Splitting MP3 Files

Hi,
I have some radio shows in MP3 format but would like to extract segments from them so I can put some tracks on my iPod. Does anyone know any software which will let me do this?
Thanks,
Ian

difficult to find software for Mac.
Audacity. AudioHijack. WireTap Pro. Felt Tip Sound Studio...
Search here: http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx
Or buy any Mac magazine that has a shareware CD on the cover. Then you will have about 16 to choose from. Every month.

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Split MP3 file into multiple MP3 files

I've been through the help section and is till cant seem to figure out how to split a large (2 hour) mp3 file into multiple mp3 files.
I have a 2 hour MP3 recording (Stereo not mono), and I have added markers (by simply pressing keyboard shortcut 'M' to add marker), but now I would like to know how to split that one mp3 files into multiple files from the markers which I have made...
All my marker types are "Cue" when i pressed 'M' at the locations I want the track to end/start

You didn't say which version of the program you're using, but in general, there is a way to do this by adding one additional cue at the very end of the file, then "merging" the cues (which converts the space between each cue into a "range"), and batch processing each range out to a separate file. (Make sure there's a cue at the beginning of the file, or at least the first material you want in a new file.)
Now that you've done all that work, I'm going to tell you that what you're doing is probably a bad idea. Opening any mp3 in Audition and resaving back to mp3 means you've doubled the losses and distortion inherent with the mp3 compression. Audition can't do lossless editing of mp3s. The bottom line: are you really splitting the file, and does the result have to be mp3 format? If saving to a (wave file, or any other lossless format, then what I'm saying doesn't matter.
In any case, "mp3 Direct Cut" is a terrific freeware program that does lossless mp3 editing, and I'd highly recommend you try it. It's saved my neck a number of times. See http://www.mpesch3.de.

How to split a MP3 file into several files?

Hi, I have Adobe Audition 3 and I would like to split one big MP3 file (an album) into separata tracks (and save it as separate MP3 files).
How can I do this the fastest/least tedious way?
And will the MP3 be preserved or will it encode it again (I don't want that).
Please help, thank you!

I have no idea about Adobe Audition 3.
To split a whole album in FLAC, MP3, WAV, etc formats with CUE or chapter, i recommend you a full guide at: CUE Splitter - Split MP3, FLAC, APE, WAV, DTS, WMA, OGG, etc
It easy and helpful.

How do I bounce two mono split stereo files to one mp3?

Might sound like a stupid question, but I have several problems:
I bounced a waveburner-mix of my favorite songs as a split stereo file and inserted the two files in two logic mono audio tracks.
First problem: Do I have to pan the left audio-track left and the right to the right or do I keep them centered?
Second problem: The two tracks are louder than the original track. (no matter, if they are panned or centered. Shouldn´t the original have the same volume at my output-channel?
Third problem: Is it possible to bounce more than 2 GB with Logic 8? The mix is very long and when I want to bounce it, logic tells me that it is too big. Can I bounce larger files with logic 9 under OS 10.6?

Felix Bartelt wrote:
Last question remaining: Can I bounce larger files under Logic 9 and OS 10.7. or does L9 also have the 2 GB restriction?
No and no. The file size restriction is not Logics' restriction, it is a restriction of the file type itself. To be able to bounce longer and/or bigger files, use .caf.
From the manual:
+AIFF: The AIFF file format cannot handle audio file recordings larger than 2 GB:+
++For 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo files, this equals a recording time of about 3 hours and 15 minutes.+
+For 24-bit, 96 kHz, 5.1 surround files, this equals a recording time of about 20 minutes.+
+WAVE (BWF): The WAVE file format cannot handle audio file recordings larger than 4 GB:+
+For 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo files, this equals a recording time of about 6 hours and 30 minutes.+
+For 24-bit, 96 kHz, 5.1 surround files, this equals a recording time of about 40 minutes.+
+CAF: If the size of your recording exceeds the above limits, choose the CAF (Apple Core Audio Format) file format, which can handle the following recording times:+
+About 13 hours and 30 minutes at 44.1 kHz+
+About 6 hours at 96 kHz+
+About 3 hours at 192 kHz+
+The bit depth and channel format—mono, stereo, or surround— *do not affect* the maximum recording size of CAF files.+

What is the simplest way to split an mp3 file into multiple audio CDs?

