Hey Bill
Thanks for the info on headsets. A pair is on the way. I opted for a Sennheiser 150,on sale at Amazon for $39.00.
Bernie

Bernie said: Do you mean an intigrated unit,as opposed to a separate headphone and mic?

It doesn't matter, Bernie. I prefer a headset because it leaves my hands free and I don't have to worry about moving my head too far away or too close to the mic.

Elizabeth said: The two "plugs" on my mic/earphones voice/audio combo that fit into the voice/audio ports on the back of the Sony are very very small stereo plugs (two black lines around each plug)......They are far too small to connect to the mic port on the back of the 7K!

Yes, Radio Shack among others has adapters that will convert the mini plugs to a size that fits the KN7000. You can also get an extension cord to separate the mic from the headset and reach the back of the KN7000.

She also said: As I also have a different headset mic already plugged into the mic port on the 7K....is there some way to use it in the equation with the Sony & maybe the other mic/earphones set??? (I told you, I am not a computer techie)

I think you talked with Scott about this. Call me if you need more.

Bebop said: We used to do this several years ago using a duplex sound card.

Right, Bill. Most of us were trying to do it with dialup internet connections which in my opinion was just too slow.

Walter and Fran: I tried to find you with a search of Skype. No Luck. What are your Skype names? Found you, Elizabeth.

As many of you know, it is possible to set up a conference call of up to five (I think) people. So, several people can be on at the same time taking turns playing, although I have not tried this. Conference calls work well with voice.

Bebop,

Some of us on the old Technote forum used a pc telephone for a while but it did not last long.

Elizabeth,

One problem we had with the old phone was dial-up connections and Firewalls.

I will be a few weeks in getting set up as we have the house on the market and will probably be moving very soon. As soon as we are settled I will be on the air.

Fran in Florida (Skype = margnfran)

BOB HENDERSHOT....Earlier this evening I talked with Scott Yee via the SKYPE connection....We finally had a tolerable conversation! Yipee!

Scott had just chatted with you....He said you mentioned that I had refused to allow a connection with you! NOT TRUE!!!! I did receive the notice that you had attempted contact with me & I DID allow your name to be added to my list of contacts....

Please know that I welcome you into my SKYPE space! My challenge so far is in the actual success of the system. It is very frustrating for me to actually accomplish a consistently clear tool for communication with my musical friends! Please do not give up...I won't!

ELIZABETH

Elizabeth, I trust that you realized that I expressed this in lighthearted humourous jest only, and assured you that Bob was not offended or hurt, but more concerned whether you were able to get your Skype internet connection resolved. I trust you guys will finally connect on Skype sooner than later. Skype really brings us all so close together. I encourage others here to download & connect with fellow arranger keyboard friends worldwide on Skype as well.

Scott

Skype name: scottyee

SCOTT...& BOB....YES! YES!... !!!

I AM laughing!!! Of course I knew you were being light hearted!

Today is my shopping day so will not be on-line much till tomorrow!

This retirement life is extremely busy between this little word box & the AWESOME 7K music box!

ENJOY ALL YOU DO ZONIES!

ELIZABETH....Snype= e2luvzmusic

Elizabeth, sorry about the confusion. I wanted to email you to set up a time to talk. Neither of us want our email addresses on the forum, but if you add @comcast.net to my Skype name of bobgrh you have my email address. I am a little confused about your microphone connections. If you already have a headset with mic connected to your KN7000 you shouldn't need anything else, assuming you have your KN7000 connected to your computer via the USB cable.

Enjoy the music, while it is still free
Bebop

[This message has been edited by BEBOP (edited 05-27-2005).]

Quote from Skype Website......

"What does it cost?
For non-commercial use, Skype to Skype calls will always be free. Some features and services of Skype require a paid subscription or prepayment. Our ambition is to keep the basic functionality of Skype (PC to PC calls) free forever."
The 'Paid' subscriptions referred to are for calls to and from Landline telephones.

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Willum

[This message has been edited by Bill Norrie (edited 05-27-2005).]

A further Quote from Skype Website :

"Skype is encrypted end-to-end because it uses the public Internet to transport your voice calls and text messages and sometimes these calls are routed through other peers. Skype encryption ensures that no other party can eavesdrop on your call or read your instant messages.
Calls between Skype software users (PC-to-PC calls) are secure and encrypted. Calls to standard telephone or mobile numbers are encrypted until they reach public switched telephone network. Note that in a conference call where one participant is a PSTN (regular telephone or mobile phone) number/phone number, the padlock icon will not appear indicating that the call is not encrypted."

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Willum