No, unfortuantely the radioshark software is not able to record internet streaming broadcasts at this time. Griffin technology has announced the availability of radio shark software version 2. Griffins software keeps the process simple and clean nicer looking on the mac than on the pc, but otherwise functionally similar. After installing the radio shark software, my computer will not go to sleep properly. Btw, there is specific software listed on griffin technologies website. If griffin technologies says that it needs something from media player, perhaps the version of media player needs to be a specific version. Linux v4l2 radio driver for the griffin radioshark usb radio receiver. The radio shark is an amfm radio that connects to a pc via usb and allows users to record programs as well as timeshift live radio. Griffin reveals plans for radio shark hd jan 08 macnn. The griffin radioshark has been out for a while nowbasically, its a tivo for radio. Please note that this software requires the radioshark. Jan 09, 2007 apple peripheral giant griffin technology announced plans today to develop radio shark hd, an hd variant of their popular, finbased, timeshifting radio shark device.
The radioshark software includes a background application called radioshark server that must remain active to keep track of scheduled events. Griffin technology radioshark am fm desktop radio with. Please note that this software requires the radioshark hardware to function. Apr 12, 2007 the griffin technology radioshark with software version 2.
You can also program it to record a scheduled show, or to pause live radio so you can. Having the radio sharks antenna higher will increase the reception range. Tech griffin technology radioshark mac and pc, the radioshark promises to bring timeshifting and other tivolike eric bangeman feb 1, 2005 1. Griffin technology has announced radio shark software version 2. Griffin radioshark amfm desktop radio with time shift. The hardware seems to be otherwise identical to the previous version, and with that come all the hardwarerelated drawbacks of the original radioshark, most notably poor fm reception and nearly nonexistent am reception in a nod to this major flaw in the previous version, the new radioshark ships.
I tried to find a radio shark 2 but none were available anywhere i looked. The radio shark can record any am or fm radio broadcast in real time. Find griffin technology software downloads at cnet, the most comprehensive source for safe, trusted, and spywarefree downloads on the web. After a quick cd installation progress, you can tune in fm from 87. Griffin satisfies this urge with its radioshark, an amfm desktop radio that plugs into your computers usb port to broadcast the full spectrum of local radio. The hardware seems to be otherwise identical to the previous version, and with that come all the hardwarerelated drawbacks of the original radioshark, most notably poor fm reception and nearly nonexistent am reception. The software installer includes files and is usually about 10. I understand that the secondgeneration device had some fixes, but note that both use the same software and work essentially the same.
Griffin technology has announced plans to develop radio shark hd, a digital table top radio for mac and pc with hd radiotm technology. Griffin radio shark radio tuner product overview what hifi. Xp wont install new radioshark usb device dell community. I use the shark for recording one late night radio talk show, and im very lucky it happens to be on one of the three stations this will receive, otherwise it would be useless. Ive successfully installed it on my new dell inspirion with windows 7 and it shows up and even lets me set up programs, but i cant hear any playback. The interface itself looks a lot like any digital radio. A second generation radio shark 2 superseded it in 2007. The radioshark software includes a background application called radioshark server that must remain active to keep track of.
This app is designed to work in conjunction with a griffin kiosk. The receiver is a 7inchtall, sharkfinshaped device. Of course, things like xm and sirius are the new buzzwords in radio, but am and fm radio still have a large following. Oct 25, 2009 the radio shark is an amfm radio that connects to a pc via usb and allows users to record programs as well as timeshift live radio. The brushed metal look is not the same as apples, but something new, like griffins final vinyl software. The radioshark adds an amfm radio to any mac or pc but thats just the beginning. Using the griffin radio find a radio station with a good signal note the. Oct 08, 2004 griffins software keeps the process simple and clean nicer looking on the mac than on the pc, but otherwise functionally similar. This is a great idea but i do not understand why griffin couldnt get this right. Now radio shark 2 has arrived with different software for mac and pc users. Griffin includes radio shark widget in beta of new software.
Unfortunately, when the radioshark server application is active, the computer will not be able to go into sleep mode on its own. Since your system detects the radio shark, and attempts to install software for it, there is some specific piece of software needed. We advise against installing the griffin radio shark software and snaptune one at the same time. Software designed for radio shark allows users to record radio programs at specific times. The griffin radioshark is like a tivo for your pcbased radio allowing you to record radio either onthefly or program it to record at a later date. Where are the preferences for the windows version of the radioshark. With radio shark hd users will be able to listen to their favorite amfm stations in pure digital audio. The radioshark combines a hardware radio receiver and a software application.
After a long delay, it was finally ready for primetime. The receiver is a 7inchtall, shark finshaped device. More impressively, the device also acts as a radio version of a digital video recorder, employing a technology called timeshift recording to pause and rewind live radio think tivo. The radioshark can record any am or fm radio broadcast in real time. The device is slightly larger than i expected, but im not dissatisfied with it because of that. The radio shark is the combination of hardware and software that. Griffin radioshark allows you to play, pause, and record live radio on your pc. Griffin technology radioshark am fm desktop radio with time. The software powers griffins radio shark radio receiver for the mac and pc, and is available as a free. The radioshark adds an amfm radio to any mac or pc but thats just.
The radio shark is the combination of hardware and software that lets you listen to, record and pause live. Using the radio shark, you are able to pause live radio with a user defined buffer of up to 99 minutes with the included radio shark 2. The radioshark adds an amfm radio to any mac or pc but thats just the. Nov 17, 2005 griffin technology has announced radio shark software version 2. Its important to move the radio shark out of any interference that may be caused by computer monitors. The radioshark combines a hardware radio receiver and a software. After installing the software, the radioshark can be plugged into any free usb port. Mar 15, 2007 griffins radio shark, a tivolike device that records amfm radio onto your computers hard drive, has been ever so slightly updated and is now the radio shark 2. On the mac, the radio shark software can record using aac or aiff file formats.
We had the chance to try one out, and overall, wed have to agree. Nov 17, 2005 griffin technology has announced the availability of radio shark software version 2. When griffin technology announced the radioshark usb amfm radio earlier this year, many people were anxious to get their hands on one. The radio shark software does not include this feature. The griffin technology radioshark with software version 2. Griffin technologys much anticipated radioshark is a usbbased. In addition, the radioshark records radio in real time with the push of a button or records favorite programs via the vcrlike scheduling window. Or install ifill, griffin s software application for internet radio, which is included on the cdrom. Griffin technoloy on wednesday released a beta of radio shark for mac 2. Apple peripheral giant griffin technology announced plans today to develop radio shark hd, an hd variant of their popular, finbased, timeshifting radio.
Its a great concept, but the overall functionality of the device is a mixed bag. Jun 29, 2005 the griffin radioshark is like a tivo for your pcbased radio allowing you to record radio either onthefly or program it to record at a later date. The griffin kiosk provides a secure public installation that turns an ipad into an interactive information center. Griffins radio shark, a tivolike device that records amfm radio onto your computers hard drive, has been ever so slightly updated and is now the radio shark 2. On the pc, the radio shark software can record using wav or wma file formats.
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