Converting to ALAC from FLAC Options

[likehumansdo]

I've been trying to figure this out: how does one convert to ALAC using the converter in FB2K v.1.1.10? I have some hi-res FLAC that I want to play on my ipod. I can't seem to find anything relating to M4A/lossless AAC in the converter component.

[tpijag]

converter dialog>highlight AAC in output file format>Select ADD NEW>Select Custom from Encoder drop down list> adjust settings, such as format = lossless >done

This post has been edited by tpijag: Dec 11 2011, 20:13

[likehumansdo]

converter dialog>highlight AAC in output file format>Select ADD NEW>Select Custom from Encoder drop down list> adjust settings, such as format = lossless >done

What are the different parameters I can adjust? Is there documentation for this?

Does this still apply? http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums//lofiv...php/t59294.html

[tpijag]

Documentation for ALAC? Have not the foggiest as I have never used it. I would check the wiki here or use Google. Imagine there is lots of info readily available.

[lvqcl]

1) Download refalac from http://sites.google.com/site/qaacpage/cabinet , current file is qaac_1.09.zip. Copy refalac.exe into foobar2000 folder.

2) Create new preset with the following settings:
Encoder: refalac.exe
Extension: m4a
Parameters: --silent --ignorelength - -o %d

Format: lossless (or hybrid)
Highest BPS: 24

[likehumansdo]

Wow, thank you lvqcl!
One more question, I have a 64-bit version of Win7, but FB2K is x86, does it matter which refalac version (ie. x86 or x64) I use? And I used the parameters you recommended but is there a reference for settings? I found a little bit on that site link you posted, but it doesn't mention the "--silent" parameter.

This post has been edited by db1989: Dec 12 2011, 15:18

Reason for edit: removing unecessary full quote

[lvqcl]

Yes, you can use refalac64, it's a bit faster than 32-bit version.

About parameters: http://sites.google.com/site/qaacpage/refalac-usage

refalac shares much of codes and functions with qaac

http://sites.google.com/site/qaacpage/usage


BTW, --no-optimize option can be also added to the parameters:

When you run qaac from some front-end like foobar2000, or always edit metadata or something after encoding, they will also touch MP4 container, so you might not need this optimization by qaac.

[likehumansdo]

Thanks again!