
TalkWorks Product Description

TalkWorks software is an easy-to-use set of applications for
editing and integrating audio.
TalkWorks consists of several applications modules, each with
access to advanced audio processing capabilities.

Applications Modules

AudioEditor is a fully featured audio waveform editor.
AudioEditor  includes both overview and zoom windows and allows
editing of both uncompressed and compressed wave data.
AudioEditor is designed for high performance.  Rendering and
zooming wave forms is super fast, leaving you more time to do
the actual editing!  Effects like echo, silence trimming and
volume normalization are performed instantaneously!
AudioEditor includes a toolbar to enhance its ease-of-use.


AudioRecorder is an OLE server application that enables you to
play and record voice and other audio messages, and to embed
them into Email, reports, or other documents.  Unlike other
voice annotation products, AudioRecorder doesn't limit the
length of the message based on your computer's memory.  And you
don't need to use clumsy background based processes to
decompress or vary the playback speed of your files.
TalkWorks' advanced audio architecture lets you work in
real-time, without restrictions!

HotTalk is the easiest way to embed audio in a Windows
application.  Customized to be a part of your application's
toolbar or used simple as a floating icon, HotTalk lets you
record and embed your message with only two mouse or key
clicks.  Customization options shared with AudioRecorder let
you determine the default icon and caption that will be used
with your messages!

Audio Processing Modules

Variable Speed Playback permits speeding up and slowing down of
audio messages dynamically.  A slide bar is used to adjust
playback from half  to double speed without altering the pitch
of the message.  TalkWorks is the only product that varies the
playback speed while you listen to the message!

TalkWorks includes several compression modules offering from 
2:1 to 36:1 compression.  Microsoft ADPCM is provided for 
compatibility with Windows Sound System.  The AudioFile 10:1 
compression offers unbelievable quality with only a minor 
performance trade-off.  TalkWorks state-of-the art 36:1 
compression lets you easily send voice messages using 
Compuserve or the Internet with minimal cost implications.


=====================  TalkWorks Features  ===================

Principal Functions
        Play
        Record
        Edit
        OLE Server

Recording and Playing
        Mono and Stereo Channels
        5.5, 8, 11, 22 and 44KHz Sample Rates
        8 and 16 Bit Sample Sizes
        MIDI playback
        Record and Playback Volume Control
        Dynamic Variable Speed Playback
        Customizable Record Settings
        Position Control Slider
        VU Meter
        Pause and Resume
        Continuous Loop Playback

Audio Features
        Microsoft Audio Compression Manager Standard
        Supports DSP-based Modules
        File to File Format Conversion

OLE Linking & Embedding
        OLE Linking & Embedding
        2-click Application Automatic Embedding Mode (HotTalk)
        Drag-and-Drop
        Change Embedded Icon
        Caption for Embedded Icon
        Change Default Icon and Caption
        Choice of Playback Controls (Full, Mini, or None)

Audio Compression Formats
        PCM (MPC Compatible, uncompressed)
        a-law, -law (2:1)
        Microsoft ADPCM (4:1)
        IMA ADPCM (Industry Standard 4:1)
        GSM (10:1)
        36:1, (4800 bits /second)

Editing
        Zoom to Selected Segments
        Volume Maximization
        Incremental Volume Increase / Decrease
        Fade In/Out Effects
        Echo Effects (5 Choices)
        Trim Silence
        Incremental Speed Increase / Decrease
        Editing Functions Toolbar
        Choice of Scales (seconds, samples, bytes)

Performance
        Stream Recording to Disk for Large Messages
        Maximum Message Size Limited by Disk
        Automatic Performance Adjustment for CPU
        User Customizable Performance Tuning
        Ability to Terminate Compression Process
        Super Fast Wave Rendering and Zooming

Compatibility
        All Major Audio Boards
        Windows Sound System, Compaq Business Audio, and Wave Files
        AF10 Available for Audio Boards with an Analog Devices 2115 DSP

Minimum System Requirements

The minimum platform required to run the TalkWorks software is 
a 16MHz 386 IBM compatible PC, with 2MB of memory.  Windows 3.1 
or later, running in enhanced mode is required. A mouse is 
recommended.

Additional hard disk space is required to store any audio files
you create. Audio hardware, equipped with an appropriate set of
Windows 3.1 audio drivers, compatible headphones or
loudspeakers, and a microphone, are also required.

In order to exploit all the functionality of TalkWorks and to
record at high sampling rates, we recommend a 25 MHz 486SX (or
better) with 4 MBytes of RAM.

TalkWorks is available for $59.  To order, send a check or 
money order to:

AudioFile
Four Militia Drive  Lexington, MA 02173
Tel (617)863-0890  Fax (617)863-0956

NEW!   Toll Free Number  (800)52-Audio    [(800)522-8346]

AudioFile is a registered trademark and AudioRecorder,
AudioEditor, AudioMixer and HotTalk are trademarks of
AudioFile, Inc.  Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.



