The document discusses different types of audio available on the web, including downloadable music files, professional podcasts, amateur podcasts, internet radio, and streaming audio. It provides definitions and examples of each type. It also covers some potential issues with playing audio online and offers tips to address them, such as allowing more time for streaming or adjusting the volume. The document encourages experimenting with different audio formats and technologies.

1. Audio on the Web A Presentation by Joel May

2. Examples of What’s Available Downloadable Music Files Professional Podcasts Amateur Podcasts Internet Radio Streaming Audio

3. Examples of What’s Available Downloadable Music Files Professional Podcasts Amateur Podcasts Internet Radio Streaming Audio

4. Downloadable Music Files Definition: Music files stored on web sites that you can download, save, and play on your computer or portable media player Some are free and some are not Some are legal and some are not

5. Downloadable Music Files

6. Downloadable Music Files Some Examples music.download.com www.ez-tracks.com musicdownloads.walmart.com

7. Examples of What’s Available Downloadable Music Files Professional Podcasts Amateur Podcasts Internet Radio Streaming Audio

8. Professional Podcasts Definition: Audio files (typically university lectures or commercial news reports) that you can download, save, and play on your computer or portable media player In many instances these will be available as both audio and video

9. Professional Podcasts

10. Professional Podcasts Some Examples www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_directory.php tech5.podshow.com www.ted.com

11. Examples of What’s Available Downloadable Music Files Professional Podcasts Amateur Podcasts Internet Radio Streaming Audio

12. Amateur Podcasts Definition: Audio files of a wide variety of quality on a wide variety of subjects created by a wide variety of people that you can download, save, and play on your computer or portable media player Caution – Some of these are pretty raw

13. Amateur Podcasts

14. Amateur Podcasts www.podcast.net www.podcast.com

15. Examples of What’s Available Downloadable Music Files Professional Podcasts Amateur Podcasts Internet Radio Streaming Audio

16. Internet Radio Definition: Commercial radio stations around the world that broadcast their content simultaneously on the air and on the Internet You can search for stations based on Call letters Country of Origin City and State Format

17. Internet Radio www.radio-locator.com www.kcea.org www.iheard.com

18. Examples of What’s Available Downloadable Music Files Professional Podcasts Amateur Podcasts Internet Radio Streaming Audio

19. Streaming Audio Definition: Audio that is transmitted over the Internet and played while it is being received Most of it is the product of individuals who want to put content on the Internet (audio blogs) Think of it as a sort of private radio broadcasting system

20. Streaming Audio www.astreauxworld.com www.archive.org/details/audio www.songza.com

21. Streaming Audio Another kind of streaming audio allows you to create your own virtual radio station

22. Internet Radio www.pandora.com www.musicovery.com www.slacker.com

23. Some Possible Issues I can’t find the button to start the play Believe me, it’s there somewhere. Just keep looking

24. Some Possible Issues The audio won’t play Search the screen for tips on installing needed software. There’s usually a button to get the download right there There is never (at least in my experience) a charge for this If it still doesn’t work, it probably isn’t your fault. Try a different page. This stuff is new to the web and isn’t always implemented properly.

25. Some Possible Issues The playback starts and stops in a jerky manner This is caused by the fact that the audio (or video) is trying to play on your computer faster than it is being streamed (downloaded in real time) Press the Pause button to stop the play and wait 30 seconds or so to allow the streaming to take place, then press the Play button to resume playing

26. Some Possible Issues The volume is too high or too low There is usually a “slider” that you can use to increase (slide to the right) or decrease (slide to the left) the volume If you can’t find it (or it doesn’t exist) Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Volume Tab Then use the slider in the Device Volume section

27. Experiment on Your Own Try to learn how to download and save the audio files to your hard drive Try to learn how to email audio files to a friend Learn more about audio formats. Use wikipedia.com to look up the following audio formats: MGP, MPEG and MP3 RM, RA and RAM WAV MIDI

28. Play it on Your Stereo Are there times when you wish you could move your music collection from your PC to the living room? There are devices that make it possible to stream all digital music file formats, wirelessly to your home stereo or powered speakers, without running additional cables.

29. Linksys Wireless Music Bridge 802.11G $99.99

30. Play it on Your Stereo

31. Play it on Your Stereo

32. Audio on the Web Downloadable Music Files Professional Podcasts Amateur Podcasts Internet Radio Streaming Audio Enjoy!!