mp3 Bounce unacceptable

[its2loud]

Originally Posted by Sardi

Yes. Sorry.

Don’t know why I thought it was the OP. Tired eyes maybe. Hahaha...


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All good. Well, it is almost 5am in Perth so that would make sense.

@ frcjt, if you look at the pic you’ll see where to change BITRATE for an MP3. Select at least 192 (320 is better) and see if that makes any difference in your MP3

[albee1952]

Indeed, my 320 mp3 bounces are nearly indistinguishable from the wave bounce. This begs the question; how are you listening to the mp3? Assuming iTunes or WMP(or similar), check the settings to make sure the program is not using some "sonic enhancement" or EQ. Also, check the on-board sound card properties for similar(my Windows rig defaulted to some awful-sounding fake surround setting)

[frcjt]

It comes up at the maximum, 320kbit/s

[frcjt]

This morning I am going to trash all my prefs and apply all the other optimization recommendations from Avid and see if it helps.

The point is, when I convert the WAV file outside of Pro Tools, everything is fine

Thanks

[off the wall]

Originally Posted by frcjt

Hi!
I am bouncing a mix of two tracks with basic EQ, Verb and Limiting. When I Bounce a WAV or AIFF everything if fine.
BUT, if I try to add an mp3 or just Bounce an mp3 on its own the file is completely unacceptable. Everything is muffled and there is absolutely no clear definition.
I tried doing the Bounce off-line and on-line with no difference.

If, however, I take the WAV file and convert it with some other software application the mp3 if fine. Just as clear as the WAV or AIFF files.

Does anyone know what's happening? How can this function be so sub-par?

Pro Tools 2018.12
MBPro 17-inch, Early 2011
High Sierra 10.13.6
TASCAM US-4x4

I always bounce a 320 mp3 along with a wav. It sounds pretty darn good.