Music, Audio, MP3
To protect audio files, it must be insured, that they do not play in a Standard Player (like Windows Media Player). The requirements are:
| • | No installation necessary |
| • | The audio file may not be accessible during playing |
| • | Multimedia Protector has to control the player |
There are different options for audio protection.
Multimedia Protector Video Player (recommended)
Multimedia Protector comes with an own video / audio player, which is capable of playing all audio formats, which are available on the end user system. There are practically no limitations on the file size.
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| • | The file size per audio can be up to 1GB |
| • | The file size per audio project has no limitations |
| • | A user can just click on a audio file to play it |
| • | The audio file is streamed - only small parts of the audio file are loaded into the memory and the audio plays instantly |
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| • | conversion to the special Multimedia Protector video / audio format with the extension .MPVIDEO (very fast - only seconds even for large videos) |
| • | the audio codec used must be installed on the end user system to play the audio |
Instruction: Multimedia Protector Video Player
Portable Music Player
Most of the popular audio formats are supported using the free VLC Portable Player
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| • | No conversion necessary |
| • | Supports multiple file formats |
| • | Includes the audio codes |
| • | Free |
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| • | Adds 30 MB file size to the project. |
| • | Maximum size per file is 250 MB |
Instruction: VLC Portable Player
Flash Music Player
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| • | No additional project file size. Multimedia Protector includes an SWF Player |
| • | Free for the standard version |
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| • | Only MP3 format |
| • | Pro Version available for a fee |
To use MP3 files, they have to be played by a flash music player. A free flash music player is provided. Otherwise, any .swf file allowing to play mp3 files can be used.
IF you want to add graphics or text, then use a tool like Adobe Captivate, where you have also extended options to manipulate the audio.
A sample for mp3 files with the player is provided - use mp3-demo.mme. - Click here to download
Instruction: Music Player
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The audio files will play only on a PC and not not on a CD / DVD recorder or mp3 player.
See also
VLC Portable Player
Music Player - Overview
Configuration of the Player
Include Player in Project