MP3 is lengthened in duration by 30 seconds on all imports

WilliamH

Newbie Joined: Oct 25, 2019 12:08 Messages: 2 Offline

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Nov 12, 2019 13:00

When I import my MP3 files, their duration is extended by 30 seconds on each file. This just started a few days ago and I have never had this issue. I contacted tech support but they wanted me to jump through several non-essential hoops that ended with a request for me to make a video of the entire error. I figured I would pop in here to see if any other users have this probelm before producing videos for tech support.

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Nov 12, 2019 13:24

Just like tech support, we'd need some more detailed info than what you've provided.

I imagine that your MP3 clips are recorded with a variable bit rate, which PD is known to have issues with. It would help if you could download MediaInfo and confirm that, or alternately, attach a short sample clip (if it's under 5MB) to your reply using this button:

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Nov 12, 2019 13:26

Hi WilliamH -

I've just checked about a dozen .mp3 files from various sources, & PDR18 (perpetual) shows their durations accurately. There have been similar issues reported with MP3s from time to time but I can't recall whether there was a common cause.

My first thought was whether the MP3s had constant or variable bitrate, but my checks (above) included both.

Could you share/post one of the MP3s with the issue? Also include a screenshot showing how your PDR18 displays the duration.

Cheers - Tony
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