MP3 Recordings
Downloadable Conference Recordings
These are in MP3 format - why?
Can I make an audio CD with the downloadable
conference files?
Yes, see below.No extra software required!
You won't need extra software to play these conference recording audio files on your computer - Windows Media Player for PC or iTunes for Macintosh will do the job - one of which should have been included as standard on your computer.Download times & speeds.
Typically, an MP3 conference recording audio file is about 5-7Mb in size and should only take a few minutes to download via a broadband connection. We do not recommend attempting to purchase downloadable conference recording via a dial-up connection.How do I listen to the conference recording audio files?
Once you've downloaded the MP3 conference recording files to your computer, simply double-click on the file to unzip the files, double-click on the first file in the set. Your computer should launch the required software and start playing the first part of the recording.Want more help on unszipping the files? See our Unzipping files page
Why is each MP3 conference recording split up into 5 minute segments?
While there are advantages with using the MP3 format, the downside is that there's no way of most MP3 players remembering where you've got to in listening to such an audio file. This means that if you listen to say, 30 mins of a 50 minute talk, and then want to listen to some music, your MP3 player will 'forget' where you've got to and you'll need to fast-forward through 30 mins of talk - not desirable!By splitting the recording into approximately 5 minute segments or tracks, you can simply skip tracks until you come to the place you were listening from.
How do I move the MP3 song files to my iPod etc?
If you have a non-Apple/iPod music player, follow your device's instructions for importing songs to the player.If you have an Apple iPod, simply do the following:
- Open iTunes and the folder on your PC/Mac where your MP3 conference recording files have been downloaded to side by side on screen.
- Highlight and drag the song files to the Library link in the left hand menu.
- Wait while the songs are imported.
- Connect your iPod to your computer. Wait for the iPod to show up in the left hand menu.
- Click on the Library link in the left hand menu.
- Select each of the files and drag them to your iPod icon in the left hand menu.
- Wait while the files are saved to your iPod.
Alternatively, to import the songs to your iTunes library, you may prefer to go the the File menu then select Add File to Library – you can Ctrl + click on multiple songs (Mac: Apple + click). You can then add them to you iPod as above.
NB You may find it easier to create a Playlist first in iTunes and then drag the songs to the playlist. You can then drag the playlist to your iPod and thus make it easier to find the songs on your iPod.
How do I create an audio CD of the downloaded conference recordings?
You can make one audio CD of the tracks you download.You can use a number of programs to do this such as Windows Media Player (PC) or iTunes (Mac & PC).
iTunes can be downloaded from Apple
To create an audio CD using iTunes do the following,
- Transfer the recordings to iTunes as described above.
- Create a Playlist by going to the File menu and selecting New Playlist.
- Call it something like "TOAM 06 Wed Evening"
- From the Library link in the left hand menu drag the downloaded files for a single talk to the playlist.
- Make sure the Playlist is selected.
- Insert a blank recordable CD into your Mac or PC.
- Select the Burn Disk icon in the top right of the screen OR
- Go to the File menu and select Burn Playlist to Disc.
- Please note, audio CDs created with iTunes or similar programs may not be suitable to play in absolutely all home or car stereo systems.
Where are my MP3 conference recordings on my iPod or in iTunes?
You'll find them by browsing un Genre: Spoken Word and the Artist: Newfrontiers.