Conversion errors

[MrKim]

This is what I get when trying to convert .wav to MP3.
I've uninstalled, reinstalled, re-downloaded the program and done it all over again.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
MrKim


Error converting to mp3 (Lame), 'C:\Documents and Settings\KIM BOLTE\Desktop\conf1447836_156861.wav' to 'C:\Documents and Settings\KIM BOLTE\Desktop\conf1447836_156861.mp3'
Error Cannot Create Wave Decoder (CCITT u-Law)? [clWaveDecoder::PrepareToDecodeAudio]

[LtData]

Re: Conversion errors

Where did your WAV file come from? What are the specifications (bits, channels, frequency) of it?

[Spoon]

Re: Conversion errors

You will need a Windows System ACM codec which can decode the wave file.

[MrKim]

Re: Conversion errors

Spoon,
I got the codec, installed it and still nothing. I'm so frustrated.

This is way over my head. I struggle with email sometime. Can I just get a refund please and I'll look for something novice user friendly.

Kim

[LtData]

Re: Conversion errors

Unfortunately, once you download the registered installer, you can't get a refund. This is why there is a 30-day trial. See here http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc-power-register.htm:

All programs have a full trials, before purchasing check the program functions as required, refunds cannot be given after registered program is downloaded.

[MrKim]

Re: Conversion errors

Ok! No refund. No problem. What next?
I installed the codec in the Illiustrate folder the file is called "vorbis_acm". That's what I downloaded in a zip folder. Is that where it needs to be?

[LtData]

Re: Conversion errors

No, the codec needs to be in your Windows Directory in the System32 folder. Its normally C:\windows\System32.

[Spoon]

Re: Conversion errors

CITT ulaw I am sure is not vorbis_acm.

[MrKim]

Re: Conversion errors

Well, Spoon must have beer right. That codec didn't work when installed in system32
There are many codecs. Could you tell me which one I should use? And maybe where I can get it. When I Google Windows System ACM codec there are 587,000 articles listed.

[LtData]

Re: Conversion errors

Where did your WAV file come from?

[Spoon]

Re: Conversion errors

There are around 8,000 acm codecs, you are best finding which program created it, as normally they install an acm codec.