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More => Old Versions => Media Center 11 (Development Ended) => Topic started by: pat1066 on February 07, 2006, 10:28:22 am

Title: It is impossible to batch normalize files in MC
Post by: pat1066 on February 07, 2006, 10:28:22 am

... (any version) except when ripping from CD.

I am right, aren't I?

(Sorry to keep banging on !  :-[ )

Title: Re: It is impossible to batch normalize files in MC
Post by: Matt on February 07, 2006, 10:35:37 am

Normalization has been largely replaced by a superior system called "Replay Gain".

We apply volume changes at playback time as a DSP.  This way, the original files don't need to be adulterated.

Title: Re: It is impossible to batch normalize files in MC
Post by: pat1066 on February 07, 2006, 04:28:35 pm

Thanks

I'll take that as a yes (can't be done) !

I am presuming that my Sony NW A1000 handheld can not cope with replay gain... Unless you know better!  :)

I will try asking Sony but I am not expecting that to be anything other than a waste of time  :(

I'll also see if I can work out how to experiment...  ::)

Title: Re: It is impossible to batch normalize files in MC
Post by: Matt on February 07, 2006, 04:38:31 pm

Our conversion engine supports DSP (and Replay Gain), so exposing this in the handheld conversion system would be possible.

We'll put it on the list for MC 12.0.  Thanks.