Album

This page contains information specific to Geocaching Australia.

About the Album

As of 25 September 2018 Geocaching Australia has implemented an audio album for geocachers to upload small mp3 files for their PodCaches.

To Add an item to a cache:

After creating your cache page return to the cache page.

• Click "Add audio items for this cache" in the Album section towards the bottom of the page
• Click "Choose file" and select the file from your computer
• Add a caption and description
• Click Save Audio
• Go back to your cache page
• Edit the Cache
• Scroll to the bottom of your cache listing.
  • You will see a list of all of the album items for this cache
  • Click in the box containing the name of the audio file and the text will be automatically highlighted.
  • Click CTRL-C together to copy the text.
• Scroll up to your cache description.
• Place the cursor where you would like to insert the link
• Paste the text you just copied

To Delete an item

Go to the album by going to your "My Album" page Click on the "edit" link under the name of the audio file You sould now see an option to delete this file You will be asked to confirm that the file is to be deleted

Viewing your items

You can view your gallery items by going to http://geocaching.com.au/my/album From there you can see ALL your audio items in geocache then description order You will also see all of your available PodCaches where you can click to go to that album specifically

Viewing another cachers album

You cannot view another geocacher album

Q&A

Q: Can I upload items for non GCA caches?

A: No. GCA does not have sufficient bandwidth to provide file storage for geocaches that than those listed at Geocaching Australia

Q: Who holds the copyright for my audio files uploaded here?

A: You do! But beware you are also liable for any copywrite violations in terms of unauthorised music.

Q: I have found a bug, who do I contact?

A: Only one? Leave a post in the forums in the 'Geocaching Australia Website' area

Q: What is the size limit on the file I can load?

A: We restrict the files to 1MB which makes them too small to upload music files, but large enough for a reasonable voice recording at the appropriate bit rate.

Q: How many files can I load to my Podcache?

A: We restrict you to 5 files per Podcache listing to minimise bandwidth use and to avoid us being used a file storage site.

Q: Can I spread my files around other cache listings?

A: No. Audio uploads are resticted to Podcaches only.

Q: So how much audio can I actually load against a Podcache then?

A: MP3 File Size Calculations Formula: Kbps = bits per second / 8 = Bytes per second x 60 seconds = Bytes per minute x 60 minutes = Bytes per hour

Bitrate	File size per second	File size per minute	File size per hour
8 Kbps	1 KB	60 KB	3.6 MB
16 Kbps	2 KB	120 KB	7.2 MB
32 Kbps	4 KB	240 KB	14.4 MB
40 Kbps	5 KB	300 KB	18.0 MB
48 Kbps	6 KB	360 KB	21.6 MB
56 Kbps	7 KB	420 KB	25.2 MB
64 Kbps	8 KB	480 KB	28.8 MB
80 Kbps	10 KB	600 KB	36.0 MB
96 Kbps	12 KB	720 KB	43.2 MB
112 Kbps	14 KB	840 KB	50.4 MB
128 Kbps	16 KB	960 KB	57.6 MB
160 Kbps	20 KB	1.20 MB	72.0 MB
192 Kbps	24 KB	1.44 MB	86.4 MB
224 Kbps	28 KB	1.68 MB	100.8 MB
256 Kbps	32 KB	1.92 MB	115.2 MB
320 Kbps	40 KB	2.40 MB	144.0 MB