Audio in Flash MX - how long is too long?

[chuckdesign]

Hi,

I'm building a Flash movie with a seamless audio soundtrack (MP3 file, 2.4 MB, about 3.5 minutes). In my limited experience of using sound in Flash (Flash 5, at least), I've found that shorter audio clips stream more easily and are easier to sync up to the graphics.

I'm now transitioning to Flash MX. Do the same limitations apply? Can I realistically sync a 3.5 audio clip to an animation, or should I break it into smaller chunks and attach them to specific keyframes throughout the animation?

Finally, can I edit the MP3 into smaller chunks using Flash MX? Or do I need to use a third-party sound editing program?

Thanks for your help.

-- Chuckdesign

 

[oldnewbie]

http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/how/expert/sound/sound07.html

The sync event set to stream and not streaming a dynamically loaded MP3!

Regards,

 

[chuckdesign]

Thanks, Oldnewbie. I reviewed the link you provided, but could you clarify your answer? I'm still not clear on how best to sync a long narration MP3 to the audio.

My instinct is that it's going to be tough either way...

Chuck





-- Chuckdesign