How does it workAudio downloading (also known as MP3 downloading) enables you to download G.A.I.A. meditations and training programs to your own computer. This high quality audio can then be played directly from that computer at your leisure, or downloaded again to a portable player such as (but not only) an iPod. Audio downloading is different from a streaming audio service. When you listen to streaming audio, the complete audio file never actually downloads to your computer's hard drive. How to Save an MP3 File to Your ComputerTo save an MP3 file to a folder of your choice on your computer, you need to follow the instructions below. Otherwise, some browsers, depending on settings, will download and play the MP3 from a 'Temp File'. Then if you want to play the file again later, it can be quite hard to find. It will also soon be deleted from your hard drive. To download on a
PC: Right click the 'Download MP3' link, and 'Save Target As' If you are using another browser that has different methods, the key point is to save the MP3 files in the same way that you save other files, such as PDFs and images, via your browser. Important PointsFile size MP3 files are large. Many internet service providers (ISPs) set download limits in their customer agreements. If you're not sure if you have a download limit, you may like to contact your ISP. Download Time For listeners accessing the the web via a modem, the download time is significant. A 10MB file downloading through a 56 Kb modem in average conditions, will take about 33 minutes. Disk Space Because MP3s download to your hard drive, they can quickly take up a large amount of space. Make sure you have enough space, or move the files regularly to another drive or device. MP3 PlayersMost modern computer operating systems are equipped with a multimedia player that enables you to playback digital media (music, photos, and video). On a PC running Windows XP: Windows Media
Player On a Mac running OS X: iTunes, Quicktime |