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Quote kmc1 Replybullet Calendar Event: portuguese audio problem
    Posted: 18 December 2006 at 9:04pm
Hi all !
Has anyone else noticed a problem with the audio in the Portuguese
program?

Specifically in Volume 1, Unit 14, practice 16 through 26...
The playback is garbled, almost as if it is playing backwards.
There may be others.
Not sure what the problem is.
Thanks for any help.

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Quote kmc1 Replybullet Posted: 19 December 2006 at 11:43am
Hi,
This is just an addendum to my original post. The file I am referring to is in unit 14 of the 1st volume. It's the longest file in the entire course at 9minutes and 49 seconds. I just downloaded for the second time and have the same problem, which occurs about 30 seconds into the practice unit.
It encompasses about 10 practice lessons so I feel that I will be missing some important lessons without it.
Thanks again for any help.
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Quote alpha Replybullet Posted: 19 December 2006 at 2:24pm
Hi,

Yes, it is backward/reversed. Simple to fix though. Grab your Audacity (free and easy to use) audio editor, load a COPY of the offending file, mark the garbled sound, choose "Reverse", save the file as an mp3, and exit. Rename the bad audio file, and copy the edited one to your audio directory (under its correct name). Presto, you're back on track.

You can get Audacity here:

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

BTW, have you got the audio for Unit 2 Frames 1-13? I guess it's called "unit02_01-13.mp3".



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Quote kmc1 Replybullet Posted: 20 December 2006 at 2:45pm
Hi

Well I downloaded Audacity, but can't seem to locate the audio editor.
(Im using an iMac OS X)
I won"t have time until after the holidays to read up on the manuals for Audacity. Honestly, it looks like it may be a little complicated for me.

If you can direct me to the audio editor I might give it a try.

Also, I do have the audio for "unit 02 exchanges 1 thru 34".
I'm not sure if this is what you are referring to.

Thanks for your reply
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