How to Choose MP3 Player Software

MP3 is an audio compression scheme that converts music or speech into smaller file sizes by removing high frequencies and reducing data by more than 1,000 percent. MP3 sound quality is roughly equivalent to digital-sounding AM radio, which will give you a good idea if you like a recording enough to buy it. MP3 player software plays all MP3 files (and other types of digital audio files) and gives you all the features of a CD jukebox.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer Speakers
• Internet Access
• Computers

1. Search the Internet for reviews of MP3 player programs.

2. Look for shareware or freeware programs.

3. Look for features such as track information display, frequency display, and tone controls if you want them.

4. Make sure the player has a playlist editor that lets you use the software as a CD jukebox.

5. Download several players and keep the one with best features and ease of use.

6. Run your anti-virus program before installing downloaded software.

Tips & Warnings

• You need separate software players for LiquidAudio and RealAudio (both available free), but many MP3 player programs can play a variety of compressed digital audio formats.
• Many MP3 player programs also let you record MP3 files.