Am I Using the Wrong MP3 Converter?????

[chazba]

I have done a couple of mp3 conversions using CDex and have had mixed results. First one sounded OK, considering source, (live from the '70s) The next one was a masterpiece of modern recording technology and artistry of the highest order. The conversion sounds like it was mixed thru a Fender champ reverb amp. Whatsupwidat???Is there a better converter out there that will give me better, more consistent results???Also must be , like, idiot-proof>! I have heard some mp3's that were near CD quality. How do they do that?????


chazba

[Dogman]

What bitrate are you converting to? I use 192 for most of mine, as it sounds better than 128. Seems to keep cymbals from sounding washy. You can try Musicmatch for conversion, they have a free version of it for DL. Don't know if it's any better.

[RAMI]

I've used CDEX before. It shouldn't really affect the sound, other than the lower quality you'll get from an MP3 as opposed to a WAV.

[TheTrickster]

Use LAME with a good frontend like RazorLAME. Set to 192kbps or higher and everything should be fab.

[DAS19]

dude itunes converts files for you. mp3 or anything. read the itunes help file and search for converting files.

I use CDex sometimes, using the LAME library, and covert it to a CBR (Constant bit rate) of 320kbps. You can use VBR to keep the file size down but I just leave it at 320 for best quality. Open CDex and check your settings...

[chazba]

Solution found!!!!Some idiot (?) got in and changed the rate . I reset it to
192 and things sound great...hold on....I think I should re-mix the thing. Funny how crap starts to show up when you listen in another context.


chazba