winamp cannot find mp3 encoder

nofaithvaeth · 8th September 2022, 20:32

Hello, ive been trying to set up my winamp to broadcast music to others. However, Winamp refuses to do anything and tells me the following:

"Unable to find the MP3 encoder dll (lame_enc.dll).
Please make sure it is installed in the following location:

E:\Program Files (x86\Winamp\Shared"

Now, i have looked in this folder and it DOES indeed have the DLL file installed. So I am confused as to why it will not detect it. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times and it did not fix the issue. I have no idea what to do. I cannot find any information on how to fix this. Please help, I am at an impasse.

stevehtowcester · 9th September 2022, 17:19

I have the same problem.
Just installed the 2019 C++ distributable.
Then installed Winamp v5.9.0. build 9999
Now I can't double click on my music files and have them auto play.
On Winamp load, I get an error message saying
"Unable to find the MP3 encloder dll (lame_enc.dll).
Please make sure it is in the correct location.
The Source DSP will now abort loading until resolved."
Please help, what do I need to do?

NJK · 9th September 2022, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by nofaithvaeth

Now, i have looked in this folder and it DOES indeed have the DLL file installed. So I am confused as to why it will not detect it. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times and it did not fix the issue. I have no idea what to do. I cannot find any information on how to fix this. Please help, I am at an impasse.

the latest version of Winamp is no longer using the Lame.dll
but is using in.mp3.dll
which could point to an upgrade instead of doing a clean install of Winamp.
With a clean install you also delete the Winamp folder in your program files , if you still see the lame.dll , you upgraded.

DJ Egg · 9th September 2022, 20:28

Shoutcast Source DSP still uses Shared\lame_enc.dll
but lame_enc.dll isn't included with Winamp 5.9 because the Lame mp3 encoder is now embedded in enc_lame.dll instead.

There's a separate Shoutcast Source DSP for Winamp 5.9 installer which includes lame_enc.dll (v3.100.1)
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=458120#misc
http://wiki.shoutcast.com/wiki/Sourc...ng_the_Plug-in

stevehtowcester · 11th September 2022, 12:44

Thanks guys.
I have installed Winamp v5.9.0 and now installed the Shoutcast DSP v2.4.1 and all works great.
Keep up the good work, love Winamp.

8th September 2022, 20:32	#1
nofaithvaeth Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 1	winamp cannot find mp3 encoder Hello, ive been trying to set up my winamp to broadcast music to others. However, Winamp refuses to do anything and tells me the following: "Unable to find the MP3 encoder dll (lame_enc.dll). Please make sure it is installed in the following location: E:\Program Files (x86\Winamp\Shared" Now, i have looked in this folder and it DOES indeed have the DLL file installed. So I am confused as to why it will not detect it. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times and it did not fix the issue. I have no idea what to do. I cannot find any information on how to fix this. Please help, I am at an impasse.

9th September 2022, 20:28	#4
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 36,136	Shoutcast Source DSP still uses Shared\lame_enc.dll but lame_enc.dll isn't included with Winamp 5.9 because the Lame mp3 encoder is now embedded in enc_lame.dll instead. There's a separate Shoutcast Source DSP for Winamp 5.9 installer which includes lame_enc.dll (v3.100.1) http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=458120#misc http://wiki.shoutcast.com/wiki/Sourc...ng_the_Plug-in Playlist \| Twitter \| Albums

11th September 2022, 12:44	#5
stevehtowcester Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 2	Fixed Thanks guys. I have installed Winamp v5.9.0 and now installed the Shoutcast DSP v2.4.1 and all works great. Keep up the good work, love Winamp.

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9th September 2022, 17:19	#2
stevehtowcester Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 2	I have the same problem. Just installed the 2019 C++ distributable. Then installed Winamp v5.9.0. build 9999 Now I can't double click on my music files and have them auto play. On Winamp load, I get an error message saying "Unable to find the MP3 encloder dll (lame_enc.dll). Please make sure it is in the correct location. The Source DSP will now abort loading until resolved." Please help, what do I need to do?