File format mismatch on downloaded MP3 file

[terry dennis]

I have done a search here on the above topic but do not seem to be able to answer my question.

I have used an exceptionally good website called freeplaymusic.com for a number of years with no problems. I have just downloaded from them a .mp3 file lasting 5 minutes but when I come to load it into my project , I get an error message saying "File format mismatch". The only difference that I see between this and all the previous files I have downloaded from them is that this one has a bitrate of 320kbps compared to the previous ones of 130-190kbps.
Could this be the reason for the problem ?

[lata]

Hi Terry

The Lame MP3 codec can cause some problems for editing programs.

I noticed a few years ago that MP3 using 192 and lower had no problems, but higher caused some issues. I did not investigate further given the limited audio files I used.
But yes there may be something in the kbps settings that does cause problems.
But as I say I have not tested further to prove either way.

But if you have problems with MP3 the advice would be to use Wav

[terry dennis]

Thanks for the reply but the music files are supplied from freeplay.com in mp3 format !

[lata]

Hi

Use another program to convert them to 192kbps or Wav format.
If you have to convert you may as well use Wav

[Ken Berry]

The freeware audio editor Audacity can do the job easily and well. Just open the mp3 in Audacity, then Save As > .wav

[terry dennis]

Yes , Ken ! Funny you should mention that ! Very shortly after I had posted my last email on the way to my Friday evening out with the boys , I thought of doing that very thing ! Thanks for your input anyway.

Regards

[terry dennis]

......... and having just tried it , i have to say that the .wav file works well !

Thanks to all !!