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dennis_k85

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Transcoding to 24 `bit
« on: April 11, 2011, 08:19:50 am »
Is there any way to transcode a 24 bit flac file to a 24 bit wav? When I try to transcode a flac file to wav it always comes out 16 bit.

If not possible, is it going to be added in the future?
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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2011, 09:53:04 am »
When using the "Convert Files" tool, if the input files are 24-bit, the resulting WAV files will also be 24-bit.

To use the convert tool, select files inside Media Center > Right-click > Library Tools > Convert Format.  Then click 'Options' and pick WAV as the new format.

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dennis_k85

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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2011, 09:58:18 am »
I am using convert on the fly option, under Options->Media Network->Add or Configure DLNA servers. It correctly transcodes flac to wav, but if I am transcoding a 24 bit flac, it ends up as a 16 bit wav. Is there a way to make it transcode to a 24 bit wav?

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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2011, 10:33:29 am »
Quote from: dennis_k85 on April 11, 2011, 09:58:18 am
I am using convert on the fly option, under Options->Media Network->Add or Configure DLNA servers. It correctly transcodes flac to wav, but if I am transcoding a 24 bit flac, it ends up as a 16 bit wav. Is there a way to make it transcode to a 24 bit wav?

Dennis

Currently we always convert to 16-bit when converting to WAV for DLNA because this is the most universally supported bit depth.

Perhaps adding a 24-bit WAV option to the list of conversion formats would make sense?  Do you know for certain that the DLNA device you are targeting supports 24-bit WAV files?

Thanks.
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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2011, 10:34:51 am »
Yes some do. The device I am working on does, it is the PSAudio bridge.
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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2011, 10:38:45 am »
Quote from: dennis_k85 on April 11, 2011, 10:34:51 am
Yes some do. The device I am working on does, it is the PSAudio bridge.

Do you happen to know if it supports 24-bit WAV files with a header, or if it expects headerless big-endian data like L16 (only named L24, I guess)?
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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2011, 10:40:00 am »
Yes it supports it with a header. And requires the header currently.
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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2011, 03:41:18 pm »
Quote from: Matt on April 11, 2011, 10:33:29 am

Perhaps adding a 24-bit WAV option to the list of conversion formats would make sense?  Do you know for certain that the DLNA device you are targeting supports 24-bit WAV files?

Thanks.
any idea if/when this will be implemented?

thanks
Tony
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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2011, 01:10:23 pm »
It's in the current version of MC16
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mantis07

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Re: Transcoding to 24 `bit
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2011, 01:13:48 pm »
ahh  :)
thanks
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