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Selected Links

These links focus on home networking and audio hardware, but include other interesting topics and sites.  Some links appear under more than one category.  While this information is not intended to be comprehensive, corrections and additions are welcome.

References

  • Audio and Music Applications for Silicon Graphics Systems -
  • The Audio Glossary -
  • Audio Online -
  • Audio Review - reviews and ratings
  • CD-ROM audio connectors -
  • Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) information, software, and survey
  • Computer Music Journal - definitive quarterly
  • Dancetech - DJ resources
  • Deja News - usenet archive includes rec.audio.*,
  • Digital Domain -
  • Electronic Music Interactive - multimedia primer for electronic music
  • Electronic Musician - music tech magazine web site
  • Harmony Central - computer music resources
  • Hyperreal Music Archive - DJ resource site, includes Music Machines synthesizer and audio resources
  • Pro Audio and Recording Studio Industry Network-
  • Random Acess- your forum for digital audio recording in the computer age
  • Rane Professional Audio Reference
  • Recording Website - resources for audio recording and pro audio
  • Silicon Graphics Audio & MIDI FAQ -
  • Synth Zone - synthesizer resources
  • Universal Serial Bus - official USB information site
  • World Wide Pro Audio Directory -
  • Audio

  • Audio Distribution & Switching - includes a/v and speaker switchers, amps
  • Computers - Notebooks, Handhelds

  • Fujitsu Personal Systems - Fujitsu Stylistic 2300, Fujitsu Point 1600, PenCentra 130,
  • Mitsubishi Mobile Computing - Amity VP, Amity CN,  Pedion,
  • Notebook Jungle -
  • Notebook Review -
  • Sony - VAIOPCG-C1X PictureBook, PCG-505TX, PCG-505TS,
  • TechShopper - Notebooks and Handhelds
  • Toshiba -
  • Home Networking

  • My New Home Network - by Larry Jackel
  • WebToMedia - by Richard Kollarits
  • Linux

  • Creative Labs: Developer Relations: Linux Support - SB Live! driver
  • GNOME Project - GNU Network Object Model Environment desktop
  • IBM ViaVoice SDK for Linux - speech recognition SDK
  • K Desktop Environtment - documentation, ftp site,
  • Linux The Linux Sound HOWTO -
  • Linux International -
  • Linux Kernel Archives - US mirror,
  • Linux MIDI & Sound Applications - comprehensive site includes synthesis, MIDI, speech, DSP, sound cards, links, etc.
  • Linux MIDI + Sound Pages -
  • Linux Online - www.linux.org
  • Linux Sound HOWTO -
  • Linux Sound Playing HOWTO -
  • Linux Sound System - quick reference to the Linux 2.2 sound subsystem includes a list of supported devices.
  • Linux for HandHeld Computers -
  • Open Sound System - commercial UNIX digital audio architecture.
  • Red Hat - your online Linux resource
  • Red Hat Linux Hardware Compatibility List for Intel/5.2: Sound Cards -
  • uusbd - Linux USB Project
  • Video For Linux - API, application links, more
  • Video for Linux resources -
  • XFreee86 - standard X Windows port for Linux
  • MIDI

  • Exploring MIDI - intro to MIDI from Northwestern U.
  • MIDI Manufacturers Association - MIDI standards organization
  • MIDI Farm Internet - news and references on MIDI and digital audio
  • MIDI.COM - resource site
  • PC/104

  • Journal of PC/104 Controlled Systems
  • PC/104.COM - The PC/104 Supplier Link Page
  • Remote Control

