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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Drummerboy on November 21, 2013, 03:53:43 AM

Title: -Mas-Player MP3 Decoder Issues
Post by: Drummerboy on November 21, 2013, 03:53:43 AM

Hello,

The Mas-Player MP3 decoder looks like interesting device,  but I still have a Doubt, you know, for example, if i dont listening any MP3 music, and just i want play any game, or hear .Mod Music i will need disconnect the Mas-player from the Parallel port, or the Native Amiga Sound Chip (Paula) will output from the Mas-Player Audio Outputs?

Someone have the Mas-player and know about this?. And wich is your opinion about the device performance?. Problems, limititations?.

Regards

Title: Re: -Mas-Player MP3 Decoder Issues
Post by: danbeaver on November 21, 2013, 06:21:35 AM

Uh, the mp3 data is fed to the decoder chip in the MAS player device via the parallel port; Paula works independently and feeds her output through the MAS player to the same amplifier that the MAS sends to.  The Paula output is Passed-Thru the player so one needs only one amplifier/speaker input.  One could have both outputs playing at the same time, but I don't know what the point would be.  It is possible to have Paula feed into a sound card like a SB128, then feed the sound card thru the MAS player to the amplifier/speakers so that all possible sound output goes through one input.

The MAS player does its job with all of my mp3's and a minimal work load from the CPU but it does stick out 4 to 5 cm in the back, and the device does not amplify the signal so the output must be amplified before any real volume is noted.  I enjoyed mine a great deal.

Title: Re: -Mas-Player MP3 Decoder Issues
Post by: amigakit on November 21, 2013, 08:25:46 AM

We sell a new version called MAS Player Evolution (http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1078)

This mixes Paula sounds from the Amiga such as mods, game music so you do not need to disconnect the MAS Player.

Title: Re: -Mas-Player MP3 Decoder Issues
Post by: Drummerboy on November 22, 2013, 03:47:52 AM

Thanks Danbeaver and Amigakit,

Amigakit, you will hear about me in your store soon!

That wanted know about.

Regards

Title: Re: -Mas-Player MP3 Decoder Issues
Post by: danbeaver on November 22, 2013, 04:40:02 AM

Quote from: amigakit;753201

We sell a new version called MAS Player Evolution (http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1078)

This mixes Paula sounds from the Amiga such as mods, game music so you do not need to disconnect the MAS Player.

That is what I wrote, plus you can use a sound card creatively and mix all three.