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| burwenaudio.com |
| AUDIO SPLENDOR™ RECORDING, PLAYING, AND BACKUP |
BURWEN RECORDER/PLAYER
Go to Start, All Programs and click BURWEN AUDIO. To set Options, right click on the BURWEN AUDIO
icon at the right end of your Taskbar. Check Show Recorder/Player.
To play a file, click OPEN under PLAYER and navigate to your desired track name just as you would find it
in Windows Explorer. You can play WAV, W64, WMA, and MP3 file types. Check CHAIN FILES if you want
to automatically play one file after another in the same folder.
To record a new music file, click OPEN under RECORDER. Select the destination folder and give your
recording a name. Choose the file type in Save As Type - WAV (32-bit), W64 (64-bit), WMA Lossless, or
MP3 (128 kbps). The number of channels and the Sample Rate for WAV or W64 is the same as set in
Options for Output channels. If your file name is the same as an existing file in the same folder, use the
OVERWRITE button if you want to automatically replace the previous file. Use the PROMPT button to open
a dialog box that makes sure you really want to replace the existing file. Otherwise, change to a unique
name.
Use the real-time SPEAKER-RECORD fader for fine volume adjustment of both the AUDIO SPLENDOR
output and the record level. Click the + button quickly, once to increase the volume 0.1 dB. Click the -
button quickly once to decrease the volume 0.1 dB. Click and hold the + button to fade in or click and hold
the - button to fade out in 0.1 dB steps.
Normal recording is 5.1 channels at 88200 Hz, 32-bit floating point, (127 MB/min limited to 4
GB, 31.4minutes), but saving as W64 (127 MB/min) eliminates this limitation. Both the Burwen Recorder-
Player and the Windows Media Player can play these files via the MOTU 828MK3.
Recorded files have the Bobcat processing selected by clicking a button in the BURWEN AUDIO window or
sent by clicking PROCESS AUDIO in AUDIO SPLENDOR. For no processing, click Bypass in the BURWEN
AUDIO window or 8 BYPASS (INPUT CH - SPKRS extreme right mix in AUDIO SPLENDOR's TONE CTRL
window).
AUDIO SPLENDOR sends to the BURWEN BOBCAT window associated with the Windows Media Player
(WMP) after clicking the WMP button to set the appropriate address. After clicking its ANALOG button,
AUDIO SPLENDOR sends instead to the BURWEN AUDIO window. The two windows look the same except
for the name in the title bar. When the Burwen Recorder-Player is open, it will not pass an analog input
signal unless you place a checkmark in its ANALOG IN check box.
HIGH SPEED FILE CONVERSION
Convert WAV, WMA, MP3, or W64 files to any of these AUDIO SPLENDOR processed formats by
dragging and dropping one or more files or a folder full onto the Burwen Recorder-Player. In the dialog
box that appears, select the type of file, bit rate, and number of channels, and select a destination.
Processing is set by a Preset file, C:\BURWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS\SOUND.88.BIN, produced every time you
click PROCESS AUDIO. The number .88 indicates the sample rate was 88.2 kHz as set in Options. Preset
files selected by various buttons in the BURWEN AUDIO window, such as basic3.44.bin are also located in
C:\BUJRWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS\. Copy and paste SOUND.88.BIN for future use to the same destination
and change its name (keep .BIN) to contain the Subtitle that shows in the Windows Media Player Library to
associate it with the music file.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Click anywhere in blank space on the Burwen Recorder/Player to focus on it.
ALT + O = PLAYER OPEN
ALT + P = PLAY
ALT + V = PLAY VOLUME. Then press Arrow Right to increase 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade up. Press Arrow
Left to decrease 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade down.
ALT + N = RECORDER OPEN
ALT + D = SPEAKER-RECORD volume. Then press Arrow Left to decrease 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade
down. Press Arrow Right to increase 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade up.
BACKUP YOUR FILES
Every time you make a new entry in a library press CTRL + S to save it. Backup your libraries after just a
few or every entry. Simply click BKUP at TONE CTRL, Pg Dn. All three library files will be saved and
renamed copies will appear in C:\BURWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS with the word “BACKUP” added into each
name. To restore any of the library files in C:\BURWEN AUDIO, copy and paste from C:\BURWEN
AUDIO\BACKUPS. Then rename it to remove “BACKUP” after pasting.
