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 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.
•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
•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
Most of the popular audio formats are supported using the free VLC Portable Player
•No conversion necessary
•Supports multiple file formats
•Includes the audio codes
•Free
•Adds 30 MB file size to the project.
•Maximum size per file is 250 MB
Instruction: VLC Portable Player
•No additional project file size. Multimedia Protector includes an SWF Player
•Free for the standard version
•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
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