  • AnimaX International ASA Homepage - Anir Ergonomic Mouse - Anir Multimedia Magic infrared remote control
  • Epigraf Multimedia - MIDI and Infrared (IR) Remote Control Forum
  • Evation.com - Irman, a small device that allows you to control your PC with the remote from your TV, VCR, CD or Stereo.
  • Gyration index Gyroscopes  for computer input devices, Gyropoint freespace mouse
  • Home Automation Links - from Larry
  • Infrared PC Remote Control - Info Page - IR hardware project, software, other solutions
  • Infrared Product Listing - list of IR products by Trace R&D Center
  • Casco Products - IR Mouse and keyboards, Sejin Wireless Keyboard with Trackball
  • Hot Link - IR repeater/splitter
  • HouseLinc - serial port X10 an IR remote control hardware and software
  • Linux IR HOWTO - Infrared Remote Control
  • LIRC - Linux Infrared Remote Control
  • Nirvis Systems - Slink-e serial port based controller for S-link, Control-S
  • OmniRemote Review - PalmPilot software review from the-gadgeteer.com
  • Pacific Neo-Tek - OmniRemote software and IR hardware for PalmPilot
  • RedRat - serial port learning IR remote control
  • A Serial Infrared Remote Controller - hardware project, software, and IR protocol info
  • Sharp's Audio-Visual - Mind Path IR50 F/X Wireless Mouse Control - remote control
  • Sony Control-S Protocol Specifications - Sony S-link
  • Tech Center Labs - PalmPilot hardware, accessories, RedHotLink IR module, Ir Blaster
  • Touchscreen Learning IR Remote - universal remote, 28 buttons per page
  • Wireless IR Transmission - IR-RF-IR repeater
  • Sound Cards

  • DAT World - includes table of digital sound cards
  • PC Digtal Audio Cards -
  • PCAVTech Sound Card Technical Benchmarks -
  • Sound Card Performancs Benchmarks -
  • Yahoo! > Computers and Internet > Hardware > Components > Cards> Sound Cards
  • Speakers

  • Jazz Speakers - USB Digital Speakers - J-6502 2x14W
  • Labtec LCS-1040 - USB speakers 5W+5W
  • Microsoft Digital Sound System 80 - 80W
  • Philips USB Speakers - USB DS330 2x12.5W+25W, DSS350 2x15W, DSS370 2x15W+30W
  • Roland DS-90 Powered Monitors - digital io speakers press release
  • USB High Fidelity / Stereo Speaker Sets - USBStuff catalog page

  •  

    USB

  • ATEN Technologies, Inc. - USB products including manual switch, 16ft. active extension cable.
  • Nortel Networks: Consumer Products - Meridian 9617usb - USB controlled telephone
  • PCI/PCMCIA to USB Interface Cards - USBStuff catalog page
  • USB High Fidelity / Stereo Speaker Sets - USBStuff catalog page
  • USB Multiport Hubs for PC & iMac - USBStuff catalog page
  • USB Studio Sound Peripherals - USBStuff catalog page
  • USB to DAT / Digital Audio - USBStuff catalog page
  • USB to USB / Host to Host Interface - USBStuff catalog page
  • USB.ORG - official promo site of current USB products and new products due for release.
  • USBStuff - Online Catalog of USB Parts, Peripherals and Accessories.
  • uusbd - Linux USB Project
  • Wiring

  • 1-Way Video Balun - use Cat 5 cable to carry video and stereo audio
  • AnyPoint(TM) Home Network - 1Mbps over phone wiring
  • Wireless

  • 2.4Ghz Video Transmission System - transmit stereo audio/video up to 300 ft.
  • Wireless IR Transmission - IR-RF-IR repeater
  • X10

  • HouseLinc
  • Home Automation Systems Catalog X10 automation home security surveillance audio video control
  • Companies

    Yahoo!  > Business and Economy > Companies > Music > Instruments and Equipment > Pro Audio and MIDI > Manufacturers > Computer Peripherals
    Yahoo!  > Business and Economy > Companies > Audio > Manufacturers
  • Aardvark - offers equipment for professional studio and PC recording.
  • AdB Digital - manufacturer of professional digital audio products including interfaces for direct digital

  •     transfer and pro audio sampling.
  • ADS Technologies -
  • Alesis - maker of ADAT's and other professional and semi-pro digital products
  • Antex Electronics - makes sound cards, digital audio adapters and other products for music, audio/video post