I wonder if windows 7 has any tools to burn an mp3 file into multiple audio CDs.
If it does not, are there any standard tools to do it?
thank you,
Ed

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http://www.codeproject.com/Tips/395541/How-to-load-data-from-multiple-Excel-sheets-to-any
then all it needs is a data flow task with excel source and flat file destination which will point to your csv path
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Prob with iTunes playing downloaded .mp3 file

Hi,
when I download a single 64Kbps MP3 file (song) from archive.org/audio, it will save to the desktop and look something like this: dtb2005-03-04d1t03_64kb.mp3 Then I try "add to library" in iTunes (5) and the song name appears, but it will be only a couple of KB and play for a split-second - that's all ... Any help, anyone ??
Thanks very much!
peace.
p.s. song will play on Safari page after download, but not after saving.

thanks Mike for the response ... I don't know what you mean by "find the cached file in Safari". I did search for anything of that filename (and Spotlight just found those tiny files) - And I have now updated to iTunes 6.0.1. ... and the exact same thing happens. I just get a 1.2KB tiny file in iTunes that goes "blip" and it's over.
I've noticed that the complete song in the Safari window has progress bar with volume and play at left, then the progress bar, then at the right there is a "down arrow" pull-down menu that has Quicktime options: "About Quicktime Plug-in", "Save as Source..." , "Save as Quicktime Movie...", "Plug-in Settings..." and "Connection Speed..." .
I tried the "Save as Source" - nothing happened. Same with "Save as QT movie".
The "Plug-in Settings..." takes me to some options, many of which are over my head ---- however, there is an option to Register or Buy QT Pro ... could this be what's necessary?
Under "Connection Speed" are also many options (don't understand most of them) but I did change to the slowest speed (since I have dial-up) ... and maybe I'll try to re-download something and see if there's a difference.
I appreciate your help - odd thing is, it used to work with single songs and it has recently worked with whole shows (came in Zip file or .flac) and those worked fine ....... but I only had a couple days' opportunity to use a high-speed connection.
Thanks again !
peace,
Rob

How do I save markers to an MP3 file? Need help asap.

I add the markers to my wav file and save the wav file as my master. Then I save the wav file with the markers as an MP3 file. However, when I open up the MP3 file, there are no markers. I need the tracks to be on the MP3 file for digital downloads. how do I add markers on an MP3 file so I can either
use that file to have as a digital download and/or burn a CD. Either way I use the file, I need to have the markers on the MP3 file. I really need help with this. I am working on a project that is time sensitive. Anyone that can help me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

No.
I've reread portions of the manual and it's kind of coufusing, but I think I figured it out
The manual states in order to save markers, you have to save non-audio data with the file. It also states it saves this as XMP info in an mp3.
I don't think the markers are a datatype that get exported with XMP info, at least from what I can tell becuase I have been unable to save an mp3 with the markers.
But, let's sidestep that. Right now, this isn't your issue. Your issue is you want to preserve track markings so when people download this mp3, they can listen to it as "tracks" rather than a continious MP3. The problem is not all mp3 software supports it, in fact, everything that does has it bolted on. So only a small percentage of people downloading the mp3 will be able to actually use that function. foobar2000 and winamp users, yeah, they could deal with an mp3 using an embedded cue....if you embedded the cuesheet as it required. Windows Media/iTunes people...they have absolutely no support for playing a long mp3 as tracks.
so, to begin with...what you want to do, is "technically impossible". CUE is not supported by id3v2 and is therefore not offically supported. Don't get angry at me, I did not write the mp3 specifications. You'll likely find that even if you do find a solution googling "embed cuesheet mp3", the results won't work the way you want or be a method thats universal. Regardless of how you do this....audition is not going to embed markers when you save as mp3. You'd have to export the markers to a cue-sheet somehow (which I haven't figured out how to do in audition because it appears it doesn't) and use an external program to embed them...or distribute the cue file with the mp3. milage will vary, majority of users probably wouldn't be able to make use of it.
The OTHER alternative...which is probably less supported than embedding a cue sheet to an mp3, is you CAN maintain makers and have a layer-3 bitstream...but you have to save the file as a .wav using an ACM WAV and use a layer 3 codec. Technically, you're creating a wav, but since wav can work technically as a container format, the audio content is mpeg layer 3...but, again....since things like Media Player or iTunes or even Winamp don't pay attention to them as they're extra information in the WAV header, this still doesn't give you the track-split function you're looking for.
there have only been loose standards defined by developers and users for what you want to do. while there are "open" ways of doing it, it's never gained much support.
the only way you can guarntee you can distrubte track'd mp3's is to split thing in to seperate files to begin with.
sorry.