AUDIO SPLENDOR.XLS should be saved with settings you want the next time you open the workbook,
Click SAVE WORKBOOK at TONE CTRL, Pg Dn. Or copy C:\BURWEN AUDIO\ AUDIO SPLENDOR.XLS
and paste it in C:\BURWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS. This file can also be restored from the installation disc.
CALCULATION
Because of the immense number of calculations involved, real time operation of the controls is not
practical without a super computer. The SPEAKER-RECORD fader on the Burwen Recorder-Player is the
only real-time control. It controls all output channels. To avoid jerky TONE CTRL slider operation, Excel
calculation is held off until you release the left mouse button after moving a control, when you will see an
hourglass.
If you use Excel for accounting or other uses press F9 when you need calculation. If AUDIO SPLENDOR
is closed or not touched you can set Excel calculation at Automatic at Tools, Options, Calculation in Excel
2003. The first time you operate a control, calculation will switch to manual. In Excel 2007 click the Office
symbol and go to Excel Options, Formulas, Workbook Calculation, and click Automatic.
Go to Start, All Programs and click BURWEN AUDIO. To set Options, right click on the BURWEN AUDIO
icon at the right end of your Taskbar. Check Show Recorder/Player.
To play a file, click OPEN under PLAYER and navigate to your desired track name just as you would find it
in Windows Explorer. You can play WAV, W64, WMA, and MP3 file types. Check CHAIN FILES if you want
to automatically play one file after another in the same folder.
To record a new music file, click OPEN under RECORDER. Select the destination folder and give your
recording a name. Choose the file type in Save As Type - WAV (32-bit), W64 (64-bit), WMA Lossless, or
MP3 (128 kbps). The number of channels and the Sample Rate for WAV or W64 is the same as set in
Options for Output channels. If your file name is the same as an existing file in the same folder, use the
OVERWRITE button if you want to automatically replace the previous file. Use the PROMPT button to open
a dialog box that makes sure you really want to replace the existing file. Otherwise, change to a unique
name.
Use the real-time SPEAKER-RECORD fader for fine volume adjustment of both the AUDIO SPLENDOR
output and the record level. Click the + button quickly, once to increase the volume 0.1 dB. Click the -
button quickly once to decrease the volume 0.1 dB. Click and hold the + button to fade in or click and hold
the - button to fade out in 0.1 dB steps.
Normal recording is 5.1 channels at 88200 Hz, 32-bit floating point, (127 MB/min limited to 4
GB, 31.4minutes), but saving as W64 (127 MB/min) eliminates this limitation. Both the Burwen Recorder-
Player and the Windows Media Player can play these files via the MOTU 828MK3.
Recorded files have the Bobcat processing selected by clicking a button in the BURWEN AUDIO window or
sent by clicking PROCESS AUDIO in AUDIO SPLENDOR. For no processing, click Bypass in the BURWEN
AUDIO window or 8 BYPASS (INPUT CH - SPKRS extreme right mix in AUDIO SPLENDOR's TONE CTRL
window).
AUDIO SPLENDOR sends to the BURWEN BOBCAT window associated with the Windows Media Player
(WMP) after clicking the WMP button to set the appropriate address. After clicking its ANALOG button,
AUDIO SPLENDOR sends instead to the BURWEN AUDIO window. The two windows look the same except
for the name in the title bar. When the Burwen Recorder-Player is open, it will not pass an analog input
signal unless you place a checkmark in its ANALOG IN check box.
HIGH SPEED FILE CONVERSION
Convert WAV, WMA, MP3, or W64 files to any of these AUDIO SPLENDOR processed formats by
dragging and dropping one or more files or a folder full onto the Burwen Recorder-Player. In the dialog
box that appears, select the type of file, bit rate, and number of channels, and select a destination.
Processing is set by a Preset file, C:\BURWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS\SOUND.88.BIN, produced every time you
click PROCESS AUDIO. The number .88 indicates the sample rate was 88.2 kHz as set in Options. Preset
files selected by various buttons in the BURWEN AUDIO window, such as basic3.44.bin are also located in
C:\BUJRWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS\. Copy and paste SOUND.88.BIN for future use to the same destination
and change its name (keep .BIN) to contain the Subtitle that shows in the Windows Media Player Library to
associate it with the music file.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Click anywhere in blank space on the Burwen Recorder/Player to focus on it.
