Strange one but my MD is looking for our Magento to play a sound / mp3 file on his computer every time we get an order?
Is this possible and what would be the best way to implement this?
That's an interesting request! Yes, it is possible to play a sound or MP3 when new orders come in, although Magento doesn't support it right away. You would probably have to make a small custom module or utilise a browser-based solution that checks the status of an order using an API and plays a sound on your computer. You could also use a simple JavaScript code on the admin dashboard to check for new orders.
If the notification sound isn't clear or the speaker sounds muffled, it might be a hardware issue. I recommend using a free tool like fixmyspeaker great for removing dust or water and restoring clean audio.
If your MD uses email for order notifications, use a tool like AutoHotkey (Windows) or Automator (Mac) to play a sound when a new email from Magento arrives.