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FLAC files low in volume?

Hello,

I've just begun the process of ripping my CD collection to FLAC format. I'm using the guide to rip a complete .WAV image, then compress this with FLAC frontend (using WinXP).

However, I notice that when playing the resulting .flac file back in either Foobar or Winamp, it is of considerable lower volume than the uncompressed .WAV file. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong?

Also, as a test, I tried to follow this guide - here, and the  FLAC file was now played at the normal volume.  The cue sheet however, listed the flac file rather than the WAV. Again - is this normal? I always assumed the cue sheet was only for the uncompressed file....Perhaps my misunderstanding of the files purpose.

Would just like to clarify, before I do anymore CD's

Much obliged for any help.

FLAC files low in volume?

Reply #1 –
Did you replaygain those flac files? That will usually give you a lower playback volume.

If you did readup on replaygain.

FLAC files low in volume?

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I'm using the guide to rip a complete .WAV image, then compress this with FLAC frontend (using WinXP).

Hi,

just curious, what Guide are you referring to. I'd like to try it out also.

Thanks!-
Foobar 9.6.9, FLAC 1.2.1b, EAC 0.99 pb 5
Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
 

FLAC files low in volume?

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I'm using the guide to rip a complete .WAV image, then compress this with FLAC frontend (using WinXP).

Hi,

just curious, what Guide are you referring to. I'd like to try it out also.

Thanks!-
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This is the  [a href="http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=16146&b=1&st=&p=&#entry]original guide[/url] I used.

Yes, I did use replygain, so will read up on this now.

Thanks