What Do I Need To Add Streaming Audio To My Site
By
Douglas Taylor
You may be wondering what it takes to add audio to your site. You may
be surprised to find out how little it takes to get started. You probably
have some of what you need and the rest can be acquired for little or no
cost. Here is a setup designed to get you going without a whole lot of
costs.
Computer: Most any computer made in the last few years should be
sufficient to get you started recording streaming audio.
Microphone: The mike that came with your computer will be enough to
start with. As you get more experienced you will most certainly want to
upgrade to a better mike.
Software: You will need to get several different kinds of software to
put streaming audio on your website each serving a different purpose.
Recording Software: This ranges from the free recording software
Audacity to programs that cost hundreds of dollars.
Editing Software: After you are done recording you will need to edit
your recording. This can be done in your recording software but you may be
happier with dedicated editing software.
Mp3 Conversion: Your software above may save your file in the MP3
format depending on what program you choose. If not you need to get
something to convert your wav file into MP3. I use DB Power Amp, which is
a powerful converter well worth its small cost.
Flash Converter: To stream your audio you will need a program to
convert your MP3 into the flash format, which is called SWF. This is a
simple process with the likes of Web Audio Plus, Sonic Memo and others.
Html Stuff: You will have to put your code from your flash converter
into a web page if you want to see and hear your buttons. This is easier
than it sounds.
Web Hosting: You need to be careful when choosing a hosting service.
Make sure they provide enough storage space and bandwidth.
All of the above may seem confusing but we will go over the things you
need to know to be successful. Create Streaming Audio ezine will help you
each step of the way. Next time we meet you will get a basic tutorial on
how to record your audio into your computer.
