> Audio quality comparison

Due to compression when importing audio files (such as .wav or .aiff ) into Flash the quality of the audio is lost yet the file size is drastically minimized. Changing the default compression setting to raw is not recommended unless you really need to put extra emphasis on the audio and you know that your audience will have broadband with a good set of speakers hooked up to their machine.

Note above the difference in file size. Changing the setttings to raw increases the file size x30, yet a with a good audio system you could really hear the difference.

Changing the audio compression settings of a sound file

1 - After importing a file into flash open the movies library
- Options to get to the library:
Window Menu > Library
Ctrl L (PC) / Apple Key L (Mac)
Function Key - F11

2 - Find the file you imported. You can sort the files in the library by kind which will make your life easier by grouping all your audio files together.
Once you find the file:
Right Click on the file with a PC
Ctrl Click with a mac

Select from the menu Export Settings... (left screen shot)

3 - Select from the Drop down menu Raw

4- Publish the file and see the difference in both the quality and file size as well.