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June 19, 2007

Music file question

I got a CD with a recording of the tune I composed a while back. I know nothing about file formats etc, but this seems rather large, at 6 MB for a 6 minute tune. The file suffix is m4a. I would like to upload it and link it here so anyone interested can hear it. Do I need to convert it to an MP3 or anything?

Posted at June 19, 2007 08:57 AM
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m4a is the suffix for iTunes AAC encoded files.

6MB for 6 minutes is pretty much standard and OK

convertimng it to an MP3 would probably bbe nice for readers with older computers. Newer machines/software should all be able to read m4a.

Posted by: TH at June 19, 2007 11:12 AM

You gotta have iTunes to play m4a files (unless this has changed and Windows Media Player now supports Apple's format). mp3 plays on just about everything.

Posted by: pam at June 19, 2007 02:05 PM

You can pretty much play them anywhere now, so I don't think it would be a problem.

Posted by: maria at June 19, 2007 02:46 PM

You can also use a media player that plays just about anything. I'd recommend "The KM Player". It is not well known but has handled everything I've thrown at it.

Posted by: Chris G at June 19, 2007 03:02 PM

On your iBook using iTunes, look under the Advanced menu for 'Convert Selection to Mp3'... or if you like, I can send you FTP info for my server and I'll be happy to convert it ;-)

Posted by: Chris at June 20, 2007 12:33 PM
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