Hello,
I've tried encoding a FLAC file from a WAVE file saved with
24-bits-per-sample, using the flac executable. I get this warning:
WARNING: legacy WAVE file has format type 1 but bits-per-sample=24
The code is currently here on line 373:
src/flac/encode.c
where the comment says
let t
Mark H. David wrote:
> I'm new at this and trying to understand it. Can someone explain?\
You are correct. With a wFormatTag of 1, the bist per sample should be
either 8 or 16 (according to the Microsoft specs).
> Also, a related but more practical question: is there *any* way to
> create a 24-
Thank you for writing and pointing out that one can have WAVE files
without getting the warning, and that your library does it.
I found out Goldwave (Windows software) writes 24-bit WAVE files that
do not get the warning. (Good for them!)
However, the flac executable from the flac reference soft
Mark H. David wrote:
> Notice the warning was given only for the WAVE file produced by the
> flac reference executable.
I agree. The flac decoder should not generate WAV files which it
warns about when encoding.
> Should I file a bug for this?
No need. This is sufficient.
Erik
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