Normalizing (Equalizing) MP3 files for equal sound - HELP!

[Huffstutler]

I have been using Cool Edit Pro for years and various third party utilities to "try" and balance volume between MP3 files.

I understand the dynamics can vary but at the same time, there should be a energy average of high, mid, and low range within a file and not take spikes in consideration. This should give you files that sound pretty much the same in volume. Studios do "something" in compilations, so why can't we?

Any suggestions or software recommendations to get what we need to have something that sound more normal between songs?

I've already tried the Convert to 32 bit float, get dB averages, match amplify to get near 0, then batch normalize and down convert but as someone else said, this method doesn't take in consideration the spikes and you still have to do manual editing afterwards which defeats the purpose (Cool Edit Pro).

Thanks!
Eric

[originalbigm]

Try this

http://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/

[Huffstutler]

originalbigm

Do you use the software you suggested? I am curious since their site tends to let one believe that the output file is not supported by various MP3 players? At least the early versions of the program.

Can you edit and burn the MP3 file to disc to play on any machine or player anywhere and the file is recognized and amplified properly?

Thanks!
Eric

[originalbigm]

I haven't had a problem with it !

[QUINNY]

I shall say this only once.......
E.Q. has a massive effect on perceived loudness.

[Huffstutler]

originalbigm

Downloaded the file and it worked great. Can even convert to .wav and the setting holds. Now, is there something out there that will do the same for uncompressed .wav files?

Eric

[originalbigm]

Originally Posted by Huffstutler

originalbigm

Downloaded the file and it worked great. Can even convert to .wav and the setting holds. Now, is there something out there that will do the same for uncompressed .wav files?

Eric

Have a look at this.I haven't tried it so I can't vouch for it.

https://neon1.net/prog/normalizer.html