What is an MP3

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What is an MP3?

• MP3 MP3 is an acronym for MPEG-1 or MPEG-2
  audio layer 3. MP3 is the file extension for
  MPEGaudio layer 3. Layer 3 is one of three coding
  schemes (layer 1, layer 2 and layer 3) for the
  compression of audio signals. Layer 3 uses
  perceptual audio coding and psychoacoustic
  compression to remove all superfluous information
  (more specifically, the redundant and irrelevant
  parts of a sound signal. The stuff the human ear
  doesn't hear anyway)

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MP3

• This following information is only a guide to on
  how to operate an MP3 player each machine will
  have its own specific features. Before completing
  actual recordings for your students it may be
  advisable to spend some time Getting to know the
  device and to make sure you are confident that
  when you sit with your student that the device
  will record and save your recordings.

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Some examples of MP3s
Philips LFH0600/00 Digital Voice Tracer
Dictaphone, 512MB Storage, 33 Hours, MP3
Recording
Sony ICD-UX71 Digital voice recorder - flash 1
GB - WMA, MP3 - black
Digital Voice Recorder With Mass Storage Device,
MP3 And WMA Music Playback - Si
DENPA VT-50 1Gb Digital Voice Recorder, FM Radio,
MP3 Player, USB file storage, wireless mic
compatible
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What MP3 should you buy?

• There are many different make and models of MP3s
  and a wide price range. This may influence your
  choice, but as a minimum specification you should
  look for a device
• With the ability to record
• With a USB connection (you may need to buy the
  USB as an extra)
• With the facility to attach an external mic
• With the facility to attached headphones

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What size of memory do you need?

• Reference to this site does not imply that CCEA
  supports the information contained on it and only
  serves as a guide to assist you in making an
  informed decision on the type of MP3 you require.
• For more information you can visit the following
  site.

• This is a question and answer from a users
  forum
• I have 500 hours of mp3 files on 8 cds that i
  want to load onto an mp3 player but I can't
  figure out what size player I need. I know 1 gig
  is 16 hours of audio files, but mp3 files are
  condensed. Right? Someone help please!!!
• Answer
• The audio files are already compressed as you
  said they are in mp3 format. You say they are on
  8 cds. They must be highly compressed to fit that
  much only 8 cds. A cd has 700 MB of storage. You
  have 8 of them. Do the math and that equals about
  5.6 GB. If that's the case, you should probably
  get something that is at least 8GB. Go with 16GB
  if you plan on adding more.
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Prior to the day of the recordings

• Prepare your computer for the recordings by
  setting up folders relevant to the students GCE
  / GCSE / Class 6E, etc. You will download your
  recordings into these folders.
• You may want to copy in your student list into
  the folder or divide it into sections for
  Morning or Afternoon recordings

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Day of Recording

• Needed
• MP3 recorder Student list

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Day of Recording

• Once you are both ready switch on the device and
  give the appropriate information needed according
  to CCEA recommendations Subject, level,
  candidate number etc.
• Complete the recording with the student and then
  stop the recording or turn off the MP3
• Your device will save the recording and assign a
  specific identification number for example 0001
  (this should have come to your attention when you
  were getting to know your device).

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Day of Recording

• You will need to replace that specific
  identification number with your students
  candidate number and possibly a centre number

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How to change the recording number

• Connect your MP3 recorder to your computer or
  remove your memory card and put it into your
  computer slot
• Download your files into an appropriate folder

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How to change the recording number

• Once your transfer is complete Right-click on
  the first recording and select Rename in the
  drop-down dialogue box

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How to change the recording number

• Move to the next recording and repeat
• Insert the new recording name into your student
  list

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Playing your recordings
Your computer will have a software package which
will allow you to play your sound files.
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• Remember
• Know how your device will assign your recordings
• Prepare a student list
• Prepare your computer for information to be
  downloaded
• Download your recordings into the correct folder
  on your computer
• Rename your recordings with your pupils relevant
  information
• Update your student list as appropriate

Any Questions at this point?
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Transferring your files to CCEA

• The following information is only a guide at this
  time and may be subject to change at any time in
  the future.
• While the system for uploading sound files to the
  CCEA secure site is not fully developed yet it is
  envisaged that it could look similar to the
  current site used for ICT eModeration.

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Transferring your files to CCEA

• Assuming that this could be similar to the ICT
  eModeration it is likely that you will receive a
  Pre-entry list of candidates file which you
  will download and update with student/centre
  information. It could look like this

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Transferring your files to CCEA

• When you are required to upload your tasks the
  first screen you will see will look something
  like this

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Transferring your files to CCEA

Your next screen should look like this
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Transferring your files to CCEA
Once you have identified your storage area,
select the required students and transfer the
sound files as required.
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