MP3 and Real Audio Help
The audio files on Fish Records are stored in two different formats - for albums we added between 1999 and mid 2009 we used Real Audio, and from the Summer of 2009 onwards we moved to a Flash based MP3 player.
Both formats allow you to 'stream' the samples directly from our server, and you do not need to store them on your computer to play them.
Real Audio samples are available wherever you see LISTEN
MP3 samples on the the front page are available when you see
and for the individual album pages when you see
Both the Real Audio and MP3 formats require a small amount of free software to run
Real Audio
some browsers come with this software already installed, or you can download it free of charge using the link below.
Real Audio software is updated fairly regularly, and downloading a newer version can bring noticeable improvements in sound quality, if you are using an old version of Real Audio, it may be beneficial to obtain a newer version.
MP3
You will need both Javascript and Flash installed in your browser - it's very likely you already have these up and running as many websites require these to operate.
If you do need to download Javascript and Flash, the links you need are
Javascript
Flash
If you have any problems then please feel free to contact us and we'll help you get things working for you!
