Question on conversion rates

[sethm]

I have a Creative Zen Plus, which is supposed to hold 2000 songs.
I have taken my CD library and created MP3 at 192 kbps
But I am no where near 2000 songs and I am close to maxing out the space on the Zen.
Curious -
1) Will I hear a difference between 192 and say something half that?
2) Should I have the dbPowerAmp set at "Normal", "Preset", "None" or "CD" quality ?
3) By having the mp3 at a smaller rate/size will that also allow the Zen's battery last longer?

[LtData]

The "2,000 songs" is based off of 64kbps WMA. To most people, this loss of quality is totally unacceptable. Most people are fine with about 128kbps mp3 or, for a little better sound, a 128kbps WMA. Going below these settings requires you to test to see if you can tell the difference between, say, 128bkps and 96kbps.

Also, use "None" as those choices over-ride the bandwidth selection.

I believe smaller songs will let the battery last longer, as it can cache more songs, but I can't say for sure.

[sethm]

Thanks so much.
I could not find a link on helpful tips on settings, etc - or did I overlook it?

[LtData]

I assume you mean a helpful link on bitrate settings. This is because these settings vary from person to person and vary depending on the equiptment used.

[sethm]

Understand.

Oh, is there a MP3 to WMA conversion/codec for DAP v 11.5?
I tend to like the look of this version and thus have not yet moved on to 12

[LtData]

Go to Legacy Codec Central via the link in the main Codec Central and download the WMA codec.

mp3 is included with dMC by default. Do note that you need a valid PowerPack trial or registered version to encode to mp3.

[bobb]

U can buy yourself some time by using VBR if currently yer using CBR.

Eventually, everybody run out of space, just have to adjust your listening habits.

[sethm]

Thanks for the suggestions, but what is VBR & CBR ?

[LtData]

See here for some explanation of various digital audio terms: http://www.dbpoweramp.com/spoons-audio-guide-formats.htm