Thread: why are my mp3 only recording at 128 bit rate

im lost using the same bit rate as a wav 44100hz and a 32 bit float , and then saving as mp3 but cant get 320 , help please

using a 3.5 line to phono cable does that matter ?

Which software?
Are you recording as a wav to start with? (44.1khz stereo 16bit).

Usually when saving stuff out as an mp3, there are options to tweak to allow you to save out in different settings. Maybe the program you're using is default at 128kbs.

Also don't record at 32bit - mp3s don't like that & usually only convert from 16bit files.

& as most producers usually only make tunes in 16bit there is no advantage in ripping in 32bit.

Save as WAV & then convert to 320

Originally Posted by RenegadeGenius

Which software?
Are you recording as a wav to start with? (44.1khz stereo 16bit).

Usually when saving stuff out as an mp3, there are options to tweak to allow you to save out in different settings. Maybe the program you're using is default at 128kbs.

Also don't record at 32bit - mp3s don't like that & usually only convert from 16bit files.

using audacity RG just recording them then export as mp3 (should i record them as a wav first , them put them back in a save as mp3 ?) , ive droppred the bit rate down to 16

Ok, in the preferences, File Formats area:

mp3 export setup bit - click the library bit & find the lame_enc.dll file.
Then change the setting from 128 to 320.

Hopefully that'll sort it (although you will need that dll file on the pc & know where it is).

PS - here is the lame_enc.dll file if you haven't got it (you can store it anyway, but that audacity will need to point to it for it to work).

lame_enc.dll

Originally Posted by RenegadeGenius

Ok, in the preferences, File Formats area:

mp3 export setup bit - click the library bit & find the lame_enc.dll file.
Then change the setting from 128 to 320.

Hopefully that'll sort it (although you will need that dll file on the pc & know where it is).

right done that will give it a try cheer RG will let you know how it goes

i think i cracked it its coming up as 320 now , one more question ,whan im recording wavs i amplify 0.1 , do i do the same with mp3s ?

Yes (minus 0.1)

Originally Posted by Phizzal

Yes (minus 0.1)

cheers mate that worked so its minus for mp3s and plus for wavs

ignore that last comment mate my heads fried

ripping process is exactly the same wav/mp3

Originally Posted by Phizzal

ripping process is exactly the same wav/mp3

sorry mate my head batterd , i knew as soon as posted it , i thought what a tit , cheer for your help mate

Originally Posted by DJ Bass Raver

sorry mate my head batterd , i knew as soon as posted it , i thought what a tit , cheer for your help mate

Gayer

If you're just recording a mix, then 192k is plenty mate.

Originally Posted by Curly

Gayer

If you're just recording a mix, then 192k is plenty mate.

its for a load off mp3 rips i need to do , took me all afternoon to sort all the settings out ( as i usally do wavs ) did about 10 tracks before realising it was all 192 , was proper pissed off , but at least now its set up propley

It'd probably make more sense to rip them as wavs & then convert them with NCH Switch (free) to 320 which takes seconds...

Originally Posted by Leonized

It'd probably make more sense to rip them as wavs & then convert them with NCH Switch (free) to 320 which takes seconds...

having a look at it now mate