I'm thinking about using Windows Media Player to gradually convert my CD collection to MP3, but I'm not sure if this is the best way to go. I want to get very high bit rates and I'm not concerned about compression. Any advice?
2006-09-14 11:13:58 · 15 answers · asked by Kaohsiung Dude 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
There are many sources on line that offer free conversion for mp3 to wav and vice versa. The quality is very good too!
2006-09-14 11:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want simple and you are a Windows user, Windows Media Player is the way to go.
Just make sure you have version 10. Version 9 and lower doesn't have the ability to convert a CD to MP3.
I personally think 256kbps is the best bitrate for audio CDs. Above that is is overkill.
I have written a step-by-step guide on converting your CDs with Windows Media Player (link below). You should be up and running in 10 minutes.
Even better, I have an article on "Finding Your Ideal MP3 Bitrate" where you can actually hear the same clip at different bitrates so that you can judge for yourself.
Good luck!
Jeff
2006-09-17 15:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by knowzyjeff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MP3 is lossy, that is you loose some data in the process of compression. Apple has options to use a lossless conversion in iTunes. I'm sure that there are similar apps that do the same for windows. I would also consider making a backup of your music collection. Keep the CDs around in case you lose files or you back up failed.
2006-09-14 11:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use media player and set the quality to the highest. you shouldn't have a problem with the quality then.
if you are after the best quality though you might want to look at using a different format than mp3 such as Ogg Vorbis, AAC or MPC.
Of these MPC offers the best quality, but is quite a large filesize.
2006-09-14 11:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
ipods age great but don't be fooled with itunes it sucks. There is far better software out there. Don't let your music collection be hijacked but itunes.
A good free mp3 converter is "audio grabber" you will find it on
www.tucows.com
as for compression 128Kbs is a good comprises
http://www.mp3-tech.org/tests/gb/index.html
musicmatch is also a great bit of software but not free.
2006-09-14 11:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 23:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definatly use itunes i used windows media player for ages but recently moved over to itunes which is much better when u get the hang of it i ripped all my cd into mp3 at 320kbs and they sound great if you need any help using i tunes try http://forums.ilounge.com/forumdisplay.php?f=97
also if you get a ipod it will be much better to have all your tunes ready to go on itunes.
2006-09-14 11:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by ms sensible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in your CD and go to itunes and it will automatically convert into mp3.
2006-09-14 11:17:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do all my ripping with Realplayer. It gives more options in terms
of format and bitrate. You can rip CD's into mp3, m4a, wma and
ra.
When you download Realplayer, make sure to sign up for the
Real Services Membership(it's free).You have to be a member to "rip" your CD's into 320k mp3's.
2006-09-14 11:59:45 · answer #9 · answered by mixmaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to use a program like Nero.
Go to www.download.com and search for CD rippers or mp3 converters/rippers
2006-09-14 11:23:44 · answer #10 · answered by flibertyjib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