Help -- MP3 conversion problems

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Help -- MP3 conversion problems

Currently converting wave files from SoundTrack Pro into mp3 by using the Automator for encoding and import into i-tunes. Although the wave file sound is clear and clean, the mp3 files have a slight echo/reverb to them and I have not been able to overcome this.

1. Does anybody have a solution to the echo?
2. Is there a better program available for conversion to mp3?

Any help will be appreciated, as clients are not ecstatic about this "new" sound.

Thanks,

Jack Burke
1-800-451-8273

G5 PowerPC and MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Nov 2, 2006 2:21 PM

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Answer 1

mlehmann

Level 4

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Nov 6, 2006 6:39 PM in response to jackburke

Install this:

http://www.kjams.com/wiki/index.php/Lame

And use QuickTime Pro.

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Answer 2

Nov 8, 2006 4:53 AM in response to jackburke

The other tip is very helpful, but you can also use iTunes.

Drag your file (AIFF or WAV) into your Library and convert it by rightclicking on it and choosing "Convert selection to ...". Before you do this, set the proper mp3 format in your iTunes preferences (Preferences - Advanced - Importing). I think the default is AAC import, so you have to change that when you need an mp3. Import using mp3 encoder, custom... Then choose something like 192 or better kbps bitrate, [x] Use Variable Bit Rate Encoding and Joint Stereo. This will render a pretty decent mp3 file.

Good luck!

Hens Zimmerman

Podcast: http://soundsgood.37hz.net

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