[Avid-L2] Re: ISDN - What's the new way of doing this?

That part I knew but why Codec? I guess it is compressing and decompressing some data. I always think of Codec as it relates to video codecs etc... Time to broaden my definition.

--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Christopher Pitbladdo <avid@...> wrote:
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> On 22 Feb 2010, at 05:36, "johnrobmoore" <bigfish@...> wrote:
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> > Why do they call it POTS Codec? It sounds like two phone lines with
> > some sort of IFB functionality on the send line which would provide
> > the Mix minus for talent to read to. Doubt the talent would hear
> > themselves back because of the delay but what do I know. My brain is
> > on the two cans and a string right now. At least I slept last
> > night. ;-) I better learn to say no to work, but in this economy and
> > the regular gig wrapping up for an undetermined break I can't right
> > know. Back in the day I could call the guy and stay up all night but
> > now I'd have to call my sponsor. I guess that's progress. Meanwhile
> > back to "When Fish Attack."
> >
> > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, David Dawkins <dawk2@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Greg,
> > >
> > > A couple of options. $ See if one of the engineers from your local
> > radio
> > > stations can recommend pots codec equipment for both ends and rent
> > what
> > > you need. Manufacturers are Comrex, Telos, Tieline or someone like
> > that.
> > >
> > > Cents Two phone lines IFB and voice. Record the scratch track off
> > the
> > > phone and relay the audio afterwards when they ftp the goods.
> > >
> > > Phone Greg Glazier...
> > >
> > > I have been out of audio for a long time so the pots codec is new
> > to me.
> > >
> > > DD
> > >
> > > Greg Huson wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I've used Kitzie for some stuff, too- on your recommendation!
> > > >
> > > > Unfortunately, in this case, I have to fit
> > > > Into an existing model, which is talent reading to mix-minus, us
> > > > recording on the receiving end.
> > > >
> > > > We mostly do exactly what you've detailed, but I need to offer
> > this
> > > > additional service without the silly expense of isdn- if that
> > can be
> > > > avoided.
> > > >
> > > > Secondary use would be remote ADR... But that's a ways down the
> > road.
> > > >
> > > > Greg (at) secrethq.com
> > > > Greg Huson
> > > > Secret Headquarters, Inc
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> > > > www.SecretHQ.com
> > > > iPhone
> > > >
> > > > On Feb 21, 2010, at 4:58 PM, Steve Hullfish <steve4lists@
> > > > <mailto:steve4lists%40veralith.com>>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I do all my sessions now directing talent over a basic phone
> > patch and
> > > > > then they send me the media via ftp after the session.
> > > > >
> > > > > I go through www.voice123.com for talent. I pick talent that
> > are good
> > > > > and have good technical custom auditions. That way I know that
> > their
> > > > > recording skills and facilities are up to the job. I haven't
> > paid for
> > > > > voice over recording studio time in six years. And I am
> > talking about
> > > > > doing national TV spots. It's not incredibly friendly if you
> > have
> > > > > clients that have to participate in the sessions, but you can
> > always
> > > > > have them on a conference call.
> > > > >
> > > > > On Feb 21, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Greg Huson wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> Is there a better way to do ISDN VO sessions - ISDN seems so
> > > > >> antiquated... and pricy. Our regular data connection is
> > faster. Is
> > > > >> there a 'newer' way to do remote VO sessions?
> > > > >>
> > > > >> gh
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