Compression questions for Music

[EpyonMelee]

well, i just got a 512 MB SD card for my Tungsten E2.

and well, what would be the best way to maximize space for music.

ive seen some of my songs are variable bit rate, id assume that saves space?
how can i make some small mp3s without losing quality, thanks.

[jkrohn]

You most definately want to use a variable bit rate over a constant bit rate. What formats does the Tungsten accept?

Jkrohn

[EpyonMelee]

as far as i know, only Mp3s.

id guess some other formats too

[filipino]

try ripping your music to mp3 format in 92bit using musicmatch or other similar software.

[EpyonMelee]

but will the sound be crappy?

im searching, but coming up with only Mp3s.

[filipino]

nope, 92bit is also near CD quality. i mean for a portable device.

[EpyonMelee]

so how much would a ~4.00 minute song be with 92bit? i mean size-wise

[bombledmonk]

so how much would a ~4.00 minute song be with 92bit? i mean size-wise

between 2-3MB


I personally think 96kbs sucks big time. Almost anyone can tell the difference between 128 and 96.

[EpyonMelee]

2-3 MB sounds good to me.
is the difference really noticable

[filipino]

oppss sorry its 96bit i mean

for portable device? i don't think sound difference would be noticable.

[filipino]

for a 4 min. track file size should be 2.76 MB