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Some of the Campaigns have wav files that play with the opening screen. How is this done?

Also, is it possible to use mp3 files? If so, how?

Thanks!

Eric Maietta

Originally posted by AbsntMndedProf
Some of the Campaigns have wav files that play with the opening screen. How is this done?

Also, is it possible to use mp3 files? If so, how?

Thanks!

Eric Maietta

Hi AbsMindedProf

No MP3!:( As mentioned in the other thread, you need to use uncompressed *.wav files. Make sure in audio application you use, to save your file in "PCM" wave format, then it should work for you! What Bit rate (8 or16) and samle rate you use (11,22 or 44 KHz) is only of concern when you need file sizes low.

have fun

RockinHarry posted:

No MP3! As mentioned in the other thread, you need to use uncompressed *.wav files. Make sure in audio application you use, to save your file in "PCM" wave format, then it should work for you! What Bit rate (8 or16) and samle rate you use (11,22 or 44 KHz) is only of concern when you need file sizes low.

I'm a bit dim when it comes to sound files, so here are a few potentially dumb questions:

1. How can I tell a 'compressed' wav file from an 'uncompressed' wav file?

2. Can a compressed wav file be 'uncompressed'?

3. What is a PCM wav format?

4. Can an mp3 be converted to a wav file?

5. What is the best way to locate wav files that can be used with SP:WaW?

Thanks!

Eric Maietta

Originally posted by AbsntMndedProf
RockinHarry posted:



I'm a bit dim when it comes to sound files, so here are a few potentially dumb questions:

1. How can I tell a 'compressed' wav file from an 'uncompressed' wav file?

2. Can a compressed wav file be 'uncompressed'?

3. What is a PCM wav format?

4. Can an mp3 be converted to a wav file?

5. What is the best way to locate wav files that can be used with SP:WaW?

Thanks!

Eric Maietta

Darn, you catch me! Now I need to tell you the rest too!

1: good question. Usually the details of a Wave (or any audio) file format can be inspected best in an Audio application like "Cool Edit" for example. Sometimes if your Windows (98) is configured so that certain file formats are directly linked to a certain application *.wav ---> "Cool Edit" when double clicking the file in explorer ect. In this case, right clicking a *wav file shows you in properties window some specific details of the *.wav, whether it´s ACM, PCM or whatever compresses or uncompressed. I guess it´s not the case for you, so you need a dedicated audio editor to see and edit the details. Check CNet/Download.com for some useful shareware stuff.

2: Yes, just load the compressed file in your audio application (which supports the compressed formats) and save it uncompressed! Btw, before looking for shareware audio applications, the Windows98 "Audio Recorder" does the trick for you too! In "Programs", go to Multi Media Applications and start the mentioned "Audio Recorder"! I think it just should be sufficient for your needs and is easy to operate (load/save).

3: Hehe. Don´t really know. I just know it´s uncompressed *wav audio and means Pulse Code Modulation. However, that´s the format that you need to use for SPWAW!

4: Yes, MP3 can be uncompressed and then saved in *wav. However you need an audio application that can do the job. Have a look at Audio/MP3 section of download.com
Be prepared that uncompressed MP3 files turn to huge Wave files when uncompressed!:eek:

5: If you have the above mentioned audio tools (you should have at least the mentioned Audio Recorder already installed on your PC) then you can take almost every audio source/format and use it in SPWAW!

It´s all a bit rough, but I hope it helps you getting started Eric!:)