Posted by adham on 08/14/07 15:18

On Aug 14, 1:28 am, ch...@nosuchdomain.eu (Chris) wrote:
> > Ok, i have compared info from different mp3 files and the only
> > difference i can see is the bitrate.
>
> > The mp3 files that seem to work, are the ones with high bitrates, but
> > the one that doesnt has a bitrate of 8 kbps.
>
> > All are mpeg layer 3 files, so i dont think its a question of having a
> > different layer.
>
> > On Window media player, the file plays but will play very fast, and on
> > my mp3 player, all i hear is some sort of static.
>
> > Anyone have any ideas?
>
> You could try "converting" it to a higher bitrate with a program like
> "dbpowerAmp Music convertor". Of course, a higher bitrate will not
> improve the quality, etc, but may well enable WMP to play it!
>
> I have used this method on unplayable/corrupted mp3's and it often
> results in a playable file.

cool cool

by using Chris's software, Charles Russell's point of increating the
frequency, and NRen2K5's re-encoding to a higher bitrate, i was able
to make the file work on my mp3 player.

Cheers All!!

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