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Title: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: heyitsmejess on March 16, 2009, 07:13:44 PM: SSIA. recorded on and r-1, fades/etc using wavelab 5, and split with cdwave.

tried the version of flac i had previously (error), and the latest build (error).

any help appreciated! sorry if its a bit vague, but im not sure where the problem would me....i always thought it was a cut and dry process.

oh yeah....this is my 1st attempt at 24 bit flac.
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: momule on March 16, 2009, 07:23:50 PM: what are you uning to encode? Frontend ?

make sure to uncheck the box that fixes sector boundaries.
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: Brian Skalinder on March 16, 2009, 07:26:29 PM: What's the error?

Are you positive you saved the file as 24-bit when saving in Wavelab? Some audio editors will produce a 32bfp after editing (e.g. fades), unless the user specifically dithers or truncates to 24-bit.
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: rhinowing on March 16, 2009, 07:57:35 PM: if you didn't check "use alternate 24-bit format" when saving from CDWave, you will have 24/44.1 files with a 16/44.1 header, which makes FLAC go all nuts
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: Simp-Dawg on March 16, 2009, 08:02:36 PM: Quote from: rhinowing on March 16, 2009, 07:57:35 PM
if you didn't check "use alternate 24-bit format" when saving from CDWave, you will have 24/44.1 files with a 16/44.1 header, which makes FLAC go all nuts
this is what i came to write as well, i would think this is the culprit first.
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: F.O.Bean on March 16, 2009, 08:13:52 PM: Quote from: Simp-Dawg on March 16, 2009, 08:02:36 PM
Quote from: rhinowing on March 16, 2009, 07:57:35 PM
if you didn't check "use alternate 24-bit format" when saving from CDWave, you will have 24/44.1 files with a 16/44.1 header, which makes FLAC go all nuts
this is what i came to write as well, i would think this is the culprit first.

Ive NEVER checked that alternbate box and ALL of my 24bit flacs are fine ;)

I'm going to say its the sector boundaries or no HDD space left ;)
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: dorrcoq on March 16, 2009, 08:46:47 PM: Quote from: rhinowing on March 16, 2009, 07:57:35 PM
if you didn't check "use alternate 24-bit format" when saving from CDWave, you will have 24/44.1 files with a 16/44.1 header, which makes FLAC go all nuts

I never check that box, and I've never had a problem. Uncheck the "Align on sector boundaries" box in FLAC Frontend, and it works fine.
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: heyitsmejess on March 17, 2009, 04:07:03 AM: the sector boundries box has it!

thanks folks! its greatly appreciated!

if theres any interest, the set can be found here

http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=523479
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: F.O.Bean on March 17, 2009, 08:26:39 PM: Quote from: heyitsmejess on March 17, 2009, 04:07:03 AM
the sector boundries box has it!

thanks folks! its greatly appreciated!

if theres any interest, the set can be found here

http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=523479

I never doubted that was the culprit for a second!
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: momule on March 17, 2009, 08:59:20 PM: Most importantly glad it was an easy fix.
Title: Re: cannot encode 24/44.1 file to 24 bit flac.
Post by: F.O.Bean on March 17, 2009, 11:18:07 PM: Quote from: momule on March 17, 2009, 08:59:20 PM
Most importantly glad it was an easy fix.

So true ;)