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Sound Studio

Sound Studio

Scriptable audio recording & editing software.

Version:  3.6

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2GB filesize and MP3

Feedback Type:  Troubleshooting Report

Contributed by: Bing80 Monday, January 19 2004 @ 02:44 PM PST

Product Platform: MacOSX

Used Product For: 1-6 months

This is a great app!
I've only got 2 things to put my finger on:

1: I don't know if it's the app or the system that controls this, but for some reason when recording a live DJ set, it stopped when I had recorded 3h:22m:50s ≈ 1,99GB. I'd like it to record as long as "MACably" possible! ...I play for a long time once I'm at it...

2: Direct "Export to MP3". My recordings are (obviosly) space consuming. And of course; I CAN use iTunes or other apps to convert my files. But why not directly in SS? It would be quite convenient...   
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Re: 2GB filesize and MP3 - domo

Bing80, the 2GB limit has to do with AIFF: an AIFF file consists a series of "chunks" for audio and for other data -- metadata, cover art, whatever you (or rather, whatever the application you're using) like. Each chunk may be no more than 2GB long, and the by now rather ancient specification says that thare must be exactly one audio chunk. So you're stuck. I can only suggest that, if you can bear to lose some high frequency information from your mixes (and if your sound input hardware supports it) you sample at 32 or 22.05kHz instead of 44.1.

As far as MP3 output goes, I believe the issue's legal: if you sell software that can encode MP3s, you've got to pay a licence fee to Thompson. That, the paperwork, and especially the possibility that an up-front payment may be required, is a strong disincentive for shareware authors to support MP3 output. Some do, though: Audio Hijack Pro, for example.

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