Reset volume levels? Tags?

Help!
I tried to boost the volume of my AAC and mp3 files by shifting the volume readjustment bar in the 'get info' section up to the maximum. This didn't alter the volume, but just made all my tracks get to maximum volume at half way up my ipod's volume control.
I then tried to put this back by moving the slider down to normal again. This has resulted in me ending up with everything now playing at a lower volume.
I'm assuming there's now some embedded tag on each mp3 and aac file making the volume lower. How can I reverse this and get my files back to playing at their original levels?

Well, something has DEFINITELY changed on my ipod, because the maximum volume is now lower, and it reaches that maximum volume when the volume level on the ipod is up to about 60%. From 60% to maximum it's all at the same level.
I've checked all the other settings are as they were before - EQ off, sound enhancer at normal, preamp at normal and sound checker off. It's driving me mad.

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Hi all!
About a month ago I have upgraded my rock-solid Macbook Pro 15" (mid 2012) from Mountain Lion to Mavericks. All seemed fine (with the exception of some known annoyances with WIFI) until last week when all of a sudden the volume level started to change by itself. It started going up and down, turning mute and turning on again and so on, just like an invisible hand or a remote access have taken control of my machine (it wouldn't even let me change the the volume using the volume buttons while this weirdness is happening). This has never happened before. To make things worse, I have then upgraded to Yosemite and all seemed fine but then the weird volume changes appeared again and I now am stuck with no straight forward way of reverting all the way back to the original Lion (which worked perfectly since Mac purchase back in 2012).
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I have googled for similar issues and have seen some answers (mostly not that relevant) including a thread on this forum suggesting to reset the SMC. I have tried that using the suggested key-combination press, but it did not seam to have solved the problem, as the volime changes continue when I least expect it.
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HI Ty ..
Might be something you have no tried yet here > Troubleshooting issues with no audio from built-in speakers on Macs

Setting default volume level.

I have a 2nd Gen Nano which I am using in my car. I have an OEM adapter which connects to the iPod through the dock adapter and allows the car's stereo controls to operate the iPod. (The stereo thinks it's a really big CD changer.)
My problem is that the sound level from the iPod is significantly lower than that from either the radio or the actual CD changer, so when I have finished listening to the iPod I have to be careful and remember to crank the volume way down or else the radio blasts when I select a different source.
Looking at the iPod I have made sure that the volume limit is set to maximum, and I am confident that I don't have a EU crippled unit since the sound level through the earbuds is plenty loud even at half volume and keeps going up from there.
The thing is that when it first wakes up the volume level is always set to 50% on the slider. I cannot manually change the volume level when connected to the car because when it's connected to the adapter the iPod's controls don't work (besides it is mounted in a fairly inaccessible location), but I don't even know if doing so would help since it communicates with the stereo through the dock connector.
My question is: Does the iPod's volume control have any effect on the signal level out through the dock connector, and if so is there a way to permanently adjust the default volume level the unit uses when it starts up? What I'd like to do is set the default volume level on the iPod to, say, 75% or whatever will balance it with the other source input levels that the car stereo uses. I tried adjusting the volume manually and then sliding the lock switch to 'Lock' but it didn't work.
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This sounds like the problem that I'm experiencing and <a href-"http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2694517#2694517">aske d about a couple of days ago. The sound level resets to 50% after shutdown.
I tried setting the levels in Audio MIDI Set Up as suggested above, but that hasn't changed anything.
In answer to B_web, I am running my external speakers through the headphone jack.
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Why won't volume levels stay saved? ro

After mixing I save and it appears to save everything. All the recording or overdubs save. It is just the volume controls that keep resetting.
When I open it back up, some of the volume levels on some of the tracks have reset to zero. It doesn't do it on all of the tracks, it is just random ones. Therefore, I am having to remember exactly what I am doing and having to reset and check over everything each time. That's suppose to be the beauty of "saving", so I don't have to keep going back and reset the mixing levels. It appears that after I have added about over 50 tracks, some of those tracks are the ones that start doing this. Anyone know what is causing the volume levels to not stay set at their correct levels on all the tracks? thanks
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* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
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Fluctuating sound/volume level?

I noticed that when playing music in iTunes the volume level somehow fluctuates. Suddenly the music is noticable louder than before. The problem is, it's not really reproducable (it doesn't happen that often but, erm, often enough to bug me). I don't even know if it's a MacBook error (from all the bad luck I already had with this thing, I just assume it). I'm already trying to test my speakers (Creative) on my iPod - so far nothing.
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Yes, use the installer disk and restart while pressing "D".
is the sound is flucktuated per songs or in one songs?
because some songs that had lower bitrate or poor mixing might sounded lower or louder than normar standard songs.
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Fat Player volume levels

Hi- I'm just wondering whether it's possible to set a volume level from source, individually for different songs in the Fat Player.
In my present arrangement, the four audio clips are for very different instrumental combinations and have different volume levels. So putting them in 4 different QT players was great because I could pre-set the volume fader on each one, for the opening volume.
I can see the advantages of the Fat player, but am wondering about this point.
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You can't set the volume for individual tracks in the player because it is using an XSPF playlist.
In professional recording we set the output level of each track to be the same and push this to the limit using a multi band compressor.
If your recordings are from different sources with different output levels, you need to load them into an audio editing application and reset the output levels to make them all the same.
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Pop and Rock are usually pushed to the limit by the over enthusiasm of "sound engineers" whose clients want loud rather than quality.
I was listening to an album by Alison Krauss recently. That's how recordings should be made and mastered! I compared this to Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits which, in technical terms, is horrendous.
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1. Command + Space / Open Spotlight.
2. Search for "Audio MIDI Setup".
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Double click to bring up recent app bar-scroll to the left until you see playback controls/screen brightness.
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Is it muted(line through the icon)?
Is the volume slider turned up?
Have you tried a reset?

