how should I embed audio?

TeviH · 08-07-2006, 01:05 PM

All right, here's the question: what's the best way to embed audio on a website? I'm afraid that some users may not be allowed to play quick time or flash, as I know in the corporate world, this is sometimes the case. I want the audio to play immediately on page load, but I don't want it to loop. I would like a real small controller visible so they can stop/pause.

Any opinions about the best method to do this?

Thanks!

saywhatf000 · 08-07-2006, 03:26 PM

your gonna have to pick one or the other... cause windows media audio embedding is crap. I personally suggest flash because most ppl have it and its no hassle. Also flash preloads easier with a lighter script for slower computers.

Find someone that can make a player for you real cheap or read up tuts and do it yourself. Flash is the way to go.

Feel free to dissagree

TeviH · 08-07-2006, 04:05 PM

I don't need tuts - I can do it myself... I'm just nervous about people in the corporate world who have flash disabled.

[edit] look at the links in my sig and you'll see I'm quite proficient in flash

noodle · 08-07-2006, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by TeviH

I don't need tuts - I can do it myself... I'm just nervous about people in the corporate world who have flash disabled.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/website-development/225221-how-should-i-embed-audio.html

[edit] look at the links in my sig and you'll see I'm quite proficient in flash

flash is your best bet.
not that many corporate people can't use flash.

TeviH · 08-08-2006, 04:02 PM

Does it make any difference if the flash is loading the mp3 file externally, or should I have a self-contained swf with the audio in it? I'm trying to limit possible "security" issues and there's only one audio file...

The way I have it now, it's loading the audio from an external file.

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TeviH NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 233	how should I embed audio? All right, here's the question: what's the best way to embed audio on a website? I'm afraid that some users may not be allowed to play quick time or flash, as I know in the corporate world, this is sometimes the case. I want the audio to play immediately on page load, but I don't want it to loop. I would like a real small controller visible so they can stop/pause. Any opinions about the best method to do this? Thanks! __________________ www.headlinercreative.com

08-07-2006, 04:05 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
TeviH NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 233	I don't need tuts - I can do it myself... I'm just nervous about people in the corporate world who have flash disabled. [edit] look at the links in my sig and you'll see I'm quite proficient in flash __________________ www.headlinercreative.com

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TeviH NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 233	Does it make any difference if the flash is loading the mp3 file externally, or should I have a self-contained swf with the audio in it? I'm trying to limit possible "security" issues and there's only one audio file... The way I have it now, it's loading the audio from an external file. __________________ www.headlinercreative.com

08-07-2006, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
saywhatf000 Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 66	your gonna have to pick one or the other... cause windows media audio embedding is crap. I personally suggest flash because most ppl have it and its no hassle. Also flash preloads easier with a lighter script for slower computers. Find someone that can make a player for you real cheap or read up tuts and do it yourself. Flash is the way to go. Feel free to dissagree

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