converting WAV to MP3 and preserving timecode

[soundie]

Id like to know if its possible to convert audio wav files to mp3 layer 3 files and still preserve stmpe audio timecode information. are there certain software products that do this task succesfully or is the information lost in the conversion process? any help woud be appreciated

[filmboss80]

Very interesting question. If your wav file already has a track dedicated to the timecode signal, I think it might be feasible. As in the videotape days, a stereo audio track would devote one channel to a mono soundtrack, while the other carried the SMPTE timecode. The problem lies in the compression to mp3, as there could be cross-talk between stereo channels. Also -- is there a timecode reader that will play mp3 files?

A little more info about what you're trying to accomplish would be helpful.

[soundie]

Ive wanting to record audio with a compact flash recorder. Then convert the WAV files into MP3's so they can be emailed to the UK. The mp3's will then be transcribed for use in a doco. They need to preserve the timecode to help the editor put together a rough cut with the director. apparently this kind of file conversion and process is becoming common practice in the UK so I thought it would help me if I got up to speed on it.

[bravoo]

Hi Soundie,

I see your question was asked a long time ago but can't tell if you ever resolved your problem. I too have the same question for the same reason. UK transcriber wants MP3 with timecode. I recorded audio in the field as WAV files with timecode but the TC is lost upon conversion to MP3.

Did you find a software solution?

Thanks