ALT + O = PLAYER OPEN
ALT + P = PLAY
ALT + V = PLAY VOLUME. Then press Arrow Right to increase 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade up. Press Arrow
Left to decrease 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade down.
ALT + N = RECORDER OPEN
ALT + D = SPEAKER-RECORD volume. Then press Arrow Left to decrease 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade
down. Press Arrow Right to increase 0.1 dB. Hold for slow fade up.
BACKUP YOUR FILES
Every time you make a new entry in a library press CTRL + S to save it. Backup your libraries after just a
few or every entry. Simply click BKUP at TONE CTRL, Pg Dn. All three library files will be saved and
renamed copies will appear in C:\BURWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS with the word “BACKUP” added into each
name. To restore any of the library files in C:\BURWEN AUDIO, copy and paste from C:\BURWEN
AUDIO\BACKUPS. Then rename it to remove “BACKUP” after pasting.
AUDIO SPLENDOR.XLS should be saved with settings you want the next time you open the workbook,
Click SAVE WORKBOOK at TONE CTRL, Pg Dn. Or copy C:\BURWEN AUDIO\ AUDIO SPLENDOR.XLS
and paste it in C:\BURWEN AUDIO\BACKUPS. This file can also be restored from the installation disc.
CALCULATION
Because of the immense number of calculations involved, real time operation of the controls is not
practical without a super computer. The SPEAKER-RECORD fader on the Burwen Recorder-Player is the
only real-time control. It controls all output channels. To avoid jerky TONE CTRL slider operation, Excel
calculation is held off until you release the left mouse button after moving a control, when you will see an
hourglass.
If you use Excel for accounting or other uses press F9 when you need calculation. If AUDIO SPLENDOR
is closed or not touched you can set Excel calculation at Automatic at Tools, Options, Calculation in Excel
2003. The first time you operate a control, calculation will switch to manual. In Excel 2007 click the Office
symbol and go to Excel Options, Formulas, Workbook Calculation, and click Automatic.
| BURWEN BOBCAT |
STEREO AND MULTI-CHANNEL OPTIONS
BURWEN BOBCAT provides 23 fixed processing selections for simple operation. 21 are in the Big Bobcat
window and 2 most-used selections appear in the Basic Bobcat window. The left column in the Monitor
window delivers a selection of 8 7.1-channel outputs (of which 5 channels are commonly used) from 1 to 8
channels input. The right column delivers 7.1 output channels from 7 inputs. 6 of the channels are
processed individually and constitute 3 identical pairs of stereo channels for broadcasting on 3 stations
simultaneously.
BURWEN BOBCAT provides 23 fixed processing selections for simple operation. 21 are in the Big Bobcat
window and 2 most-used selections appear in the Basic Bobcat window. The left column in the Monitor
window delivers a selection of 8 7.1-channel outputs (of which 5 channels are commonly used) from 1 to 8
channels input. The right column delivers 7.1 output channels from 7 inputs. 6 of the channels are
processed individually and constitute 3 identical pairs of stereo channels for broadcasting on 3 stations
simultaneously.
LISTENING
1. When playing your disc, or music file select the sound you like best. Basic, vocal, jazz, pop,
classical, movies, extreme, recital, and concert are only suggested starting points. In the Big
Bobcat window try all 21 selections and compare to No Bobcat. Use the sound you like best. If you do
not have AUDIO SPLENDOR to make wide range fine tone adjustment, especially to compensate
your speakers, use the graphic equalizer available in the Windows Media Player under View,
Enhancements, Graphic Equalizer. When playing DVDs, the player disables the equalizer and plug-ins
such as BURWEN BOBCAT.
2. Selection basic 3 works on any program material. Basic 2 has a darker sound. Basic 1 Is slightly
wider. All the other selections are specialized for program sources with various problems. Choosing
one of these will improve or degrade the sound depending upon how well the processing is matched to
the problem. Use the one you like best. Compare the sound with no bobcat which is the same as
bypass but 5 dB softer. The lower level prevents overload due to extreme low frequency boost.
3. Clicking on the Bobcat face at the top opens http://www.burwenaudio.com/BURWEN_BOBCAT.html
where you can find information on settings.
