Why would an MP3 play at a significantly different speeds in Audacity and Windows media player, respectively? Specifically, Audacity is playing the file waaay to slow. [more inside]
posted by chocolate_butch on Apr 19, 2009 - 4 answers

Really strange mp3 playback problem, music "sticking" like a scratched vinyl record on a vista pc using 2 different media player programs, Itunes and Mediamokey. I am baffled, can anyone suggest a fix? [more inside]
posted by mrbenn on Dec 2, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I listen to DSS audio files on my Mac? [more inside]
posted by toomuchkatherine on Oct 28, 2008 - 3 answers

Why is MP3 playback sssuuudddeennllyy gggrriiinnddiinngg doowwnnnn? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Aug 22, 2008 - 3 answers

I am trying to play some Mini-DV tapes, which were sent to me from Lebanon and, I am told, shot in PAL. When I play them, all I can see is a blank screen. Why is this and what can I do? [more inside]
posted by sswiller on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I hear instantaneously what I'm recording with my microphone. [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Jan 31, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there a syncing media player? [more inside]
posted by evariste on Dec 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Very poor, sometimes non-functional, video DVD playback on my Dell laptop. The related features have no problems in any other context. I don't even have any idea what could be wrong, so no idea what to Google for help... [more inside]
posted by rhoticity on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm in the UK. I need to play R1 and R2 DVDs on my laptop - can it be as easy as buying a £15 external DVD drive and setting that R1? [more inside]
posted by oxala on Nov 27, 2007 - 10 answers

I recently recovered the Windows XP (Home) SP2 installation on my VAIO VGN FS415E now I no longer have sound when I play video through my Firefox (or IE for that matter) browser. My system is fully patched with the latest versions of all software. I also have the Windows Media Player plugin for firefox installed. The video itself plays fine (in both FF and IE), but no sound. Can you help?
posted by Blacksun on Nov 23, 2007 - 8 answers

I need to optimize x264, VC-1, etc. playback. Forgive me if I'm missing the glaringly obvious, but I have been googling for over an hour and haven't found anything. Most of the guides I've found are more geared towards encoding. I'm looking for a conclusive source on how to configure my computer for the smoothest and least-CPU intensive playback of next-gen HD codecs (yes, even accepting small reductions in picture quality!). [more inside]
posted by nervestaple on Nov 19, 2007 - 4 answers

Can I use Powerpoint like a video cue playback system for a theatrical performance? [more inside]
posted by jimmyhutch on Nov 10, 2007 - 3 answers

Why does iTunes stop playing my CD when I re-focus on the program? Win XP, iTunes 7 [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Aug 12, 2007 - 7 answers

So I procured an HD copy of "300" in 720p matroska (.mkv) format, but the 5.1 audio track won't play on my 2.1 speakers. Is there any way I can configure VLC or another media player to convert the audio to 2.1 format? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Aug 2, 2007 - 9 answers

On my Linux-based laptop and desktop, I've been having trouble reading DVDs that have even the slightest scratches. It seemed that Windows was a bit more tolerant of imperfections--is there any way to modify my [Ubuntu] settings so that it doesn't hang at the first missed bit? [more inside]
posted by zachxman on Jul 31, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there a portable mp3 player that can adjust tempo during playback without affecting pitch?
posted by irv4oh on Jul 29, 2007 - 12 answers

How do you get playback to work on a JVC Mini Digital Video Camera? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Jul 25, 2007 - 5 answers

Why do so many videos on YouTube have horribly unsynchronized video / audio? [more inside]
posted by Bokononist on Apr 17, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a great sounding USB MXL.006 Microphone, but I can't figure out how to make it playback through my sound card without latency. [more inside]
posted by elkelk on Feb 26, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm looking for something that will be able to play back either an uncompressed WAVE file or that will record an actual audio signal for later playback. It has to be totally shock/shake-proof, and it must be able to automatically stop after every track/file and wait for input to start again. Preservation of sound quality is absolutely essential. If any of you have experience with such a device, please share. [more inside]
posted by gaiamark on Feb 16, 2007 - 13 answers

Is there work in NYC for someone who is excellent at programming Dataton Watchout? If so, where?
posted by idledebonair on Nov 29, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm having issues playing back music. It all has to do with the left or right channel being washed out: Sometimes the lead vocals or lead guitar from a radio signal isn't heard, sometimes its the same for listening through an ipod with headphones and through a computer with headphones. There is a bit > [more inside]
posted by premortem on Sep 26, 2006 - 7 answers

Does this device exist: standalone video player with a builtin harddrive, component video outs, menu system & remote, ethernet/wifi. Does not rely on computer in the house. Can be turned off/made silent like a normal device when I'm not using it. But when it's on I can watch shows and movies I've transferred to it over the network without excessive hacks-- hopefully it can decode most common video formats and play in HD if necessary. Does not need video in--I don't want a recorder. [more inside]
posted by neustile on May 16, 2006 - 11 answers

What's a good software video player with variable-speed playback? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey on May 2, 2006 - 4 answers

I downloaded a video of a space shuttle launch from the Internet Archive for classroom use. Because my bandwidth at university is massive I opted for the 400MB 'HDTV' file. But – you guessed it – I can't get it to play. All I get is a green smear across the bottom of the WMP playback window. I've tried using QuickTime and the media player with the coffee bean logo in Mandriva (the name temporarily escapes me). I've googled like mad but I'm swamped with information. My best guess is that I need a new codec of some sort but the only one I can find is 'Newtek HDTV' which is included in one of the (huge) codec packs that are available and I'd rather not clog up my system with codecs I'm never going to use. Can MeFites point me in the right direction? [more inside]
posted by alby on Nov 5, 2005 - 14 answers

Why is CD playback on my Win2K machine plagued by "popping"? [more inside]
posted by NinjaPirate on Nov 1, 2005 - 7 answers

I have a problem playing a particular quicktime movie in the Quicktime 7 application itself even though the video plays fine when I "preview" it in the Finder under Mac OS X 10.4.2. [more inside]
posted by gyc on Jul 18, 2005 - 4 answers

I bought recently a DVD recorder and burned a few of my old video tapes on DVD. I played them back on my laptop's DVD drive but when I tried the same on my desktop's DVD drive, I couldn't play it. Can anyone explain why?
posted by gazoo on Mar 4, 2005 - 9 answers

iTunes problem: I get a lot of intermittent static-y, crackling sounds when I play certain tracks in iTunes. The same track, played at the same volume in Winamp does not give me such problems. This seems to happen with about 1 in 10 files. What causes this and what can I do to fix it?
posted by skwm on Dec 14, 2004 - 6 answers

I'm new to the wonderful world of DVDs, and am at a bit of a loss. A friend recently installed a PD dual format drive on my Win2000 machine, and successfully burned a test disc. However, when I go to play a purchased DVD, I receive an error message stating that I don't have a compatible encoder installed. I could choose and install one, but quite frankly, I'd be picking one at random. Help me out and suggest a good one? If more system info is needed, please just let me know...
posted by vers on Jul 16, 2004 - 5 answers

Video geeks: I am looking for either a MiniDV deck, or camera to act as a deck. All the reviews I find on cameras seem to focus on video quality, but I'm in the market for playback features and compatibility. Help? [more inside]
posted by plexiwatt on Jul 1, 2004 - 4 answers

My dance group is looking for a way to play CDs at variable speeds. There are a few variable speed CD players on the market, or, it's likely that a laptop could be used to play CDs and .mp3s at variable speed. (Variable speed is really useful for teaching dances.) We have raised $600 so far. Experiences? Recommendations?
posted by theora55 on Jan 19, 2004 - 8 answers