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| − | + | '''MP3''' is short for '''MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3''' and it is the preferred audio format at The Mixing Bowl due to its compatibility and high quality when used at high bitrates. | |
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| − | + | ==LAME== | |
| − | + | [[LAME]] is the recommeded MP3 encoder at The Mixing Bowl. Some benefits of using LAME: | |
| − | + | *Highly optimised presets | |
| + | *[[CBR]], [[ABR]] and [[VBR]] encoding methods | ||
| + | *[[Gapless]] playback with LAME-header compliant decoders | ||
| + | *[[Exact Audio Copy]] and [[CDex]] support | ||
| − | + | ===MP3 creation with the LAME encoder=== | |
| − | + | To save yourself reading and researching a lot of information, here is a very quick guide to using LAME: | |
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| − | + | *3.97 beta 2 is the LAME version you need ([http://www.rarewares.org/mp3.html download the LAME 3.97 beta 2 bundle from this page]) | |
| − | * | + | *Use the '''-V 2 --vbr-new''' switch. This will create variable bitrate files (VBR). |
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| − | + | For a more complete guide please read the [[LAME]] page on the wiki. | |
| − | = | + | ==CD Ripping== |
| − | + | The best way to rip CDs to MP3 is with [[EAC]]. The following three EAC guides are very good: | |
| + | *[http://users.pandora.be/satcp/eac-qs-en.htm Guide 1 - The Coaster Factory] | ||
| + | *[http://www.teqnilogik.com/tutorials/eac.htm Guide 2 - Teqnilogik] | ||
| + | *[http://home.tiscali-business.be/~tpm54044/index.htm Guide 3 - Essential Ripping Guide] | ||
| − | + | ==Further Reading== | |
| − | + | [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/ Hydrogenaudio] are widely regarded as ''the'' digital audiophile site on the web. Most of the audio codec developers are members of the forum, and the information detailed there in stickies and posts, in our opinion, is the best available anywhere on the internet. | |
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| − | + | Hydrogenaudio have officially announced a successor to their previoulsy recommended LAME mp3 encoder version 3.90.3. The recommended version is now 3.97 beta 2. | |
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| − | * | + | *See [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=37574 this] post for details on the LAME 3.97 beta Hydrogenaudio recommendation. |
| − | + | *See [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=28124 this] post for the Hydrogenaudio recommended LAME settings. | |
| − | + | *See [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=28125 this] post for a high level overview of the LAME versions. | |
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| − | See [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=37574 this] post for details on the 3.97 beta | ||
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| − | See [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=28124 this] post for the | ||
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| − | See [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=28125 this] post for a high level overview of the LAME versions | ||
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Revision as of 19:04, 23 July 2006
MP3 is short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 and it is the preferred audio format at The Mixing Bowl due to its compatibility and high quality when used at high bitrates.
LAME
LAME is the recommeded MP3 encoder at The Mixing Bowl. Some benefits of using LAME:
- Highly optimised presets
- CBR, ABR and VBR encoding methods
- Gapless playback with LAME-header compliant decoders
- Exact Audio Copy and CDex support
MP3 creation with the LAME encoder
To save yourself reading and researching a lot of information, here is a very quick guide to using LAME:
- 3.97 beta 2 is the LAME version you need (download the LAME 3.97 beta 2 bundle from this page)
- Use the -V 2 --vbr-new switch. This will create variable bitrate files (VBR).
For a more complete guide please read the LAME page on the wiki.
CD Ripping
The best way to rip CDs to MP3 is with EAC. The following three EAC guides are very good:
Further Reading
Hydrogenaudio are widely regarded as the digital audiophile site on the web. Most of the audio codec developers are members of the forum, and the information detailed there in stickies and posts, in our opinion, is the best available anywhere on the internet.
Hydrogenaudio have officially announced a successor to their previoulsy recommended LAME mp3 encoder version 3.90.3. The recommended version is now 3.97 beta 2.
