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Title: Automatic limiting of files after converting
Post by: benn600 on June 26, 2006, 12:13:05 am

When I create a playlist of files for my device, I have many problems with limiting its size.  MC does not have an automatic limiting feature--it just says it can't copy the files because the playlist is too large.  The problem is that I store 100% of my collection in direct from CD ripped FLAC music and most players, including mine, do not support FLAC.  Therefore, I must set automatic conversion.  Limiting a playlist, however, limits the FLAC filesize to 6GB (Sandisk Sansa e270) and this is obviously wrong.  Is there a way to limit what would be 6GB of converted music?  In other words, I want to fill my player with all the music in my favorites playlist.

I am predicting problems here because I just ordered my Sansa.  This testing was done with an older Creative player I have and it proves that I will have a problem unless I figure this out.

Title: Re: Automatic limiting of files after converting
Post by: Alex B on June 26, 2006, 04:54:44 am

Use a duration limit instead of filesize.

For example, you can fit 132 h 44 min of 96 kbps files in 5600 MB

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5600 MB = 5600x1024x8 kbit = 45875200 kbit

45875200 kbit / 96 kbps = 477867 seconds

477867 s = 132 h 44 min

Title: Re: Automatic limiting of files after converting
Post by: benn600 on June 26, 2006, 06:42:22 am

Thanks--that's a good idea.  I kind of considered that but never really got that far.  I will definitely use that!