I need to change the quality of my Mp3 (128 to 64kbps)

Matt174e · 28th December 2003, 03:45

I've got a 128mb Mp3 player for christmas and it says it can hold 4hrs of 64kbps quality songs... every Mp3 I have is 128-192kbps. Anyone have a decent editor to lower the quality of a Mp3? I Googled for one but couldn't find anything.

I won't

over the poor quality b/c I have a 64kbps song and didn't even notice that it was lower than any others until now that i've checked if I have any 64kbps songs.

papadoc · 28th December 2003, 03:52

Try EasyLAME
It's a free "front-end" mp3 encoder.
Very easy to use.

ScorLibran · 28th December 2003, 04:04

The product papadoc's advising is a good one.

I use something different, personally...dBpowerAMP Music Converter. It can convert pretty much any format (or encode rate) to any other. And if it can't do it natively, you can get additional codecs for it.

One thing though, in case you don't already know: If you transcode ("convert") from one MP3 format (/rate) to another, you'll get a significant sound quality loss compared to going from the original (uncompressed) CD straight to 64kbps MP3. Then again, if it's not possible for you to rip from CD, then transcoding is the only option to get a lower rate.

If that's the case, try converting only a few songs and listen carefully to the results to make sure you can live with the sound quality. And if you use dBpowerAMP, turn off the "delete source files" option, so you can "go back" to where you started if the results aren't good. If the transcoded sound quality isn't acceptable to you, then you might want to consider sticking with the original 128kbps files and only having 2hrs of music on your portable.

Just some options to consider.

Matt174e · 28th December 2003, 04:30

Thank you ScorLibran! That's exactly what i'm looking for.

papadoc, my thanks goes out to you too; however, I found that program harder to use.

I didn't expect to get a reply so fast, your too kind

horse-fly · 28th December 2003, 04:36

no.... don't do it, spare your mp3s

ScorLibran · 28th December 2003, 05:16

@Matt: You're welcome. I assume since you're only transcoding for your portable, that you'll still keep you're original MP3s on your PC? (If so, just make sure the "Delete Source Files" option is always turned off.)

Unless you're pushed for storage space on your PC as well, you'd probably be happier with the original "unconverted" MP3s for normal listening. The way I do it is to keep all my FLACs on my PC for listening at home, then use dBpowerAMP to transcode "on-the-fly" (without deleting the source files) to MP3s for my portable, when I get a new album for instance.

(Hope you enjoy the new MP3 player.

)

sidd · 28th December 2003, 05:24

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Originally posted by Matt174e
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I Googled for one...

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gt55x · 28th December 2003, 12:00

cdex

Smeggle · 28th December 2003, 12:34

Was just gonna say cdex... Make duplicate copy of the mp3 (keep the original nice and safe

) Open cdex pull the 'copied mp3' in to it and convert to wav (Mp3 to wav button) Go into settings change your kpbs rate. Change wav file back to mp3.

1. you get your 64kpbs track (At a reasonable quality) and 2. You get to keep your original mp3 '128kpbs

Hope that helps

deathazre · 28th December 2003, 14:37

please note you can still do 2 hours of 128kbps on said player. (not sure if you know this but worth a shot)

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EfaustuS9 · 29th December 2003, 17:27

at 128kbps you can hold about 2 hrs of music, about 30 tracks, if you want to squeeze more then I suggest no lower then 96kbps. The loss in quality is fairly significant at such a low bit rate, and even on low end headphones a difference will be noticed. I too have a 128mb Mp3 player, which I use in my car and in the gym and I have found that 128kbps is great for my daily endeavors but if I am going on a trip (few days or more)I suffice with 96kbps.

28th December 2003, 03:45	#1
Matt174e Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3	I need to change the quality of my Mp3 (128 to 64kbps) I've got a 128mb Mp3 player for christmas and it says it can hold 4hrs of 64kbps quality songs... every Mp3 I have is 128-192kbps. Anyone have a decent editor to lower the quality of a Mp3? I Googled for one but couldn't find anything. I won't over the poor quality b/c I have a 64kbps song and didn't even notice that it was lower than any others until now that i've checked if I have any 64kbps songs.

