Re: ExtAudioFile and AIFF Files > 4GB
Re: ExtAudioFile and AIFF Files > 4GB
- Subject: Re: ExtAudioFile and AIFF Files > 4GB
- From: "tahome izwah" <email@hidden>
- Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 22:31:49 +0100
Thanks - that would explain the write error, but it shouldn't crash
ExtAudioFile, right?
Maybe it's time to file a bug...
--th
2008/11/1 David Duncan <email@hidden>:
> On Nov 1, 2008, at 12:23 PM, tahome izwah wrote:
>
>> Well, my understanding of the AIFF/AIFC specs was that if you have
>> more than 4GB of data this would be broken down into separate chunks.
>> Does ExtAudioFile not do this for you??
>>
>> Also, I have the same problem with WAVE files - do they also use 32bit
>> offsets?
>
>
> Both AIFF and WAVE keep a 32-bit "total file size" marker at the start of
> the file. This prevents either format from going past 4GB without
> extensions.
> --
> Reality is what, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
> Failure is not an option. It is a privilege reserved for those who try.
>
> David Duncan
>
>
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