Strange problem with iphone / playback

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grimmwerks

I've been recording my son's college radio show for weeks to keep an archive for him.  I recorded a special episode last night - the recording was a little over 2 hours. I checked the file and it played back fine on my iphone. I shared it to dropbox and noticed it was half the amount of space as the others (ie 61.3mb vs 120mb).  I checked the file again and it's empty / blank and only a little over 1 hour!  I checked on my iphone a second time and the same thing there - and it's the exact file I had played earlier and checked that it wasn't blank.  

What could've happened? To me it almost seems like audials confusing scrambled it so it's meta data cut it half / double speed saved; but then I'd expect to hear a sped up recording, or if it flipped from something like 44.1k to 88.2k I'd expect it to have all sorts of pitch shift or SOMETHING; not blank.    Has something like this happened before?

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    grimmwerks

    What's strange is I can see the file info and tit says 1:03:49, stereo and 44.1k; but I KNOW the show was over 2 hours and it played back fine before I moved it! So somehow the file's meta / recording data got screwed up; and it being only 61mb makes me fear that the file is lost; which sucks.  Again; I LISTENED to the recording before I uploaded so it's very strange.

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    mcdvoice

    1. File Corruption:

      • It's possible that the file became corrupted during the transfer process to Dropbox or while saving on your iPhone. Corruption can occur due to interrupted transfers or storage issues.

      Suggestion: Try transferring the file again directly from your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable instead of Dropbox. This can sometimes bypass issues that occur with cloud storage services.

    2. Recording Application Glitch:

      • The recording application you used might have encountered a glitch, causing it to save only part of the recording or corrupting the metadata.

      Suggestion: Check if the recording app has any pending updates, as updates often fix bugs and improve performance. Also, try using a different recording app for future recordings to see if the problem persists.

    3. File Format and Codec Issues:

      • Different devices and applications handle audio codecs and file formats in various ways. A mismatch or unsupported format can cause playback issues.

      Suggestion: Convert the file to a different format using an audio conversion tool (e.g., converting from M4A to MP3 or WAV) and check if the full recording becomes accessible. Tools like Audacity or online converters can help with this.

    4. Metadata Issues:

      • Incorrect metadata can sometimes cause audio files to appear shorter or empty.

      Suggestion: Use an audio editor like Audacity to open the file and inspect its metadata and waveform. This can help determine if the data is there but incorrectly marked or indexed.

    5. Backup and Recovery:

      • If you have a backup system for your iPhone, you might be able to recover an earlier version of the recording.

      Suggestion: Check if your iPhone has a backup (via iCloud or iTunes) from before the issue occurred. Restoring from this backup might retrieve the original, uncorrupted recording.

    Next Steps:

    1. Re-record if Possible:

      • If the issue cannot be resolved, consider re-recording the episode, if it is a feasible option.

    2. Future Precautions:

      • Ensure that the recording app you are using is reliable and has positive reviews. Regularly back up recordings to multiple locations (e.g., cloud storage, external hard drives) immediately after recording.

    3. Consulting Experts:

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    verifybtc09
    • It's possible that the file became corrupted during the transfer process to Dropbox or while saving on your will iphone 12 get ios 18. Corruption can occur due to interrupted transfers or storage issues.
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