Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

[KHStudio]

Hi, New here & confused on the following...
I've been ripping my collection to "Wave = Uncompressed" & just noticed the Log report shows this:

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM" -wavemp3="-b 320"

Why does it mention MP3 or 320 at all??

On my second computer the Log shows this (using same settings & 1 similar drive):

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM"

Confusing...


Here's more details from my LG & Plextor drive on Comp 1) & 1x LG drive on Comp 2:::

dBpoweramp Release 17.4 Digital Audio Extraction Log from Sunday, October 31, 2021 07:34

Drive & Settings
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Ripping with drive 'E: [HL-DT-ST - BD-RE WH16NS40 ]', Drive offset: 6, Overread Lead-in/out: No
AccurateRip: Active, Using C2: Yes, Cache: 4 KB, FUA Cache Invalidate: No
Pass 1 Drive Speed: Max, Pass 2 Drive Speed: Max
Ultra:: Vary Drive Speed: Yes, Min Passes: 3, Max Passes: 6, Finish After Clean Passes: 2
Bad Sector Re-rip:: Drive Speed: 20, Maximum Re-reads: 34

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM" -wavemp3="-b 320"

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dBpoweramp Release 17.4 Digital Audio Extraction Log from Monday, November 01, 2021 16:22

Drive & Settings
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Ripping with drive 'D: [PLEXTOR - DVDR PX-716A ]', Drive offset: 30, Overread Lead-in/out: Yes
AccurateRip: Active, Using C2: Yes, Cache: 1173 KB, FUA Cache Invalidate: Yes
Pass 1 Drive Speed: Max, Pass 2 Drive Speed: Max
Ultra:: Vary Drive Speed: Yes, Min Passes: 1, Max Passes: 2, Finish After Clean Passes: 1
Bad Sector Re-rip:: Drive Speed: Max, Maximum Re-reads: 34

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM" -wavemp3="-b 320"

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dBpoweramp Release 17.4 Digital Audio Extraction Log from Sunday, October 31, 2021 11:58

Drive & Settings
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Ripping with drive 'D: [HL-DT-ST - BD-RE WH16NS40 ]', Drive offset: 6, Overread Lead-in/out: No
AccurateRip: Active, Using C2: Yes, Cache: 1024 KB, FUA Cache Invalidate: No
Pass 1 Drive Speed: Max, Pass 2 Drive Speed: Max
Ultra:: Vary Drive Speed: Yes, Min Passes: 3, Max Passes: 6, Finish After Clean Passes: 2
Bad Sector Re-rip:: Drive Speed: Max, Maximum Re-reads: 34

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM"


Thanks for your help!!

[KHStudio]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

Adding shot of my settings:

[Spoon]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

You are ripping to uncompressed wave.

[KHStudio]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

You are ripping to uncompressed wave.

Yes that's what I chose... the question is, why does the ENCODER line in the report say:

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM" -wavemp3="-b 320"

and this:

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM"

???

It's very confusing & doesn't give confidence to move forward with hundreds of CD's... especially THIS: -wavemp3="-b 320

[Spoon]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

It reports the settings on the encoder page, which have the mp3 bitrate also, even though it is not used by the encoder in that instance.

[KHStudio]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

It reports the settings on the encoder page, which have the mp3 bitrate also, even though it is not used by the encoder in that instance.

Huh... Then why on my second computer, with the exact same settings, version 17.4 & LG drive show:

Encoder: Wave -compression="PCM"

???

BTW, it's not just on the Report...

On the actual .wav properties ID-Tag, the ENCODER SETTINGS also show/match the same 2 discrepancies I posted.

[Spoon]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

Because on one computer you went in the mp3 settings page within Wave and chose a bit rate, that value will then stick on the compression settings. The other computer you must have never done that.

PCM is uncompressed, if it were writing mp3 then the files would be shown as Wave mp3 compressed if you hold the mouse over them and an average audio track would be 4MB, not 40MB as uncompressed is.

[KHStudio]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

Because on one computer you went in the mp3 settings page within Wave and chose a bit rate, that value will then stick on the compression settings. The other computer you must have never done that.

PCM is uncompressed, if it were writing mp3 then the files would be shown as Wave mp3 compressed if you hold the mouse over them and an average audio track would be 4MB, not 40MB as uncompressed is.

Ok... THAT was a helpful response!!

I did change the "Unused" MP3 settings on 1 pc & NOT on the other.
Just tested & your right, it does stick to whatever is set, even though not used.

It's strange but at least I understand what's happening. THANKS!!!


One more unrelated...
On my W7 PC, the artwork converts to 800x800.
On my W10 PC, the artwork converts to 1000x1000.

I never changed anything after installing stock, any help/info would be cool??

Thanks again!

[Spoon]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

Different defaults for different versions of CD Ripper when first installed.

[KHStudio]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

Deleted.. Just found out how to change default.

Thanks!!

[BOOTP]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

You might be able to edit a setting or export settings from the registery to elimate the MP3 bit.

[KHStudio]

Re: Uncompressed Wave, Log shows different

I just tried creating a new "WAVE" preset (setting all my other setting again), then not touching anything & the additional MP3 info about encoding on the report & file prefs disappeared... so back to normal PCM listed... I guess until I touch the other setting again. all good though. thx!