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  • garyguthrie
    • Dec 2003
    • 1

    The CODEC required to compress ?

    I get this message when trying to convert a .wav file that was set at 44.1, 24-bit, stereo:
    "The CODEC required to compress 'C:\Documents and Settings\Gary\Desktop\intimateconcerts\xx1.mp3' could not be opened."
    I didn't see any CODECS I was missing, however, and none at codec central that seemed to apply to this error.
    Is it because the bitrate is too high?
  • Spoon
    Administrator
    • Apr 2002
    • 44093

    #2
    Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

    Try different bitrates and frequecies on the mp3 page.
    Spoon
    www.dbpoweramp.com

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    • Unregistered

      #3
      Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

      I loaded and reloaded all of the dbpowerAMP tools. When using the AUX to copy a tape, I get the listed message, (CODEC required to decompress...could not be opened). I've changed the bitrate, freq., uninstalled, reinstalled but no luck. Is there a particular CODEC I need for this process.

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      • Spoon
        Administrator
        • Apr 2002
        • 44093

        #4
        Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

        Shouldn't be, the error might be something else, for a test try recording to Wave, does that work?
        Spoon
        www.dbpoweramp.com

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        • reddwarfau

          #5
          Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

          Im having the same problem,The CODEC required to compress 'C:\tmp\TARDIS TAKEOFF.mp3.TEMP.mp3' could not be opened. Ive tried alsorts as well still no luck. hhhheeeeeeeellllllllllppppppppppppp

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          • Unregistered

            #6
            Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

            Ok, I found my problem. Just an oversight. When I checked tyhe options icon and the window came up, I had 'Record Using...' set to 'default'. I changed that to ESS AudioDrive Record 220 and, no more error message. Thanks for the feedback, Spoon.

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            • reddwarfau

              #7
              Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

              well that didnt help me

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              • Spoon
                Administrator
                • Apr 2002
                • 44093

                #8
                Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

                Red dwarf, are you recording using Auxinput?
                Spoon
                www.dbpoweramp.com

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                • Unregistered

                  #9
                  Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

                  i am having the same problem converting from flac to wav. it has worked flawlessly on every set of music files but one, and i cannot see a difference between these files that get the error message and the ones that dont. any suggestions?

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                  • Spoon
                    Administrator
                    • Apr 2002
                    • 44093

                    #10
                    Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

                    Corrupt file?
                    Spoon
                    www.dbpoweramp.com

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                    • Unregistered

                      #11
                      Re: The CODEC required to compress ?

                      I have a perfectly clean install of the pack dbpoweramp r10. I'm using XP with all updates.
                      I get that error converting a simple wav to mp3 with the lame codec.
                      I reinstalled and it didn't help much.
                      Should i uninstall and use another working program?

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