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Well, we could use Ogg vorbis instead, as it's not bound by any restricting patents. It's also, IMHO much better than mp3. I like to use .6 with it. You get at least 192 bitrate (mp3) quality, or better at .6, and it's only a half the size of a mp3 the same quality.
Oh, yes, and just so you know, mp3's don't like being converted to Ogg. If you do, try to convert 320 bitrate ones to about .5 or .6 and then check which one sounds better. You might get away with 256 bitrate or maybe, maybe, 192, but I personaly wouldn't waste my time with it. It's always best to rip from the CD. But you knew that, right? :/
Oh, yes, one last thing: If you do rip from the lower bitrates, do not be surprized if your filesize gets bigger than the original mp3, if you encode it at too high a level. I really don't know how to explain it in words how to explain it in words, (now there's a surprize), but it's not unexpected.
Oh, yes, I should stop saying, "Oh, yes," shouldn't I? Meh. I'm to tired. If you want more info go here: www.google.com and type in ogg vorbis. Yes, I am quite lazy, am I not?
Oh, yes, and just so you know, mp3's don't like being converted to Ogg. If you do, try to convert 320 bitrate ones to about .5 or .6 and then check which one sounds better. You might get away with 256 bitrate or maybe, maybe, 192, but I personaly wouldn't waste my time with it. It's always best to rip from the CD. But you knew that, right? :/
Oh, yes, one last thing: If you do rip from the lower bitrates, do not be surprized if your filesize gets bigger than the original mp3, if you encode it at too high a level. I really don't know how to explain it in words how to explain it in words, (now there's a surprize), but it's not unexpected.
Oh, yes, I should stop saying, "Oh, yes," shouldn't I? Meh. I'm to tired. If you want more info go here: www.google.com and type in ogg vorbis. Yes, I am quite lazy, am I not?
