How to Download MP3 Music to an MP3 Player
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
The miniature MP3 player device is one of the results of the recent advancements in the field of music formats which have allowed audiophiles to carry and enjoy their preferred music almost anywhere they go and any time they please. Characterized as lightweight, versatile, and with a huge storage capacity, it can play back virtually any audio file converted to the MP3 format and at times, can even double up as an external storage device of the user. Majority of MP3 players like most mobile devices are equipped with rechargeable batteries which require anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to reach maximum charging to allow for a playback ranging from 4 to 8 hours depending on how the device is used. The MP3 player can use any conventional baby jack stereo headphone or portable speakers as an output device to allow the user to listen to the stored music files.
Materials Needed:- Computer
- MP3 player
- USB cable
- audio conversion tool
Step 1
To download music to the MP3 player from the computer, first make sure that the device is fully charged. This is to avoid corrupting any audio file transferred when the MP3 player’s battery becomes drained.
Step 2
Download and install music management or audio conversion software. Open the Web browser and surf the Internet. There are numerous free and commercially available tools that can be used.
Step 3
Determine the source and the format of the music to be transferred. If the source is an audio CD or a format other than an MP3 audio, the source has to be converted. Otherwise, move on to Step 7.
Step 4
Open the music management or audio conversion utility. Load the file to be converted by navigating to the folder where it is stored.
Step 5
Before converting the source music, make sure that it is not covered by any licensing agreement or copyright. Follow the documentation of the music management or audio conversion tool to generate an MP3 audio format from the source file.
Step 6
Save the newly generated file using the MP3 file extension but do not close it yet. Take note of the folder where it is stored.
Step 7
Edit the MP3 file by boosting its quality or normalizing its volume. It is better if all audio files are of the same quality.
Step 8
Make sure that all source files are stored together under one directory folder. This will make the downloading process to the MP3 player easier and faster.
Step 9
Connect the cable packaged with the MP3 player to the unit and the other end to the USB port of the computer. If no cable is packaged with the device, bring it to an electronic store and purchase a cable for it.
Step 10
Once connected to the computer, the MP3 player will be detected as an external storage device like a USB flash drive.
Step 11
Click on the 'Start' button and select the 'My Computer' option. In the My Computer window, open the drive corresponding to the MP3 player. Normally, this would have the volume Removable Storage. Open another window for the location of the source MP3 files.
Step 12
Select all the source MP3 files and drag them to the appropriate folder of the MP3 player. Wait for the copy process to finish. The time would depend on how many and how big the files being copied are.
Step 13
To remove the connection, go back to My Computer and right click on the MP3 drive. Select 'Eject' from the menu. Wait for the confirmation message before removing the cable that connects the MP3 player to the computer.
Step 14
Check the MP3 player documentation on how to synchronize and update its playlist to include the newly downloaded files.