SXRecorder FAQ
Will this work with xm or sirius streaming services?
- No, The application only works with a Sirius or XM radio that is physically connected to the computer. The line out from the radio feeds into the sound card of your computer.
How is file naming handled?
- http://www.backpocket.com/sxrecorder//screenshots1.shtml Click on the middle image, you can setup any sort of file naming patterns that you want It will split songs and write each out to a mp3 file or one big mp3 file. You can record at most popular mp3 bit rates and sampling rates.
Is there a manual?
- There is no manual, I am lazy.
Is the application free?
- Sxrecorder is free to download and install. You are more than welcome to donate to the cause. I charge for plugins that provide extra functionality such as streaming, web browser control etc.
Do you provide refunds?
- Like I said the application is free, you can make sure the app works for your radio and once satisified you are welcome to donate. and purchase the plugins.
Features that will be coming soon?
- Song padding
- BUG: I'm having an issue where scheduled recordings seem to lose the [x] split songs attribute. My scheduled recordings seem to split tracks for a while, and then the next day they are lumped into one file. Every time I check the schedule [ ] split songs is cleared
- BUG: Installed checkes default location only for plugin installation
How long & by which method I will recieve the software/serial?
- The next time I check my email, and I see a paypal payment, I send out the serial to uinlock the plugins
How do I modify the web templates?
- Check the application install directory such as C:\Program Files\backpocket.com\sxrecorder\web\ Here are the templates you can modify.
What remote controls do you support?
- http://www.usbuirt.com/
What plugins are available once I donate?
- Automatch
- DB Logger
- Mp3 Genre
- MSN Messenger
- Scheduler
- Streaming
- UI
- Web Control
- Execute Command on Recording Complete
What Sirius radios do you support?
- Sirius SC-H1 with USB interface
- XM PCR
- Sirius Stratus, Starmate 3 & 4, Sportster 3 & 4, Streamer GT3, Streamer 3 with the Universal Home Dock its compatible with the SC-H1 USB Interface Cable
Do you support Stilletto radios?
- To connect to the stiletto you need the following: Sirius SCVDOC1 Dock, Mitch’s SC-C1 Gadget Box 12 V Power Adapter 1000ma ( 300ma would not work)
Can I write my own plugin?
- Yes, once you purchase the plugin pack, I provide and example plugin source code in c#
I see high cpu utilization, what can I do?
- If you are seeing high cpu take the file C:\Program Files\backpocket.com\sxrecorder\UsbUirtRemotePlugin.dll and rename it to UsbUirtRemotePlugin.old and see if that fixes high cpu issues.
When I try to install the plugins, it says SXrecorder is not installed?
- You probably installed to a different default location. You need to reinstall the the default location, this will be fixed post 4.05 release
Do you support timetrax hardware?
- Yes
Do you support XM Direct and extended song info?
- I support XM Direct and XMDirect/XMDirect2 MiniTuner, but I currently dont support extended song info
Is there any way to just increase the font of the text under the preset buttons?
- Currently, there is not way to modify it.
If I upgrade version, will I loose my settings?
- No settings are saved in a different location and don’t get overwritten
If I donated in the past can I get a free upgrade?
- Yes, but you are welcome to donate again.
How much have you made on selling this app?
- If I calculated the time versus the money earned it would be less than minimun wage, much less
What is lame.exe?
- That’s is the lame encoder, which sxrecorder uses to encode mp3s.
Where can I get cables ? (Check out these sites)
- Check out Psycho Riches site.
- Check out Mitch's site.
Where are the config files stored
- Under Vista
- C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Roaming\backpocket.com\siriusrecorder
- C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Roaming\backpocket.com\xmrecorder
- Under XP
- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\backpocket.com\siriusrecorder
- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\backpocket.com\xmrecorder
Does this work with the Pioneer Inno Portable XM2go Radio?
- No sorry.
Current Version
5.5.0.0