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Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

I've searched the forums but haven't seen the following issue raised. I was wondering if anyone else is experience this same problem:

I upgraded to Nero 7 to use the latest AAC encoder. As with Nero 6, the Nero "encode files" interface is terrible for batch transcoding (FLAC->AAC with tags), so I use Foobar2000 and foo_nero (also tried foo_naac) to drive the Nero encoder.

With Nero 6 it worked fine. With Nero 7 it worked for the first 50 files then fails after that with the following message:

ERROR (foo_naac) : Nero encoder plugin initialization failed
ERROR (foo_diskwriter) : Conversion failed.

I tried the following:

1. dBpowerAMP - same problem
2. re-installed WinXP (it was due for a clean) - no change
3. checked serial number - correct code received when I bought the upgrade
4. Contacted Nero support - not sure if they'll respond for third party issues
5. The Nero Burning Room "encode files" - works as advertised.

Has anyone else seen this or have any advice? Thanks.

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

Reply #1 –
I have the same problem. I hoped to use foobar 2000 for encoding AAC but it quit working after a few files. I assume this is a security feature intended to eliminate the unauthorized use of the encoder through third-party frontends & CLIs.

I am using a valid serial number puchased from the website. I am disappointed to find the software I paid for is crippled in this fashion.
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Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

Reply #2 –
I remember seeing this limitation in a trial copy of Nero (v6?) way back. Perhaps in v7 they forget to remove it when the download copy is "activated" with the purchased code. I note that in XP's "Add or Remove Programs" list, "Nero 7 Demo" is still shown...

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

Reply #3 –
Well I've encoded over 4000 tracks from foobar with the new encoder.  Try using this frontend with the command line encoder.  That's what I've been using (as Nero 7 broke foo_nero) and it's worked perfectly.

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

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Well I've encoded over 4000 tracks from foobar with the new encoder.  Try using this frontend with the command line encoder.  That's what I've been using (as Nero 7 broke foo_nero) and it's worked perfectly.
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Well, thanks! It's working 100% and I feel less indignant.

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

Reply #5 –
Indeed, it does work. Thanks all for your comments and help.

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

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Well I've encoded over 4000 tracks from foobar with the new encoder.  Try using this frontend with the command line encoder.  That's what I've been using (as Nero 7 broke foo_nero) and it's worked perfectly.
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Thanks a bunch.

First day the new encoder came out, I was careless with encoding.  In less than an hour I noticed I couldn't encode anymore, with external programs. 

Definately Nero is a PITA when it comes to encoding.  If they had an include subdirectory option, I wouldn't care if I had to use Nero's encoder though.

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

Reply #7 –
keep in mind that frontend uses custom lowpass setings...so the quality may not be the same.

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

Reply #8 –
what frontends with a GUI, not a plugin, support nero 7 aac? and what dll's do i need in the file?

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keep in mind that frontend uses custom lowpass setings...so the quality may not be the same.
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You can turn off the filter, actually there a few different filters.

Here is the flags I use in Foobar with the encoder.


-album "%album%" -artist "%artist%" -title "%title%" -track "%tracknumber%" -genre "%genre%" -year "%date%" -vbr "tape" -profile "HE" -pns -k -nofir -zs %s %d


You'll have to tamper with the settings for what you want as far as quality.  Also tape setting and forcing PNS is about 5kbs lower than the setup for Radio:Low under Nero(Radio:Low is between 55 and 60kbs).  Like I said, will have to mess with it a bit to get what ya want.
 

Nero7 - AAC transcode limit with external tools?

Reply #10 –
Same Problem here.  Ended up using foo_pod along with the encoder mentioned above.  I'm using the following commandline parameter, which seems to work ok:

-album "%album%" -artist "%artist%" -title "%title%" -track "%tracknumber%" -genre "%genre%" -year "%date%" -vbr "normal" -quality "high" -profile "LC" %s %d