wadiman Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Hi folks - I've looked everywhere on the net to try and resolve this with no luck. On my mac i have files at the highest bit rate (ripped from CD) - typically around 800 kb/s. When copying these to my iphone 8 itunes converts them to 256 kb/s. I would like them to be at least 320 kb/s but can't work out how to do this - i've gone through all the settings to no avail. Has anyone faced this issue or have any ideas about how to resolve? It seems as though IoS is all about limiting file sizes to maximise song numbers! Thanks!
keyse1 Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 How do you measure the bit rate on the phone
wadiman Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 i can see the bit rates on itunes on the mac - not on the phone
keyse1 Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 But how do know the bit rate on the phone does the phone have to be plugged into the iMac?
keyse1 Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Just plugged the phone in songs are all loss less still How the import settings should look
wadiman Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 The music files have already been imported into the imac using lossless - the issue is about getting those files as is (with high bit rates) onto the iphone
a_zee Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 On 16/02/2019 at 1:01 PM, wadiman said: The music files have already been imported into the imac using lossless - the issue is about getting those files as is (with high bit rates) onto the iphone Are they in .alac format or something else when you import them onto iTunes?
wadiman Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 i imported them direct from cd as wav files into itunes
a_zee Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 13 hours ago, wadiman said: i imported them direct from cd as wav files into itunes Yeah .. that’s probably why. First convert those .wav files into .alac and then import them into itunes.
davewantsmoore Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 If you untick that option, and i still does it ..... then the issue is it refusing to transfer .wav files to the phone (which is not surprising).... and as above convert to .alac first (same audio as .wav inside anyways)
zippi Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Man, just reading all these posts has me wondering - how does anyone cope with all this hoop jumping Apple makes you do just to use their product. I know for a (long) while you couldn't use flac - I guess that's changed (or is it alac only?), however not being allowed a .wav file on something that probably cost $500 - $1000 !? But I'm not the one to talk I guess - having gone away from smartphones altogether 2 and a bit years ago (used to have an Android). Android (Google) is getting just as bad, however in slightly different ways, hence my departure into non-smart (klever) phones. Edited February 20, 2019 by zippi
LHC Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, zippi said: Man, just reading all these posts has me wondering - how does anyone cope with all this hoop jumping Apple makes you do just to use their product. I know for a (long) while you couldn't use flac - I guess that's changed (or is it alac only?), however not being allowed a .wav file on something that probably cost $500 - $1000 !? They also took away the headphone jack. Apple phones are not a particularly good choice for audiophiles. (No offense to the OP of course) 2 hours ago, zippi said: But I'm not the one to talk I guess - having gone away from smartphones altogether 2 and a bit years ago (used to have an Android). Android (Google) is getting just as bad, however in slightly different ways, hence my departure into non-smart (klever) phones. I used an Android phone (LG V30+) and it plays .wav files just fine. Edited February 20, 2019 by LHC
davewantsmoore Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 13 hours ago, zippi said: however not being allowed a .wav file on something that probably cost $500 - $1000 !? The Apple way ... rightly or wrongly .... is to not provide you too many options, especially unnecessary ones. I can totally understand Apple not supporting a format like .wav as a first class citizen due to all the problems with it. FLAC on the other hand.... That's them being a bit more stubborn. They see no need for it when ALAC exists.... but offer no really usable end-user tools to help people play ball. 11 hours ago, LHC said: They also took away the headphone jack. As is everyone else in some way or another, now or later. As usual, Apple were just first to strike. The same hand wringing was done when Apple introduced USB years earlier than everyone else.... although this time they are obviously being a lot more brave using a propriety connector.
zippi Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, davewantsmoore said: As usual, Apple were just first to strike. Spot on. The whole lot will converge into a single GOOPPLE APPOOGLE uber phone soonish, where distinctions will be few to none between the competitors.
wadiman Posted February 22, 2019 Author Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Hi all - thanks for the commentary and thoughts. I was mistaken with what I said earlier - the files in itunes (on the mac) are in lossless format. When any files are added to the iphone itunes from itunes on the mac (even if bit rate is say 900 kb/s) they are downgraded to 256 kb/s. Edited February 22, 2019 by wadiman
a.dent Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 11 hours ago, wadiman said: Hi all - thanks for the commentary and thoughts. I was mistaken with what I said earlier - the files in itunes (on the mac) are in lossless format. When any files are added to the iphone itunes from itunes on the mac (even if bit rate is say 900 kb/s) they are downgraded to 256 kb/s. Just make sure you untick the "convert higher bitrate songs to" They will stay as lossless ALAC, AIFF or WAV
a.dent Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 You can import files into iTunes as WAV so there's no problem with iTunes playing WAV files.
wadiman Posted February 24, 2019 Author Posted February 24, 2019 Perfect - thanks A dent! I couldn't see where to access the settings but then saw the phone icon and - sure enough - the conversion to lower bit rate was checked! All sorted.
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