Downloading is basically a way for you to listen to or make a copy of the audio items provided by us. When you look at the Audio Library pages you will see the audio items listed together with a brief description, & next to each item is a 'download' button. Clicking this button will open up a new window on your computer asking if you wish to open or save this item.

If you simply wish to listen to the item without saving, click on the 'open' box. The item will then start to download to your computer. This process can take some time depending on the length of the item, & may range from 2 - 10+ minutes. Once completed the item will start to play in your computer's audio player, most commonly Windows Media Player. When finished, you can close the player & the item is not stored on your computer. Obviously to listen again you can repeat this process.

If you wish to save this item to listen to later or to store & transfer to another audio player, click on the 'save' box. This will prompt your computer to ask where to save the item, & this can be in any existing or new folders such as 'my downloads' or 'my music'. Clicking on the 'save' box will begin the download process & store the file in the relevant chosen folder.

If you are new to this process & not sure about saving the items, we suggest you simply open the item & listen without saving.

Well - that should make you proficient in downloading (hopefully..). If you want to try opening or saving a small audio item then try the test below before returning to the main library pages.

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Chelmsford Calling download test. Short audio item 2 minutes 40 seconds long.
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Good luck !