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Re: Sound Files

Posted by James Steele on 2001-04-15

I can't burn the files because they're not CD-quality!  And when I try to convert them to 
CD quality using Windows 98's wave file converter I get all sorts of noise, ringing, 
distortion...etc...  I tried converting them on the fly using the burner with the exact same 
results.

What other converters are there that could convert w/o loss of quality?  I don't know if my 
sound card will let me rerecord the wave file...I could try, but it sounds like a long shot.

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> Is this loss of quality when you play the wav or AFTER burning it to CD? If
> so create a CD image first on your HDD and then burn the CD from the image
> (It can convert and burn more reliably this way as the conversion can use
> alot of CPU, sometimes starving the burner and leading to buffer
> under/overruns)
> 
> You "should" be able to convert UPWARDS without noticeable loss of quality,
> try another converter and play around with filters to reduce noise etc
> before burning.
> 
> Another possible solution is actualy RECORD the wav again in 44khz using the
> old mono wav as your input source (possible with SOME sound cards/OS but may
> require the use of another PC with a line in/out patch cable)