Which format for broadcasting etc wav or mp3

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BriamJH

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I have finally completed my first album (as I approach 80 years old !!). Whereas I have no ambition to actually broadcast/stream it etc. I would like to make a few CDs in the proper format. However, in Reaper, I prepared two versions of the songs, wav and mp3. Which is best, or indeed required, for broadcasting/streaming. Thanks, Brian
 
uncompressed is always better than mp3 or other compressed formats - If you export from adobe in the formats people have mentioned, reaper will be able to open it in the uncompressed format - which will also hopefully load in some of the cleverer stuff as well.

In practical terms, I might just export from premiere in .wav, and load that into ANY DAW. The issues are usually where the audio starts. for sync. The .wav will start from the very start, which may or may not be the right place.
 
Many thanks for your fast response. Whereas I am certainly in the dark re compressed and uncompressed file formats, I think I understand from you that it would be better for me to use wav. I think anyone who listens to my efforts will probably be using a regular CD player. These seem to play both wav and mp3 files. Again, many thanks - I hope I have not misunderstood you ! Brian
 
Pretty much always wave file. Many streaming services will convert whatever file you upload to their own compressed format, and it's best not to do that from a file that's already been compressed. Some will accept a high quality file, like 24/48, but others (CD Baby?) require CD quality (16/44.1).
 
If you are burning actual audio CDRs, then you need 16bit/44.1kHz WAV files. That is the standard Red Book CD specification. If you are having actual CDs pressed, you'll need to get an ISRC code. Your CD mastering house should be able to handle that.

I use a program called CDBurnerXP these days to burn audio CDs for standard CD players. It's a free program and fairly simple to use. My old Nero program worked fine, but it wasn't compatible with newer versions of Windows.
 
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