[Freeware] BS FAG - Fix and normalize audio gain in video files.

[bsuseno]

Hi, Guys

I'd like to introduce my software called BS FAG. It's based on my need to 'standardize' volume level of my video collection which were too loud or too quiet. It utilizes two amazing softwares: FFmpeg and mp3gain. Perhaps anyone are interested, feel free to check it out on

https://sites.google.com/site/bsprograms/the-programs/bs-fag

Cheers,

BS Programs

[Selur]

You write on you homepage:

Be warned that the audio will be converted as MP3 with sample rate 44100 kHz. Default bit rate is 64 kbps but can be changed as shown below.

but there is no example of this

Another question: is there a way to preserve the DRC infos if I reencode a file with an ac3/dts stream in it that contains DRC infos. (is ac3/dts even supported?)

Cu Selur

[bsuseno]

Hi, Selur

The example of changing bitrate is on syntax section of the webpage. Changing sample rate or even change audio format is (currently) unavailable.

Forgive me, I don't really know advance audio/video encoding. BS FAG is built for doing simple work. The internal work of the program as seen on screenshot is just: extract audio, fix audio gain, then rebuild video. I am afraid, subtitle track on some video format would be lose, too. Regarding you question, I don't even know what DRC is.

If anyone have a time, please evaluate this program and please, backup you valuable videos. Any feedback would be great.


Cheers,
BS Programs

[Selur]

So it's for mp3 audio only.
Okay, thanks for clearing that up. You might want to be a bit more exact in your description.
"Fix and normalize audio gain in video files." sounds far more promising than what is really delivered.

Cu Selur

Ps.: DRC = dynamic range compression (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression)

[bsuseno]

Actually, I have run the application on various video file types successfully. The audio is converted to MP3 no matter what was its original format. That's what the warning means.

We should use selling words, shouldn't we? The description is available for details.


Cheers,

[smrpix]

If you're worried about "selling words" you may want to spend a few minutes with a slang dictionary and consider changing the name of your program.

[bsuseno]

Thanks for the suggestion. It just stands for Fix Audio Gain and all letters are capitals. Slang language is not everyone's problem. We aren't bothered there is www.fag.com. Please, I'm sorry for the software's name as it stands for what it does. I hope this software name won't be a debate. I only share a software I made, here. It's freeware, it works, I use it, and it could be useful for some of this forum's members.


Cheers,

[smrpix]

Well, at least the first part is named correctly.

[Baldrick]

How about bsfixgain ? Unique name and you will get an idea what it does...

[jman98]

If you're worried about "selling words" you may want to spend a few minutes with a slang dictionary and consider changing the name of your program.

I've been to Southeast Asia. Trust me - the odds are about 100% that the OP knows exactly what the name of his program means in American English (other English speaking countries are well aware of the 2nd word even if they don't use it) and he chose it deliberately. Let's just say that "Fix Audio Gain" provides plausible deniability ("It's just an acronym!"). I'd go so far as to say that the "BS" was deliberately chosen too for the same reason and his real name probably isn't what he claims it is.

No one can take that program seriously with that name.

[mikehende]

Anyone actually tried this software with success? I don't wish to experiment and take a chance to mees up my files?

[bsuseno]

I've been to Southeast Asia. Trust me - the odds are about 100% that the OP knows exactly what the name of his program means in American English (other English speaking countries are well aware of the 2nd word even if they don't use it) and he chose it deliberately. Let's just say that "Fix Audio Gain" provides plausible deniability ("It's just an acronym!"). I'd go so far as to say that the "BS" was deliberately chosen too for the same reason and his real name probably isn't what he claims it is.

No one can take that program seriously with that name.

Okay, thanks. I didn't know 'fag' means in slang until someone mentioned here. Sorry, for my knowledge. But, it's up to you.

No, it is not a serious program. I created for my personal need and decided to share it. It's even only 29 KB in size.


Cheers,

[mikehende]

I don't mind giving this a shot, one way to find out if it will work with my file types but this from your original link confuses me:

Make sure you installed video/audio codecs pack, too.

Far as I understand, I have to download and install both FFmpeg and mp3gian utilities into the same folder as BS FAG but which video/audio codecs pack are you referring to please and do they have to be downloaded into the same BS FAG folder?

[bsuseno]

Anyone actually tried this software with success? I don't wish to experiment and take a chance to mees up my files?

In simple syntax command (without /r param), it doesn't replace original files by creating result files with ' - Fixed' in file names.

Actually, anyone can perform what this program does easily:

1. Extract audio as MP3 with FFmpeg (or other).
2. Fix audio gain with mp3gain.
3. Create a new video file by combining original video track of original file and fixed audio file for its audio track.

