TiVio For Radio

Freedom of control in how, when, and where we enjoy our entertainment is a common thread found in those technologies and devices that are successful.  (The fact that major labels seem to never GET IT is costing them millions.) A new affordable device brings this technology to radio.

From an AP story in the Detroit News: "Call it TiVo for the radio. A new $70 device called RadioShark  lets

you record your favorite AM and FM radio shows to your home computer and enjoy them later either from the desktop or a portable device.

"Aside from the appealing shark-fin shape of RadioShark, the real beauty in this product from Griffin Technology is

its operational simplicity. I can’t remember the last time I installed the software, plugged in the gadget and intuitively learned nearly all the controls in less than five minutes…

"When I clicked ‘record,’ three backlit blue ‘gills’ on the RadioShark unit began to glow red, an indication I had begun capturing the broadcast to a WMA file. It will also record to WAV files if you choose, and Apple users have the option of capturing the audio files to the AAC audio file format…

"IPod users will appreciate that RadioShark can create a folder in the iTunes application. The next time they synchronize

to the desktop, they’ll have their RadioShark recording for the road.

"The time-shifting panel can be toggled from the main screen and, similar to TiVo for television, RadioShark records a rolling timeframe of audio. You can specify the length of that timeframe (30, 60, or 90 minutes, etc.) and you’re only limited by the size of your hard drive…

"Like the song you just heard on an FM station? Rewind it and listen to it again with RadioShark… When I wanted to record

something to keep, I just clicked the instant-record button. RadioShark created a permanent file and stored it in the folder of my choice…

"If you’re a fan of late-night radio talk shows, or odd-hours disc jockey music programs that air while you’re at work or asleep, RadioShark may be the answer for you."

Read this review online here.