MP3 Files Too Large!
 

I have the mp3 option and for years it's been hassle-free.

However, as of recently, many of my Bounce-To-Disk to mp3 results in file sizes appropriate for aif or wav, but not for mp3's.

In other words, a minute long mono sound file will result in an mp3 file size of 5mb, much too big for mp3.

I've double-checked my available options when bouncing to disk (fastest, 128 kbps), but I'm still getting the beefy file sizes - though it's hit or miss, (sometimes correct sized files, sometimes too large).

Any suggestions?

Re: MP3 Files Too Large!
 

I don't have an answer but I am having the same issue. In another thread a guy talked about using itunes but it doesn't have as many options and it is an extra step. The issue is random it works and then it doesn't.

Re: MP3 Files Too Large!
 

Try changing the output to bounce from (like Stereo Monitor or whichever bus you are using). I know it doesn't have to be the case, but it helped me once.

Re: MP3 Files Too Large!
 

When you BTD, are you highlighting what you need(so the MP3 has no blank time) and running stereo(as opposed to surround)? My typical 4 minute(stereo) song, bounced to MP3(320k) comes in around 7-8 meg(no problem attaching to an email).