Erratic volume levels on Nano

I am using iTunes 8.2.1 and have the newest update on the iPod Nano software. I checked the box next to "Sound Check" to even out the volume of all the music on iPod. Volume is differrent on songs, including songs that were from same CD. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Jodmcc1,
I hadn't seen this post earlier... But have you:
A - Enabled the Sound check on your iPod in the settings menu?
B - Additionally enabled this feature in your iTunes? I believe best described through these KB articles:
* http://support.apple.com/kb/TA26590
* http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2425
Once properly enabled it should help moderate and level the song volumes when the muic is played on your iPod.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TA38403
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