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I've been having difficulty uploading audio files. I record a service on a weekly basis automatically with a batch file or two and some DOS recording software. The Mp3 file is then uploaded using another DOS file (FTP in DOS).
Whenever I listen to the service via the web browser(We're working on streaming it), I've found that the audio file uploaded via FTP in DOS has thousands of small squeaks throughout the entire file. I'd describe it as "Internet Noise."
BUT, when I use Network Neighborhood (I created a network place, for easy drag-n-drop) to upload the file, it remains in tact.
What's going on? For reference sake, I've made available two audio files, both the same originally. One was FTPed in the Windows DOS emulator, the other, Network Neighborhood. If you’re a fan of Blue Oyster Cult, I apologize for what the DOS emulator did to the first URL.
Andrew
[edited by: txbakers at 9:53 pm (utc) on Mar. 13, 2006]
[edit reason] no personal URLs please per TOS [/edit]
There are lots and lots of ways to transfer files these days. A DOS based FTP script might not be the ticket. Audio files are tricky and can corrupt easily.
You might want to look into some of the various FTP client softwares available rather than using the DOS commands. Many are freeware, including Filezilla.
If the Network neighborhood option is working for you, I'd stick with that.
Actually, I'm attempting to automate this all. The idea is to add no additional work to the staff.
I think I've solved the issue, however - For future reference: I was uploading with an ASCII connection... I needed to switch to binary... You have no idea how funny that is, given the time that I spent on the project attempting to figure this out.
Learning experience, and the like.
Thanks,
Andrew
