SenseCast

In this episode we cover the major features of the V1.7 update for BS6 and MINI, including enhanced Google Drive support and the addition of OneDrive and Dropbox support directly from the File Manager, the new Google OAuth setup process, our updated BookShare Download application, the addition of DAISY recording in the Media Player, and the changes to the Record/Play shortcut for accessing voice assistance.

In this Episode of SenseCast, Jenny and Earle take us through some of their favorite real-world entertainment and productivity uses of BrailleSense 6, including casting to a TV, using the Google and Alexa voice assistants, and the introduction of yet another of Jenny’s audio toys.

In our final episode of 2021, Jenny interviews Chase Crispin, a music teacher in Nebraska public schools, about how he integrates BrailleSense 6 into his everyday professional and personal worlds. For anyone who thinks the notetaker may no longer be relevant, or if you just want some great examples of how to really get the most out of your BrailleSense, take a listen.

BrailleSense 6 V1.5 has just been released, and episode 4 of SenseCast covers all the new features and functions.

In episode 3 of SenseCast, Jenny does the first of her international interviews, this one with Stuart Lawler of Sight and Sound Technology.  They cover a wide range of topics, including growing up in Ireland, Sight & Sound’s community outreach, the Blind Guys Chat podcast, and vaccinations.

In SenseCast Episode 2, Jenny explores several USB audio accessories that can be used to record with BrailleSense 6. Demoed or mentioned in the cast are the following: 1. Zoom AM7: https://amzn.to/2XTfHAF 2. Blue Yeti Pro: https://amzn.to/3sNpXpu 3. AKG Lyra: https://amzn.to/3DjfJ4Z 4. Samson G-Track Pro: https://amzn.to/3koCcFo 5. Samson Meteor Mic: https://amzn.to/38eyp7R 6. Samson Q2U: https://amzn.to/3sNOJ8V 7. Audio-Technica ATR2100X: https://amzn.to/3Dix2Dg 8. Shure X2U: https://amzn.to/2XZBHdi 9. DigitNow Digital Audio capture card: https://amzn.to/3kjot2k 10. Reshow USB Cassette player: https://amzn.to/3BhTuLd 11. Rybozen USB cassette player: https://amzn.to/2WpKeW2 12. Alesis Multi-mix 4 USB FX: https://amzn.to/3mAzZcn 13. Rockville RockMix 4 channel: https://amzn.to/38fCZmk 14. Allen & Heath Zed-10FX: https://amzn.to/3B4Noh4 15. Rode NT1 microphone: https://amzn.to/3jfHnrO 17. AKG C214 microphone: https://amzn.to/3kwCQAO 18. Lewit LCT440 microphone: https://amzn.to/3BdAH3z 19. Shure Beta 58A microphone: https://amzn.to/2XSyT1n

In this inaugural episode, Jenny Axler introduces a few of her colleagues in Korea who, though you may not have heard their voices up to now,  are essential to the development and distribution of HIMS products for the international market.