"Laurence Payne" lpayne1NOSPAM@dslDOTpipexDOTcom wrote in message ...
On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 13:42:20 -0700, Julian
wrote:

Like ANY other sound editor. Unfortunately, it will re-encode your
MP3's, which is a BAD THING.

That's why to use MP3 Gain. It does NOT re-encode your MP3's. It
only writes a volume play back level to the header which can be
removed at any time.

Unfortunately that volume reduction is probably achieved digitally by
just throwing away bits, which is a bad thing. Anyway do you WANT
everything reduced to the level of the quietest? You then have to
apply more amplification, bringing noise levels up.

I had a look, and I can't see how the device works without modifying
dynamic range - but even if it works by lowering... you have another
valid 'yuk' point.

DM