Eike Kettner wrote:
On Wed, Jan 26, 2005 at 05:06:54PM -0500, Marc Shapiro wrote:Now I have a new problem -- the file size. 4+ MB for 25 seconds in Sun .au format, which is what the java player that I found wants.The size of the file depends on what quality you are recording with (channels, resolution - 16bit,24bit etc) - less quality results in smaller files. for internet exchange I suggest mp3 format since it is very small and there is a java playeravailable that plays mp3 files (check out: http://www.javazoom.net). So you can write a java applet thatplays the mp3 file provided by your server.
I tried reducing the sample rate and using only one channel, but the sound came out horrible. Not at all acceptable. I looked at the two java players at the above site, but the playback was jumpy. Am I wrong to assume that mp3's can be streamed acceptably on a 56K dialup connection? Also, I have looked at AudioCentric. Has anyone had experience with this player? Does anyone know where I can find a newer version that 1.02 (which is at javaboutique.internet.com). I have seen a reference, by the author, of 1.5.2, but no actual link to download it. Also, cheetahpublisher.com no longer seems to be a valid domain. I can useit once, but then it decides that it can not access the audio device and will not play any more, unless I wait several minutes between the time the playback ends and the time I ask it to restart. Is this a configuration problem on my end, or is this bug (which they do mention on the javaboutique.com site) really that much of a problem?
I really need to get reliable sound for this site. The site owner is very adamant about this. He also wants PowerPoint presentations and video, but I will cross those bridges when I come to them. :( All help appreciated. Marc