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Two days ago I changed all my music to the highest volume levels by using the option in iTunes. Now it seems that all my tracks are of a worser quality. In fact iTunes has all files (checked in the explorer) changed 2 days ago. I thought the option wouldn`t change my files und not write in the files itself? Does anyone know, what happens exact by using this option. Please tell me, that there isn´t any changing of the sourcefiles or any reentcoding. Please tell me, that I fortunately only imagine that and how it works really. Thanks a lot.

The songs are clipping becaue you are trying to force the iPod to do more volume than it can handle.
You can usually tweak them up a little bit but not all the way.
The files are not "altered" as such. One of the ID3 tags is changed to use the new volume setting but just set it back to 0.
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Volume level control gets stuck...

I keep getting this quirky thing where my volume level gets stuck. I press the volume buttons and the level indicator changes, and the sound can mute, but the volume doesn't actually change. It seems to stick at around 25%.
My workaround is to open the Sound options in the *System Preferences* and switch from *Internal Speakers* back to *Line Out*. This is on a Mac Pro, by the way.
The problem seems to occur when waking from sleep state, but it doesn't happen every time. I almost feel like it has something to do with the duration of sleep, but I'm really not certain. It's quite a small problem, but I'd still like to see if anybody else has been experienced it.

HI Devin,
Try resetting the PRAM/NVRAM.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
*"The problem seems to occur when waking from sleep state, but it doesn't happen every time."*
If resetting the PRAM/NVRAM doesn't help, try resetting the SMC.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1806
Summary
The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several functions, including:
*Telling the computer when to turn on, turn off, sleep, wake, idle, and so forth.*
Handling system resets from various commands.
Controlling the fans.
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[solved]Command line script to equalise volume levels of all mp3 files

Hello guys,
I have a bunch of mp3 files within a folder. Unfortunately they have unequal volume levels. Some of them are far too low, others too loud.
Is there a simple command line script to equalise all of them?
Regards
Robert
Last edited by orschiro (2012-12-30 17:44:59)

I remember I found such a script a long time ago. I suppose it still works, here it is http://codepad.org/MLu1iscD. Please tell me if it works for you. By the way, it depends on mp3gain and python2-eyed3.
ps: As far as I can see, this script doesn't change the mp3 files itself, but stores the new volume in the id3 tag. This means, that you won't corrupt your files in any way, but the player needs to be able to get the volume information and adjust it. The script measures both the album and the track gain. Which one is used can be configured in the player.
Last edited by Army (2012-12-30 16:39:27)

N8 Volume Levels

How is your experience with N8 volume levels both in external(rear) and internal speaker? I find it to be somewhat low. As in at full volume I cant get the sound to be jarring or anything close to it. It just seems about adequate at full volume without any signs of the speaker straining at full volume. This is strange to me. Ipods at full volume you surely hear LOUD stuff which is just beyond your comfort zone. I almost suspect its a fault in the handset. Also the music player app doesnt seem to have any internal volume control? Is this correct behaviour?
Anyone else experience this?

This is an interesting subject .... I recently got a Sansa Clip (great MP3 player for the price) but the volume at max was pitiful. A search on the internet showed that due to an EU directive (I think) the volume was capped. I found instructions to reset the device and instead of Europe enter USA during the setup process. I did just that and now the volume is fine - much louder. So ... this may be a legal requirement imposed on us (and Nokia) by our elders and betters (HAH).
Extract from another website;
"Finally, your comment on European Union iPods. You are correct, all iPods (and all other makes of mp3 player) sold within the European Union (EU) countries have lower volume output than those sold in the rest of the world. This is because the EU has decided that we should be protected from ourselves."
So iPods seem to be subject to this as well - from my knowledge it applies to any device capable of playing sound - and I suspect this includes mobile phones.
The regulations have been introduced as listening to 85db for more than 40 hours a week, or 89db for more than 5 hours per week have been shown to have long term damaging effects on hearing. Given the fact that on public transport I can regularly here the music (from so-called personal devices) of half a dozen young people round me, I wouldn't be surprised if half the population currently at teenage is deaf by the time they are 30.
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Volume level Lumia 820

Why each time I turn on my phone volume level is at number 13 ? And not at the 20 or 30 I had it for example.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

walhir wrote:
It doesn't really clears the matter because ALL other (not nokia) phones are not doing this. If you leave them on 24, they stay on 24 after the next start. It's the same thing with my lumia 620. Regulations should apply for all devices, don't you think?
http://discussions.nokia.com/t5/Nokia-Lumia/Nokia-928-GDR2-volume-keeps-resetting/m-p/2139453/highli...
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I cannot adjust my volume level

I'm really hoping that someone out there has an answer for this one. I just bought an ipod nano yesterday and excitedly added songs today, however, I discovered that I can't change the volume level. I can play the songs and adjust the scroll bar in the volume control screen but the volume does not change at all. I've searched various forums for volume control solutions but the only topic I can find involves setting the maximum volume control, I can't find any answers to simply being able to change the volume on a currently playing song. I even tried restoring my ipod, that didn't fix the problem. I'd really appreciate any suggestions you might have!

I had the exact same thing happen on my 2 day old nano! Using the scroll wheel to adjust the volume only resulted in the volume (and volume bar) going down for a sec and then going right back up to the orginal volume. I reset my nano and it seems to have solved the problem.
To reset your iPod:
1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
2. Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.
After I did this it worked fine!

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