What is an MP3?
MP3 refers to a method of compressing audio files so they are small enough to send over the Internet. MP3 is simply a method of compressing files. In other words, it's just like a CD file, but it takes up a lot less space on your computer (about 1/10 the space). On a music CD, a 4-minute song would take up about 40 megabytes (MB) of space on your computer's hard drive. The same song in MP3 format would take up only 10 megabytes of space. In other words, downloading an mp3 file takes about 1/4 of the time it takes to download a CD file.
What do I need to play an MP3?
What do I need to play an MP3?
You need music software that lets you organize and listen to all your music on your computer. Most computers come with this software pre-installed, such as Windows Media Player, Quicktime or iTunes. If you do not have it, you can download for FREE many of these programs. We recommend iTunes which works on both Macs and Windows. For users of Windows 98 or earlier, we recommend WinAmp. (for a full list of MP3 players, click here)
What is an MP3 player?
An MP3 player is just what it sounds like...it plays MP3 files, just as a CD player plays CD files. Since MP3 files are much smaller than CD files, an MP3 player can hold more songs than a single CD. A common version of an MP3 player is an iPod.
Is downloading sermons different than downloading songs?
No. The only difference is the size of the file. The average song is 4 minutes long and Redeemer's sermons range from 35 - 45 minutes long. Therefore, the only difference is that the file size is bigger for the sermon.
Why should I buy an MP3?
1. You get it NOW by downloading it directly from our sermon store (no waiting or shipping costs)
2. You can burn it to a CD (see below)
3. You can transfer it to a portable mp3 player, such as an iPod. (see below)
4. The MP3 will last forever (because it's a digital file, the quality will remain consistent).
5. An MP3 is less expensive than CD or tape
2. You can burn it to a CD (see below)
3. You can transfer it to a portable mp3 player, such as an iPod. (see below)
4. The MP3 will last forever (because it's a digital file, the quality will remain consistent).
5. An MP3 is less expensive than CD or tape
How Do I download Redeemer's sermons?
Once you purchase a Redeemer sermon as an MP3, you can acess it in your account at the sermon store, and download it to your computer. Once it's on your computer, you have three options.
1. Listen to it on your computer
2. Transfer it to a portable mp3 player
3. Burn it to a CD (see below)
1. Listen to it on your computer
2. Transfer it to a portable mp3 player
3. Burn it to a CD (see below)
Can I burn sermon MP3 files onto a CD?
Yes! You can burn a CD which you can play in any CD player, including your car or home stereo.
Portable MP3 players
If you get a portable MP3 player (similar to a Walkman), you can download the sermons to it and listen to them anywhere. We would recommend the iPod, by Apple (www.apple.com/iPod). These work on both Macs and Windows, and are the most user friendly MP3 players made. They can hold anywhere from 10gb (gigabytes) - 30gb of space, which translates into about 2000 - 7500 songs, or 200 - 750 sermons (approximately). You can also purchase portable MP3 players that hold about the equivalent of 2 or 3 CD's.
