what file type does it need to be for the overall music file of map?

[Acrobat]

I have a jk2 map that is completely compatible w jk3 except the music. The music file mp3 works in jk2 but once map gets to jka it says an error.

 

Needs to be wav only in jka?

[Futuza]

What's the error?  MP3s are picky in JKA.  They need to be at 44100, and if being used for non-music (eg: A character taunt) must be monotone.  Try opening the mp3 in audacity, then set the project rate to 44100, and then highlight the track and go to Tracks > Resample... and set the new sample rate to 44100hz.  When you're done reexport it as a new mp3 file.

[Acrobat]

In game it's "unable to find music "music\passion.mp3" as explicit track or dynamic music entry!"

 

But put the pk3 in jk2 base and it works fine. All other sound effects and textures and shaders work perfectly in both games.