Computer help: Converting MP3 files
Converting MP3 files
by MzLee - 8/8/04 5:36 AMOS ME IE6sp1
I'm preparing to create CD's to play in my car.
I've been told that those files must be WAV files.
Someone also told me that all I need to do is play the MP3 file in my Windows Media Player, and "save as" a WAV file. If this can be done this way, why would one need a convertor program to do this. After I did the "save as", I viewed the properties on the MP3 and WAV files and the size of them were both the same.
I was under the impression that WAV files are larger than MP3 files, but in this case the size of the files were identical.
So, do I need a convertor program, or is it alright to use the "save as" method in WMP?
Thanks,
Lee
Re: Converting MP3 files
by R. Proffitt
- 8/8/04 5:47 AM
In reply to: Converting MP3 files by MzLee
"I've been told that those files must be WAV files." (to play in the car's CD player...
You've been told wrong. And all your questions are now D.O.A.
What you really want is some AudioCD creation software. Most, if not all retail CDRW drives come with this. You just need to use it.
More than you need to know and be assured I will not duplicate the answer you can find there is at http://www.cdrfaq.org/
Bob
Re: Converting MP3 files
by MzLee - 8/13/04 6:36 AM In reply to: Re: Converting MP3 files by R. Proffitt
Sorry for the delay in responding. I wasn't able to log in, and now will respond.
I do have AudioCd creation software and know how to use it. I've created fine CD-RW's that play on my computer, but found that RW CD's will not play in my car. I then created a CD-R with an MP3, which wouldn't play, but a wav did, hence the reason for my original question.
Since my question, I have found a very nice program that coverts MP3's to WAV's, but still was curious why this type of program is needed, if WMP, will "save as" an MP3 to a WAV. It's nothing more than being curious.
Lee
Re: Converting MP3 files
by Art - 8/13/04 3:46 PM In reply to: Re: Converting MP3 files by MzLeeMy guess is that you have a just a regular cd player that only plays audio cd. What you think is a wave cd may not be in wave format but cda format. Take a look at a track on the cd in your computer and look at its "properties" (right click on the track), then look at the "dos-name"; If I guess right, it will say .cda
Re: Converting MP3 files
by MzLee - 8/16/04 6:49 AM In reply to: Re: Converting MP3 files by ArtAs I've said, I've just started burning CD's.
This is what I'm doing. I have .MP3 and .wav files, that were shared with me by friends as attachments. I've clicked the properties on them and they do show MP3 and wav.
I do have Nero and B'sRecorderGold (this program came with my burner).
I want to burn some of those files, onto a blank CD, and then play them in my car CD player.
Thanks for your info, and hope the above explains a little more what I'm trying to accomplish.
Lee
As told by an earlier post by xfloaterx
by Ray Harinec - 8/16/04 7:44 AM In reply to: Re: Converting MP3 files by MzLeeyour burning software does all the converting for you automatically.
Two other issues could cause failures. The media [your Maxells should work fine] [no W in maxell LOL
Some burners simply do not burn the pits deep enough. Plextor burners allow increasing the burn strength, but even the low priced Lite-on's work fine..
Hello Mz Lee :)
by Glenda - 8/8/04 6:34 AM In reply to: Converting MP3 files by MzLeeHave missed you in SE! Good to see you are still around:)
Mz Hiccups;)
Re: Hello Mz Lee :)
by MzLee - 8/13/04 6:37 AM In reply to: Hello Mz Lee :) by GlendaHi Mz Hiccups, so glad to hear from you.
I may just pop in at SE one of the days...smiles.
Mz Lee
Media type of disk you want to use
by TONI H - 8/13/04 8:40 AM In reply to: Re: Hello Mz Lee :) by MzLeea regular 700MB CDR will play in just about every cdplayer I've tried them in; however, I've discovered that the older BLUE/SILVER discs will not be seen by some of these devices. I have gone to exclusively using the GREEN/GOLD or GOLD/GOLD color disks with excellent results. I use Maxell 100 on a spindle (you don't need paper labels for them as you can write right on the 'label' side), and nearly always can find a bargain. I've never purchased or used audio cdr type as they were/are more expensive and I couldn't justify it.
As mentioned by somebody else....do NOT try to create the disk as a data disk. Create it as a music type, and all should work well for you.
TONI
Re: Media type of disk you want to use
by MzLee - 8/16/04 6:51 AM In reply to: Media type of disk you want to use by TONI HThanks Toni.
On my next shopping trip will look for the blank CD's you've suggested.
The blanks I have now are, Maxwell CD-R.
Lee
Re: Hello Mz Lee :)
by Glenda - 9/4/04 3:24 PM In reply to: Re: Hello Mz Lee :) by MzLeebetter hurry Rosalie just put you on the MIA list! LOL
Sorry it took so long to reply here:( Just lazy I guess:)
Glenda
Re: Converting MP3 files
by xfloaterx - 8/13/04 6:52 AM In reply to: Converting MP3 files by MzLeeFirst off... lets talk about file type. A standard Audio CD is in .CDA format. Most newer CD player's will play .wav .mp3 etc. But CDA is the format you will want to get to.
Now as far a Audio Creation software goes..... Nero, Adaptec Easy CD-Creater and Sonic are probably the most commom programs out there. All will convert a .wav or .mp3 to CDA. When burning the CD you must select Audio CD - not data CD - this is the key to telling the software to convert the file type to .CDA
Most CD will be able to read these disks - however older CD players may not. This has to do with the reflective capabilities of a CDR or CDRW - neither are as reflective as a pre-recorded CD. The newer CD players have a "better" more powerful laser and are capable of reading CDR's etc.
Re: Converting MP3 files
by drsmith58 - 8/13/04 8:15 PM In reply to: Re: Converting MP3 files by xfloaterxI also found that you must finialize the CD- close it out.
Using the lite version of Nero that
by Ray Harinec - 8/16/04 7:49 AM In reply to: Re: Converting MP3 files by drsmith58comes with the liteon burner, never had to close the CD, UNLESS Nero does it automatically. I've put two songs on a CD anf they play fine. BUT I never went back to try to add more songs.
Re: Converting MP3 files
by vze4p6c2 - 9/15/04 8:32 PM In reply to: Converting MP3 files by MzLeeTrue, Regualr MP3 file takes like 3 MB, mean while WAV files takes 10x as much. You have the only choic is to use many CD's. If your CD Player cant read MP3, then u have no choice.
Any converter will do same...
Know, that WAV have much better quality then MP3
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