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Flac Error

Hello!
I just tried to convert some big wav-files (25-55MB) with foobar2k into flac. But everytime this error occurs:

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Error writing to file (Encoder has terminated prematurely with code 1; please re-check parameters)


If I convert e.g. a mp3-file with the same flac-preferences it works without a problem.
I use flac.exe v1.1.2 (ICL8.1 compile, "P3 and Generic") and have libmmd.dll in the foobar-folder, too.

Can anyone give a hint what to do?

Flac Error

Reply #2 –
Here the Info of the Files:
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Sample Rate : 36000 Hz
Channels : 2
Bits Per Sample : 16
Bitrate : 1152 kbps
Codec : PCM
Encoding : lossless


If I use the flac.exe of flac.sourceforge.net the same error occurs.

Flac Error

Reply #3 –
You're getting this error because of 36000 Hz samplerate. Here is the detailed explanation:
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test.wav: ERROR initializing encoder
          state = FLAC__STREAM_ENCODER_NOT_STREAMABLE

The encoding parameters specified do not conform to the FLAC Subset and may not
be streamable or playable in hardware devices.  Add --lax to the command-line
options to encode with these parameters.

You need to specify custom encoding parameters in foobar2000:
- go to Preferences -> Tools -> Converter
- doubleclick on FLAC entry
- in the Encoder dropdown menu change FLAC to Custom
- change the Parameters string from "-s -8 - -o %d" to "--lax -s -8 - -o %d" (add --lax option in the beginning of the string).

With the --lax option FLAC will encode 36 kHz files just fine.
 

Flac Error

Reply #4 –
Thank you very much! Now it works.