Trouble Importing Large mp3 File

I have a very large mp3 file (extension is .mp3, lower-cased) and I'm trying to import it into GarageBand so I can split it up into multiple files to make multiple podcasts out of it. The file is roughly 500MB and 8.5 hours long. I did not record it (hotel sound recording staff at our conference did) so I don't know what sort of settings were used in saving it as an mp3. It imports into iTunes and plays fine there.
When I try to drag it into a podcast track, GarageBand gives me an "Importing" message for a minute or two and then nothing happens (blank track, file not there). The same thing happens if I try to drag the version that plays fine in iTunes into GarageBand.
What can I do to get my file to a point where I can edit it?
If I need to convert it to something other than an mp3, can you tell me what (free?) software I need to download in order to do so?
Thank you!

awpwebmaster wrote:
What can I do to get my file to a point where I can edit it?
try the Never-Fail™ conversion method:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#neverfail
(Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)

Can I use mp3 files from different domain as the feed?

Hi..
I have just created a new podcast here:
http://artistsofliving.com/?feed=podcast
I would like to submit the podcast to iTunes sometime soon...
However, I'm wondering if they will reject it because the feed lives on 'artistsofliving.com', whereas I keep the media mp3 files on 'livinginthepresent.com'... a different domain.
I own the mp3 content and both domains- I'm splitting the media from the website for bandwidth reasons.
Is this ok? If this causes a rejection straight out is there a way to indicate that I own the material fairly?
Thanks!
-rich

There's no problem about using media files from any source: the feed just has to reference them (the URLs have to be 'absolute' - i.e. including the http:// and the server name - even if the file is on the same server as the feed anyway). I don't see the fact that some files have different URLs leading to accusations of copyright breach.

Is it possible to copy the iTunes meta data to the mp3 files themselves?

I have recently began using MS Windows 8. As a long time user of iTunes, I have a very large and well organised library.
The music app built into MS Windows 8 is something which I would like to start using. Yet, it builds the music database from the mp3 files themselves; which after using iTunes for so long contain little (zero) information to describe each file.
Is it possible, to transfer the meta data stored in my iTunes library and save it to the mp3 files themselves - so that when I open the files in another media player, it contains the same descriptive information?
In advance, thanks.

Normally any meta data you edit in iTunes is copied to the tags, although iTunes doesn't always update things properly if the files in question have two or more embedded tags. You can however move the entire library without losing any information as follows.
These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
If you have an iOS device that syncs with contact & calendar data on your computer you should migrate this information too. If that isn't possible create a dummy entry of each type in your new profile and iTunes should offer to merge the existing data from the device into the computer, otherwise the danger is that it will wipe the information from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library, or a backup of it, then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data. If you don't have any Apple devices then see HT2519 - Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store.
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Import multiple MP3 files into one video demo? (Cap 6)

Hi,
I have recorded a video demo in Captivate 6. I have individual MP3 files that I would like to import into the file and then synchronize with the video. Can this be done? I imported one longer audio file, but it would be helpful to be able to bring in individual ones so I can sync more easily without splitting sometimes.
Thank you
Michele

Hi Michele,
Are you using an Event Video or a Multi-Slide Synchonize one?
If your video spread across various slides, you can insert your audio to 'slides' and can edit and adjust the audio timing as per your requirement and time it to a certain duration equivalent to the corresponding video duration on the same slide.
In case of an Event Video, You can try inserting audio to individual slides and time the audio to be in sync with video based on their durations or else you can go to the Vidoe properties and can add audio and bind it up to play alongside with video.
Thanks,
Anjaneai

Copying/Burning mp3 files to CD (80 minutes)

I've been trying to copy an .mp3 file that is exactly 79 mins and 58 secs long to CD (2 secs shy of 80 mins). Every time I try I receive an error stating the destination disc will not fit onto the 80 minute CD-R. Is there a reason for this and if so is there a way around it?

