WAVE to MP3

[Guest]

A question below reminded me ---
Are there any problems with using MP3 sound files instead of WAVES,
I'm thinking especially about distribution and use on other
computers.
The WAVES seem so low quality or so huge (or often both!)
compared to the MP3's, i.e. I now record in what seems to be the highest
quality mono WAVE format available on my computer, then convert on Sound
Recorder to MP3, saving 96% of the file size, with little or no loss or
quality.
The MP3's actually improve effective quality, since they are faster to load
the slide show doesn't have to wait for them to start up
With such obvious benefits, and ease of use, I'm wondering why
microsoft even puts WAVES into PPT, or why anybody ever recommends
WAVES.
There must be a catch somewhere - What am I missing about MP3s?
IN particular - can almost any computer with sound play them when linked in
PPT?

 

[Troy @ TLC Creative]

The advantage of .wav formatted audio is that it is the
only format that can be embedded into the presentation.
You can use .mp3's, but they will be linked files, which
has some complexities of its own. All files need to be
present, in same folder, to work.

--
Best Regards,
Troy Chollar
TLC Creative Services, Inc.
www dot tlccreative dot com
troy at tlccreative dot com
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A Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
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Featured Presenter, PowerPoint Live 2004
October 10-13, San Diego, CA www.PowerPointLive.com
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[Kathy J]

Congrats on the new tag line Mr. MVP!

The advantage of .wav formatted audio is that it is the
only format that can be embedded into the presentation.
You can use .mp3's, but they will be linked files, which
has some complexities of its own. All files need to be
present, in same folder, to work.

--
Best Regards,
Troy Chollar
TLC Creative Services, Inc.
www dot tlccreative dot com
troy at tlccreative dot com
=======================================================
A Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
=======================================================
Featured Presenter, PowerPoint Live 2004
October 10-13, San Diego, CA www.PowerPointLive.com
=======================================================