hello to all that have replied to my post on this subject. i have downloaded and used the mp3 gain program and it seems to be exactly what i am looking for. i have only tried a few different tracks and without any information or reference on what i am doing and it seems to be doing the job nicely. i will do a little research and learn the program before hopefully burning my disks. thanks to everyone who has helped out here. regards. stephen faill ----- Original Message ----- From: Marc Rocheleau To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 7:59 PM Subject: Re: normalising mp3's Hey there, Hey there, I use a program called mp3gain that works fairly well. Sometimes you have to listen back to the mp3s to make sure they aren't too loud or quiet afterwards still but I find it works better than a normalization option (Windows Media Player has one for burning CDs too) in the long run. For whatever reason, I find that any normalize function can be hit or miss so you also have to use your own ears to judge as well. Mp3gain amplifies the mp3 itself but also gives you the option to undo gain changes. So with this program you'd do all the volume gaining before burning the CD. Hope this helps! -Marc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.111/2386 - Release Date: 09/21/09 05:51:00