Subject: Re: mp3 files - msg#00143

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Uh, call me clueless, but why would an MP3 play on a phone when you have to
change the extension to .mid? Is this a Bitpim workaround? Or people
being clueless about the diference between midis and MP3's?

Beckman

On Mon, 20 Sep 2004, Jason Everett wrote:

Have you checked the .mp3 file on your computer to be certain that
it's a valid file?

I am using Audacity, with LAME as the encoder so that I can export
.mp3 files. However, I've noticed that LAME does not encode all files
correctly, resulting in .mp3 files that are very short (- "ends up
about 20k " -) and have only a little bit of static in them. Using
LAME from the command line, I've realized my own issue has to do with
the files I'm starting with, and that it does not like the type of
encoding used to create the source .wav.

If you .mp3 is that small, though, be certain that it will play on the
computer first, before changing the extension to .mid.

Also, be sure and reboot your phone afterward, mine will see the files
without a reboot, but won't play them until afterward.

-- jason everett

On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:23:12 -0700, Dylan Carter <dylan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have scoured the web and thought I find the answer to this many times
over, but each one failed. I am trying to create an mp3 file of a music
track. I trimmed it, then brought it into iTunes (i'm on a mac) and had
itunes convert it to 16 kHz, 24 kbps, mono file (ends up about 20k) -
changed the .mp3 to .mid and imported into bitpim. It uploads to the
phone fine, but when I try to play it on the phone it is silent. I am
sooo close. Can someone please help? The only thing I notice is that in
itunes settings it says "optimized for velocity engine" and I can't see
to turn that off, could this be the problem?

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File plays fine on computer. I am now at 16 kbps / 11khz / mono / with a file name of acdc-tnt.mp3.mid On Sep 20, 2004, at 2:35 PM, Jason Everett wrote: Have you checked the .mp3 file on your computer to be certain that it's a valid file? I am using Audacity, with LAME as the encoder so that I can export .mp3 files. However, I've noticed that LAME does not encode all files correctly, resulting in .mp3 files that are very short (- "ends up about 20k " -) and have only a little bit of static in them. Using LAME from the command line, I've realized my own issue has to do with the files I'm starting with, and that it does not like the type of encoding used to create the source .wav. If you .mp3 is that small, though, be certain that it will play on the computer first, before changing the extension to .mid. Also, be sure and reboot your phone afterward, mine will see the files without a reboot, but won't play them until afterward. -- jason everett On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:23:12 -0700, Dylan Carter <dylan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I have scoured the web and thought I find the answer to this many times over, but each one failed. I am trying to create an mp3 file of a music track. I trimmed it, then brought it into iTunes (i'm on a mac) and had itunes convert it to 16 kHz, 24 kbps, mono file (ends up about 20k) - changed the .mp3 to .mid and imported into bitpim. It uploads to the phone fine, but when I try to play it on the phone it is silent. I am sooo close. Can someone please help? The only thing I notice is that in itunes settings it says "optimized for velocity engine" and I can't see to turn that off, could this be the problem? ------------------------------------------ Dylan Carter dylan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 310.710.8764 ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: YOU BE THE JUDGE. Be one of 170 Project Admins to receive an Apple iPod Mini FREE for your judgement on who ports your project to Linux PPC the best. Sponsored by IBM. Deadline: Sept. 24. Go here: http://sf.net/ppc_contest.php _______________________________________________ BitPim-user mailing list BitPim-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Unsubscribe or change options at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bitpim-user There are several hundred people on this list. Please be courteous, on topic and follow the instructions before posting http://bitpim.sf.net/testhelp/support.htm -- -- jason everett -- je1330@xxxxxxxxx -- http://twocannons.com ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: YOU BE THE JUDGE. Be one of 170 Project Admins to receive an Apple iPod Mini FREE for your judgement on who ports your project to Linux PPC the best. Sponsored by IBM. Deadline: Sept. 24. Go here: http://sf.net/ppc_contest.php _______________________________________________ BitPim-user mailing list BitPim-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Unsubscribe or change options at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bitpim-user There are several hundred people on this list. Please be courteous, on topic and follow the instructions before posting http://bitpim.sf.net/testhelp/support.htm ------------------------------------------ Dylan Carter dylan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 310.710.8764 ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: YOU BE THE JUDGE. Be one of 170 Project Admins to receive an Apple iPod Mini FREE for your judgement on who ports your project to Linux PPC the best. Sponsored by IBM. Deadline: Sept. 24. Go here: http://sf.net/ppc_contest.php _______________________________________________ BitPim-user mailing list BitPim-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Unsubscribe or change options at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bitpim-user There are several hundred people on this list. Please be courteous, on topic and follow the instructions before posting http://bitpim.sf.net/testhelp/support.htm

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On Sep 20, 2004, at 6:19 PM, Peter Beckman wrote: Uh, call me clueless, but why would an MP3 play on a phone when you have to change the extension to .mid? Is this a Bitpim workaround? Yes, it's a Bitpim workaround. Bitpim seems to only accept files ending in .mid for ringtones. -- Lee Manevitch Bradenton, FL lee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: YOU BE THE JUDGE. Be one of 170 Project Admins to receive an Apple iPod Mini FREE for your judgement on who ports your project to Linux PPC the best. Sponsored by IBM. Deadline: Sept. 24. Go here: http://sf.net/ppc_contest.php _______________________________________________ BitPim-user mailing list BitPim-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Unsubscribe or change options at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bitpim-user There are several hundred people on this list. Please be courteous, on topic and follow the instructions before posting http://bitpim.sf.net/testhelp/support.htm

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On Sep 20, 2004, at 6:17 PM, Dylan Carter wrote: File plays fine on computer. I am now at 16 kbps / 11khz / mono / with a file name of acdc-tnt.mp3.mid Try removing the .mp3 portion - it may be screwing up things. Just rename the file to acdc-tnt.mid -- Lee Manevitch Bradenton, FL lee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: YOU BE THE JUDGE. Be one of 170 Project Admins to receive an Apple iPod Mini FREE for your judgement on who ports your project to Linux PPC the best. Sponsored by IBM. Deadline: Sept. 24. Go here: http://sf.net/ppc_contest.php _______________________________________________ BitPim-user mailing list BitPim-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Unsubscribe or change options at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bitpim-user There are several hundred people on this list. Please be courteous, on topic and follow the instructions before posting http://bitpim.sf.net/testhelp/support.htm

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