Converting MP3 files to WMA

[rayi23]

I am confused about converting to WMA files. How do you convert MP3 to WMA files that will work in Windows Media Player 9. It seems when I try to do it, I end with huge files.

[Wayne]

Re: Converting MP3 files to WMA

It sounds like you are using the lossless codec.

What setting are you using to create the WMA files?

Wayne

[rayi23]

Re: Converting MP3 files to WMA

I did use the lossless. What should I use so that it will work in WMA 9. thanks

[LtData]

Re: Converting MP3 files to WMA

Change your "Windows Media 9 Lossless" to "Windows Media 9". You should have a bitrate drop-down selection and buttons for CBR and VBR. These files will work on anything that plays WMA files, including portable devices.

[rayi23]

Re: Converting MP3 files to WMA

All I have is Windows Media Audio 9.2 for codec. And if I use that, the file is still larger than the MP3 file. I thought MWA are suppose to be smaller. The MP3 file is 4 to WMA file is 6.

[LtData]

Re: Converting MP3 files to WMA

Did you pick the same bitrate for the WMA file?

I meant the drop-down box below the codec selection, just above the CBR/VBR buttons.

[rayi23]

Re: Converting MP3 files to WMA

As far as another Sound Editor, I have Roxio 9 which will convert MP3 to WMA very simply ; although, you can't select multiple files. You just have good quality and low quality but I was trying to use dB PowerAmp. It seems when you select WMA in dB PowerAmp, you cannot select a Birate, in the same way as MP3. All you have to choose from is CBR, VBR and 2 pass. Codec and settings. How do you select the birate?

[LtData]

Re: Converting MP3 files to WMA

Below where you select CBR/VBR are three drop down boxes: One for Quality/Bitrate, one for frequency, one for channels.