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Configuration: Conversion
Recommended encoders
The two recommended encoders are Nero Digital Audio (AAC) and LAME (MP3).
Nero Digital Audio
The default encoder. Available from here.
Example settings:
- Encoder: The location of
neroAacEnc.exe
- Parameters:
-q 0.40 -lc -ignorelength -if - -of %d
- Extension:
m4a
LAME
Available from here
Example settings:
- Encoder: The location of
lame.exe
- Parameters:
-S --noreplaygain -V 5 --vbr-new - %d
- Extension:
mp3
Settings Overview
Convert files which are in a format not supported by the iPod
If you enable this, formats other than those supported by the iPod will be automatically converted by the component.
Encoder
Path to encoder executable.
Parameters
Encoder parameters. You should use %d
as the output file and configure the encoder to use stdin as the input.
Extension
Specify the file extension of the converted file.
Number of concurrent encodings
Specifies the number of conversions that will take place concurrently. Selecting Auto
will use the same number of concurrent encoders as processor cores available to the application.
ReplayGain scan converted files
Specifies whether to ReplayGain scan converted files automatically (which will be converted into SoundCheck information automatically). To enable this option, you will need the ReplayGain scanner component version 2.0.6 or newer, distributed with foobar2000 0.9.5.3 or newer; the option will be unavailable otherwise.