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  • thatweet1
    • Aug 2006
    • 9

    Conversion Problems

    I have gone through all of the steps of creating a wav file but now the converter says it is unable to convert. What is going wrong? This is what I get when I try to convert

    Unable to run encoder 'C:\Program Files\Illustrate\dBpowerAMP\Compression\Mp4 (CLI)\encode.bat'


    Please help ASAP
    Last edited by thatweet1; August 02, 2006, 08:49 PM. Reason: Add More Detail
  • Wayne
    dBpoweramp Guru
    • Aug 2002
    • 1252

    #2
    Re: Conversion Problems

    What are the audio formats involved? What settings does the source file have and what settings are you specifying for the target file?

    If you trying to create a MP4 file which version of the codec are you using?

    Wayne

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    • thatweet1
      • Aug 2006
      • 9

      #3
      Re: Conversion Problems

      Im trying to convert wav files to mp4s the same way i have over 60 times now it tells me that it is unable to run the encoder. i thought that since the tracks are new they might be copy protected but i tried again with an old track and it said the same thing. by the way i have unistalled and reinstalled it like 5 times. i don't know the version but it is the one in the free tools on freeeringers.net. i also discovered i can convert it to a mp3 but my phone requires mp4

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      • ChristinaS
        dBpoweramp Guru
        • Apr 2004
        • 4097

        #4
        Re: Conversion Problems

        Wav files dont' have copy protection.

        Again what specs do you have for the wav file and what did you request for the output mp4 file?

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        • thatweet1
          • Aug 2006
          • 9

          #5
          Re: Conversion Problems

          can u clarify the specs on wav file? the mp4 file is supposed to be 48 bits, i've tried changing that also

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          • ChristinaS
            dBpoweramp Guru
            • Apr 2004
            • 4097

            #6
            Re: Conversion Problems

            A normal, uncompressed wav corresponding to an audio cd track for instance is PCM, 16-bit, 44.1KHz, 2-channel stereo. What format is yours?

            A 1 minute wav under such specs occupies about 10MB.

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            • LtData
              dBpoweramp Guru
              • May 2004
              • 8288

              #7
              Re: Conversion Problems

              Try the total uninstall mentioned here: http://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?t=6828

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              • thatweet1
                • Aug 2006
                • 9

                #8
                Re: Conversion Problems

                it's pcm 16 bit 2 channel stereo, the frequency is 22050, the size is 2905kb

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                • thatweet1
                  • Aug 2006
                  • 9

                  #9
                  Re: Conversion Problems

                  i tried the complete uninstall including removing all program files and reinstalled it, i still get

                  Unable to run encoder 'C:\Program Files\Illustrate\dBpowerAMP\Compression\Mp4 (CLI)\encode.bat'


                  what could be the problem?

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                  • LtData
                    dBpoweramp Guru
                    • May 2004
                    • 8288

                    #10
                    Re: Conversion Problems

                    Try upgrading to the latest m4a/mp4 codec based on Nero's new encoder. It is in Codec Central. Be sure you follow the directions that are in the help file that shows up after install.

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                    • thatweet1
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 9

                      #11
                      Re: Conversion Problems

                      downloaded latest mp4 codec tried nero now this is what i get

                      The CODEC required to compress 'C:\Converted Music\Baby - Pharrell.m4a' could not be opened.
                      Unable to run encoder 'C:\Program Files\Illustrate\dbPowerAmp\compression\Nero Digital Audio (AAC)\neroAacEnc.exe'

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                      • LtData
                        dBpoweramp Guru
                        • May 2004
                        • 8288

                        #12
                        Re: Conversion Problems

                        As I said, follow the instructions in the help file. It says:
                        This codec relies on the Nero Digital AAC encoder, it can be downloaded only from Nero directly:

                        Installation Instructions:

                        1) download the Nero codec Zip package from:

                        Nero Platinum - Nero is the leading provider of premium software for the multimedia experience. We make burning, streaming, editing more convenient and easier. Start your free trial today!


                        2) Open the zip file (by double clicking on it) and open the folder win32, select all files (press control + a) and copy them (Edit menu >> Copy). Open a new explorer window, it is important the old zip window is left open (press Windows Key + E) and browse to:

                        C:\Program Files\Illustrate\dBpowerAMP\Compression\Nero Digital Audio (AAC)

                        In the above folder select (Edit menu >> Paste). After extracting the following files should be present in the above folder:

                        Nero Bitmap Image
                        neroAacDec Application
                        neroAacEnc Application
                        neroAacEnc_sse2 Application
                        options Text Document
                        Use SSE2 Encoder MS-DOS Batch File

                        Finally if your computer has a Pentium 4 or AMD 64 bit or later processor double click the file Use SSE2 Encoder in the above folder to make use of faster encoding.

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                        • thatweet1
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 9

                          #13
                          Re: Conversion Problems

                          that's exactly what i did and that was the response i got when i tried to use it

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                          • thatweet1
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 9

                            #14
                            Re: Conversion Problems

                            new problem i followed all of nero instructions carefully, file converted to m4a, i need mp4. m4a files are too large on my phone

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                            • LtData
                              dBpoweramp Guru
                              • May 2004
                              • 8288

                              #15
                              Re: Conversion Problems

                              Mp4 and m4a are the same file types. They are just different names for the same thing. If you still want to change the exension, see here: http://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?t=5361

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