MP3 file size: how big can it be when listened to from a website ?

Hi - I'm getting a project ready to submit as an Mp3 file to a website where it will be placed alongside similar projects for people to listen to, compare and vote for, but NOT download.

The site recommended the *You Send it* service for sending it via internet.

The site itself is well established, functions very efficiently and already has video and audio clips.

I bounced my piece to see how large it would be ie. in 320kbs quality it is 14.2 MB and in 256 kbs quality it is 12.3 MB. The piece lasts 6 mins.

I would love to send in the best quality possible, since I was asked to reduce the file size of music I wrote for a webcast to 2 MB and it sounded terrible ! However - I'm not sure what is practical: will a 14.3 MB file take a long time to listen to ?

I'd really appreciate some guidance on this issue.

Thanks, Kay.

iMac7,1 Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM,, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Logic Studio, Ivory, VSL Standard+Extended

Posted on Mar 26, 2009 9:25 AM

17 replies

noeqplease

Level 4

3,589 points

Mar 30, 2009 5:38 PM in response to SeaDream

SeaDream wrote:
*_To noeqplease_*
Do you think statements like this are helpful:

+<You do know how to import an audio file into Logic, yes? If you don't, I suggest you first learn to use your computer. "Macs for Dummies" is a good start>+

+<Reading the manual, please... this is a most basic function, found in all D.A.W.s>+

I'm probably old enough to be your grandmother, and am living in a country which is not my native one, without ready access to literature which I can read easily. I joined this Forum since understanding technical knowhow -for the first time in my life-in a foreign language proved too difficult.

Until this mail from you, I was over-the-moon with gratitude to the members of this forum who've NOT judged me, but have gone out of their way - painstakingly-to help.

If I'm willing to show my lack of knowledge and understanding in a very public manner simply because I DO want to be able to use my software properly, you should respect this and not capitalise on my weakness.

I looked for an 'Unhelpful' button to mark your mail. There wasn't one. So I read the _Apple Discussions Use Agreement_ and read:

+Be polite. Everyone should feel comfortable reading Submissions and participating in discussions. Apple will not tolerate flames or other inappropriate statements, material, or links. Most often, a "flame" is simply a statement that is taunting and thus arbitrarily inflammatory.+

I have been polite and VERY appreciative. Always. Kay.

Humor does not translate well over the printed word...

I did not judge you... that was in your imagination.

As far as not having easy access to the manual or other material, the manual is installed along with Logic, and can be access via the "help" menu item. So it is easy access... for everyone.

And, yes you do still need to learn how to use a computer properly... that is why I suggested you do get some reading material of a more beginner nature. You getting offended over this suggestion, is not my doing. Nor is your age, I did not give birth to you, so I cannot possibly know your age. Bringing that into a discussion with a total stranger... is very funny, at least to me.

You're in Germany, right? Germans invented Logic. I'm sure you can find some local Logic users either from this forum or the more popular one over at Yahoo.com. And I bet some of these Logic users know English, and are even friendly. Unlike me... (I kid...)

Cheers

SeaDream Author

Level 1

16 points

Mar 31, 2009 12:29 AM in response to noeqplease

I mentioned my age to point out that it becomes MUCH harder to get fully into a new field which requires a lot of intellectual understanding BEFORE intuition can play a role.

One becomes more tolerant of other people's weaknesses as one gets older.

Having and reading a manual does not equal understanding the jargon (despite glossary), or the complexities of the software.

'Local' logic users are in the main fully immersed in trying to earn a decent living with little time for 'extras' it seems. There is one member of this forum who's an exception to this, in that he really takes time to help us newbies.
And at the moment I'm not mobile - being in the recuperation phase after a couple of operations.

Let's consider this thread closed now.

SeaDream

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MP3 file size: how big can it be when listened to from a website ?