4. If you are too busy to think about selections, click Go To Basic Bobcat to go the a small window
with only 2 processing selections, basic bobcat and smooth. These selections have very little low
frequency compensation, enabling the same level as bypass.
5. Files previously processed by BURWEN BOBCAT automatically play in bypass mode instead of
your selection. Both your selection and bypass are highlighted.
1. When playing your disc, or music file select the sound you like best. Basic, vocal, jazz, pop,
classical, movies, extreme, recital, and concert are only suggested starting points. In the Big
Bobcat window try all 21 selections and compare to No Bobcat. Use the sound you like best. If you do
not have AUDIO SPLENDOR to make wide range fine tone adjustment, especially to compensate
your speakers, use the graphic equalizer available in the Windows Media Player under View,
Enhancements, Graphic Equalizer. When playing DVDs, the player disables the equalizer and plug-ins
such as BURWEN BOBCAT.
2. Selection basic 3 works on any program material. Basic 2 has a darker sound. Basic 1 Is slightly
wider. All the other selections are specialized for program sources with various problems. Choosing
one of these will improve or degrade the sound depending upon how well the processing is matched to
the problem. Use the one you like best. Compare the sound with no bobcat which is the same as
bypass but 5 dB softer. The lower level prevents overload due to extreme low frequency boost.
3. Clicking on the Bobcat face at the top opens http://www.burwenaudio.com/BURWEN_BOBCAT.html
where you can find information on settings.
4. If you are too busy to think about selections, click Go To Basic Bobcat to go the a small window
with only 2 processing selections, basic bobcat and smooth. These selections have very little low
frequency compensation, enabling the same level as bypass.
5. Files previously processed by BURWEN BOBCAT automatically play in bypass mode instead of
your selection. Both your selection and bypass are highlighted.
RECORDING CDS
Record CDs using the Windows Media Player’s Burn window. If the BURWEN BOBCAT window shows, the
entire CD will have the BURWEN BOBCAT sound. For highest fidelity start with unprocessed WMA
lossless files.
RIPPING CDS
Rip CDs to WMA compressed or WMA lossless (preferred) files using the Windows Media Player’s Rip
window. If the BURWEN BOBCAT window shows and you have selected one of the 23 processing
selections, the .wma file will have the BURWEN BOBCAT sound. For no processing, close BURWEN
BOBCAT. To make MP3 files use the Burwen Audio Converter below.
Important: In the Windows Media Player top menu item, Tools, Options, Library, do not check
“Rearrange music in rip music folder, using rip music settings” if you want your MP3s to appear in your
chosen folder. If checked the MP3s will appear in the original music folder and the chosen folder may
disappear.
CONVERTING TO MP3 128 KBPS
Convert WMA or MP3 files to Burwen Bobcat processed MP3 128 kbps files using the Burwen Audio
Converter. In Windows Explorer or My Computer, pick up a number of individual files with the mouse, or a
folder full of files, and drag and drop them on the BURWEN BOBCAT window. A dialog box will ask you to
select a destination folder. All the files will be automatically converted using the circled BURWEN
BOBCAT process selection. It is best to start with WMA lossless files to avoid double degradation in
converting to MP3.
Note that when using the BURWEN AUDIO window, the method of conversion is to drop files on the
Recorder/Player window, not the BURWEN AUDIO window.
IDENTIFYING BURWEN BOBCAT PROCESSED FILES
In the Windows media Player a file processed by Burwen Bobcat has a subtitle “BURWEN BOBCAT B” if
processed using basic bobcat. A file processed using versions of Burwen Bobcat having 23 selections
has a subtitle “BURWEN BOBCAT C1” if processed using classical 1. The last letter is the first letter of the
processing type such as basic, vocal, jazz, pop, classical, or movies and the number indicates
selection 1, 2, or 3. Basic bobcat and smooth files are at 0 dB level, the same as bypass or
unprocessed files. .The other selections are at a softer -5 dB level to avoid overloading due to boosting
extreme low frequencies. It is best to separate the two types into different folders.
In Windows Explorer or My Computer BURWEN BOBCAT Processed files are identified by a bobcat icon.
On computers that do not have Burwen software installed the icons will become visible if you install the
utility, BOBCAT FILE IDENTIFIER availlable free at www.burwenbobcat.com.
HELP AND SUPPORT
Burwen Technology, Inc.
