommended?

If there a specific type - Where do most people get them in the UK?

(i'm waiting to receive my SSL - like Peeti-V)
pgroves 4:30 PM - 6 October, 2004
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POWER adapter?

What type is recommended?

If there a specific type - Where do most people get them in the UK?

(i'm waiting to receive my SSL - like Peeti-V)


Maplin do loads of power adaptors:

www.maplin.co.uk

hth

Paul
Peeti-V 7:33 PM - 6 October, 2004
I know radio shack got one-I tried posting the link but it didn't show up. Should this be fine?
DJ 3pm 9:08 PM - 6 October, 2004
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Radio Shack carries a compatible supply. Use model 273-1770 with Adaptaplug N

i didn't realize they had radioshack in england, heres the link: www.radioshack.co.uk
pgroves 9:35 AM - 7 October, 2004
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Radio Shack carries a compatible supply. Use model 273-1770 with Adaptaplug N

i didn't realize they had radioshack in england, heres the link: www.radioshack.co.uk


I don't think we have Radioshack in England, and that link just ends up at the US online store. I think (I may be wrong, though), that Radioshack own Maplin in the UK, which stocks similar stuff.

Paul
DJ 3pm 2:00 PM - 7 October, 2004
strange, everytime i used that link it sent me to the us site too. i just figured it was because i went to the us site first or it was reading my ip and forwarding me.

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UNITED KINGDOM

RuSk Ltd. Visit web site
RadioShack Authorized Distributor
Cannock Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Phone: 441-543-468-85
www.radioshack.com <-- international store locator
radish 4:18 PM - 7 October, 2004
Radio Shack is the same as Tandy, who recently closed all (most?) of their stores in the UK. Maplin will sell what you want, but I don't think there's a link between the two. TO be honest, the adapter is so standard you'll be able to get one at Dixons.
pgroves 9:14 AM - 8 October, 2004
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Radio Shack is the same as Tandy


That's corrent, I confused Maplin with Tandy...

Paul