Right now I'm just using itunes convert wav files to mp3's. Is there another method that's better sound-wise? Not that I'm complaining I'm just wondering if there's a better method.
winLAME is a good program too, you place all of the WAV files you want converted, get specific with how you want it encoded (192, 320, VBR), what folder you want the encoded files in, whether or not you want to delete the orginal WAV file, and than convert. http://winlame.sourceforge.net/
winLAME is a good program too, you place all of the WAV files you want converted, get specific with how you want it encoded (192, 320, VBR), what folder you want the encoded files in, whether or not you want to delete the orginal WAV file, and than convert. http://winlame.sourceforge.net/
this if you're running windows or use some sort of version of LAME for osx
Right now I'm just using itunes convert wav files to mp3's. Is there another method that's better sound-wise? Not that I'm complaining I'm just wondering if there's a better method.
I think they stopped updating it, but I used to use CoolEdit. That way (if you're this type of person) you can clean up all the hiss and whatnot before saving to MP3.
I've been using audacity to rip vinyl. I can import the song as a wav into microwave and it comes up with the track name and time length but there is no waveform and just silence for the duration of the track what am i doing wrong ?
winLAME is a good program too, you place all of the WAV files you want converted, get specific with how you want it encoded (192, 320, VBR), what folder you want the encoded files in, whether or not you want to delete the orginal WAV file, and than convert. http://winlame.sourceforge.net/
this if you're running windows or use some sort of version of LAME for osx
you should only use LAME to encode MP3s
Is it because the mp3 files sounds better? I'm gonna try this tommorow
winLAME is a good program too, you place all of the WAV files you want converted, get specific with how you want it encoded (192, 320, VBR), what folder you want the encoded files in, whether or not you want to delete the orginal WAV file, and than convert. http://winlame.sourceforge.net/
this if you're running windows or use some sort of version of LAME for osx
you should only use LAME to encode MP3s
You're right, I should've been more specific (although the win[/b] in there was a partial clue). So yeah, go for LAME.
I've been using dbpoweramp for years. http://dbpoweramp.com/ There's a converter that installs a "convert to" button when you right click on your file that you want to convert. They support a huge variety of codecs. You have to play for the LAME license, but otherwise it is free. It's definitely worth it though. There's also a great cd ripping program that detects errors in the ripping process by comparing your rip to everyone else who has ever ripped that cd.
Are these different apps actually giving better sound quality? Because I was under the impression that the process that encodes to mp3 was licensed out by that German company, and so theoretically it should be the same process no matter what app is using it, no?
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http://winlame.sourceforge.net/
this if you're running windows or use some sort of version of LAME for osx
you should only use LAME to encode MP3s
I think they stopped updating it, but I used to use CoolEdit. That way (if you're this type of person) you can clean up all the hiss and whatnot before saving to MP3.
Is it because the mp3 files sounds better? I'm gonna try this tommorow
You're right, I should've been more specific (although the win[/b] in there was a partial clue). So yeah, go for LAME.
http://lame.sourceforge.net/
The links page shows other programs that incorporate LAME (including winLAME) so pick and choose.