fraunhofer MP3 codec

[zenon]

I have the full fraunhofer MP3 codec can it be used by dBpowerAMP instead of LAME?

[LtData]

Re: fraunhofer MP3 codec

Why do you want to use the fraunhofer codec as opposed to LAME, if I may ask? The beta version of dMC (in the Beta section of the forums) uses the MAD mp3 encoder.

[Unregistered]

Re: fraunhofer MP3 codec

in the search for a better quality encode.... or is fraunhofer not any better?

[LtData]

Re: fraunhofer MP3 codec

The only way the fraunhofer codec can improve on mp3 is via propietary means that will break mp3 support with current players. Mp3 itself is a loseless codec and adding special features, such as multi-channel or "better sound" will not change that and keep the mp3 playable in the current software.

You should be fine using other mp3 encoders. If you want the mp3 to sound better, pick a higher bitrate or try VBR.

[Spoon]

Re: fraunhofer MP3 codec

See codec central there is a plug in for the fhg encoder.

[Unregistered]

Re: fraunhofer MP3 codec

I'm encoding many of these files to be played on my portable MP3 player, are you saying they won't play if I encode them with the fraunhofer MP3 codec?

[xoas]

Re: fraunhofer MP3 codec

I'm encoding many of these files to be played on my portable MP3 player, are you saying they won't play if I encode them with the fraunhofer MP3 codec?

This should not be a problem as long as you keep your mp3 file settings within the limits of your player. So (for example) unless you are sure your player can handle variable bitrate files stick to files encoded in constant bitrate only. Similar warnings would apply to use of frequencies other than 44.1 kHz. While these options may be useful (and are available on a variety of mp3 codecs), you want to avoid using them for players unless you are certain they can be supported.

Best wishes,
Bill mikkelsen

[LtData]

Re: fraunhofer MP3 codec

I'm encoding many of these files to be played on my portable MP3 player, are you saying they won't play if I encode them with the fraunhofer MP3 codec?

Should have made myself more clear:
Using the fraunhofer codec doesn't mean they won't play, unless you enable features in that codec that aren't generally acceptable, such as 5.1 sound or 24-bit.
If you just change the bitrate and leave it stereo, it will still play just fine.