80kbits 44100Hz mono to 16 bit stereo conversion

mliboiron · 12th June 2001, 04:47

I know this has probably been dealt with before but I think I need someone to hold my hand here, I'm at my wits end. I have these mp3s of old 78s and want to convert them so I can burn them. They're 8 bit mono and I need them to be 16 bit stereo. I know it can be done with Cdex but I don't know which encoder to use or what the settings should be. I've tried every combination I can think of. I really need to be walked through this. I've also done it in the past with Blaze Media pro but my trial copy is expired and I don't want to purchase it since this is probably the last time I'll want to do this procedure. Thanks in advance for any help.

Twilightseer · 12th June 2001, 07:51

In CDEX, go to the Setup window>Encoder and choose Wave output encoder. Configure as you wish and there you go.

mliboiron · 12th June 2001, 20:05

I've converted the mp3s (to wav files)and my cd burner program will recognize them but all I get are crackles and pops. Do you know what I've done wrong? HELP!!!

NeoRenegade · 12th June 2001, 22:27

Open up those WAV files in windows' sound recorder (should be Soundrec32.exe in the Windows folder). Sound recorder allows you to convert and save as any kind of WAV file. The way to do it is File -> Properties -> Convert now, and to convert the WAV file to CD Quality and then save it. Your burning program should now flawlessly recognize it.

mliboiron · 13th June 2001, 06:07

Hi Neo (just like in Matrix eh?)
Thanks so much for your help, everything worked out great. I've been browsing other strings referring to this same situation and that's the first time I've come across this suggestion. I must have downloaded 6 different media programs in the last week not even realizing that the appropriate program was already on the system. Thanks again, you've made my day, week, month and year. Mary

ICECrash · 25th June 2001, 23:51

I've got the same problem. What's CDEX? Is it something connected to Winamp? Or is it a separate programme? In that case, where can I get it? I'd be very grateful for help, and even more grateful for quick help (need it tomorrow).

26th June 2001, 03:05

CDex: http://www.cdex.n3.net

it's an ripper/encoder/decoder program, it's free and it rules.

ICECrash · 26th June 2001, 08:26

OK, thanks a lot!

12th June 2001, 20:05	#3
mliboiron Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4	Okay, where do I go from here? I've converted the mp3s (to wav files)and my cd burner program will recognize them but all I get are crackles and pops. Do you know what I've done wrong? HELP!!!

13th June 2001, 06:07	#5
mliboiron Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4	You're a genius Hi Neo (just like in Matrix eh?) Thanks so much for your help, everything worked out great. I've been browsing other strings referring to this same situation and that's the first time I've come across this suggestion. I must have downloaded 6 different media programs in the last week not even realizing that the appropriate program was already on the system. Thanks again, you've made my day, week, month and year. Mary

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12th June 2001, 04:47	#1
mliboiron Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4	I know this has probably been dealt with before but I think I need someone to hold my hand here, I'm at my wits end. I have these mp3s of old 78s and want to convert them so I can burn them. They're 8 bit mono and I need them to be 16 bit stereo. I know it can be done with Cdex but I don't know which encoder to use or what the settings should be. I've tried every combination I can think of. I really need to be walked through this. I've also done it in the past with Blaze Media pro but my trial copy is expired and I don't want to purchase it since this is probably the last time I'll want to do this procedure. Thanks in advance for any help.

12th June 2001, 07:51	#2
Twilightseer Frenchoderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lavabo, fond du couloir, 3è porte à droite Posts: 6,309	In CDEX, go to the Setup window>Encoder and choose Wave output encoder. Configure as you wish and there you go.

12th June 2001, 22:27	#4
NeoRenegade Banned Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada, eh? Posts: 4,083	Open up those WAV files in windows' sound recorder (should be Soundrec32.exe in the Windows folder). Sound recorder allows you to convert and save as any kind of WAV file. The way to do it is File -> Properties -> Convert now, and to convert the WAV file to CD Quality and then save it. Your burning program should now flawlessly recognize it.

25th June 2001, 23:51	#6
ICECrash Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 4	I've got the same problem. What's CDEX? Is it something connected to Winamp? Or is it a separate programme? In that case, where can I get it? I'd be very grateful for help, and even more grateful for quick help (need it tomorrow).

26th June 2001, 03:05	#7
Sawg Guest Posts: n/a	CDex: http://www.cdex.n3.net it's an ripper/encoder/decoder program, it's free and it rules.

26th June 2001, 08:26	#8
ICECrash Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 4	OK, thanks a lot!