Ipod skips mp3 files

I recorded an audio book on tapes to wave files and then converted the wave files to mp3. I added these mp3 files
into Itunes but Ipod has trouble playing them. When I click on file Ipod skips to another file. I even converted
these file to AAC and same thing happens. What can I do?
HP Pavillion 120 gb Windows XP

1. suggest you use freeware Audacity to record to mp3 files to begin with -- much smaller than wav files and don't require a second conversion -- and split up into smaller files. Record at not too much more than the ultimate kbps rate you want. Suggest 32-48 kbps for audio spoken word files is adequate. Use line in from a stereo audio cassette player, etc (see guide below)
2. Then, you are probably creating too-large files. The iLounge consensus used to be 5 hours/300mb max for satisfactory play, but now maybe 13.5 hours. have a look at this post:
http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=767618#post767618
3. I think that if you use higher bit rates and sampling rates, you will approach the limit at shorter time length files. I would love to have a definitive answer on this.
Have a look at the following guide:
Mostly PC, but there are some links to mac:
Guide 2. Audio CassetteTapes, vinyl LPs & CDs to bookmarking iPod files (PC only) Requires freeware or software such as this software to record:
-Convert ANY SOUND Played on computer to bookmarking iPod file
And some related guides/information:
Audio Book FAQ & iTunes Screenshots
<a href="http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116700> Guide: Converting audio book files,CDs,& mp3s with iTunes5+ to Bookmarking iPod files</a>
<a href="http://forums.ipodlounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=79396> Guide: MarkAble Shareware. EZ merges/converts CD/MP3/WAV to AAC (Slow) or MP3 (fast) bookmarking files, adds to iTunes, & deletes temp files
<a href="http://www.ipodsoft.com/index.php?/downloads/markable> MarkAble $15 PC Shareware</a> free full-function trial.
<a href="http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33491">
Guide 4. Audio CDs to bookmarking iPod files (Mac adaptable)
Guide 1. Audio mp3 files to bookmarking iPod files (mac adaptable)
<a href="http://forums.ipodlounge.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=582930#post582930>G uides to Sound Recording ware: Audacity Free, $12 Total Recorder, 30 Euro PolderbitS</a> <supplement to guide 2>
<a href="http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=312147#post3121 47">
Guide 3. Copy Audio CDs into fewer iPod files using freeware & additional steps&time
Guide 5. Burn audible.com books to CD iTunes (mac adaptable) or AM (Best!PC only)
Guide 6. Convert mono m4b files to Stereo to avoid 4G & Mini Lockup AND keep iTrip out of 4G+ Shuffle
Link 7. Roberts sorta literary Audible Book Recommendations
To avoid bugs, keep files under 13.5 hours duration (if 32kbps, Auto Sampling in preferences. Less than 13.5 if higher rates) and convert in stereo. See Supplement to Guide 2 to see how, if necessary, to reduce file length with Audacity Freeware. (Just select a section of the long file and do a save as.)
PC, 30GB video and nano iPods Windows XP

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