merging two avi files to one using virtualdub

[erikc]

Having a few problems. I have downloaded some films of kazaa and they come in two parts. When I try to append the using virtua dub 1.4.10 I get the error message "Cannot append segment: the audio streams have different sampling rates (16080.00000 vs 16010.00000). This is happening with all my films that come in two parts. The two parts were posted by the same people ie. have same filename except for cd1 and cd2 description. Is there a way around this.
I tried to use virtualdub 1.3 and never got this message however when i tried to play the file I got the error on windows media player of "the file format is invalid". Am I missing codecs. I downloaded nimo coec pack. The two halfs that make up the one film both play individually so I dont think it can be the codec.
I am trying to create one file so that I can write to dvd.
Any help will be so very much appreciated.

[UncasMS]

you will have to adjust the sampling rate of one of your streams

[setarip]

Although UncasMS' solution is absolutely correct in theory, in fact, this is one area where VirtualDub can "drive you nuts" by creating "phantom" miniscule differences of sampling rates.

A SURE way to get it right the first time is as follows:

For EACH of the two files, do the following:

1) Load file into VirtualDub
2) Set "Video" to "Direct Stream Copying"
3) Set "Audio" to "Full Processing Mode"
4) From the "Audio" dropdown menu, select "Compression"
5) Select 16,000Hz (The sound must be atrocious at this sampling rate!)
6) From the "Audio" dropdown menu, select "Conversion"
7) If necessary, put a checkmark next to "Display all formats"
8) Select your preferred sampling rate from amongst the 16,000Hz .MP3 rates listed
9) Click on "OK"
10) Save with a new filename

Let us know of your success ;>}

[erikc]

Thanks to all to reply and in particular SETARIP. I tried what you suggested and I now have a perfect joined film. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

[setarip]

"Thanks to all to reply and in particular SETARIP."

My (Our) pleasure ;>}