# Streaming Mp3 Plays Much Faster in Flash

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/streaming-mp3-plays-much-faster-in-flash/235060>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [August 8, 2007, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/streaming-mp3-plays-much-faster-in-flash/235060 "2007-08-08T03:46:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![marcliu11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@marcliu11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcliu11)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/streaming-mp3-plays-much-faster-in-flash/235060/1 "2007-08-08T03:46:53Z")

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Hi all,

I’ve tried to reduce the filesize of my streaming mp3 file by converting the stereo bit rate to 48kbps. However, whenever I use the file in flash, it speeds up dramatically. If I play it normally using itunes, it works fine.

Any idea why?

Appreciate any help =) thanks