| Streaming Real Audio files from your website is | | | | contains a reference to your audio file. This |
| easier than you might think.The first thing you'll need, | | | | intermediate file is called a "Meta File".To create a |
| of course, is a Real Audio file.Real Audio files are | | | | Meta File, open up Notepad and simply type the url |
| created with a program called "Real Producer" which | | | | of your audio file on one line like so: all you need - |
| is available on the RealNetwoks Website at Real | | | | one line in a notepad file, and that one line simply |
| Producer, you will produce audio files which end with | | | | contains the url to your .rm audio file.Now, save the |
| a .rm extension. For example - myfirstaudio.rm. Once | | | | notepad file using an easy to remember name with a |
| you have a .rm audio file, upload it to your website. | | | | .ram extension - for example: myfirstmetafile.ram - |
| Many people prefer to create a unique folder to | | | | then upload the meta file to your website.Now you |
| contain all of their audio files.With your audio file | | | | can create a link on your website by linking to the |
| online, you now need to create a link on your | | | | metafile. When a visitor clicks on the metafile link, this |
| website for your visitors to click on.This is where | | | | opens up Real Player. Real Player will then download |
| things get a bit different.Instead of linking directly to | | | | the meta file, find the reference to your audio file, |
| your audio file, you'll link to an intermediate file which | | | | and begin playing it as a streaming audio. |