Use ReplayGain to silence a mp3 |
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Use ReplayGain to silence a mp3 |
 Nov 19 2012, 20:30
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For a wierd and obscure reason, I want to make an mp3 silent. I have the mp3gain gui, but it doesnt seem to be doing it. Hints or suggestions?
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Nov 19 2012, 21:54
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QUOTE (juglesh @ Nov 19 2012, 13:30)  For a wierd and obscure reason, I want to make an mp3 silent. I have the mp3gain gui, but it doesnt seem to be doing it. Hints or suggestions? Well, I can tell you that a completely silent (empty) MP3 will be analyzed at 29 dB. (I have no idea why, but I suspect it's an artifact of the ReplayGain algorithm). Try setting your target dB to 29 or lower and see what happens. |
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Nov 19 2012, 23:49
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Group: Members Posts: 2114 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Silicon Valley Member No.: 46454 |
Do you have an audio editor? You should be able to create a silent audio file and save it as MP3.
I just tried this with Audacity: Opened a file. Edit -> Remove Audio -> Silence Audio. Exported as MP3 (with a different file name). Or with Audacity: New Generate -> Silence Export This post has been edited by DVDdoug: Nov 19 2012, 23:49 |
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Nov 20 2012, 03:44
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I think mp3gain tries to avoid doing 'bad things' like silencing mp3s so stops you overriding target volume too far.
Try mp3directcut instead and you can select all and apply contstant gain of at least -48 dB, and I think as low as -96dB, which is about enough, that's if you want to silence an existing mp3. |
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Nov 21 2012, 01:02
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Group: Members Posts: 157 Joined: 10-January 02 From: www.RadioKDUG.com Member No.: 978 |
awesome, mp3DirectCut! Thanks guys
-------------------- juglesh B>{)}
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Nov 21 2012, 02:03
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is this possible?
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Nov 21 2012, 02:23
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Group: Members Posts: 3080 Joined: 1-September 05 From: SE Pennsylvania Member No.: 24233 |
Is what possible?
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