Which Web Audio Converter is "The Best?"

The Web Audio Awards were designed to help you make a better choice as to which program or service will best serve your particular situation in putting audio on your website. Determine your specific objectives first, then review the top programs in the appropriate web audio category.

Best Sound Quality

Best for Testimonials

Best Variety of Buttons

Best Total Desktop Solution

Best for Websites without FTP

Best Sound Quality

Sonic Memo
SonicMemo creates buttons that link to your MP3 file, so the quality of your MP3 determines the quality of your web audio. The fact that Sonic Memo works on both PC's and Mac's and that you can create an unlimited number of buttons makes this the winner.
• Read our review of Sonic Memo

Hear My Site
Like SonicMemo, the buttons created by Hear My Site link to your MP3 file, so the quality of your MP3 determines the quality of your web audio. First button $47, each additional $15.
• Visit www.hearmysite.com

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Best for Testimonials

Audio Generator / Instant Audio
The fact that you can have your customers call in and have the telephone call automatically converted into Flash audio makes this the clear winner. $29.95 per month plus 14.9 cents per minute for phone line usage.
• Read our review of Instant Audio/Audio Generator

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Best Variety of Buttons

MP3 Sound Stream
Over 65 different control buttons in a variety of colors and functionality. Features "countdown" versions, volume control versions, and more. Nothing comes close to this program.
• Read our review of MP3 Sound Stream

Audio Maker Pro
Miles Smith has put together 23 different buttons into this program. Most are 3-button versions, but good use of Flash movies.
• Read our review of AudioMakerPro

Sonic Memo
Jay Jennings recent release of Version 2 gives you all kinds of wonderful buttons to use.
• Read our review of Sonic Memo

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Best Total Desktop Solution

Audio Maker Pro
This program lets you record your audio, convert the audio to Flash format and see the result in a web page. You have to manually upload the files, but the recording and conversion is all done in the software.
• Read our review of Audio Maker Pro

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Best For Websites without FTP

The following programs are great web audio solutions if you own a site where you don't have FTP permission, or have limited ability to upload files.

AudioGenerator / Instant Audio
The owners host your Flash audio on their servers, and all you do is put a snippet of HTML code into your web page. No uploading or FTP procedures are involved.
• Read our review of Instant Audio / Audio Generator

Auction Audio
Primarily a service for putting web audio on auction sites such as Ebay. They provide a message that is up to 60 seconds long, copy editing suggestions, mixing with background music (if you want it), 30 days storage on their servers, and an "immediate" start link for your page. Price is dependent on price of item being sold.
• Visit their site for more information

Instant Web Audio
You record a 3 minute message by phone and have it converted into Real Audio format for $19. They host the web audio on their servers and provide you with the HTML to link to it. $19 for up to 3 minutes. Longer lengths available.
• Visit their site for more information

Voice on Site
You choose the professional voice for your message, prepare your script and pick the style in which you would like it read. They record the message, encode it and and save on their servers. You add a simple HTML link on your site to the message. A 60-second message can be recorded, encoded, stored and streamed for under $50. A 5-minute recording costs under $175.
• Visit their site for more information

YouSpeak
YouSpeak is a phone-to-web solution similar to Audio Generator / Instant Audio but at a lower price point. YouSpeak uses Javascript to play your audio that is stored on their servers. You call their special phone number, and record your message like voicemail. The system then generates the necessary code for you to include on your site. Three levels of service are available at $7/month, $17/month, and $95/month.
• Visit their site for more information

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