I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
I tried using CDEX, and the psytel thing it has, and then for the codec part that you have to specify the path to, I used the aacenc_mpeg4.exe that the guy who made sveta packaged with the latest build (more on that later). I get files that have actual size relative to their length, but when I play them in quicktime it says its not a valid mpeg4 clip and the ipod didnt play them last time I tried.
As for the sveta thing. The guy who made the first software to transfer aac to the windows ipod made a thread on hydrogenaudio forums and linked to all of the software you need. I guess I am using the dbpoweramp aac plugin, but that is because dbpoweramp doesnt seem to work anymore (after it rips the song to ram or whatever it errors and closes). I tried downloading just aacenc_mpeg4.exe and that a32math.dll or whatever it is, but that didnt work (1k file).
Can someone help me out?
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Ignodium] at [2007-11-9 11:43:24]
# 1 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
I want aac as well, but for now it is just too much trouble. I'll wait until someone or company develops and all in one user friendly application to turn cd's or mp3's into aac format.
# 2 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
Originally posted by revmike
I want aac as well, but for now it is just too much trouble. I'll wait until someone or company develops and all in one user friendly application to turn cd's or mp3's into aac format.
there already is such a program.
http://www.apple.com/itunes ;)
# 3 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
Ra ra ra... Very good, Smartypants. ;)
As an aside: although I've updated to firmware v1.3, I'm in no hurry to encode AAC files. I make MP3s with Exact Audio Copy and LAME alt-preset standard, which gives fantastic quality; the audio file is certainly not the quality-limiting factor in my signal path.
Unless you're encoding your files from EAC or another secure-mode ripper, the "improved quality" argument doesn't hold water; iTunes can come knocking again when it's sorted out its rips. Even then, I'm sceptical that people have the fidelity built into their PCs (or Macs) to detect a difference. The weak link is not the MP3 codec; it's the $6 cable connecting your PC to your subwoofer, the $0.50 cables connecting your sub to your satellites, the noise of your computer fans, the interference from your PSU and monitor.
Storage is dirt-cheap these days, and since I have broadband, I've no problem with MP3 download times (when I do download). I see AAC as non-essential, and certainly don't anticipate re-encoding any of my CDs into AAC. Long live MP3!
Mind you, I'm still using the "old" iPod and "only" a one-GHz system; does that make me a Luddite? :D
# 4 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
ha...ha...ha..mrkablooey very funny. This is the windows section, just in case you didn't notice
# 5 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
Originally posted by revmike
ha...ha...ha..mrkablooey very funny. This is the windows section, just in case you didn't notice
worth a shot anyway, but nope, I didn't notice. thanks for correcting me though. enjoy your ipods! :)
# 6 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
Originally posted by revmike
I want aac as well, but for now it is just too much trouble. I'll wait until someone or company develops and all in one user friendly application to turn cd's or mp3's into aac format.
There already is one, at least to covert mp3's into acc. Quicktime 6.1 for Windows can do this very easily. Do the following:
1. Open an MP3 in Quicktime
2. Go to File -> Export, a box will then pop-up
3. Go to the Export tab and select "Movie to MPEG-4"
4. Save the file and you're done. You now should see the song saved as .mp4
Before step 4 you can click on Options which allows you to select the kbit Rate, Output Rate, Quality, and other things.
Quicktime is a lot easier to use then any other program, such as Nero, and it produces by far the best quality. The only thing it can't seem to do is encode directly from a CD. Guess we have to wait for iTunes for Windows in order to do that.
Weasel at 2007-11-15 17:12:18 >
# 7 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
I figured out a few of the problems with mine. I just had to use the "encode.bat" that came with dbpoweramp, but I had to change the encode.bat because someone on the hydrogenaudio.org forum pointed out that it had problems.
# 8 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
Well, I downloaded quicktime 6.1 and I did not see an export in the menu when I played a mp3 through it. I see that you need quicktime pro in order to have that option. I'll just wait for aone app to do it all, rip from cd's and convert mp3s.
# 9 Re: I just cant seem to encode AAC correctly
Originally posted by revmike
Well, I downloaded quicktime 6.1 and I did not see an export in the menu when I played a mp3 through it. I see that you need quicktime pro in order to have that option. I'll just wait for aone app to do it all, rip from cd's and convert mp3s.
I'd leave the MP3s alone, and just rip (and/or re-rip) your CDs to AAC. no need to compress a compressed file (MP3->AAC)
