MP3 Bitrate problem

[efiste2]

I have downloaded some bootleg mp3 tracks of the internet, but for some reason they dont like being transferred to my APPLE IPOD, I think i have recognised what the problem may be, the BITRATE of the track is 192 Kbps, where a usually my MP3's are 128Kbps. Is there a converter program i can use to reduce the bitrate of these tracks.......

[dphirschler]

WTF? You shouldn't have to reduce the bitrate. Surely the Apple iPod is better designed. Do a google search for mp3 repair tools or something.


Darryl

[efiste2]

So bitrate shouldnt matter then................excuse my nieveity,

[dphirschler]

Just to clarify, I was not knocking on you. The "WTF" was aimed at Apple *if* 192 Kbps was the problem. BTW, I think DBPowerAmp will convert mp3 to mp3, and you should be able to select your encoding bitrate. Otherwise, you'll have to convert to wave and back to mp3.

Another thing to check is the sample rate. Usually, mp3s are 44.1 KHz, but I see 48 KHz mp3s every now and then. Also, the Apple might be having trouble with VBR. I know you said it was 192, so that is likely not the problem. But it still bears repeating... the Apple iPod should not be having trouble with any of these issues, especially considering how expensive it is compared to other mp3 players.


Darryl

[jman98]

I don't have any iPod, but the odds of an iPod not supporting 192 Kbps MP3 audio are close to zero. That would make no sense at all.

I would guess like dphirschler that you might be dealing with 48 KHz audio.
http://www.ibiblio.org/mp3info contains a program called MP3info that might be of help to you to determine if your files are at 48 KHz or 44.1. Also the Winamp media player can tell you what the bit rate and KHz is of a file that you play on it. Not having an iPod, I can't tell you for sure whether or not it will play 48 KHz audio or if VBR is a problem, but CBR 192 Kbps tracks at 44.1 KHz really should play on it.

Don't say that you "downloaded bootleg mp3 tracks". Such talk might get your posts banned. Say that a "dumb friend who knows nothing about technology" gave you some tracks and you're having problems loading them into the iPod.

[dphirschler]

Or how about "downloaded live music mp3 tracks"? For instance from Wolfgang's Vault? Those are 48 KHz, 256KHz.


Darryl

[redwudz]

I learned a while back that the term 'bootleg' also refers to authorized audio recordings that are distributed by the artist and haven't been commercially released, such as in a album. However if the reference is to a copyrighted recording used without authorization, that's Warez, and a violation of our rules. Best not to use the term at all.

[Noahtuck]

If your ipod wont accept 192kbps mp3's there is something else wrong, either with the player or most likely the mp3's.
What i could not tell you as i rarely use mp3's anymore and i don't own an ipod, but a friend has one and has loaded all diff. bitrate mp3's with no problems.

I learned a while back that the term 'bootleg' also refers to authorized audio recordings that are distributed by the artist and haven't been commercially released, such as in a album.

Thank you!!
People really need to learn the diff., when using the term and when reading the term 8)

Alot of stuff is not even distributed by the bands, i know Pearl Jam encouraged people to record and trade their shows & now even record their shows for people at the concerts.
But a lot of bands actually allow it, it seem's it's usually the venues that have the rules against bringing in cameras & taping equipment... although there are bands that are very much against it. Metallica used to be, obviously, then i know they finally changed their tune.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootleg_recording

[Ai Haibara]

Yeah, I haven't had a problem with transferring MP3s to the iPod - usually within the 128 to 320 range, though I do have some 64kbps MP3s on my iPod as well.

efiste2: You might try running some of the problem MP3s through a utility like GSpot or MediaInfo (or check the file information on them through your software player, if it provides enough (in-depth) information), and see if there's anything that stands out.

VBR: Could be a problem, but usually isn't (at least, in my experience).
Also, check the sample rate and such to make sure they're reasonable.

I'm not sure what else might cause the iPod to choke on an MP3. However, if you can load the track into iTunes, or whatever you're using to manage your iPod's library... but just not transfer it to the iPod, you can also try converting the tracks to Apple's AAC format and then attempt to transfer the AAC tracks to the iPod.