Posted by DarkStar on 07/19/06 21:06

You can increase the volume by increasing the numerical
magnitudes of the data samples contained in whatever
audio file.

But you do not want to clip any of the waveforms
in the process because doing so will only
distort whatever sounds you are trying to reproduce.

A crude check of the waveform can be done in
WMP if you select the scope visualization while
playing back any file.

You should see no SQUARE waves in the wave forms
or you have clipping of some kind.

If I wanted a higher volume I would begin by looking
for a free utility program that will manipulate
overall volume or gain in any given audio file.

I am sure there are programmers out there that are
not interested in using the internet to make money
and will simply share the programs they produce with anyone who
needs the program for the same purpose they created it in the first place.


<stuart_noble@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:1153333664.856870.217710@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
> I've been using MP3Gain to up the db level for an mp3 player connected
> up to a small digital radio. I know the quality isn't going to be
> great, but with the db level at 95 it's nearly as good as the radio.
> My questions are, how far can I push the db level, and is there a way
> to rip from a cd to mp3 so that the volume is higher to start with?
> I'm currently using Media Player but maybe another program would be
> better.
> I suspect the basic problem is with the mp3 player because it sounds
> pretty quiet on my powered pc speakers too, but I'd like to get it as
> good as I can.
> Thanks for any info.
>

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