Question on Flash Audio Serving

[slobizman]

I am creating a web site that must play streaming audio (songs). I don't want MP3 files merely downloaded, or played while downloaded. From my research so far, it seems that creating Flash (swf) files, and using a simple Flash player, is the best bet. I see lots of music sites do it this way.

Assuming Flash is the best option, I'm trying to figure out where to go from here. I do not own Macromedia Flash, nor know how to use it. However, I see there are programs out there that will convert an MP3 to SWF format, and there are some players out there whose html can be easily placed in a web page to offer an embedded player.

My problem is that I'd really like to make sure I don't get the wrong products and do this right from the start. I want something that is pretty much the standard, the best. I don't mind paying for it, does not have to be freeware.

Any ideas.

[Richard_N]

there are a lot of flash based mp3 players out there, embed one into an HTML file and call MP3's into it via XML.

Just google it.....

[slobizman]

I've seen the MP3 audio players. But, it seems that Flash (swf) streaming files are better for proprietary music streaming. It's difficult to find many swf players.

[Richard_N]

soundnails is one possibility, maybe I am missing something but flash can stream external mp3's quite easily... so what exactly are the benefits of doing it this way?

[schwartz]

Flix Pro
Flash mp3 Buttons 2.2

used both with good success...

[slobizman]

Thanks everyone. SoundNails looks pretty good.

Also found Fun SoundPlayer Maker (http://www.funsoundplayer.com) for $15.