MP3

Storing music in the conventional "wave file" format (filename extension = .wav) often creates a file too large too download in a reasonable amount of time. You can now send me your music in MP3 format. (Filename extension = .mp3) Storing music in this format "compresses" the file into a package requiring far less memory than conventional "wave files" and is more easily sent over the net and downloaded. If this is new to you, you can download software (often free) that will both play and record MP3 files. MusicMatch 4.05 is recommended. One popular source of this type of software is mp3.com. Once you have installed the MP3 software, follow these instructions.

1. Pop your CD into your CD ROM. If your music is on tape, run a line out from your tape player and into the "line in" jack on your computer.

2. Choose the appropriate input setting ("CD" or "line in") for your Windows Sound Recorder. Simultaneously record with the Recorder while playing the song with either your tape player or your Windows CD Player. Name and save the result as a wave file into some folder.

3. Convert the wave file to an MP3 file as follows: (For MusicMatch 4.05) Choose "File" under the "Options" menu and click "convert". This window will allow you to convert any wave file into an MP3 file. The resulting MP3 file will show up in the same folder as the original wave file. If you are using some other MP3 software, you will have to convert it according to that specific program.

4. Send me the MP3 file as an email attachment, and I can work with that.

5. MP3 files can also be created by recording directly from the CD ROM or line input into the MusicMatch4.05. I haven't fully explored this method as of yet. If you know of a simpler method to record MP3 files from a CD or line input, please let me know and I will post it here. Thanks. BACK TO "HOW IT WORKS"

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