28th December 2003, 04:04	#3
ScorLibran Resident Floydian Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,222	The product papadoc's advising is a good one. I use something different, personally...dBpowerAMP Music Converter. It can convert pretty much any format (or encode rate) to any other. And if it can't do it natively, you can get additional codecs for it. One thing though, in case you don't already know: If you transcode ("convert") from one MP3 format (/rate) to another, you'll get a significant sound quality loss compared to going from the original (uncompressed) CD straight to 64kbps MP3. Then again, if it's not possible for you to rip from CD, then transcoding is the only option to get a lower rate. If that's the case, try converting only a few songs and listen carefully to the results to make sure you can live with the sound quality. And if you use dBpowerAMP, turn off the "delete source files" option, so you can "go back" to where you started if the results aren't good. If the transcoded sound quality isn't acceptable to you, then you might want to consider sticking with the original 128kbps files and only having 2hrs of music on your portable. Just some options to consider. I'm a psychosomatic sister running around without a leash.

28th December 2003, 05:16	#6
ScorLibran Resident Floydian Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,222	@Matt: You're welcome. I assume since you're only transcoding for your portable, that you'll still keep you're original MP3s on your PC? (If so, just make sure the "Delete Source Files" option is always turned off.) Unless you're pushed for storage space on your PC as well, you'd probably be happier with the original "unconverted" MP3s for normal listening. The way I do it is to keep all my FLACs on my PC for listening at home, then use dBpowerAMP to transcode "on-the-fly" (without deleting the source files) to MP3s for my portable, when I get a new album for instance. (Hope you enjoy the new MP3 player. ) I'm a psychosomatic sister running around without a leash.

28th December 2003, 12:34	#9
Smeggle Just Strolling By (Major Dude) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A Long Winding Road..... Posts: 3,259	Was just gonna say cdex... Make duplicate copy of the mp3 (keep the original nice and safe ) Open cdex pull the 'copied mp3' in to it and convert to wav (Mp3 to wav button) Go into settings change your kpbs rate. Change wav file back to mp3. 1. you get your 64kpbs track (At a reasonable quality) and 2. You get to keep your original mp3 '128kpbs Hope that helps Music is Life, Love and Happiness :\|: Life is Music. Serren - 1985 - 2005 Religion? Religion is a Blasphemy against humanity - From the film What the Bleep do we know siggy link So stumbling? whats it all about

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28th December 2003, 03:52	#2
papadoc Comfortably Numb (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,619	Try EasyLAME It's a free "front-end" mp3 encoder. Very easy to use.

28th December 2003, 04:30	#4
Matt174e Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3	Thank you ScorLibran! That's exactly what i'm looking for. papadoc, my thanks goes out to you too; however, I found that program harder to use. I didn't expect to get a reply so fast, your too kind

28th December 2003, 04:36	#5
horse-fly Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,360	no.... don't do it, spare your mp3s

28th December 2003, 12:00	#8
gt55x Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 230	cdex

28th December 2003, 14:37	#10
deathazre Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: behind the wheel of a Cat service truck Posts: 1,847	please note you can still do 2 hours of 128kbps on said player. (not sure if you know this but worth a shot)

29th December 2003, 17:27	#13
EfaustuS9 Major Dude Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MA, USA Posts: 1,895	at 128kbps you can hold about 2 hrs of music, about 30 tracks, if you want to squeeze more then I suggest no lower then 96kbps. The loss in quality is fairly significant at such a low bit rate, and even on low end headphones a difference will be noticed. I too have a 128mb Mp3 player, which I use in my car and in the gym and I have found that 128kbps is great for my daily endeavors but if I am going on a trip (few days or more)I suffice with 96kbps.