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Q: Whenever I click on a link to a .WAV I get an error message that says something like it can't find the file, make sure the path and filename are correct. What's up with that?
A: The link/bookmark/favorite that you use to get to The Daily .WAV probably does not have an ending slash to it. I.e., it probably reads either "www.dailywav.com" or "http://www.dailywav.com". You need to change the link to "http://www.dailywav.com/" – that will fix your problem.
Q: I really want whatever that .WAV was that you played in the background. How the hell do I find it?
A: There are three ways to find the file. 1) If you recognize what film or TV show the clip is from, simply go to the Alphabetical Archives and then to the page containing the archive(s) for that letter of the alphabet. 2) Use the search engine and search for part of the text of the clip. Note: you will get more precise results if you enclose your search phrase in double quotes (unless you're searching for a single word). I.e., like "only chaos"; if it's for a Sound Effect, try just searching for "SFX". 3) Use the search engine to search for the full date and include the word "background". For example: "August 7, 2002 (background)".
Q: How do I subscribe to The Daily .WAV?
A: Well, The Daily .WAV is a website, not a listserv - there's nothing to subscribe to. Just come on back each weekday (and sometimes on the weekends) for new .WAV files!
Q: I don't want to have to come to the website all the time. I want you to email the files to me. How do I sign up for that?
A: I do not offer an email service. You'll have to come to the website to get the files.
Q: The text is too small/too big. You should fix your site!
A: I've been getting comments from people on both sides of the fence. The site is designed so that you do have control over your text size. It's basically the same in most browsers. In IE, go to View/Text Size to change the size. In Netscape, it's View/Increase Font. I am using a CSS style sheet to define the text attributes. Netscape and IE unfortunately, in their older versions, are not known to be all that friendly with CSS. All I can suggest is that you upgrade to the latest version of Firefox .
Q: How do I save these files?
A: It's pretty much been the same way since the site went online in '95. If you're a Windows user using Netscape, Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla, etc, right-click on the link to the file and choose the "save" or "save target as" option. If you're on a Macintosh, and you've actually got a two- or three-button mouse, you can right-click, too. Otherwise, Ctrl-click the link and choose the "save" option.
Q: I use MusicMatch to play my .WAV files, but some of yours just won't play. What's up with that?
A: Some of the .WAV files have been compressed. In the past, I've used various compression schemes but have recently been sticking with a form of MP3 compression. Most current audio applications will play these compressed files with no problem... except MusicMatch. It used to be that the problem was that you may not have the correct audio codec installed on your computer. The easiest way to update your audio codecs was to install newer versions of your audio software. The interesting thing is that current versions of WinAmp and MS MediaPlayer will play MP3-compressed .WAV files just fine. Even if these applications are installed on the same computer that you have MusicMatch installed on, MM will still refuse to play the file(s). Your only work-arounds for this at the moment are: replace the .WAV extension on those problem files with .MP3 or use another program to play .WAV files (these options are direct from MM tech support - I was told that MM has no plans to offer this functionality).
Q: I know you use some MP3 compression on your WAV files. I tried to do that, but my system won't let me do that. What's wrong?
A: Unfortunately, many applications overwrite this setting (Windows Media Player is one culprit, PowerDVD is another). So at one point you may be able to MP3-compress your WAVs and then you can't. Here's what you need to do to fix it. First, look in your Windows\System or Windows\System32 folder for the file "l3codeca.acm". If you don't have this file, there's not much you can do. If you do have the file, perform the folowing:
Under Windows 95/98:
1. Make sure that L3codeca.acm is in the System Directory (C:\Windows\System).
2. Add the string in your System.ini - Section drivers32: msacm.l3acm=l3codeca.acm.
Under Windows NT/2000:
1. Make sure that L3codeca.acm in the System Directory (C:\Windows\System32).
2. Launch regedit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32, then change the key with the name msacm.l3acm and update the value to L3codeca.acm
Q: I'm trying to use your search engine and get way too many reults back that really have nothing to do with what I'm searching for. When will you fix that?
A: Nine times out of ten, the search engine is finding exactly what you're telling it to look for. The problem usually lies in the way you're telling it to search. If I wanted to seach for, say, are you pondering and just entered in those three words like that, you're really searching independently for the words "are," "you," and "pondering." If you're searching for a phrase, always enclose your search phrase in double-quotes (i.e., "are you pondering"), that way you're telling the search engine to look for these particular words all together in this particular order.
If you're looking for clips from a specific film or TV show, your best bet is to not even use the Search Engine. Go to the Alphabetical Archives area and then choose a section. I.e., if you want Star Trek bits, go to the Sq~Sz section. The only anomoly here is if the show or film starts with a number or is more commonly known as a number, like "007" or "Third Rock."
Q: You used to take requests. Do you still take requests?
A: Kind of/sort of/not really/maybe. I'm revisiting this bit lately... If I have the DVD of the film/tv show you're wanting a clip from, then yeah, I'll take the request. If I don't have the show, you're always welcome to donate the DVD to the site. However, there is a caveat. You need to supply the timecode when the bit happens. I.e., something like 1:12:30 (one hour, twelve minutes, thirty seconds). I do realize this will not be all that exact, but it'll help a great deal. It's rather unrealistic to ask for a 3-second bit somewhere within a 2.5 hour movie and not give any clue to where it might be within the show. As much as I enjoy doing stuff for the site, I do have a life (and job) outside of this. :) I can't justify going through any show for a specific quote without having a clue as to when it happens.
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