Test WAV audio files

This page tests your ability to play WAV sound files, helps you diagnose any problems, and links you to sources of players and support.

WAV sound files are used for narration and special sound effects.

WAV audio sample		What you should hear
	Play sample	Male narrator: "This course is about how to design electronic information products for people who have questions and want to learn."

Troubleshooting
Symptom	Cause	Solution
The sound did not play at all.	The player is not installed correctly. Install a current version of the player and retry the test. Your computer's sound system is not functioning."	Instructions for Windows Media Player for PC Instructions for Beatnik for Mac Test your sound system by playing a sound in the Sound control panel. If it does not play, see the Help for your operating system.
The volume is too loud or too soft.	Adjust the sound level on your computer and in the player.	See the Help for your operating system and for the player.
Sound skips, stammers, or stutters.	Your sound system is overloaded. Or some other program is trying to write to the player.	Close the other program and retest.