Inaccurate or missing Meta Data for audio files?

[Boznian2]

The Meta data for my audio files seems to be somewhat lacking or even incorrect, based on what other programs show for the same file. For instance, XYplorer shows this info (partial, no need to past ALL the irrelevant stuff):
Bit Depth: 16-bit
Bit Rate: 744 kBit/s
Channels: 2
Length: 03:59.444
Sample Rate: 44,100 Hz
Item type: MPEG-4 Audio File
File extension: .m4a
Type: MPEG-4 Audio File

Where other programs (like MediaInfo) show this (again, partial but relevant parts):
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile: Apple audio with iTunes info
Codec ID: M4A (M4A /mp42/isom)
File size : 21.2 MiB
Duration : 3 min 59 s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 744 kb/s
Rating : Explicit
AccurateRipResult : AccurateRip: Accurate (confidence 9) [2F1DBE21]
AccurateRipDiscID : 017-0029d247-021646c8-da103c11-8
Audio
ID : 1
Format : ALAC
Codec ID : alac
Codec ID/Info : Apple Lossless Audio Codec

I guess I always thought that "meta was meta", and "it is what it is"! There is some important info that is just not being reported, or being reported correctly. I do realize that this is not the primary function of XYplorer, but it IS important for the project I am undertaking. Any thoughts or ideas to get this resolved?

Thanks!

[highend]

Which data is incorrect here?

XY reports only a subset of all possible data. If you want everything you are free to use a custom column that is filled by mediainfo (or any other cli tool that is able to spit them out) info...

[Boznian2]

Maybe not the best title, but I did say Inaccurate OR missing

I have only just started using this (still in trial version) and your statement "use a custom column that is filled by mediainfo (or any other cli tool that is able to spit them out) info..." is probably beyond my capabilities at the moment unless you have some step by step instructions or other help file info?

Thanks for the reply.

[highend]

Define which of the data of those fields you'd really need (and see) in XY first. The best recommendation would be to tag your files with these infos and display them in the columns via the tag database. I'll show you an example script (for the tagging and for the cc (custom columns)) afterwards...

And provide that audio file you've showed the tags from (upload it somewhere and provide a link)...

[Boznian2]

Sorry to not follow up sooner. I am taking a different tack right now that might get me where I need to be. If not, I'll be back in here! Thank you for your replies and offers to help, I do appreciate it.