High Fidelity 0 Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 Hi all. I'm just getting ready to start ripping my CD's to a laptop to use initially as a backup for the CD deck, instead of carrying spare decks with me. I have ripped some to my main PC at 128 kbps and, although they sound OK through the PC speakers, or through the rig at low power in the house, I am bothered if the quality will be good enough when played at power. To those that use laptops, do you use 128 kbps or should I rip them at 192 kbps. (Disk space is not an issue). Thanks in advance. Quitting Smoking & Drinking doesn't make you live longer It just feels like it. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 If disc space isn't an issue then 192kbps would be the better option. Link to post Share on other sites
Leeroy F 0 Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 i would recomend 192 if diskspace is not a problem. Just remember that the audience pay for top QUALITY music and there paying for it after all. also make sure that your encoder is not dodgey i.e no pops or skipps in your music. make sure when ripping that your cds are fairly clean and scratc free otherwise all problems could arrise. If neccessary make sure that you have turned on JITTER CORRECTION (if feature available, if not download different ripping software. Personally i use FreeRIP and have had no problems quality wise and the CDDB Database saves all that long copying from the back of cd covers. Hope this helps Leeroy F Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_Kray 0 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Why not go for 160 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/533.gif it sounds fine on a big system Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Agree with the above! Link to post Share on other sites
High Fidelity 0 Posted February 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 The 160's have it up to now, any more offers? Quitting Smoking & Drinking doesn't make you live longer It just feels like it. Link to post Share on other sites
TymmyD 0 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 I do all my ripping with Lame at 192Kbps. If any help. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/042.gif I get paid to look stupid! Link to post Share on other sites
Digital discos 0 Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 i do all mine at 320 kbps, 192 would be fine though Link to post Share on other sites
Hayd 0 Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Why not just try ripping at a few different bit rates and see what you think for yourself :-) Personally I rip mine all at 192kbps with High quality on the ripper ( easy mp3 ) but I doubt there's much difference between 160 and 192 in reallity. Hayd Link to post Share on other sites
Melody_Roadshow 0 Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/huh.gif I use varied bit rates depending on how often i think i will use the track.. If sounds a little poor at high volume, you may need to look at using an external sound card as laptops are usually poor when it comes to sound level/quality Link to post Share on other sites
pareshj 0 Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 the minimum I would rip would be 160. Josh www.djspacebar.com Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I set my encoder about three years ago and cannot remember what setting, I presume it is 160 or 192, but if space is not an issue, and hard drives are so cheap these days rip them as high as possible. .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
SyC 0 Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 It's like a photo! The better the quality the bigger the filesize... I would go for 192 or even consider 256 (Just to be awkward!) No seriously 192 is a commonly accepted standard, anything less is noticeably less quality.. .:Simon:. .:VibeZ Music & Discos (Mobile Disco & Karaoke):. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I have been told that there is a way to set the Kbps as variable so that during more complex parts of the record it will increase and of course during less complex parts it won't http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wacko.gif Buzz - repetition of complex....OK you win Anyway at this point I have said all I know about this subject so over to you. PaulS Link to post Share on other sites
DJPLEASURE 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 A lot of people are now ripping at VBR (Variable bit rate) I guess it is the way forward, but size is always going to be an issue to some. <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
dangerman 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 (edited) QUOTE but size is always going to be an issue to some. Theres no answer to that one http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/whistling.gif Edited March 4, 2004 by dangermouse Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Sauce! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/363.gif Link to post Share on other sites
The Moog 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I also go in at 192kps and it produces fine results. I can back up the earlier comment about the value of a good quality external soundcard though. It does enhance the sound to much more acceptable levels. Personally, I use the Maya EX7 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif The Moog is a very simple dog for whom bones are his raison d'etre Link to post Share on other sites
rat 0 Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 i usually rip my mp3s on a Mac at 192Kbps force Joint Stereo and set 44.1 KHz Using Sound Jam 2.5.3. Then transfer to my PC by way of Mp3 Data CD for backup. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
djnammu 0 Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I do all my ripping with Lame at 192Kbps. Easier to use, Sounds great and easy to manage, And Ive been using it for more dan a year now. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/headphone.gif DJNAMIT http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/headphone.gif Link to post Share on other sites
csl pete 0 Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 hi new to this first post I have used a laptop for ages the main issue you will find is that silence hisses as most laptops have a rubbish sound card this is more noticable when played through your mixer and amp i just ordered an echo card 24 bit so hopefully this will sound better i use 128 and some higher rates the higher the better cheers Pete Link to post Share on other sites
Award Entertainment 0 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 I've used 128 predominantly and occasionally 192 or even 320. Space is the big issue for me as I'm on a laptop with only 120gig and it doesn't like having the external 120gig plugged in all night (crash....). Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 (edited) QUOTE (csl pete @ Mar 14 2004, 02:31 PM) hi new to this first post I have used a laptop for ages the main issue you will find is that silence hisses as most laptops have a rubbish sound card this is more noticable when played through your mixer and amp i just ordered an echo card 24 bit so hopefully this will sound better i use 128 and some higher rates the higher the better cheers Pete Would you consider spending £120(ish) to fix that hissing silence problem. ]http://www.behringer.com/02_products/proddetail.cfm?id=MDX2600&type=220&lang=ENG This wee beasty, Behringer MDX-2600, not only offers a noise gate for making "silence" silent!, but also an audio enhancer (good for MP3 output), as well as Tube simulator, compressor, limiter, expander, and all sorts of other audio features. Edited March 19, 2004 by Gary Link to post Share on other sites
didge 0 Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 when using any MP3 the higher the bitrate the better, the less compression the better. the problem with MP3 is that when played through a large sound system you can seriously damage your speakers. Because MP3 are majorly compressed the top and bottom of the sound wave are clipped (therefore peaks taken off) this then forces the cone out for a split second, but several times a minute damages the speakers majorly....... soundforge is one of the best programs to eliminate this problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Discodunc 0 Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I use 128 most of the time but some 160's. never had a complaint about the sound of 128s straight out of the headphone socket on a laptop(albeit a good quality built in card). 160 is probably ideal and I would defy anyone to be able to tell the difference if you go any higher than that. I used to get that hiss off the laptop until i disconnected the earth off the mains plug(cheap ground lift). I have now put an inline switch on the cable, similar to a table lamp switch, which cuts or connects the earth depending on the circumstances. Dunc. Link to post Share on other sites
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