Ok... First I tried to use the .mp3 file to burn it within iTunes. Then it said it couldn't burn the play list which got me thinking iTunes was interpreting the entire play list. So I moved the individual .mp3 file to a new playlist and tried. Still iTunes wouldn't allow the .mp3 to be burned onto the audio CD and asked me if I wanted to span the discs. So I created another play list which contained the smaller version of the converted .mp3 -> .wav file. It worked flawlessly and in 2 mins the entire CD was complete.
So there must be something to do with the size of the file(s) as well as the amount of time of the files for Audio CDs.
You maybe right about it shortening the file during the conversion but I tried twice and came out with the same exact amount of time for the .wav files. This leads me to believe both the size of the file and the amount of time (at least within iTunes) must be the issue.
I also (previously) attempted to burn it using Roxio's Toast but had no success burning the large .mp3 file to an audio CD that way either.
iTunes did give me the option to split the file between multiple discs but this is not the result I was looking for...
Either way.. The .wav file is now on an audio CD and I played the entire disc and it worked fine. I didn't even notice a difference in the sound quality between the lower 32 khz sample rate and the discarded 44Khz sample rate. Both the .mp3 and .wav sounded near the same - I did leave it at 16 bit stereo though.
So, problem solved for now I guess. Now, I need to burn the 2nd disc which shouldn't be a problem as the files do not span the total amount of time or file size of a standard 80min/700mb CD.
The more I think about it the more it makes sense. In an .mp3 file the data is compressed; with the .wav file the data is not compressed and is purely raw data. So turning .mp3 files into an audio CD does not necessarily mean it will fit on a standard CD even if the time allotment states it will fit via .mp3 files.
I never ran into this issue before but it's kind of interesting how it all worked out.

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

How can I copy mp3 files from my Itunes library to an SD card for use in a non-apple phone?

How can I copy mp3 files from my Itunes library to an SD card for use in a non-apple phone? I can physically copy the tunes as mp3's but the phone does not seem to be able to play all of them. Do I need to copy an entire album or can I just pick & choose individual songs? The phone is question is an LG running who knows what for an operating system.

AAC is Advanced Audio Coding. Basically it's a format that sounds better than MP3 but doesn't take up as much space as a lossless format (like you'd have on a CD). More than likely you've had that encoding turned on when you ripped your music into itunes (it's the default encoder). Therefore your LG phone won't play them.
You need to turn off the AAC format by going to the iTunes menu, Preferences, General (at the top), then clicking the "Import Preferences" button. Change the AAC Encoder to MP3 Encoder. After that you'll have to make MP3 copies of your songs by right clicking them and selecting "Create MP3 Version." You'll get a copy of the song that should transfer to your SD card and have MP3 encoding. Hopefully your phone will play that.

How can I put my mp3 files into my iTunes library? Every time I download a song from a website and try to drag it to my library, it won't add on. How can I fix this?

Back then when I had the older update with iTunes i never had this problem with trying to put my mp3 files of music into my iTunes library. Now it doesn't want to be put into the library. Once I try to drag the music file to the iTunes library nothing happens, it just keeps showing a cancellation sign with my mouse. So how can I fix this?

Hi William.
The problem is probably that the index is corrupt and you need to completely re-create it rather than rebuilding individual mailboxes. I have no idea what the situation really is now after having tinkered with the contents of ~/Library/Mail/, though, so the following procedure may or may not work.
Verify/repair the startup disk (not just permissions), as described here:
The Repair functions of Disk Utility: what's it all about?
After having fixed all filesystem issues, if any, and making sure that there’s enough space available on the startup disk (a few GB, plus the space needed to make a backup copy of the Mail folder), try this:
1. Quit Mail if it’s running.
2. In the Finder, go to ~/Library/Mail/. Make a backup copy of this folder, just in case something goes wrong -- e.g. by dragging it to the Desktop while holding the Option (Alt) key down.
3. Locate Envelope Index and move it to the Trash. If you see an Envelope Index-journal file there, delete it as well.
4. Open Mail. It will tell you that your mail needs to be “imported”. Click Continue and Mail will proceed to re-create Envelope Index -- Mail says it’s “importing”, but it just re-creates the index if the mailboxes are already in Mail 2.x format.
Note: For those not familiarized with the ~/ notation, it refers to the user’s home folder, i.e. ~/Library is the Library folder within the user’s home folder.

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