COMPRESSING WAV FILES

I have been asked to do a tutorial on compressing a wav file.
I think it might be helpful in keeping our file sizes smaller.
I am on cable,  so I don't have a problem with full size wavs.
But, if you are on a dial-up, it can get a bit nasty, especially when the files don't download for you.

We are all friends here.......and so, with that in mind,
it is always best to make all your files as small as you can
to help someone else out.

Here is what you do . . . .but remember,
this may not work with all wavs,
but for most of them it will.

First, open the wav using your sound recorder from windows..... you will find it by clicking Start/Programs/accessories/entertainment/soundrecorder



Then, once you have it open, click on File/Open and search for your wav file in your computer



go to file/open and browse for your wav file. click on file/properties 



and a box will pop up.....toward the bottom you will see a little choice called
convert now. click there.......



use radio quality or cd quality....whichever
you like best and change the format to mpeg layer 3.......and the change the
Attributes to 8kBit/s, 11,025 Hz, Mono 1KB/s and click on okay. You will now see a box that will show you the new size of the wav.



Then say OK again. You will want to be sure to save your file. To do that, just click on File/Save As and name your file.

I hope this little tutorial has been helpful....Remember - Compress those files! If you have a larger file that you want to use, you might try putting on your website and streaming it from there. Simply use your website addy for the pathway.

Hugs,

Karen

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