![]() If you want to normalize your entire collection, the default " library" option it is: Choose whichever playlist you want to normalize from the drop-down menu. When iGain has completed syncing, you'll see your entire library, along with an option to display by playlist. This takes a minute or two, depending on the size of your library (60 seconds for my song collection):ĥ. Each time that you start iGain, it will synchronize with your iTunes playlist. If your iTunes isn't already open, iGain will ensure that it does. Once done, your iGain folder should look like this:Ĥ. Then, place these two executable files (cut-copy-paste) into the iGain folder (from step no.2). From your MP3gain & AACgain downloaded folders, extract the files " mp3gain.exe" & " AACgain.exe". Extract the iGain files onto your computer (in a new directory).ģ. Its the latter two softwares that perform the actual work.Ģ. iGain really doesn't do anything itself, rather it only acts as an interface for MP3gain & AACgain. All three softwares are free to download. Download iGain, MP3Gain and AACgain from the links provided above. I've used it and can confirm that iGain works like a charm.ġ. I'm going to first explain the free alternative. ![]() Plenty available, here is an example of winamp + the replaygain plugin. If you don't use iTunes to manage your music, simply run MP3gain (alone) or download any music management software that comes with an inbuilt volume normalization feature. I've been an iTunes user since 4 years and simply love the software. Note that either solution requires iTunes to be installed on your computer. You will also need the MP3gain and AACgain files ![]() Yes, I do know that my iPod has the "soundcheck" functionality, yet can confidently tell you that it is useless for a playlist that includes various genres of music (e.g. This is precisely why we have to reach out for the volume knob each song has a varying dB (volume) level. When I ran an analysis on my collection, I saw songs ranging from 85 dB to 99 dB! Just think of the fluctuations over regular playback. The file type, bit rate and default volume levels, understandably, fluctuate from song to song. Reason : My song collection (2,800 and counting) is a cocktail of ripping cds, downloading MP3s from several websites, gifts from friends etc. Everyday! I complained to Bass & Trouble, who replied that this problem has nothing to do with my ICE setup. Frankly, this was terribly annoying as I'd be moving the volume up & down several times on my drive to work. I'd set the sound exactly the way I like it for a particular track, but when the iPod moved on to the next song, I'd inevitably have to reach for the volume knob to make adjustments. This procedure is imperative if you've gotten yourself a high-end car audio installation you'll never be able to enjoy your new ICE without it.īackground : Ever since I got the Civic's ICE upgraded, I faced a peculiar problem. Normalizing the volume of your entire song collection is key to a satisfying car audio experience, more so for those of us using iPods / other MP3 players. Admittedly, I'm very surprised NOT to find an existing guide on this subject in the ICE section. ![]()
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