converting to mp3

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I have a bunch of files in other formats other then mp3, i would like
to convert them to mp3, what is the best/most efficient use of disk
space.

For example I have things in wave files, what is the best mp3
conversion?

I have audio books (narrated books), what is the best conversion to
mp3?

I have 'audible' files, what is the best conversion to mp3?

I know the better 'bit-rate' is higher quality, but there is a saying
on a porch driving on a freeway, it can only go so fast. If my base
file is wave, or a narrated book, I don't need or think that 320
bit-rate is useful except burning HD space.

Currently I convert everything into 44100hx(i think) 320 stereo MP3...

Thanks for any advice upfront.
EK

[JeB]

On 13 Jan 2006 13:02:57 -0800, wrote:

>I have a bunch of files in other formats other then mp3, i would like
>to convert them to mp3, what is the best/most efficient use of disk
>space.
>
>For example I have things in wave files, what is the best mp3
>conversion?
>
>I have audio books (narrated books), what is the best conversion to
>mp3?
>
>I have 'audible' files, what is the best conversion to mp3?
>
>I know the better 'bit-rate' is higher quality, but there is a saying
>on a porch driving on a freeway, it can only go so fast. If my base
>file is wave, or a narrated book, I don't need or think that 320
>bit-rate is useful except burning HD space.
>
>Currently I convert everything into 44100hx(i think) 320 stereo MP3...
>

16k/16k mono shrinks about 100: 1 and works fine for the voice type
recordings that I have. You need to experiment a bit and see what
works for you.

also ... beware of porch driving on freeway.