Digital Standard Player
- Plays NLS digital talking books;
- Has eight controls;
- Includes a variable speed control that permits speeding up or slowing down playback speed without changing the pitch;
- Is portable;
- Is equipped with a rechargeable battery and an electrical cord; and
- Includes built-in audio instructions for using the digital machine.
Digital Advanced Player
- Plays NLS digital talking books;
- Has thirteen controls, including a row of controls for setting and retrieving bookmarks and navigating through the structured levels of a book;
- Includes a variable speed control that permits speeding up or slowing down playback speed without changing the pitch;
- Is portable;
- Is equipped with a rechargeable battery and an electrical cord; and
- Includes built-in audio instructions for using the digital player.
Cassette Book Machine
- Plays 2-track and 4-track audiocassettes at 15/16 ips and 1-7/8 ips;
- Has ten controls;
- Includes a variable speed control that permits speeding up or slowing down playback speed;
- Is portable;
- Is equipped with a rechargeable battery and an electrical cord; and
- Includes separate instructions for using the cassette machine: instructions for using the cassette book machine.
For additional information about playback machines, their use, maintenance or repair contact the Head of the Machine and Materials Unit at (225) 342-4945 or toll free at (800) 543-4702.
Special Accessories for Cassette Players
Special accessories for cassette players are available. Some accessories require a separate application form. Currently there are special accessories for the digital talking book players in development by NLS. Please contact the Talking Books and Braille Library if you are interested in receiving any of the following special accessories:
- Amplifier (only for profoundly hearing-impaired individuals);
- Breath Switch (only for individuals confined to bed);
- Extension Levers (for individuals who have limited use of their hands);
- Headphones (for individuals in institutional settings);
- Pillow Speaker (only for individuals confined to bed);
- Remote Control Unit (only for individuals confined to bed);
- Solar Panel Battery Charger (is for readers who do not have access to electricity); or
- Accessories are on loan to you for as long as you are using the program.