Cheers,

[bsuseno]

I don't mind giving this a shot, one way to find out if it will work with my file types but this from your original link confuses me:

Make sure you installed video/audio codecs pack, too.

Far as I understand, I have to download and install both FFmpeg and mp3gian utilities into the same folder as BS FAG but which video/audio codecs pack are you referring to please and do they have to be downloaded into the same BS FAG folder?

Mentioned on the webpage, you may need to put FFmpeg.exe and mp3gain.exe in the same folder as BS FAG. Video/audio codecs pack is needed by FFmpeg and mp3gain. It can be any pack you want such as K-Lite, CCCP, etc; many available freely. Simply install the pack for your Windows so FFmpeg and mp3gain can work properly.


Cheers,

[mikehende]

Thanks, just tell me this please. I am simply looking for a software which will allow me to input a "batch" of flv files and have the software normalize the audio of all files and save with same names of files intact without any quality loss in video or any damage to my videos, will your software do this please?

[bsuseno]

Thanks, just tell me this please. I am simply looking for a software which will allow me to input a "batch" of flv files and have the software normalize the audio of all files and save with same names of files intact without any quality loss in video or any damage to my videos, will your software do this please?

BS FAG is a console or command line application. You can specify wildmask for file name parameter.

If you don't mind, you can try run it to one file with example command like this:

 
bsfag.exe myfile.flv

If it successed, you will have a new file named "myfile - Fixed.flv" along with your "myfile.flv". So, your original file is still there. Then, you can compare both files using your media player. You may want to increase bitrate which available using additional parameter. Please, see its syntax.


Cheers,

[mikehende]

This process sounds a little advanced for me but I'll give it some looking into, appreciate your help!

[bsuseno]

This process sounds a little advanced for me but I'll give it some looking into, appreciate your help!

No problem. You'll read somewhere that I'm not good in this subject. Only learned what I need.
I hope BS FAG can help you.


Cheers,

[bsuseno]

How about bsfixgain ? Unique name and you will get an idea what it does...

Hi, Bladrick

I'm sorry I missed your post. Thank you for the suggestion but, I'm sorry again, I won't change the name. The software is also being published on Softpedia, FreewareFiles, and other sites which I didn't submit. This is not the reason though.


Cheers,

[Cornucopia]

Besides really not liking the name, if your script can't change the format, audio samplerate or bitrate (or have a hard time with it), and you are using opensource engines that CAN work with that, it seems to me that your app is kind of worthless for my and most of my cohort's needs, particularly with a default BR being 64kbps (rediculously low).
I'd rather use a gui, or non-batch cli of the engine, or create my own script...

Scott

[bsuseno]

Besides really not liking the name, if your script can't change the format, audio samplerate or bitrate (or have a hard time with it), and you are using opensource engines that CAN work with that, it seems to me that your app is kind of worthless for my and most of my cohort's needs, particularly with a default BR being 64kbps (rediculously low).
I'd rather use a gui, or non-batch cli of the engine, or create my own script...

Scott

Hi, Scott



Okay, thanks. It's a simple program and built on simple needs.

• Format is MP3 to feed mp3gain.
• Sample rate 44.1 kHz is good enough for me.
• Bit rate is customizable and 64 kbps comes from FFmpeg's default.

It's just fit me for fixing my classic cartoons and some old movies. Using wildchar in file name mask parameter, I can process all files in a folder in one command line without cluttering my screen. I'm sorry for these low features. I share it here just maybe someone needs this idiot program.


Cheers,

[bsuseno]

Hi again,

Thank you for your positive comments, critics, and evaluation. I enhanced and transformed BS FAG as a Windows desktop application. It is released as BS FAG 2.0. More features had been added. The latest console application version 1.2 is still available with less features. I have updated this software submission on FreewareFiles and Softpedia (in-process). Feel free to download from those sites. I hope it is easier to use and can be useful to anyone.

Visit:

https://sites.google.com/site/bsprograms/the-programs/bs-fag

Screenshot:




Cheers,

[Baldrick]

Why do I need codecs packs?

Doesn't ffmpeg handle all that? Like reading properties, converting/demuxing.

[bsuseno]

Why do I need codecs packs?

Doesn't ffmpeg handle all that? Like reading properties, converting/demuxing.

Hi, Baldrick

Actually, as I am a novice, I don't know about that. Considering the size of ffmpeg.exe, apparently it does. Thank you for your guide. How about mp3gain? The EXE size is only 128 KB. I think I need to find more information around.


Cheers,

[Baldrick]

Nope, it doesn't require any codecs either.

[bsuseno]

Nope, it doesn't require any codecs either.

Oh, great! I'll update the webpage.
Thank you very much.


Cheers,