24-bit conversion to MP3 320kbps

[danahirschberg]

I have some albums in 24-bit 96k and 192k. Converting to MP3 16-bit 44.1k can cause dither and other sound quality issues. Is there a suggested workaround to getting the best quality MP3 files exported to sound the best they can?

[garym]

Re: 24-bit conversion to MP3 320kbps

I have some albums in 24-bit 96k and 192k. Converting to MP3 16-bit 44.1k can cause dither and other sound quality issues. Is there a suggested workaround to getting the best quality MP3 files exported to sound the best they can?

Convert with the Resample DSP set to 44,1kHz, the Bit Depth DSP set to "Fixed 16bit" and Apply Dither "Triangular (TPDF)

[Spoon]

Re: 24-bit conversion to MP3 320kbps

No need to set 16 bit for mp3, as it will accept 24 bit (note mp3 is bit depth independent).

[garym]

Re: 24-bit conversion to MP3 320kbps

No need to set 16 bit for mp3, as it will accept 24 bit (note mp3 is bit depth independent).

oops. Forgot that this wasn't FLAC 24/96 to FLAC 16/44.1.