Re: slightly [OT] Need some cool sound effects for a PDA Barcode scanner!

[David Greaves <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Maybe try some pink noise with a volume ramp up and down.

Locally that should be clear and should blend in with background noise from
a
distance.
The volume ramping should also be less intrusive for those not listening
for it.

Kinda like the attached... (hence cc)

David

Paul Gale wrote:
> Company I used to work for had the same - BUT the environment was
large and quite noisy, so a beep was found to be one of the best ways to
cut through noise and be heard - but I agree, still annoying after a while.
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> Mind you, any repetitive noise quickly becomes annoying, especially
anything quirky!
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> Paul.
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
>> noel_pilot
>> Sent: 14 May 2007 15:13
>> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>> Subject: [ukha_d] slightly [OT] Need some cool sound effects for a
PDA
>> Barcode scanner!
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>> Hi all,
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>> We're about to implement a number of Symbol rugged pda devices at
>> work, currently when you get a good decode from a barcode it emits
a
>> beep, very annoying after a while, however.....audible
confirmation is
>> required, so.....amongst all us lot on here, someone must have
some
>> suggestions (and hopefully an archive) of cool....suitable....and
most
>> probably very geeky sounds for such a purpose!
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>> Part of me initially thought of like a swoosh star trek doors
style
>> but not sure thats really the answer!
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>> suggestions welcomed, need to try and get this nailed this week so
>> need all the help I can get! :) thanks
>>
>> Noel
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