12 Holmes Road
Lexington, MA 02420-1917
Email: contact@burwenaudio.com
Websites: www.burwenaudio.com
www.burwenbobcat.com
PROFESSIONAL EDITING
AUDIO SPLENDOR IS ALSO A DIRECTX PLUG-IN FOR AUDIO EDITORS
Set up AUDIO SPLENDOR and BURWEN BOBCAT as a DirectX plug-in using the check box at the
bottom of MIXER. Select the BURWEN BOBCAT FILTER in the list of plug-ins. Preview using it. Use
any of the 23 BURWEN BOBCAT button selections or send all the AUDIO SPLENDOR parameters by
clicking PROCESS AUDIO.
Individual BURWEN BOBCAT programs, not part of AUDIO SPLENDOR, plug into the Windows Media
Player but not into audio editors. A separate program BURWEN BOBCAT DX is available for editors.
Record CDs using the Windows Media Player’s Burn window. If the BURWEN BOBCAT window shows, the
entire CD will have the BURWEN BOBCAT sound. For highest fidelity start with unprocessed WMA
lossless files.
RIPPING CDS
Rip CDs to WMA compressed or WMA lossless (preferred) files using the Windows Media Player’s Rip
window. If the BURWEN BOBCAT window shows and you have selected one of the 23 processing
selections, the .wma file will have the BURWEN BOBCAT sound. For no processing, close BURWEN
BOBCAT. To make MP3 files use the Burwen Audio Converter below.
Important: In the Windows Media Player top menu item, Tools, Options, Library, do not check
“Rearrange music in rip music folder, using rip music settings” if you want your MP3s to appear in your
chosen folder. If checked the MP3s will appear in the original music folder and the chosen folder may
disappear.
CONVERTING TO MP3 128 KBPS
Convert WMA or MP3 files to Burwen Bobcat processed MP3 128 kbps files using the Burwen Audio
Converter. In Windows Explorer or My Computer, pick up a number of individual files with the mouse, or a
folder full of files, and drag and drop them on the BURWEN BOBCAT window. A dialog box will ask you to
select a destination folder. All the files will be automatically converted using the circled BURWEN
BOBCAT process selection. It is best to start with WMA lossless files to avoid double degradation in
converting to MP3.
Note that when using the BURWEN AUDIO window, the method of conversion is to drop files on the
Recorder/Player window, not the BURWEN AUDIO window.
IDENTIFYING BURWEN BOBCAT PROCESSED FILES
In the Windows media Player a file processed by Burwen Bobcat has a subtitle “BURWEN BOBCAT B” if
processed using basic bobcat. A file processed using versions of Burwen Bobcat having 23 selections
has a subtitle “BURWEN BOBCAT C1” if processed using classical 1. The last letter is the first letter of the
processing type such as basic, vocal, jazz, pop, classical, or movies and the number indicates
selection 1, 2, or 3. Basic bobcat and smooth files are at 0 dB level, the same as bypass or
unprocessed files. .The other selections are at a softer -5 dB level to avoid overloading due to boosting
extreme low frequencies. It is best to separate the two types into different folders.
In Windows Explorer or My Computer BURWEN BOBCAT Processed files are identified by a bobcat icon.
On computers that do not have Burwen software installed the icons will become visible if you install the
utility, BOBCAT FILE IDENTIFIER availlable free at www.burwenbobcat.com.
HELP AND SUPPORT
Burwen Technology, Inc.
12 Holmes Road
Lexington, MA 02420-1917
Email: contact@burwenaudio.com
Websites: www.burwenaudio.com
www.burwenbobcat.com
PROFESSIONAL EDITING
AUDIO SPLENDOR IS ALSO A DIRECTX PLUG-IN FOR AUDIO EDITORS
Set up AUDIO SPLENDOR and BURWEN BOBCAT as a DirectX plug-in using the check box at the
bottom of MIXER. Select the BURWEN BOBCAT FILTER in the list of plug-ins. Preview using it. Use
any of the 23 BURWEN BOBCAT button selections or send all the AUDIO SPLENDOR parameters by
clicking PROCESS AUDIO.
Individual BURWEN BOBCAT programs, not part of AUDIO SPLENDOR, plug into the Windows Media
Player but not into audio editors. A separate program BURWEN BOBCAT DX is available for editors.