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Get the volume right on burned CDs
This sometimes happens when working with MP3s. Commercial albums are often mastered at different volume levels. Some are louder or softer than other albums. But the volume level is uniform for the entire CD. So, you don't get noticeable fluctuations while listening. When mixing songs from several albums, you may notice fluctuations in volume. This is what you're hearing in your burned CDs. The solution here is audio normalization. This is the process of leveling out the volume in your music files. You can do this from Windows Media Player 11. Windows Media Player hides the menus you need to use. So, right-click on the window's title bar. It's the part at the top that reads Windows Media Player. Then, select Show Classic Menus. Next, click Tools>>Options. Select the Burn tab. Under Audio CDs, check the box labeled "Apply volume leveling across tracks on the CD." Click Apply. Apple's iTunes can equalize volume, too. Click here and I'll explain.
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I'm having problems with burned music CDs. I burn downloaded MP3s using Windows Media Player. When I play the CD, the volume is often very low. I have to turn my stereo WAY up to hear it. And sometimes the volume varies between tracks. Is there a way to burn the songs with a consistent volume?
I know exactly what you're talking about. I've experienced it myself. The volume fluctuations in burned music CDs can be annoying. They make you wonder if you need a hearing exam.
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