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What is the best sounding MP3 process?
wondering what people are using to create MP3s of their mixes and what you think sounds best?
I generally record to disc within the session and then export the file as a 24-bit / 44.1k aiff, bring it into iTunes and then convert it to a 192 kbps MP3 - have had some really positive comments from some well-known mastering people who've heard these files for reference. I have not put much thought or time into this process as it's not a big priority for me, though more and more, it seems to be becoming one. What do you do? Do I need the Digi MP3 option? (used to own it back in Mix system days, do I have to buy it again?) What is the best sounding MP3 process?! |
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Re: What is the best sounding MP3 process?
You're gonna get a zillion opinions here...
I use iTunes mp3 256kbps VBR files are not small, but good enough for reference
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Re: What is the best sounding MP3 process?
That's cool, actually what I'm looking for
do you import into itunes as 16 or 24 bit? |
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Re: What is the best sounding MP3 process?
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I have never been comfortable with 24-bit files in iTunes, even if it is supposed to be able to handle them. I know that PT will output a dithered 16-bit file, so I use a so-called professional tool to make the 16-bit file, then iTunes to make the mp3. I know this is not logical, just habit. WILL IT SOUND BETTER if the source for the mp3 is 24-bit? Does it matter? We are talking about a lossy compression that sounds, well, lossy. I would imagine the loss from 1411k to 256k is much worse than than 24-bit to 16-bit -- even if it's truncated. Unless we are talking about files for distribution, does it really matter how we make crappy mp3 references? I think you should find a workflow that makes you happy.
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Re: What is the best sounding MP3 process?
I don't know that it sounds any better because I don't care enough to do any tests... but I really like Snapper from Audio Ease for making mp3 or m4a. Its a hundred bucks but it does a lot of other stuff like play any file on any drive... almost instantly.
Free 100 day demo, check it out. |
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Re: What is the best sounding MP3 process?
What Jeremy said... If it's for reference, I just bounce outta Pro Tools using the mp3 function I paid to have there.
For me, the more important question about a lossy file is: how big do I want the ref file to be? If clients want to just ride by the file at a gallop, I make the file smallish. If clients want to hear how a track sounds, I send them something uncompressed. |
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Re: What is the best sounding MP3 process?
I do itunes but I never do MP3, always MP4 for me...
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Re: What is the best sounding MP3 process?
AAC can be a problem if you send it to someone that you don't want to do any tech support with. I KNOW that almost every computer in the world can read mp3. I can't say that about AAC. And I don't want a phone call, ever, from anyone, bitching, "i can't play your file"... so I send mp3 at a higher bitrate. Does it sound better? Doesn't matter.
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