OE Embedded Sound

[mazzolas]

I have OE 6 and Win Xp service pack 2. I understand one can embed sound files into the OE mail by going to "New Message", then, "Format" then "Background" and then "Sound", I understand that OE does not recognize mp3 and some other fomats, and therefore I cannot send them in those formats. It does accept them in .WAV .AIFF .SND .AU .AIF. AIFC etc.
The problem is when I convert the mp3 format into the WAV or AIFF or other formats the file expands from mp3s 3.5 MBs to .wavs 40MBs and over and its to large to send. Note that I do have the " Rich Text (HTML)" button checked, and also the "Send pictures with message" checked.
When I do try to send embedded sound in mp3 format I get a message that says" One or more pictures in this message could not be found. When you send this message the pictures will not be included. Do you still wish to send this message" and when I send in WAV format it takes forever and the recipient still can't play the file as windows media player does't recognize it.
If you can help I'd be much appreciative. Thank you!!

[mobamalady]

Just saw this so if may be too long ago to help you. There is a program
that converts mp3's to wav and you can choose
the level of compression thus making a smaller file. It is dBpowerAmp. It
used to be free. Now it is free to try and I
think $15.00 to buy and well worth it. After you have converted the file to
wav you can then further cut the file down
by using the Sound Recorder that you will find on most computers I think.
Hope this helps.

"mazzolas" <***@comcast.net> wrote in message news:***@comcast.com...
I have OE 6 and Win Xp service pack 2. I understand one can embed sound
files into the OE mail by going to "New Message", then, "Format" then
"Background" and then "Sound", I understand that OE does not recognize mp3
and some other fomats, and therefore I cannot send them in those formats. It
does accept them in .WAV .AIFF .SND .AU .AIF. AIFC etc.
The problem is when I convert the mp3 format into the WAV or AIFF or other
formats the file expands from mp3s 3.5 MBs to .wavs 40MBs and over and its
to large to send. Note that I do have the " Rich Text (HTML)" button
checked, and also the "Send pictures with message" checked.
When I do try to send embedded sound in mp3 format I get a message that
says" One or more pictures in this message could not be found. When you send
this message the pictures will not be included. Do you still wish to send
this message" and when I send in WAV format it takes forever and the
recipient still can't play the file as windows media player does't recognize
it.
If you can help I'd be much appreciative. Thank you!!

[Mario]

Mobamalady,
the program "dBpowerAmp" did the job it shrank the mp3 music files into .wav
in half and so now i can embed into OE.
Thank you for your help! M

Post by mobamalady
Just saw this so if may be too long ago to help you. There is a program
that converts mp3's to wav and you can choose
the level of compression thus making a smaller file. It is dBpowerAmp. It
used to be free. Now it is free to try and I
think $15.00 to buy and well worth it. After you have converted the file to
wav you can then further cut the file down
by using the Sound Recorder that you will find on most computers I think.
I have OE 6 and Win Xp service pack 2. I understand one can embed sound
files into the OE mail by going to "New Message", then, "Format" then
"Background" and then "Sound", I understand that OE does not recognize mp3
and some other fomats, and therefore I cannot send them in those formats. It
does accept them in .WAV .AIFF .SND .AU .AIF. AIFC etc.
The problem is when I convert the mp3 format into the WAV or AIFF or other
formats the file expands from mp3s 3.5 MBs to .wavs 40MBs and over and its
to large to send. Note that I do have the " Rich Text (HTML)" button
checked, and also the "Send pictures with message" checked.
When I do try to send embedded sound in mp3 format I get a message that
says" One or more pictures in this message could not be found. When you send
this message the pictures will not be included. Do you still wish to send
this message" and when I send in WAV format it takes forever and the
recipient still can't play the file as windows media player does't recognize
it.
If you can help I'd be much appreciative. Thank you!!

[mobamalady]

Hi Mario,
I have been away living at a motel as we were hit with an ice storm that
zapped our
power for 10 days.....So very glad that the dBpowerAmp worked for you.
I find it to be a great program.
You are most welcome and warm regards.

Post by Mario
Mobamalady,
the program "dBpowerAmp" did the job it shrank the mp3 music files into .wav
in half and so now i can embed into OE.
Thank you for your help! M

Post by mobamalady
Just saw this so if may be too long ago to help you. There is a program
that converts mp3's to wav and you can choose
the level of compression thus making a smaller file. It is dBpowerAmp.

It

Post by Mario

Post by mobamalady
used to be free. Now it is free to try and I
think $15.00 to buy and well worth it. After you have converted the

file

Post by Mario

Post by mobamalady
to
wav you can then further cut the file down
by using the Sound Recorder that you will find on most computers I think.
I have OE 6 and Win Xp service pack 2. I understand one can embed sound
files into the OE mail by going to "New Message", then, "Format" then
"Background" and then "Sound", I understand that OE does not recognize mp3
and some other fomats, and therefore I cannot send them in those

formats.

Post by Mario

Post by mobamalady
It
does accept them in .WAV .AIFF .SND .AU .AIF. AIFC etc.
The problem is when I convert the mp3 format into the WAV or AIFF or other
formats the file expands from mp3s 3.5 MBs to .wavs 40MBs and over and its
to large to send. Note that I do have the " Rich Text (HTML)" button
checked, and also the "Send pictures with message" checked.
When I do try to send embedded sound in mp3 format I get a message that
says" One or more pictures in this message could not be found. When you send
this message the pictures will not be included. Do you still wish to send
this message" and when I send in WAV format it takes forever and the
recipient still can't play the file as windows media player does't recognize
it.
If you can help I'd be much appreciative. Thank you!!