Flash web audio player?

> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for an application to play an audio file on a website using
> Flash. My original file is an MP3, which I presume I need to convert to
> SWF. Does Anyone know some free tools for this? I don't want to buy some
> Macromedia software only to convert one audio file.

>
> The end result I'm looking for is an flash audio player which can be
> embedded on an html page including the following features:
>
> - Play and pause.
>
> - Timeline indicating how much of the file has preloaded and where the
> playback currently is at.
>
> - move/drag the timeline within the preloaded segment.
>
> - Sound on/off indicator
>
> Additionally, there could be a small spectrum type of analyzer, or little
> sound indicator bars jumping up and down, similar to some desktop players.
> This need not be a correct indicator of sound but moreso a visual effect to
> indicate to users who might have speakers off or unplugged that the sound
> is normally working.
>
> Does anyone known an FLV player that is available free of charge along the
> the above?
>
> It would also be good if all worked on an early version of Flash, as there
> is no need to limit the number of people who can play the file by
> some "upgrade Flash player notice" for such basic requirement as playing an
> audio file. Usually these type of upgrades only work smoothly on Windows
> and often Flash 10 does not even work on many current Linux versions. So
> the player could for example be Flash 7 or 8 compatible for the largest
> possible proportion on users.
>
> I don't regularly use Flash except for the occasional video display so any
> advise about the above would be much appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
> Tuxedo
>
>
>

> Tuxedo wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm looking for an application to play an audio file on a website using
>> Flash. My original file is an MP3, which I presume I need to convert to
>> SWF. Does Anyone know some free tools for this? I don't want to buy some
>> Macromedia software only to convert one audio file.
>
> You can download 30 to 60 day free trials.
>
> Otherwise you can buy one of the Wimpy players, not much money and
> they can be configured to do all you want. I've used it on several sites.
>
> Google yields a slew of freebies:
>

>
> Perhaps one of those will suit your needs, it didn't mine.
>
> You don't need a "converter", you need a player. The mp3 format will not
> need to be changed. You wire the player to use the file. (you can
> compile it, but this is not typical)
>
> Jeff
>
>>
>> The end result I'm looking for is an flash audio player which can be
>> embedded on an html page including the following features:
>>
>> - Play and pause.
>>
>> - Timeline indicating how much of the file has preloaded and where the
>> playback currently is at.
>>
>> - move/drag the timeline within the preloaded segment.
>>
>> - Sound on/off indicator
>>
>> Additionally, there could be a small spectrum type of analyzer, or little
>> sound indicator bars jumping up and down, similar to some desktop
>> players. This need not be a correct indicator of sound but moreso a
>> visual effect to indicate to users who might have speakers off or
>> unplugged that the sound is normally working.
>>
>> Does anyone known an FLV player that is available free of charge along
>> the the above?
>>
>> It would also be good if all worked on an early version of Flash, as
>> there is no need to limit the number of people who can play the file by
>> some "upgrade Flash player notice" for such basic requirement as playing
>> an audio file. Usually these type of upgrades only work smoothly on
>> Windows and often Flash 10 does not even work on many current Linux
>> versions. So the player could for example be Flash 7 or 8 compatible for
>> the largest possible proportion on users.
>>
>> I don't regularly use Flash except for the occasional video display so
>> any advise about the above would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Tuxedo
>>
>>

> Thanks for the tips and good to know I can use the native mp3 format. I
> will
> look into the Wimpy player. I think I've seen it before.
> Can anyone here recommend any other specific players based on experiences?
> Tuxedo

>
>> Thanks for the tips and good to know I can use the native mp3 format. I
>> will
>> look into the Wimpy player. I think I've seen it before.
>> Can anyone here recommend any other specific players based on
>> experiences?
>> Tuxedo
>
> http://www.longtailvideo.com/players/jw-flv-player/