MP3 files
MP3 files on the RNIB website are streamed from the server, which means the sound starts playing without having to download the whole file first. They are suitable for most users, especially broadband users.
Problems hearing audio files on work PCs
Your company may have security measures in place to stop employees listening to streaming audio. If you can hear the files at home but not at work, that's very likely. You'll need to contact your IT department to see if they can help.
Breaks or stutters in the sound stream
This can happen if you're on a slow connection, or an old PC or the server is especially busy. When the line is busy the sound is temporarily stored or buffered until it can be successfully sent to your PC. This can sometimes cause a stuttering or delaying effect when receiving an audio stream.
This can happen if you're on a slow connection, or an old PC or the server is especially busy. When the line is busy the sound is temporarily stored or buffered until it can be successfully sent to your PC. This can sometimes cause a stuttering or delaying effect when receiving an audio stream.
Winamp and other MP3 players
There are lots of other MP3 players around but we've linked to Winamp as it's free and seems to work well with screen reader users. It doesn't matter what player you use to play these files.