#433159 - 10/15/03 12:59 PM
I need to send an MP3 to a client - what bit rate?
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everglass
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Hey Guys,
The time has come when people are starting to request MP3 files. I downloaded an MP3 creator to convert my CD audio files. I note the default setting is 128kbps which brings the file in around 3.8mg. I wouldn't call that a small file, when emailing is that would be expected in an MP3. If I go smaller on the kbps rate it's probably going to sound bad right?
Urgent reply appreciated!
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#433160 - 10/15/03 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by everglass:
Hey Guys,
If I go smaller on the kbps rate it's probably going to sound bad right?
Urgent reply appreciated!
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#433161 - 10/15/03 09:45 PM
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Are you trying to email it? Most email servers will reject attachment files larger than 2M.
If using snail-mail or FedEx or whatever, then use the highest bit rate you can... Better yet, give them a CDR with the WAV file.
Another option is to use an FTP client to let them pull it off your PC (if you both have high-speed connections).
Is this a request for a sample of a mix? Would your client rip you off if you sent them the whole thing at hi-fi encoded rates?
When these things pop up, I'll send either a 10 second sample at 192K, or the whole thing at 64K, to protect my own interests. I always make it a point to attach a note that I'd happily ship them the full-length/full-fidelity product once their check clears my bank.
It's an unfortunate policy that I only extend to clients who have proved their lacked of honor & ethics by past actions....
Finally, I strongly recommend using RazorLAME to encode MP3 files - - it's the only one that will not phase, flange, delete, or chop up the top 2 octaves. And the price is right...
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#433162 - 10/15/03 10:25 PM
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where02190
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If it's for mix approval, send them a CD with a wav file. MP3 at any rate sucks at best, and is IMHO unusable for judging a mix.
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#433163 - 10/15/03 11:14 PM
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everglass
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Thanks.
It's for pitching songs to a project. I know the producer and trust him, he wants it on MP3 so he can send it to some A&R guys if he likes what he hears. The file is too big, so am I best just to send it on CD cause it's going to sound really bad, or is there a way at getting it under the 2mg size and having it still not suck too bad?
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#433164 - 10/16/03 12:51 AM
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CD-Fedex.
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