Voice Recording file transfer: Sansa Community

catwalker

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January 30, 2008 10:25 AM

Sorry, I should have mentioned that I'm using a Sansa View.

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January 30, 2008 4:52 PM

My new view is on the way. Once here I can definitly give you an answer. But when plugged into your computer and you view the files on it, can you see the recording file? Then just move it to your computer?

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catwalker

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January 30, 2008 9:26 PM

Hi,

Thanks for responding. I was able to get this to work, but of course I tried changing all things at once, so I don't know which one did the trick.

I had renamed the file on the player, and so I changed it back to the original (date_01.wav). Also, I thought I had tried moving the lock button this morning without result, but I tried again to make sure that the player was unlocked. I was able to select the file and move it (using the menu) to a folder on my computer.

This morning, I had tried both moving the file by hand and an upload sync feature, which gave me an error and a message saying that it was not possible to upload a file.

Anyway, problem is solved. Now I just need to figure out how to set up a playlist. I can create one, but when I move it to the player, the files are transferred and put into random places, and the playlist is empty.

One puzzle at a time.

I should say, though, that I was quite pleased with the voice recorder performance, as the event was in a hall with a big crowd (speakers were mic'd to a sound system). The result wasn't perfect, but is quite listenable. I will get better with practice.

Thanks,

catwalker.

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January 31, 2008 5:17 PM

Glad you go it working!

The voice recorder is one of the main reasons I wanted one. I can use it a lot at work.

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RogerClement

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February 29, 2008 12:32 AM

Hi guys

I've tried the same with no success. I can view the files, and I can play them on the computer, but I haven't been able to figure out how to save them on the computer. A serious bummer, because voice recording is the whole reason I got the Sansa.

thanks

Roger

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March 1, 2008 12:49 PM

I was lookng at some other Sansa accessories and I thought of something you could do.

You could get a cable that plugs in from the Sansa to the Mic jack on your computer and record it manually.

But, if you can see the files on your computer, can you just drag them to your desktop?

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Langevip

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March 6, 2008 8:30 AM

catwalker said: Hi, Thanks for responding. I was able to get this to work, but of course I tried changing all things at once, so I don't know which one did the trick. I had renamed the file on the player, and so I changed it back to the original (date_01.wav). Also, I thought I had tried moving the lock button this morning without result, but I tried again to make sure that the player was unlocked. I was able to select the file and move it (using the menu) to a folder on my computer. This morning, I had tried both moving the file by hand and an upload sync feature, which gave me an error and a message saying that it was not possible to upload a file. Anyway, problem is solved. Now I just need to figure out how to set up a playlist. I can create one, but when I move it to the player, the files are transferred and put into random places, and the playlist is empty. One puzzle at a time. I should say, though, that I was quite pleased with the voice recorder performance, as the event was in a hall with a big crowd (speakers were mic'd to a sound system). The result wasn't perfect, but is quite listenable. I will get better with practice. Thanks, catwalker.

Hi,

I have the same problem as Catwalker.

I have 2 Sansa, a Sansa e200 series and a Sansa View 16GB. I'm able to transfer voice recording files to my PC with my Sansa e250 but not with my Sansa View. When I transfer the recording file (date_01.wav) to my PC with Windows Explorer XP SP2 (folder: Sansa View/Internal Memory/RECORD/VOICE) or using the synchronisation options of Windows Media Player v11, it is 222KB long and it play only 52 seconds in both cases (WMP show me it is 59:19 minutes long but after 52 seconds it stop on error).

Catwalker seems to solve his problem but I don't understand how he do that. I tried but I still have the same problem.

Does anyone know how we can transfer/archive Sansa View voice recordings to a computer?

Thanks!

Pierre

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March 10, 2008 7:22 PM

I tried this on mine and had no problems at all. It save the Wav file on the Sansa and when I connect to the computer i can simply drag the WAV file to my desktop to save it there.

It also seems to play fine on both the Sansa and the Computer.

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Brandon C

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April 25, 2008 8:08 PM

Langevip, you still having the same problem?

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Langevip

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April 30, 2008 6:57 AM

Brandon C said: Langevip, you still having the same problem?

Unfortunately, I still have the same problem. In the next few days, I'll get a new computer with Vista installed. I'll try again with this new configuration and hope it'll work fine.

Thanks Brandon!

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July 25, 2008 11:06 PM

Langevip said: Unfortunately, I still have the same problem. In the next few days, I'll get a new computer with Vista installed. I'll try again with this new configuration and hope it'll work fine.

How did it work on your New Vista machine?

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July 28, 2008 6:54 AM

Hi Brandon,

I had same problem in Vista but I found my problem some days ago (I think so).

After firmware upgrade, I tried to transfer my old "voice records" and it still didn't work. Some days ago I recorded new "voice records" and tried to transfer it on my PC. And it's work correctly. I can play back it in WinAmp.

The problem was my firmware version I suppose and the "Voice records" made with this firmware version.

Thanks!

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July 28, 2008 3:33 PM

Don't know if this was already stated, but...
The View uses a variant of .WAV that's not the normal PCM wave that you would normally get.
To get the .wav file changed to something you can transfer burn etc, you need to do the following:
Drag and drop the recorded file onto your computer (Desktop is easiest)
Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and select Sound Recorder
Next, go to File and select Open
Find your recording and click open
Now go to Save As and make sure the save as type is .WAV
Click change right under that, and make sure the wave is PCM.
(You can change the attributes to make the bit rate higher if you so choose. I use 44.100kHz, 16-bit, Stereo 172kb/sec) Its good quality
Click ok, click save and tadah, you have your playable wav now.