why do i get clippings when i convert to mp3 and nt in wav?

[satch]

hi there, need some help guys, i jst did a acoustic song and when its mixed as a wav file, there are no clippings, bt when i convert it to wav, there are lots of clippings.


thanks for the help.

 

[jeremyrozario]

ur input is louder den ur output, dats y the clipping occurs

 

[satch]

so hw to rectify? hw come when in wav nt liddat?

 

[exxtreme]

Re: why do i get clippings when i convert to mp3 and nt in w

The clips might be digital clips. Check what sample rate and bit depth of ur wav file. Mp3 are usually encoded at 44.1khz @ 16 bit, similar to CD. If your wav file is high in SR or bit depth, they have to sample converted and trucated or dithered down before you do your conversion.