Which format to record to?
Discussion
I've got a fairly decent size vinyl collection which I'd like to record on to my PC so I can play tracks on my PC/Ipod etc. I'm lucky enough to have a decent deck (SL1210), quality audio card (M-Audio) and will therefore capture decent quality .wav files.
I'm aware that these might need some processing to get the best out of them, is this correct?
I'm a bit lost as to which is the best format to compress to. I'm aware of the arguements about loss of sound quality, but as I say, I'm doing it because I want to listen to stuff whilst out and about.
Any suggestions?
I'm aware that these might need some processing to get the best out of them, is this correct?
I'm a bit lost as to which is the best format to compress to. I'm aware of the arguements about loss of sound quality, but as I say, I'm doing it because I want to listen to stuff whilst out and about.
Any suggestions?
Well, it all depends on what device you are looking to play back the files.
For instance, I record into .WAV and then compress to *.OGG (Ogg Vorbis) files for use on my iRiver, because Ogg Vorbis produces better sounding files for the same size. But you couldn't do that on an iPod, becuase it doesn't support it.
If it is on a PC, a lot of the music file players can have extra codecs to deal with other file formats such as *.OGG, like Winamp.
If you are going to stream them over to say a Squeezebox, then you need to find out what format FLAC / MP3 / OGG etc you want to use.
MP3 would be the most compatible with other devices, and you can choose a higher bitrate to preserve any quality.
Koenig
For instance, I record into .WAV and then compress to *.OGG (Ogg Vorbis) files for use on my iRiver, because Ogg Vorbis produces better sounding files for the same size. But you couldn't do that on an iPod, becuase it doesn't support it.
If it is on a PC, a lot of the music file players can have extra codecs to deal with other file formats such as *.OGG, like Winamp.
If you are going to stream them over to say a Squeezebox, then you need to find out what format FLAC / MP3 / OGG etc you want to use.
MP3 would be the most compatible with other devices, and you can choose a higher bitrate to preserve any quality.
Koenig
If you have an ipod AAC files sound much better than mp3.
Invest in a decent anti-static cleaner for your records to give them a good clean before recording.
If you are using an SL1210 it may be worth using the rubber platter mat as well as a felt one whilst recording, the direct drive assembly can be a bit noisy.
Invest in a decent anti-static cleaner for your records to give them a good clean before recording.
If you are using an SL1210 it may be worth using the rubber platter mat as well as a felt one whilst recording, the direct drive assembly can be a bit noisy.
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