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Posted by Anaardvark on Feb-04-2003 21:32:

Encoding Mixes to Mp3

Ok, I need some advice please . Ive just finished a mix that ive recorded direct from the mixer to my MD's line in and then ripped it to .wav using Sound Forge.

Now I want to know where to go from here. Should I bother doing anything else to it before mp3ing it (such as normalising or any other wizzy effects I should know about?).

When it is ready for Mp3ing, whats the best encoder/tools to use for the best quality (at 192kbps).

Ta!

Posted by benoitfan on Feb-04-2003 22:06:

Well I usually record my sets with Cool Edit and then Normalize it and save it to Wav. Afterwards I encode it to mp3 using Xing's AudioCatalyst, works for me!
Cheers!

Posted by b|p|3m on Feb-05-2003 13:53:

I usually record my sets with SoundForge directly from the mixer to line-in of my soundacard.
You can edit your set adding some effects if u like them or working on eq and volume to obtain a more harmonic mix. To encode in mp3 you can use directly SoundForge.
It works good for me.

Posted by Anaardvark on Feb-05-2003 17:44:

Yeah but the problem I have is that the decks are upstairs in my bedroom, the computer is downstairs in a seperate room filled with lots of other computer crap

Also ive got a limiter on Sound Forge (v6) on the amount of wav's i can convert to mp3, unless you register it, and seeing as im, errr... borrowing it from a friend its best if i DONT register it..

ALSO..... What sort of level is it best to normalise a mix to?

Posted by skware on Feb-06-2003 23:32:

Grab a copy of the lame encoder if the soundforge thing is pissing you off, it's probably a better encoder anyway, www.r3mix.com should have links to it in the encoders section.

Posted by DJ Mikey Mike on Feb-06-2003 23:45:

quote:
Originally posted by Anaardvark
Yeah but the problem I have is that the decks are upstairs in my bedroom, the computer is downstairs in a seperate room filled with lots of other computer crap

Also ive got a limiter on Sound Forge (v6) on the amount of wav's i can convert to mp3, unless you register it, and seeing as im, errr... borrowing it from a friend its best if i DONT register it..

ALSO..... What sort of level is it best to normalise a mix to?

hey there.. i hav the same prob with sound forge. its got a mint encoder, but u only get like 20 converts before u need to register it

anyway i asked a similar question in this thread below, so check it out

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=82846

Posted by Jah on Feb-07-2003 00:44:

guys,

use a program called "razor lame" its basically a windows front end of the lame encoder which is the best mp3 encoding program anyway. it gives you a neat spiffy window too customise everything and encode
il find a link 2 secs
*returns 5 minutes later*
http://www.dors.de/razorlame/download.php