Producing audio for the Web : a guide to streaming and on-demand Webcasts

-- A complete, step-by-step tutorial to understanding and publishing streaming audio to the Web.

-- Covers the tools and techniques that will allow readers to broadcast audio via RealNetworks, Windows Media Player, QuickTime or MP3.

-- Shows readers how to broadcast live or on-demand audio content.

Producing Audio for the Web introduces the reader to streaming audio and teaches him how to work with the most popular formats. It begins by giving the reader a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date streaming technologies available and the process of preparing audio for streaming. Then, it walks the reader through encoding for the various players and types of streaming. Following an in-depth walk-through of serving the media, Producing Audio for the Web shows several case studies, including a simple, small independent site, a large corporate news site, and a live event encoded in multiple formats and simultaneously archived. Finally, the Fez Guys show the readers a variety of advanced techniques, including optimizing, equalizing, playlists, and more.