MP3 discs in an E92? AAARGH!

SelSol · 02-22-2011, 03:48 PM

OK, so after a dozen discs, can anyone advise on the best way to write MP3 discs for the Professional head unit in my 2006 E92?

The only one I've got to work so far is itunes, but that doesn't allow me to create subfolders, and having 130 tracks in a linear fashion is a total PITA.

It doesn't like it if I just write a data CD, use Windows MP, drag to disc or use Roxio. Its driving me mad!!!!

the_rangdo · 02-22-2011, 03:55 PM

I just use Nero, have the music organised in folders Artist-Album and burn a data disk. Would have thought Roxio could do the same.

giotecno · 02-22-2011, 04:09 PM

Works for me on my Pro unit but you can use roxio or nero and use the jukebox Mp3 burning and that works too.

SelSol · 02-22-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_rangdo

I just use Nero, have the music organised in folders Artist-Album and burn a data disk. Would have thought Roxio could do the same.

Thats exactly what I've been doing in one way or another. I've been burning discs for years and my old SLK's head unit just played them.

Really rather annoying!!!!!

MEGA · 02-22-2011, 04:45 PM

WTF are you sure they are mp3 and not AAC /WMA etc? Similar are you sure you are using CDs and not DVDs?

MP3 on standard prof nav with subfolders etc etc is all fine mate. So avoiding the obvious (and apologies for the insult with the obvious questions) then sounds like you should get this checked out by dealer..

m1bjr · 02-22-2011, 05:25 PM

If you are writing a 'data' CDROM, make sure you are 'closing' or 'finalising' the disk.
An open format disk wont play in many domestic players, only a PC drive.

Steve.

Kerr · 02-22-2011, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

WTF are you sure they are mp3 and not AAC /WMA etc? Similar are you sure you are using CDs and not DVDs?

MP3 on standard prof nav with subfolders etc etc is all fine mate. So avoiding the obvious (and apologies for the insult with the obvious questions) then sounds like you should get this checked out by dealer..

He is not using subfolders which seems to be the problem.

Any MP3 CD I've made is split into albums but the OP has 130 tracks in one folder which appears to be the problem.

I use Nero too.

hmi1750 · 02-22-2011, 06:01 PM

mine has some issues on a few discs, but not too often. I think it depends on the mp3 format too.

SelSol · 02-23-2011, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

WTF are you sure they are mp3 and not AAC /WMA etc? Similar are you sure you are using CDs and not DVDs?

MP3 on standard prof nav with subfolders etc etc is all fine mate. So avoiding the obvious (and apologies for the insult with the obvious questions) then sounds like you should get this checked out by dealer..

Do me a lemon, yes I'm sure!

Discs ripped from Itunes play fine, but because apple are homo's they don't like you copying music to CD's which is why they only give you the most basic burning application.

Have found a post on here from someone saying that they had issues with the sampling rate, and once converted to 44.1khz it played fine, maybe its that.

the_rangdo · 02-23-2011, 01:48 AM

16 bit/44.1khz is the redbook CD standard so it would make sense if they've not been getting ripped at that rate

Bet it won't do any of my HD 24/96 files either, but I may just try

SelSol · 02-23-2011, 11:23 AM

Huzzah!

I downloaded easy CD-DA extractor (its fully free for 30 days) and converted my entire library to 256kb/s @ 44.1 SR (including a bunch of AAC and WMA) then went through with tag & rename (which needed doing anyway).

Then burned it with CD Burner XP (a free version of Nero's basic functions).

My gut instinct is that it was Vistas inbuilt burning software at fault (since i-tunes worked fine), as most of the stuff was sampled at 44.1 CBR and hasn't actually changed.

Result

Dr Dave · 02-23-2011, 11:36 AM

Vista! What a pile of shit that was!

SelSol · 02-23-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Vista! What a pile of shit that was!

Indeed, and the irony is that as a microsoft developer I have access to every piece of microsoft software, so windows 7 is ready for the taking.

But last time someone I know went from Vista to 7, they lost a load of work, and I can't take that risk, I just don't have time!

BGM · 02-23-2011, 12:38 PM

assuming windows..

1. put cd-r in drive (NOT RW)
2. open my computer
3. open blank cd in file explorer
4. create 'how you want your cd to look' in a folder on your desktop
5. drag the contents of the folder you just made to the open CD window (they go grey)
6. click burn
7. select create data cd
8. stick in car, and play!

ab2pcs · 03-16-2011, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

WTF are you sure they are mp3 and not AAC /WMA etc? Similar are you sure you are using CDs and not DVDs?

MP3 on standard prof nav with subfolders etc etc is all fine mate. So avoiding the obvious (and apologies for the insult with the obvious questions) then sounds like you should get this checked out by dealer..

been caught out with the dvd disc one myself

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the_rangdo First Lieutenant 18 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 528i F11 (2015) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochdale iTrader: (0)	16 bit/44.1khz is the redbook CD standard so it would make sense if they've not been getting ripped at that rate Bet it won't do any of my HD 24/96 files either, but I may just try
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SelSol First Lieutenant 22 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 335D SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cambridge iTrader: (0)	Huzzah! I downloaded easy CD-DA extractor (its fully free for 30 days) and converted my entire library to 256kb/s @ 44.1 SR (including a bunch of AAC and WMA) then went through with tag & rename (which needed doing anyway). Then burned it with CD Burner XP (a free version of Nero's basic functions). My gut instinct is that it was Vistas inbuilt burning software at fault (since i-tunes worked fine), as most of the stuff was sampled at 44.1 CBR and hasn't actually changed. Result
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BGM Colonel 58 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	assuming windows.. 1. put cd-r in drive (NOT RW) 2. open my computer 3. open blank cd in file explorer 4. create 'how you want your cd to look' in a folder on your desktop 5. drag the contents of the folder you just made to the open CD window (they go grey) 6. click burn 7. select create data cd 8. stick in car, and play!
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