Harold Fairbanks II wrote:
I do it the easy way.
I read all of my books aloud and record them on a Sony minidisc recorder.
This is Mexico. How many negative G's and 225F heatings can your mini disc endure?
I edit my speech with the minidisc, since there is nothing better to edit audio recordings on without using a computer.
Once I get my minidisc recordings edited exactly perfect, I dub them to 8-track tapes since minidiscs are re-recordable and are getting expensive.
A few miles on these roads and you will have a 32-track recording...
Since my '79 Itasca has a factory 8-track player in the dash, I can listen to my own audiobook performances as I drive all across the country. And, I only have to change a tape out every 80 or so minutes.
I cant find a Lear Jet, even at an airport
The 8-track analog thickness adds a warmth to my voice that can be comforting on long drives. The tape hiss helps drown out the exhaust manifold leaks on that old 454.
Exhaust manifold cracks? No sweat! There are loosened parts behind every cactus. Besides, overwhelming the braying, the rattling, squalling tires, screeching accordions and drums, and siren right behind you, is difficult...
As a bonus, I can even hit the fast-forward button on the 8-track player and listen to my own voice at a speed just a hair faster than normal playback if I really want to get to the good parts of the book before the next gas stop.
