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What publications are available in DAISY format?
Do I need special equipment to play DAISY CDs?
How much does it cost to subscribe to a DAISY compilation(s)?
Are all the titles covered by each weekly compilation available on every weekly edition?
Can I take a mixture of DAISY compilations and audio CDs or tapes?
Do the DAISY compilations contain artificial voice audio or the publication text?
Material presented in DAISY format can provide:
More content - DAISY uses compressed digital audio which enables publishers to put more content on a CD. DAISY compilation disks from National Talking Newspapers can contain over 40 hours of audio!
Enhanced navigation - jump between categories, publications and articles at the touch of a button.
Greater flexibility - listen to DAISY publications on a stand-alone player or on a portable player whilst travelling. Alternatively use a DAISY software player and access the material through a PC.
A bookmark facility for important material so you can return to important articles.
Variable play speeds and pitch compensation to enhance the listening experience.
About a hundred titles are available via the DAISY service. However the titles won't be available individually. One of the main advantages of DAISY is that it enables us to get more audio publications onto a single CD - over 40 hours to be exact. We will be taking advantage of this by delivering multiple publications on a single disk. These DAISY compilation disks will enable us to offer far better value for subscribers - delivering more titles for less money.
There are currently five compilations available - select the appropriate link for more information about the compilation, including a full list of titles:
| Code | Title |
| 601 | Weekly Newsagent - Women's Edition |
| 602 | Weekly Newsagent - General Edition |
| 603 | Current Affairs Weekly |
| 604 | Monthly Newsagent |
| 605 | Arts & Entertainment Weekly |
Yes, in order to play DAISY material on CD you will need either a hardware player or, if you wish you access DAISY material through a computer, a DAISY software player. There are a variety of players of both types available. Most DAISY players also play Audio CDs and MP3 CDs.
DAISY publications can also be transferred to other devices such as the Book Courier.
Please note: Users may experience problems with the speed of navigation when using the following players to access National Talking Newspapers and Magazines DAISY compilations: Telex Scholar, EzDAISY and the Victor Reader Vibe.
Annual subscriptions to each weekly compilation are priced at £69 pa, for a monthly compilation, £29 pa.
No. Some of the titles covered by the weekly compilations are monthly titles. Each weekly edition will include all the weekly titles covered by the compilation plus a different selection of the monthlies. Over the course of a month, each monthly title will be included.
It should be noted, however, that due to production schedules there might be some occasions when we are unable to include an edition of a publication.
DAISY CDs are delivered free of charge to those qualifying for the Articles for the Blind concession. They are delivered in window envelopes with an address card inside. You don't have to return the disk or any of the materials - each disk is yours to keep!
Yes, DAISY compilations are priced independently from the tape and audio CD service. Taking a DAISY compilation won't affect how many tapes or audio CDs you can take.
Yes, the material on the DAISY compilations is the same audio that's recorded in our studios for the tape and audio CD service.
No, the DAISY compilations do not contain text and are human voice only.
For more detailed technical information on the DAISY standard, visit the DAISY Consortium's website.
To purchase a DAISY player visit the RNIB online shop.
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