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RSavage Lifetime Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2008 Posts: 43
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Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject: MP3 files missing from UK database? |
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Hi
I've just downloaded the UK databases and am following Brian's guide on the Zumo forum as to how to install it in my Zumo 550. He refers to accompanying mp3 files which give a verbal warning. Are these no longer part of the download?
Rgds
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum Richard, we have never supplied mp3 format speed camera warning files, but we do support ogg format.
In order to use these ogg files you will need to download a set (of your choice) from This Page, then use an audio editing package to convert the ogg files into mp3.
This might sound difficult but an application that is free to use called Audacity will do this for you very easily, Audacity can be obtained from This location.
Once you have downloaded the og files and then converted them you will have a fully comprehensive set of warning sounds for your device - Mike |
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RSavage Lifetime Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2008 Posts: 43
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Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Mike
I only thought that audio files were included because of Brian's instructions here:
http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php?topic=1564.0
Anyway, I have enough to cope with, without trying to configure audio as well!
Cheers
Richard |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have access to that site to read the instructions offered, but downloading and converting a file set from ogg format to your required mp3 format would not take too long at all. - The choice is yours, if you want to have a go at converting and installing the audio warnings to your device please ask for any additional assistance if required - Mike |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 12:15 am Post subject: |
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Just a point Mike - Audacity on my PC does not export MP3 - it says it wants something called Lame (or something). Free download, though, I think. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 1:01 am Post subject: |
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Correct, you need to install the mp3 encoder separately (it's a bit of a legal "issue")
From the help file:
Quote: | Audacity cannot encode MP3 files by itself, because the MP3 encoding algorithm is patented and cannot legally be used in free programs. However, Audacity has been programmed to recognize other existing MP3 encoders that you can download separately. All you have to do is obtain the appropriate MP3 encoder for your computer and then show Audacity where it is located.
If you use...
Windows
You need to...
Download LAME and look for the file called lame_enc.dll
Linux/Unix
Download LAME and compile it as a shared object, then look for the file called libmp3lame.so
Macintosh
Download LAMELib (see our website for more info).
For links to these MP3 encoders, go to the Audacity web page (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) and go to the page for your operating system.
The first time you try to export an MP3 file, Audacity will ask you to locate your MP3 encoder. Locate the file indicated above. From then on, Audacity will not need to ask you again and you will be able to export MP3 files easily. |
suffice to say, it works faultlessly. |
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