Discuss Issues with accessing Audio Onlines
Pirates (Pirating) ( - )
Hidden Subsciptions ( - )
Easily Accesible ( + )
Friend can troll you with inappropriate audio ( - )
Downloading files from insecure online sources could lead to viruses or leakage or privacy information ( - )
Wide range and variety to choose from ( + )
Quality
Can be downloaded with poor quality and overused.
When possible, avoid using free sound clips available from the Internet.
Start with the highest-quality sound available and reduce the file size by converting the audio file to a compressed format
Appropriate Use
Some sounds are content-related, such as hearing a foreign phrase pronounced.
Other sounds are for effect, such as creating a mood or setting a scene
Cost Considerations
When recording audio files, it may be costly.
Streaming
Consider streaming the audio, especially for large files.
User Control
If appropriate, provide a way to give the user some control over the audio.
Consider allowing the user to skip a sound clip or adjust the volume.
Alternative Methods
Consider using sound and still images as an alternative to video to reduce file sizes.