On the off chance that anybody out there knows anything about this...
There seems to be a consistent problem with the Bloggers Hotstove podcast when listened to through iTunes; for some reason iTunes does recognize the correct length of the file and will cut it off early and restart at a different position when paused. I am using Goldwave to 'edit" the podcasts. I start with 60 minute "blank tape" on Windows Sound Recorder so the only editing is to cut the back end of the file off to take out the dead air and convert from .wav to .mp3. Is there any reason why this would make iTunes go buggy? Does anybody know of a sound editting program that doesn't cause iTunes grief?
I would be happy to buy it to fix this problem but I would want to know that it would fix it first (and remember that is where the "annoying link" money goes so click away).
Oh yeah, one more thing...I agree, the name for the podcast is horrible. Any objections to trimming it down to the Bloggers Hotstove? Any other suggestions? And no Brian, I am not going video ;)
Comments (3)
I’ve never worked with ITunes, so I’m not sure, but I do all my sound editing with Audacity
Can’t hurt to try it. It’s Open Source, versatile and very robust.
Posted by BBS | June 8, 2006 8:54 PM
Posted on June 8, 2006 20:54
Blogger’s Hotstove is essentially what I have been calling it for months, so let’s go for it. ;)
Posted by Greg | June 9, 2006 6:55 AM
Posted on June 9, 2006 06:55
The issue almost certainly has something to do with the conversion of the WAV file to MP3 format. I have had similar issues using WaveLab when I convert to MP3 using a variable bit rate (VBR).
Try a constant bit rate (CBR) conversion if you are using VBR. Alternatively, if you want VBR, use another program to convert the WAV file.
LAME is probably the best converter but it needs a front end unless you are proficient with its commands. I use Exact Audio Copy with LAME. Install EAC and then LAME. Open (or drag) the file in EAC and set your conversion options.
You can find a comprehensive tutorial here.
Posted by Steve | June 9, 2006 11:26 AM
Posted on June 9, 2006 11:26