Adjust Quicktime Volume Control when the application starts

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Adjust Quicktime Volume Control when the application starts

3Apr07

I have a problem streaming program. Microsoft stopped supporting Widows Media Player for the Mac.

Micosoft has a application FLIP4MAC-MWV which will either open a window in Safari or has the option of opening a window in Quicktime.

My problem is: The volume level in Quicktime is too high when the stream begins. I use Wiretap Pro to record radio streams while I am at work. The default high volume distorts the recording.

I have tried and tried again to change the default volume level to a middle level, but the stream starts at max volume. How do I change that?

I also have the same problem with the Safari window level.

Can anyone tell me how to adjust the default volume in Quicktime and Safari?

Thank you for reading this post and greater thanks for any recommendations.

Regards,

Craig H. Henden

Emac, Mac OS X (10.4.9), Adjust Quicktime Default Volume

Posted on Apr 13, 2007 5:22 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 14, 2007 6:08 AM in response to Craig Henden

Volume is a property of a file (not the system). Since the files are not your own only the Web page author could adjust the volume.
When the file is downloaded you can use the up/down arrow keys to adjust volume. One down arrow click reduces by 25%.
The QuickTime file must have "focus" for the keyboard to have control. You do that by clicking on the controller or the image (video).

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Answer 2

Craig Henden Author

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Apr 14, 2007 7:37 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

IS there no way I can adjust the volume level? I like to record streams when I am at work. The high volume distorts the recording. If I was at home when the recording started, I would not need to record the program.

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Answer 3

Apr 14, 2007 8:10 AM in response to Craig Henden

Use the Audio MIDI Setup app (Utilities folder) to adjust channel volume and the Sound System Preference to control playback volume.
But you don't have control over individual files except those found in the QuickTime controller.
QuickTime files can be sent into "overdrive" (audio beyond 100%) and you can test this using the Finder Preview.
Do a "Get Info" on any QuickTime file with audio and open the Preview disclosure triangle. Hold down the Shift and Control keys as you click on the sound icon in the controller. You'll notice a new "line" and sliding above it increases volume.

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Answer 4

Craig Henden Author

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Apr 14, 2007 8:38 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

14Apr07

Thank you for you help. I actually don't use Quicktime-formated files or steams. I used to use Windows Media Player until the Wiretap Pro custormer support recommended I use Flip4Mac WMV to convert Media Player streams to Quicktime compatible. However, the volume is too high.

I did try adjusting the Midi Sound controller. It did not have the effect when Quicktime starts-up.

Most of the time I record using Windows Media Player or Flip4Mac, I am not home to adjust the volume.

I will try adjusting the Midi control again. I wish Flip4Mac converted Media Player formated streams to Itunes. Wiretap pro works very well with itunes.

Regards,

Craig H. Henden

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Answer 5

Craig Henden Author

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Apr 17, 2007 12:59 PM in response to Ricktoronto

17Ap[r07

Mr. Ricktoronto:

I did not know that there was a paid-Flip4mac version that could change the Window Media player format to, say Itunes.

Frustraitingly, the radio station I like to record has stopped streaming. I don't know why, perhaps they are having technical problems. Until the stream comes back, this is all very moot. However, I will consider getting the paid-version of Flip4mac.

Have a good day. Thank you for the recommendation.

-- Craig H. Henden

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Answer 6

Ricktoronto

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Apr 18, 2007 12:59 PM in response to Craig Henden

If you have F4M (export version) you can export FROM WMV TO other formats with applications like QT Pro, or MPEG Streamclip ( my favorite). It is $29. There are also two version that allow you to make, e.g. convert to WMV. You can take a WMV and export to MP4 and that will work in iTunes. iTunes will transcode anything it can start with.

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Answer 7

Ricktoronto

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Apr 17, 2007 12:44 PM in response to Craig Henden

If you pay for the Flip4mac version that allows export you can export them to another format if you like.

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