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April 26, 2020
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From mp3 to wav, why?

  • April 26, 2020
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Hello,
I have Audition CC, why when I open an mp3, it first opens it in mp3 and then converts it to wav?
This is a inconvenient, because I want to work with the file in mp3 and converting it to wav implies a waste of time.
Where can I remove that option?
Thank you so much for your attention.
Greetings,

amoraj

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Correct answer SteveG_AudioMasters_

Quite. I should also like to point out that there are very few things you can do to an MP3 by editing it directly. In fact it pretty much comes down to just two; you can cut bits out of it (although not very accurately) and you can crudely increase or decrease its level - in rather large steps.

 

For the OP - I'll tell you what's a waste of time, since you mentioned it - editing MP3 files. Especially low bit rate ones. To do anything at all accurately to them you have to decode them back to an uncompressed format like wav - and when you re-encode them back to being an MP3 again, you've got it at an even lower quality that it was previously, because the masking will have been even more masked.

 

The original intention for MP3 files were that they would be a distribution format, not a working one. They were never intended for actual production purposes at all.

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Participant
September 16, 2020

Through which extention/software you are transfering from mp3 to wav? If you are using mp3.cc then i would recommend to uninstall instantly. It contains malware and is dangerous for your PC/Laptop. You can Remove Mp3.cc Search Bar by following few steps.

SteveG_AudioMasters_
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Community Expert
September 16, 2020

If you'd read the original question carefully, you'd realise that what you are suggesting is completely irrelevant.

Participant
September 16, 2020

It isn't that much irrelevent. I faced quite similar problem like this. That's why I shared. I would recommend not to use any search bar like these.

Legend
April 26, 2020

"Where can I remove that option?"

 

Simple answer: you can't!  Audition inherently works with .wav files.  Hence any (lossy) .mp3 must first be converted to (lossless) .wav format for Audition to be able to do anything with it.  As for implying a waste of time, not in my experience!

SteveG_AudioMasters_
Community Expert
SteveG_AudioMasters_Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 26, 2020

Quite. I should also like to point out that there are very few things you can do to an MP3 by editing it directly. In fact it pretty much comes down to just two; you can cut bits out of it (although not very accurately) and you can crudely increase or decrease its level - in rather large steps.

 

For the OP - I'll tell you what's a waste of time, since you mentioned it - editing MP3 files. Especially low bit rate ones. To do anything at all accurately to them you have to decode them back to an uncompressed format like wav - and when you re-encode them back to being an MP3 again, you've got it at an even lower quality that it was previously, because the masking will have been even more masked.

 

The original intention for MP3 files were that they would be a distribution format, not a working one. They were never intended for actual production purposes at all.

amorajAuthor
Participant
April 26, 2020

Hello,
The issue is fully clarified.
Thank you both very much for yours knowledge and for your willingness.
Greetings,

amoraj