sound not working, mp3 file has bug

[storeberry]

Describe the bug
When adding new vocab using the extension, the downloaded soundfiles (baidu) have a bug so they cannot be played. I just got this error this week, the vocab I added before (2nd Dec 21) do not show this problem (and I did a two month break in between). I tried to change to google and see if the bug remained, but then I lost the automatic adding by using "tab" altogether (restarting the program did not help).
Updated driver, tried headphones, but in the end I opend the downloaded .mp3 file with the installed player (groove music) and I got an error (0xc00d36c4), VLC media player does not play sound as well. The problem does not occur for previously downloaded files.
Tried checking for updates (Anki, add-on), but both did not have any available.

To Reproduce

1. Add vocabulary using automatic grabber with "baidu" tts, all fields are filled
2. open card to learn the word
3. do not hear sound

Expected behavior
Add sound that can be played when repeating vocab.

Screenshots
The windows error I get when manually opening the .mp3 files is 0xc00d36c4. The files are (or look) however the same as before.

Specs (please complete the following information):

• OS: Windows 11
• Anki Version ⁨2.1.40 (cf446733)⁩, Python 3.8.6 Qt 5.14.2 PyQt 5.14.2
• Chinese Support Version v0142

Additional context
The first time I tried to write a report, if anything is unclear, I'll be happy to provide more info! I love the add-on and it really helps me with my chinese language goals. The missing sound is making me quite desprate, I tried to search for an answer but did not find it. I'll be immensly greatful for help!

[gdelmee]

I have the same issue.

• OS: WIndows 10
• Anki Version ⁨2.1.49 (dc80804a)⁩, Python 3.8.6 Qt 5.14.2 PyQt 5.14.2
• Chinese Support Redux v0142

[gdelmee]

Switching from Baidu to Google, the MP3 is fine.
It seems the issue comes from Baidu's integration.

[gdelmee]

Update on this issue.
As of now, neither Baidu or Google are working.

For Google, files are empty, for Baidu, the file is broken:

[frixo3190]

hi

Me too I've recently this trouble !

How to do ?

[Kruller08]

I have the same issue.

OS: MacOS monterey

Anki: Version ⁨2.1.44 (b2b3275f)⁩

[frixo3190]

Thé trouble is due to an issue of gtts librairy used by the plugin

pndurette/gTTS#363

[frixo3190]

ok, i've found a solution to make audio working, it's because Google Tlanslate gTTS (library) is block when use CN URL, i just replace .cn by .com (or .fr) and it's work !

[Kruller08]

Thank you frixo for the solution. Can you describe how to change the url from .cn to .com please?
I don’t know how to do it.

[frixo3190]

you're on Mac, I'm on Windows. So the file localisation isn't the same. I suppose you will found a folder called Anki in your library (the library in your user folder (it's perhaps a hidden folder))
in Anki folder you've an AddOn Folder and then you will find the folder with the IF of ChineeseAddOn.
In this folder find the file names : tts.py, and go to line 56 , replace cn by com

it looks like that :
def get_google(self):
tts = gTTS(self.text, lang=self.lang, tld='com')
try:

On Windows the file is here : C:\Users\YOUR_USER_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\1128979221

[Kruller08]

Thank you so much, it worked!

For Mac users the file localisation is ~/Library/Application Support/Anki2 folder. It is a hidden folder so you will need to option-click on the "go" menu in finder. Click on library and locate the Application Support folder. In there you will find the Anki2 folder.

[proto455]

Still cannot get audio to play. I replaced my tts.py 'cn' to 'com' but still no luck. On MacOS Monterey 12.5.1. Neither Baidu or Google audio working.

When I go to ->Tools->Check Media

I get the following error:

Missing files: ⁨1⁩
Unused files: ⁨0⁩

The following files are referenced by cards, but were not found in the media folder:
Missing: 你好_google_zh-CN.mp3

But when I go to my /Users/proto455/Library/Application Support/Anki2/User 1/collection.media

I am able to find the file in question, however it will not play via VLC or any other application.

Sorry if fix is obvious, new here and really would love to get this working

[souchi007]

Hello !
Thank you for the help, I had the same problem but now it works thank to you. I use Google audio.
At first I changed the 'cn' to 'com' and it still didn't work. But then I changed it to 'fr' and now it works, thanks !

[frixo3190]

Great! Le ven. 14 oct. 2022, 14:11, souchi007 ***@***.***> a écrit :

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