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Easy Non-Cool Edit Mp3 & .jpeg problem fixed
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Posted by: simm3680

Creating mp3 ringtones with dbPowerAmp(free download from downloads.com) and Windows Sound Recorder:

1) Convert source file to wav format: 16bit, 16000, mono

2) Use Windows sound recorder to edit the file down to about 15-17seconds

3) Using dbPowerAmp, convert the file to mp3 format: 48kb, mono, 8000

Also I figured out the .jpeg problem of it loading to phone but not being able to view it,

when you save to .jpeg, make sure you click "baseline optimized" and I keep the quailty on

10. Not sure if it was posted already. -phil(simm3660@excite.com)

Posted by: bizarjuggalo

You don't have to edit the length down to 15 - 17 seconds. I have my ringer lengths right around 30 seconds.

But one question I do have is the loudness. It doesn't matter if the ringer is wav or mp3, it is way to loud when I upload it to my phone. If I use sound recorder to decrease the volume to a level that is to my liking, the quality starts to get very distorted. Is there an easier way to reduce the volume?

Thanks

Posted by: simm3680

not sure bout lowering the volume, i just said 15-17secs cause the default ringtone length is under 15secs. Also I just posted the info because many people wer having a hard time getting a copy of cool edit for free. And I editing the .jpegs in photoshop -phil (simm3680@excite.com

Posted by: phinger23

thats more steps over cool edit pro. why would you downgrade, then upgrade the quality

Posted by: FutureBoy

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Originally posted by phinger23
thats more steps over cool edit pro. why would you downgrade, then upgrade the quality

Can i say one thing, WAV is better quality than mp3, he isnt downgrading, then upgrading.

However, this method should be crappy because hes starting with mp3's to begin with. The best way to make a ringtone would be to burn the song to your HD as a wav file, edit the length, then convert it to MP3.

So kids, just remember, WAV > MP3

Posted by: RobNyc

Quote:

Originally posted by simm3680
Creating mp3 ringtones with dbPowerAmp(free download from downloads.com) and Windows Sound Recorder:

1) Convert source file to wav format: 16bit, 16000, mono

2) Use Windows sound recorder to edit the file down to about 15-17seconds

3) Using dbPowerAmp, convert the file to mp3 format: 48kb, mono, 8000

Also I figured out the .jpeg problem of it loading to phone but not being able to view it,

when you save to .jpeg, make sure you click "baseline optimized" and I keep the quailty on

10. Not sure if it was posted already. -phil(simm3660@excite.com)

Way to go !!! Better this way is easier

Posted by: simm3680

Definitely more steps than cool edit, but like i said it for people who werent able to get a free copy of it.
what did you misread? Wavs at 16bit, 16000 or 8000, mono have a higher kb than than the eventual 48kb ringer. Files arent crappy especially when dbpower converts cd audio directly from the cd into wavs of that format on your harddisk. If you were to use a high quality wav the mp3 would come out with static and a hiss -phil

Posted by: Shazam613

Just for clarification.......using 16bit mono wavs to make wav/mp3 ringtones are better than using stereo wavs? I've had problems with hiss on several of my ringtones and figured it might have something to do with equalization and filters.

Posted by: simm3680

Yes, using a 16bit mono wave gets rid of the his problem. -phil

Posted by: RobNyc

There's the volume normalizer stuff to fix the loudness bingo!!!

Posted by: RobNyc

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It cant be on 64kb or 128?
Anyone thinks with Cool Edit sounds better or easier? Than with dbPowerAMP ? I have both

Do these ringtones sound better with Volume Normalizer checked or unchecked

thanks

Posted by: Shazam613

Tried the conversion stated in my last post and the hiss was still there. I believe it has something to do with downloading as a 128kb mp3 file. Just checking for clarification. If that is the case I guess I'll have to discard and find the actual CD to make the wav.

Opinions?

Thanks in advance!

Posted by: 1LUV:)

For those who have Cool Edit Pro, what steps are you using to create successful mp3's to load to the phone, what are you using to trim the mp3 down to compatiable format. I have tried to use cool edit pro and Mp3trim but had no luck.