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Why
Download?
mcm's
audio download makes accessing broadcast audio easier than
ever. Files can be played, shared, or copied on to your
play-out platform instantly.
What
is mp3?
mp3
(mpeg Layer-3) compresses the original audio source with very
little loss in audio quality. All mp3 files are set at
320Kb to maintain audio integrity. The higher the bit
rate, the higher the quality.
How
long will it take to download mp3 files?
This
will be determined by the file size and the speed of your
internet connection. A typical 30 second commercial
(approximately 1Mb) will take about 1-2 minutes to download
using an ISDN connection or even faster over cable or ADSL
depending on your internet speed.
How
do I play back an mp3?
In
order to playback mp3 files on your computer you will need to
have an mp3 compatible player installed. Most computers
will already have this software (the latest versions of
Windows and Mac OS come with this as standard). It is
recommended that you download the file to your local PC first
before playing.
How
do I download mp3 files?
Right-click
the Title/Description and choose 'copy'. Paste
file in appropriate folder on your PC. A download box
will appear showing the status until the download is complete.
Why
can't I access the files to download?
All
our audio is stored on an FTP server. Ensure that your
internet browser is set to access FTP.
(NOTE:
Users with older operating systems will need to use additional
software - see below)
NT/ME/2000/XP
Enable
FTP access on your Internet Browser.
1)
Click on 'Tools - Internet Options - Advanced' tab
2)
Check the tick box 'Enable Folder View for FTP
sites'
See
Image 1
3)
Check the tick box 'Use Passive FTP (for firewall and DSL
modem compatibility)' and click 'Ok'
See
Image 2
4)
Click on 'Tools - Internet Options - Security' tab
5)
Select 'Internet' from web content zones
6)
Click on 'Custom Level' button
7)
Scroll to bottom of list and ensure that 'Logon-prompt for
username and password' is selected and click 'Ok'.
See
Image 3
8)
Restart Internet Explorer
If
you still experience problems, try this link ftp://ftp1.mcmentertainment.com
I
have Windows 95/98 operating system and can't access audio.
Windows
95/98 operating systems with Microsoft Internet Explorer are
unable to see FTP folders therefore users will need to either
install another Browser e.g. Firefox or use additional FTP
client software for access.
Option
1: Install Opera Internet Browser
We
have provided another Internet Browser called 'Opera' which
you can download and install. It will ask you for a
Username and Password. Use the one we have provided for
you.
Click
here to download Opera Internet Browser
Option
2: Install Mozilla Firefox Internet Browser
First
download a new Internet Browser called 'Mozilla Firefox'.
Click
here to download Firefox
1)
Select 'Save' to download to your computer
2)
Once you have downloaded the program, install it
3)
Agree to the License Terms
4)
Select 'Standard' installation
5)
Un-check 'Use Firefox start as my home page'
6)
Un-check 'Launch Mozilla Firefox'
7)
Click on 'Finish'
Now
'Run' Firefox.
As
this is the first time you have run it, it will ask if you
want to 'Import Options'.
Select
'Don't import anything' Next.
Now
it will ask if you want to make Firefox your Default Browser.
Un-check
'Always perform this check' and select 'No'.
Firefox
Internet Browser is now open.
We
now need to install an Extension that will allow you to access
FTP to our site.
Click
this link to take you
to the 'fireFTP - Firefox Extension'.
Now
click on 'Install Now' on the site.
Once
this is installed you need to close and restart Firefox.
From
Firefox click on 'Tools - FireFTP'.
Here
you need to fill in the following fields:
Host:
ftp3.mcmentertainment.com
Username:
type in your username
Password:
type in your password
Now
click on 'Connect' to connect to mcm downloads.
See
Image 4
To
download the mp3 files, right-click on the file and select
'Save Link As' then select the location you want to download
the file to.
(NOTE:
You will only be allowed access to the shows you subscribe to)
Option
3: Use FTP software to download audio
FTP
client software can be used if you prefer, or if you are
unable to access using an older operating system.
Click
here to download free FTP software
Once
installed, set up access:
1)
Click on 'File - Site Manager' and then click on 'New Site'
2)
Name your new site eg: mcm download
3)
Enter host: ftp1.mcmentertainment.com
4)
Port: 21
5)
Server Type: FTP
6)
Logon type: Change to 'Normal'
7)
Enter your mcm Username and Password
8)
Click on 'Save and Exit'
9)
Now click on 'Edit' and select 'Settings'
See
Image 5
10)
Select 'Firewall Settings'
11)
Check on 'Passive Mode'
12)
Click on 'Ok'
See
Image 6
Now
try to connect. Under the 'File and Edit' selections is
a computer icon. Click on the Down Arrow to show the
site you have. Select mcm download. See
Image 7
Once
connected, under the 'Remote Site' section you will see all
folders for the shows that we have available on the
server. See
Image 8
(NOTE:
You will only be allowed access to the shows you subscribe to)
Can
I automate the download of mp3s?
We
have developed a simple script that allows you to download the
audio files you need, scheduled at a time to suit you.
(NOTE:
If you wish to download more than one program, it is necessary
to run a script for each program)
Minimum
Requirements
Windows
NT4 or better
Scheduler
(to schedule the downloads)
Instructions
1)
Make a folder on your computer's C: Drive called 'Shows' e.g.
C:\Shows
2)
Inside this folder create folders for each of the show you
take. This is the location the files will be downloaded.
e.g. C:\Shows\take40
C:\Shows\thehothits
3)
Now make a folder to keep the script files in e.g. C:\Scripts
4)
Create a NEW file called 'mcm_take40.bat'
in the folder C:\Scripts
This
will be used to download the Take 40 show.
5)
Inside the file 'mcm_take40.bat'
copy the following lines
#
Change into the Take40 folder where the files will be
downloaded to: cd C:\Shows\take40
#
Connect to the mcm FTP server and use the script
ftp_take40.txt file to download the show
ftp
-s:C:\Scripts\ftp_take40.txt
ftp1.mcmentertainment.com
Save
the changes.
6)
Create another file in the C:\Scripts
folder called 'ftp_take40.txt'
Inside
this file copy the following lines:
Username
'use your current username that you use for our website'
Password
'use your current username that you use for our website'
ascii
cd
take40
prompt
off
mget
*.mp3
quit
Save
the changes. This file will copy all mp3 files from the
take40 folder.
7)
You are now ready to Schedule the download. The
Scheduler only needs to 'Run' the file 'mcm_take40.bat',
it will do the rest. Set the scheduler to run the file
when it suits you e.g. overnight so it will be available in
the morning.
(NOTE:
Repeat the above steps for all other mcm programs.
Follow the steps above and change the show names to suit)
Can
I download an audio converter?
Command
Line Audio Converter (demo only):
AliveMedia
Converter
If
you like the program you will need to purchase it yourself.
(NOTE:
The demo version will ask you to click on 'Demo' while you
test out the automated script)
Download
a script that will take me directly to the FTP server:
Here
is a script that you can download and run to go directly to
the ftp folder.
It
will then ask for your login details.
Click
on this to download the mcm
ftp script.
Mac
Users:- Free FTP Client software
You
can download either of these 2 free ftp programs to install
and use.
Cyerduck
- Recommended
Classicmac
Filezilla
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