What LAME Mp3 Encoder options do you use?

[LAMEr]

I was using AudioCatalyst 2.1 before I switched over to using EAC + LAME. But now what are the best options to use while encoding? I mean the default options alone under EAC at 192 kBit/s sounds great, but i want to make sure I'm encoding things at there best.

Any help is appreciated.

[ecstatic]

I use 256kbps, Stereo, Optimized for Quality, NO CRC. I use the LAME.DLL with Exact Audio Copy to rip CDs, although I don't do it that often.

[Somebody]

I use the command line
lame -b 192 -h -m s whatever.wav whatever.mp3

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[Pesho]

-V3 -b 128 -m s -h

sometimes I change the -V3 to -V2 for songs that I really like veeeeery much.

When LAME 3.88 is out, I will probably switch to joint-stereo, but with 3.87 regular stereo is simply better.

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[John M]

I use the out_mp3.dll for winamp. 192cbr, high quality, 44100kHz, stereo. hey, a question. whazza diff between joint steroe and stereo?

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[rm']

j stereo uses only records the data that is different between the two channels, whereas stereo makes no distinction, and records all the data

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[Indyrod]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Radioactive Man:
j stereo uses only records the data that is different between the two channels, whereas stereo makes no distinction, and records all the data
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I've asked that same question several times, and I understand your answer. BUT, at what bitrate does this option make a difference? Say I prefer 128kbps, fixed, no variable bit, is Joint Stereo, or Stereo best? This is in regard to the LAME encoder. I know I could experiment and all that, but as I understand it, the difference in quality is almost impossible to hear, but the encoded MP3 is slightly smaller with Joint. Maybe a further explanation is needed.

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[This message has been edited by Indyrod (edited December 14, 2000).]

[bjay125]

I use LAME encoded at 224. I've found that 192 is very good, but I still notice a slight difference between that and 224. I notice no difference between 224 and higher. I have a high-end dolby digital receiver hooked up (digitally), and I use RazorLame with LAME 3.87. RazorLame tells me my options are " -b 224 -m j -h"

[Indyrod]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bjay125:
I use LAME encoded at 224. I've found that 192 is very good, but I still notice a slight difference between that and 224. I notice no difference between 224 and higher. I have a high-end dolby digital receiver hooked up (digitally), and I use RazorLame with LAME 3.87. RazorLame tells me my options are " -b 224 -m j -h"<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

So, if I understand your command line instructions, you are using Joint Stereo. Why? That is the question..



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[distortion]

rip with grabber then lamebatch with the NT encoder 192kbit stereo no vbr + quality improvements... sounds just fine to me http://forums.winamp.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[This message has been edited by distortion (edited December 14, 2000).]

[That Myers Kid]

Is anbody using ABR yet?

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[KenoDaddy_2000]

Pesho, any ideas when LAME 3.88 will be out? It's been a while since any updates!

[Mr. Ice]

straight from my command line:
LAME version 3.88 MMX RH (alpha 8, Dec 10 2000 08:40:08)

[DEckaRD]

Where can I get alpha versions of LAME? I only now where to get beta versions.

[kbarnhardt]

Originally posted by That Myers Kid
Is anbody using ABR yet?

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I've been using ABR at 192 bits for the last two month with LAME 3.87. The resulting bits rates are usually in the 185-198 range. I also use Joint Stereo. It sounds good to me.