Posted by David Morgan \(MAMS\) on 11/16/01 11:52

"Laurence Payne" <lpayne1NOSPAM@dslDOTpipexDOTcom> wrote in message news:9nv3b29tg9crohphqbkd99pfgfdu9ouue4@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 13:42:20 -0700, Julian
> <JulianPAdamsNo@SpamHotmail.Com> wrote:
>
> >>Like ANY other sound editor. Unfortunately, it will re-encode your
> >>MP3's, which is a BAD THING.
> >
> >That's why to use MP3 Gain. It does NOT re-encode your MP3's. It
> >only writes a volume play back level to the header which can be
> >removed at any time.
>
> Unfortunately that volume reduction is probably achieved digitally by
> just throwing away bits, which is a bad thing. Anyway do you WANT
> everything reduced to the level of the quietest? You then have to
> apply more amplification, bringing noise levels up.

I had a look, and I can't see how the device works without modifying
dynamic range - but even if it works by lowering... you have another
valid 'yuk' point.

DM

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