m4a conversion problems

[Cristobal]

Codec Error 'Input File: C:\~dmcin.wav
Output File: C:\~dmcout.m4a
Encoder: AAC Encoder
Delete From iTunes: True
Delay: 4000
Error creating iTunes instance
'

I get this error when trying mp4, quicktime, and iTunes.
Of course, you see my iTunes attempt above.

I do not have iTunes on board but why should this matter.

Re: Quicktime 7....It does not surprise me.

[LtData]

Re: Unable to convert

Split from unrelated thread.
Now, are you saying you have QuickTime 7? Check the beta forum for an updated Quicktime m4a encoder for QT7: http://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthre...newpost&t=8811

[xoas]

Re: Unable to convert

I do not have iTunes on board but why should this matter.

If you are trying to encode to Apple Lossless (ALAC) using the m4a/mp4/Apple Lossless codec, you have to have iTunes installed. This would also be true of the iTunes encoder. I am not sure whether the QuickTime m4a codec supports Apple Lossless encoding. It does require, I believe QuickTime Pro (the registered version of QuickTime as opposed to the free version).

If you are simply trying to encode to m4a you should not need iTunes. What are the settings for the file you are trying to create?

As LtData suggests, you may want to try out the beta for the updated QuickTime m4a codec for QuickTime 7. Let us know how you make out.

Best wishes,
Bill