The Complexities Of Ringtones Unveiled
Chris Channing
Ringtones empower all types of mobile phone users today to listen to their favorite artists on their mobile phones. But the terminology used to describe ringtones can be confusing, and users don't always know what they are going to get when they buy or download certain types of ringtones.
In the 1990's, it was common for a ringtone to be very basic in design. In fact, the ringtones of this era couldn't even play more than one note at a given time. This made playing songs and recreations of songs impossible. As it could only play one tone at a time, these ringtones were called monophonic, whereas mono means "one." It's unlikely that mobile phone users will find phones with only monophonic capability today.
After the monophonic ringtone, the mobile phone industry was blessed with the polyphonic ringtone. Looking at the prefix, we could guess that the "poly" means "many." In this case, the ringtones of the next generation after the monophonic ringtones could actually play more than one note at a time. Even then, such ringtones were basic and not of the best quality.
Out of all the ringtone types, TrueTone ringtones became the most popular since they can actually recreate the melodies and instruments in songs. Since it is so lifelike in composition, TrueTone ringtones instantly became a hit among consumers who enjoyed taking their favorite music along with them. This even made some mobile companies come out with media player phones, all thanks to advances in ringtone technology.
Not all ringtones were created equal- in fact, some are used to be secretive when using a mobile phone. The Mosquito Ringtone has become a popular type of ringtone that only youth can hear. It is such a high frequency that adults who have suffered natural ear damage as they age will not be able to hear the tone- making it perfect for classroom or work usage where mobile phones are not permitted.
As the ringtone continues to evolve, it is completely likely that the mobile phone industry will be able to use sound files directly from computers. In most mobile phones, a certain file type is needed before one can play a ringtone correctly. As mobile phones allow for more storage, speed, and memory- having a library of ringtones in their original format will be more than possible. In fact, some mobile phones are already starting to make use of such technologies, such as the line of Smart Phones being developed and used today.
Closing Comments
Mobile phones and ringtones are a match made in heaven. The terminology and phrases that describe such technologies might be confusing at first, but it turns out that just a little knowledge of prefix origins and mobile phone know-how can mean all the difference when knowing the details between the three types of ringtones. As technology seeks to evolve the ringtone industry, it is likely we will see more "secretive" ringtones and true song files gracing our mobile phones. Until then, mobile users should invest in a mobile phone that is TrueTone capable, or a Smart Phone if the funds are available.
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