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dagoldenknight86 · Guest

I'm interested in getting ISDN. Any suggestions on what kind to get and where the best deals are? I'm also trying to convince work to get one... Does any place lease these?

Thanks so much!

ricevoice · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject:

I have a related question as I build up my home studio: how necessary is ISDN these days? Are certain types of clients more likely to require it than others? With e-mail and ftp so easy now wouldn't a phone patch and file transfer be just as effective? I'd like to avoid shelling out the extra cash for ISDN if possible.
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bobsouer · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject:

Chris,

Regarding your question, I recommend you search through the gear and chat sections on the term ISDN. I think you'll find a lot of sound and thoughtful advice and answers there.

And Isaiah (I hope I'm remembering your name correctly! ), you'll find much of value in answer to your questions as well.
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dagoldenknight86 · Guest

Bob,

Yes you remembered my name right, and spelt it right too! I appreciate that Smile

. Thanks for the answer and I will do that, thanks!

Chris,

The main reason I'm trying to get ISDN is to hopefuly get where I work to allow me to work at home. I'm even willing to pay for the equipment on their end. I work in an old building (I just left a brand new state of the art station) where mold and dead rats are very common and my allergies are horrible and are making me sound (and feel) horrible. Many trips to the doctors office and still no fix so I'm thinking this will be the best solution. As a side benefit I can also offer it to studios for voice work. Regarding the home studio you can send me a PM and I can send you some tips.

georgethetech · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:36 am Post subject: Re: Getting ISDN

I happen to have a Telos Zephyr 9202 "black face" ISDN codec for sale for $2000. I had it completely refurbished by Telos and is guaranteed to function perfectly. This machine is very reliable and will probably work longer than the TelCo will continue to supply ISDN service!
Please let me know if you are interested, or anyone else is...
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CarlWelden · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:32 am Post subject: ISDN codec BSW

Here's a few, but you have to contact them their current "below list" prices.

http://www.bswusa.com/searchresult.asp?searchType=keyword&searchValue=codec

Research here, then see if you can find some used gear for less.

Ed Gambill · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:10 am Post subject:

The hardware ISDN systems seem to be priced at over $3,000.00 retail.

AudioTX www.audiotx.com is a software solution that resided in your computer. It prices at or near $1,000. AudioTX is sold by several main line dealers and has been proven successful. Make double sure that you have ISDN available to you location first.

How about that, just four lines of text not counting this notification of brevity.
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Deirdre · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:51 am Post subject:

Just a note: Audio TX is PC only.
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Ed Gambill · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:54 am Post subject:

Thanks, I keep forgetting that.
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georgethetech · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:01 am Post subject:

I sold the Zephyr 9202, but now have a Telos Xstream for $2500, if anyone is interested. AudioTX is great, until you need support (one guy in the UK) or your Windows PC starts getting "Windowy".
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Ed Gambill · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

All things need service from time to time.

I don't use AudioTX or any other ISDN at this time so I’m not pitching anything to sell.

For sure the software is software. From the first edition, it is my understanding that the upgrades have been free to users. I am not sure about that.

If you have a problem with AudioTX, the first thing would be to un-install and reinstall the software. The next most likely fault will be with you PC, modem, or Telco. These are thing that can be fixed locally without sending the box off for service.

So if your ISDN box go belly-up you have to send it off for repair or maybe it's fried and you need to spend another 2k. If AudioTX goes belly up you still have the software, if you buy the version with dongle, and you can reinstall on another machine if the PC has let you down. A new modem less then $100.00

Features Advantages and Benefits of software based ISDN. BTW there are other companies that sell software solutions for ISDN..
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brianforrester · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't discount Source Connect as a viable option (www.source-elements.com). I recognize that it isn't nearly as widely accepted as ISDN, but is gaining speed.

As more and more telcos drop ISDN (or at least limit it), IP is definately going to be the way of the future.

I've been using Source Connect very succesfully with a number of clients recently and have nothing but good things to say. If you need to connect to an ISDN box, you can simply pay a bridging service, and if you're not using ISDN regularly, I'd be willing to bet that the bridging fees will be much more economical than the ISDN line fees and loan payments (cause who can afford the cash purchase of the box).

Just my $0.02.
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georgethetech · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject:

Brian and Ed both made good points. It really just depends on the frequency of use and the reliability you require out of your ISDN system. If you are comfortable with tinkering in PC/Windows land, give AudioTX a shot. For occasional use with ISDN studios, and if you have ZERO interest in dealing with Windows, then Source Connect is a very cost effective ($400) way to go, and outofhear.com only charges VO talent around $40/bridge. Plus you can make a portable system to take with you for Source Connect (like my VO2GO), and work from any place with a solid Internet connection. Unless you are heavily aiming for the ISDN clients, and you have solid leads into that realm, save the cash for now.
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