Frequently asked questions...
What is a 'soundboard'?
A 'soundboard' is like an audio album for all your favorite Mp3 soundbytes and audio
clips. You can build a sounboard for your own listening pleasure or upload your
sound and share it with the world.
Soundboards are perfect for musicians of all kinds, radio stations, tv, podcasts,
family, comedy, products, politicians and campaigns and much, much more. Express
and promote yourself through your soundboard.
How do I download tracks?
You can download tracks only off soundboards that are Board Share enabled. If it
is enabled, you will see a drop-down box and a 'Download' link.
Simply select the audio track you want to download and click 'Download'. You can
then save the mp3 to your computer.
I can't seem to download tracks I want off a certain soundboard?
You can download tracks ONLY off soundboards that are Board Share ENABLED. If it
is enabled, you will see a drop-down box and a 'Download' link plus the boards embed code.
This is an option left up to the BUILDER of the soundboard and thus we must respect their wishes.
What is a Board Share™?
Board Share is our innovative program that allows registered members/builders the
opportunity to share and use soundbytes from other soundboards. Enabling Board Share
also allows visitors to embed your soundboard and download your tracks. It is up
to the individual soundboard owner as to whether or not enable this feature.
Board Share features:
- Allows members to add tracks from enabled soundboards to their own board.
- Give visitors the soundboard's embed code
- Allows visitors the opportunity to download individual tracks
- Helps members/builders spread and promote their sound
Click here to learn more about our innovative program, Board
Share™
My music/files are all on a CD, how do I convert the
tracks to Mp3?
You can easily use iTunes. To convert a song's file format just insert the disk
and open iTunes:
- Choose Edit > Preferences, then click the Advanced tab at the top of the window
and click Importing.
- From the Import Using pop-up menu, choose the Mp3 format that you want to convert
the song to, then click OK to save the settings.
- Select one or more songs in your library, then choose Advanced > Convert Selection
to MP3
- To convert all the songs in a folder or on a disk, hold down the Shift key and choose
Advanced > "Convert Selection to," then choose the folder or disk containing
the songs you want to convert. All the songs in the folder or on the disk will be
converted except audio files you purchased from the iTunes Music Store. (Purchased
songs are encoded using a protected AAC format that prevents them from being converted.)
My sound clips are .WAV files, how do I convert them
to Mp3?
There are many conversion programs out there that will take all your .wav files
and convert them to mp3 quickly and easily. Our favorite program is
Smart Wave Converter Or the free Mp3 recorder you receive with your membership
can convert them for you.
You can also use the free mp3 recorder, we teach you how in our Recorder Tutorial
How do I record soundbytes?
Your membership includes Audacity - a free and simple Mp3 recorder that will record
ANY sound that goes through your computer. You can use a microphone or recordings
and audio from videos and personal music - the options are limitless.
We do offer a tutorial on how to use the Mp3 Recorder.
How do I upload Mp3s to My Soundboard?
Login to your account and click on 'Upload to Soundboard >' .
Then enter the name or title of your sound clip and select 'browse'. Find the mp3
file on your hard drive, hit OK and then click 'Submit' on the page.
You will get a message telling you whether or not your upload was successful.
I uploaded some mp3s and they are listed in my soundboard
but there is no sound? Or it doesn't play?
This normally means that your Mp3 files our outdated or have a sampling rate of
22050. Our player is compatible with 44100 mp3s although we are working on changing
this.
My Soundboard link/URL doesn't work?
Your soundboard will not become available for viewing, public or private, until
you customize it and add/link at least one mp3 file. Your board will then be public.
One of my sound clips is playing really fast?
The problem of the speed up is in the mp3 code. Flash doesn't support VBR
mp3 and the code must be at 44100.
To check whether your Mp3s are compatible simply mouseover or check the properties
on the file. If the "bit rate" says "40kbps" it is NOT compatible.
If you mouseover/properties and see "56kbps" or HIGHER - it IS compatible
and will work correctly. Most Mp3s today run at the faster so few of you should
encounter this problem, only with older mp3 files.
How many songs/clips can I upload to my Soundboard?
Your free soundboard allows you to upload 50mb worth of Mp3 files.
Are my Mp3 files safe?
Yes. First of all, with Flash you cannot 'right-click' and 'save' from a program.
Second, all our playlists are dynamically created and the source file locations
are encrypted and varied. This ensures that the protected location of your files
never appears.
How do I make a 'soundboard'?
It's fast, free and easy. Register, collect all your favorite mp3 sound clips and
then upload - that's it! OR simply browse the site and add your favorites from other
soundboards!
1) Locate your sounds on your hardrive. If you have them on a website then download free software
such as Audacity or Free Hi-Q recorder and record them off your website first.
2) If your sounds are mp3's recorded at 44.1 Kilahertz then they are probably ready. If your sounds
are .wavs or other types you must convert them to 44.1 mp3s. You can use software such as the
Dbpoweramp to convert to .mp3 file format. After doing this, your sounds are now ready for upload.
3) Sign up and create a login name for free at Soundboard.com
4) Log in to your soundboard and start customizing it by typing in a title that describes the Topic
or contents of your soundboard. Then click the box to share your soundboard sounds.
5) Write a good description
6) upload a 75 by 75 pixel picture if you can prepare it this way. Otherwise, use the free online
image editor to make your Soundboards's picture the right size.
7) Add a website link if it is appropriate
8) Add tags which are descriptive words or terms that relate to the content of your soundboard. When
done click Save changes!
9) upload your sounds and name them as you like. If you find you have a made a mistake in uploading
a sound that is not yet compatible, that's ok. Delete it and then go back to step 2 to make it ready
for upload.
10) Send Emails to tell all your friends to visit Soundboard.com and enjoy what you made!
Why should I create a soundboard?
Why not? It's fast, easy, simple and free. You can have your very own Flash soundboard
up and running in a few minutes. Whether you're a musician or an announcer or even
a karaoke singer - soundboard.com gives you the opportunity to step up to the microphone.
Allow others to use your tracks and board and you can spread your sound everywhere,
to everyone!
Or just to express yourself - let the world get to know you through your sounds.
Aren't soundboards used to make prank phone calls?
Traditionally yes but that is NOT what our site is about. We are redefining what
a soundboard is and trying to bring it into the mainstream. Prank phone calls are
great - if you're 13 years old.
Our site is designed to be a 'library of sound' we think the 'soundboard' is a terrific
media to deliver short and entertaining sound bites you can explore and share.
Soundboards aren't for prank calls anymore - they are for SOUND. All types of sounds
from Churchill to kids to music and travel.
Plus, you benefit from all the daily traffic this web site currently receives -
over 500,000 unique visitors per month looking for one thing: soundboards.
