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iTunes Question? [transcoding/bitrates]

  • 12-10-2006 9:39pm
    #1
    BaZmO*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭


    Is there a way to copy a load of mp3's, all of them with various different bitrates, from a folder into itunes and while doing so changing the bitrate so that they all have the same bitrate?

    And what's the best bitrate to rip CDs to?


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  • #2
    Makaveli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,503 ✭✭✭Makaveli


    There is no point in transcoding mp3s. It's a lossy format and you will not gain anything from converting a 128KBps mp3 to 192KBps. With each transcode you will lose quality as it's already compressed.

    Best bitrate is up to you really. Quality vs Space is a factor, obviously the higher the quality the bigger the files. I use EAC and Lame to rip V0 that's 256KBps VBR I think.

    Personally, I wouldn't rip at anything less than 192KBps and would use VBR.

    Here's a guide for setting up EAC and Lame to rip your cds. http://users.pandora.be/satcp/eac-qs-en.htm


  • #3
    BaZmO*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭BaZmO*


    Thanks for that, I'll look into it. Just wondering if anybody can answer my original question as to whether or not you can do this in iTunes?


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