  •     production, multimedia and PC-based applications.
  • Apogee Electronics- manufacturers of professional digital audio systems including converters and media products.
  • AVM Technology  - Summit, Apex sound cards.
  • Cakewalk - official company page. Products include Cakewalk Pro Audio, Metro, Overture, Audio FX and more.
  • CreamWare - Information on the tripleDAT and CUTmaster digital audio workstations.
  • Creative Labs - develops, manufactures, and markets a wide array of advanced multimedia solutions for PC entertainment, education, music and productivity tools marketed under the ``Blaster'' family name.
  • Digidesign - designs MIDI compatible sequencing, notation and digital audio recording software (Pro Tools); pro audio sound cards and systems.
  • Digital Audio Labs - pro quality analog and digital i/o. S/PDIF, DAT, etc.
  • DigiTech - effects for studio and musician use.
  • Emagic - products include Logic sequencer, Logic Audio hard-disc recording software, SoundDiver librarian/editing program, the Audiowerk8 sound card and Unitor8 MIDI interface.
  • E-mu Systems, Inc. - designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments; our product line includes the Emulator, ESi-32, E-64, Darwin Hard Disk Recorder, Proteus, Procussion, Proformance and more.
  • Ensoniq Corp. - Manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, multimedia sound cards, and specialized integrated circuits for music and sound processing.
  • Event Electronics Inc. - manufacturer and distributor of professional audio products.
  • Fostex -
  • Frontier Design Group - manufacturer of professional digital audio, MIDI, and synchronization products for

  •     Windows.
  • Gadget Labs - manufacturer of pro quality digital audio and MIDI cards and peripherals for PCs.
  • Genelec - manufacturer of studio monitor speakers
  • Graham-Patten Systems Inc - A manufacture of professional Audio and Video products

  •     for Television featuring our D/ESAM line of digital audio mixers.
  • Guillemot
  • Hafler - speaker manufacturer
  • Korg - manufacturer of keyboards, Trinity music workstations, SoundLink digital recording equipment, and Prophecy synthesizers, tuners and signal effects processors.
  • JLCooper -
  • Lexicon - digital effects, multi-processor effects, dynamic midi reverberators, power amplifiers and more. The kings of reverb.
  • Lucid Technology - manufactuer of digital/analog converters.
  • Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. -
  • Mark of the Unicorn - MOTU - makers of MIDI-related software and hardware.
  • Mackie Designs Inc. - develops, manufactures, sells and supports high quality, reasonably priced professional audio equipment.
  • MidiMan - creators of MIDI interfaces, mixers and sync boxes for Mac & PC.
  • Mediatrix - full featured high quality home oriented soundcard.
  • Merging Technologies - A privately held company which specializes in providing high performance digital workstation products for the professional audio market.
  • MusicNet -
  • Mytek - Manufactures professional audio equipment. We make 20 bit A/D

  •     converters, digital meters, PrivateQ multichannel headphone system etc.
  • Opcode Systems - products include Studio Vision Pro, Vision, Fusion plug-ins such as Vocoder, Vinyl and Filter, MIDI interfaces and more. Software and hardware for Macs and PCs.
  • Otari Corporation - manufacturer of analog and digital recorders, cutting edge mixing consoles, and high speed industrial audio and video cassette loading and duplication systems.
  • RME Intelligent Audio Solutions -
  • Roland Corporation U.S. -
  • SEK'D - wide range of PCI and external AD/DA convertors, digital I/O cards etc.
  • Sonorus, Inc. - dedicated to new ideas and capabilities for digital audio, networked media, and internet services.
  • Spectral Inc - manufacturer of professional PC based digital audio workstations for broadcast, video/film, music, and multi-media. A/D-D/A converters, the Translator eight channel format converter.
  • Steinberg - official company homepage. Products include Cubase, ReCycle, Rebirth and more.
  • Syntrillium Software Corp. - publishes audio editing and sound utility software, including Cool Edit Pro and

  •     Kaleidoscope.
  • Tascam - analog and digital multi-track recorders, modular hard-disk recorders, etc.
  • Tannoy - loudspeaker manufacturer
  • Townshend Computer Tools Home Page
  • TC Electronic - manufacture a line of pro audio equipment including finalizers, compressors, effects, limiters, etc. Fireworx, too.
  • Wave Distribution -
  • Waves Ltd. - digital audio processing
  • Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. - music software and audio hardware.
  • Yamaha Pro Audio -
  • Zefiro Acoustics - makes ZA2 digital audio card.
  • Shopping

  • GearSearch - musical equipment dealers guitar bass drums recording pro audio etc
  • Music Yellow Pages - comprehensive industry trade directory
  • Promusicfind - the worldwide marketplace for buying and selling everything musical
  • Serendipity

  • Localizer Sound Dome - Brown Innovations
  • Google! - current search engine favorite
  • microdrives - 170MB and 240MB in CompactFlash Type II (CF Type II) form
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS resources from Nerd World Media
  • roadsideamerica - your online guide to offbeat tourist attractions

  • NoBell Home - gjm - last update 9/22/1999