which is best way to

[savagcl]

convert either RA or RM files: to Wav then to MP3 or go straight to MP3?

Goal is better sound quality, file size is not a problem.

thank you,
savagcl

[ChristinaS]

Re: which is best way to

convert either RA or RM files: to Wav then to MP3 or go straight to MP3?

Goal is better sound quality, file size is not a problem.

thank you,
savagcl

I personally prefer to always convert to 16-bit 44.1 KHz stereo wav (if appropriate) no matter from what format I start. I may end up making adjustments to the sound quality on the wav file as well, it all depends. Thereafter I can convert to anything else I want.

[Wayne]

Re: which is best way to

I'm not sure that either method will result in better quality especially as you are starting out with a compressed source.

Wayne

[savagcl]

Re: which is best way to

Thanks.

I have noticed that the wav files seem to be a bit larger than mp3 files and
no noticable difference in quality, at least i can't hear any. You're right, RA/RM
is not the best input but it seems like thats about all you can find for
free on the web these days. At least for the "Oldies" (50's, 60's) R&R/Country.

I'm kinda tone deaf anyway. Wife says i
couldnt carry a tune in a bushel basket if i had the philarmonic helping me.

savagcl

[Wayne]

Re: which is best way to

Spoon's guide to the various Audio formats is quite helpful. See the link at the top of the page.

Wayne

[ChristinaS]

Re: which is best way to

I'm not sure that either method will result in better quality especially as you are starting out with a compressed source.

Wayne

Oh, I'm only converting to wav because this is a good way to ensure I can easily convert to other things later if I need it, and also because I often do touch ups on the files, or work with them in other software like Record Producer or Anvil Stdio which don't understand many formats to start with.