Subject: Re: MP3 Encoders ain't working
From: Robert Vogt IV (robert@arborhost.com)
Date: Tue Nov 28 2000 - 09:15:13 MST
Som,
> I've tried many MP3 encoders under YDL, but no one is working. I use
> cdparanoia to convert CD tracks to .wav, and that's working alright, but
> when I use BladeEnc (for example) to encode the wav file to an MP3, I only
> get a sound like an "untuned" radio with a high volume. Help anyone ?
This is probably due to Endian convention. Most audio files,
including WAVs, are supposed to be in "little-Endian" format (byte
order)... however, only the Evil Empire/Intel builds little-Endian
computers. Everyone else's chips are Big-Endian (for the most part),
including PowerPCs, 68k's, Alphas, and Sparcs... The sound issues you're
getting are a common symptom of improper Endian form.
Anyway, try setting your sound card to the opposite Endian
convention, and the problem should be fixed (although you really should
re-encode the WAVs and MP3s with the proper convention). Use 'cat
/dev/sndstat' to determine your sound card's current settings (run this
after trying to play the MP3s to figure out what the player wants).
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Robert Vogt IV
CEO
ArborHost
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