MP3 FAQ’s
What is an MP3?
An MP3 is an increasingly popular way to store audio in electronic format. The MP3 format compresses audio files in such a way that the file size is relatively small, but the audio sounds nearly perfect. You can identify MP3 files because they end in the ".mp3" extension. Typically 1 megabyte (MB) is equal to one minute of music or several minutes for spoken word/audiobooks.
Where is the download product?
When you place your order, an email will be sent to our office. As soon as we get it (if during business hours), we will send you an email containing the download link inside it. Click on this link to access the website from where you will download your audio selection. Click on the button on this page to begin the download process.
Do I need DSL or Cable to download MP3 files? Absolutely not! Even though DSL & Cable are becoming popular, you can still download mp3 files using a modem...it just takes a little longer.
How long will this download take?
That will vary depending on your Internet connection speed. Although the sizes of our mp3’s vary, here is an example based on 10 MB mp3:
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Modem speed
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Estimated time
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14.4 Kbps
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106 minutes
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28.8 Kbps
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52 minutes
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33.6 Kbps
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45 minutes
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56.0 Kbps
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24 minutes
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128 K ISDN
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12 minutes
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1.5 DSL
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1.5 minutes
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But you have to admit, it’s still much faster than the Post Office .
What are the system requirements for downloading and playing the MP3 file downloads?
Hardware Requirements
- Pentium 266Mhz processor or faster<
- Minimum 32MB RAM (Win98/Me), 64MB (Windows 2000)
- 50MB of free hard disk space
- Sound card
- Speakers
- Network or Internet connection (Recommended 56K modem or higher)
* Playing digital content can be CPU intensive and quality may be affected if system resources are low or if multiple applications are running simultaneously
Software Requirements:
What if I click on the link in the email and it does not work?
Before contacting us for help, try the following two methods:
- Launch a browser first then click on the link
- Launch a browser, copy the link, paste the link in the browser (paste only the "Download URL" link)
- Restart your computer, reconnect to the Internet, and try it again.
What can I do with an MP3 file?
MP3 files can be played on your computer, burned to CD or transferred easily to a portable device.
What software player is required for me to play the MP3 files?
Any standard media software player should support MP3 files. If you do not have a software player on your system, we recommend the following players (click on the link to download the player): Windows Media Player (Free) Real Player (Offer a free version) MusicMatch Jukebox (Offer a free a version) How do I play a MP3 once I've downloaded it?
Playing your track is simple: just open the folder where you saved your track, and double-click on the track you want to hear.
Do I need to be connected to the Internet to play this track?
No. Once you have downloaded a song, you do not need to be connected to the Internet to play it.
Can I burn my tracks to a CD?
Yes, you can burn your track once to a recordable compact disc (CD-R or CD-RW).
What additional System Requirements do I need to burn to CD?
To burn your tracks to CD, you will need a CD recorder and blank CDs to which you can copy. If you use the Microsoft Media Player, it should contain the Windows Media Player Adaptec CD-Burning component. ( This is usually installed as part of Windows Media Player. If you do not have this component installed, you can click on "Check For Player Upgrades" on the Help menu in Windows Media Player and install it.)
How do I burn my tracks to a CD?
Your player may have its own software, in which case you should follow that application's instructions. The following instructions describe how to use Microsoft Media Player.
- In Microsoft Media Player, create a playlist of the tracks you want to burn to CD.
- Then, choose "Copy to CD" from the File menu.
Can my automobile CD player play the burned CD?
Can I transfer the media file to a portable device, i.e. MP3 player?
Are MP3s illegal?
An MP3 in and of itself is no more illegal than a book or audio tape, which are only illegal when its copyrighted contents are sold, shared, or given away by someone without an appropriate license to do so. In the same way, MP3s are only illegal when they are sold, shared, given away, or downloaded from an “MP3 Sharing Site” without an appropriate license, not a site such as Lifetime.org which allows you to purchase its MP3s.. An MP3 is simply a format for storing audio data in the same way that a cassette tape is a format for storing audio data. If you make a copy of a copyrighted cassette and share it with someone, that’s illegal in the same way that copying and sharing a copyrighted MP3 is illegal.
Can I email this link to a friend?
The link that you received is for your download only and should NOT be forwarded to anyone else. Each download contains copyrighted material.
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