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does anyone know if there is a program that can shrink a mp3 file

this would help me when i put up my music but to attch files the limit is 5MB and some of my songs are not much but a bit too large.

if this could be done you coudl also download the directly from the forum,

 

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Rusty,

 

MP3 is a "lossy" format, which means that compression causes a degradation (loss) of fidelity, but yes, you can reduce the size of an MP3 by encoding at a lower bitrate. That will also reduce the size of the actual file. For Girls Rock Radio, I specify that artists must upload music submissions at a bitrate of 256k minimum, 320k preferred. The station streams at 128k, but to maintain the best fidelity, I have to start above 128 so the stream audio processors and encoders don't noticeably affect the quality of the sound.

 

For you, a program like Audacity (free - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) could be used to load your master audio file, then specify a size-friendly bitrate to save in MP3 format.

 

256k + = CD Quality

128k = Near CD Quality (but better than FM quality)

96k = FM Quality

56K and below = starts to loose fidelity quickly with 28K sounding about like AM radio.

 

Experiment with these to find a good compromise between audio quality and file size for upload.

 

Does this help?



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Rusty,

 

MP3 is a "lossy" format, which means that compression causes a degradation (loss) of fidelity, but yes, you can reduce the size of an MP3 by encoding at a lower bitrate. That will also reduce the size of the actual file. For Girls Rock Radio, I specify that artists must upload music submissions at a bitrate of 256k minimum, 320k preferred. The station streams at 128k, but to maintain the best fidelity, I have to start above 128 so the stream audio processors and encoders don't noticeably affect the quality of the sound.

 

For you, a program like Audacity (free - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) could be used to load your master audio file, then specify a size-friendly bitrate to save in MP3 format.

 

256k + = CD Quality

128k = Near CD Quality (but better than FM quality)

96k = FM Quality

56K and below = starts to loose fidelity quickly with 28K sounding about like AM radio.

 

Experiment with these to find a good compromise between audio quality and file size for upload.

 

Does this help?

 

 

thanx man it does help but its something to learn...i could do this in my studio too but easier fix at home



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thanx for nothing... LOL



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too funny... LMGTFY gotta love it :) And rusty.... it did find you a very good mp3 resizer lol



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Rusty,

 

MP3 is a "lossy" format, which means that compression causes a degradation (loss) of fidelity, but yes, you can reduce the size of an MP3 by encoding at a lower bitrate. That will also reduce the size of the actual file. For Girls Rock Radio, I specify that artists must upload music submissions at a bitrate of 256k minimum, 320k preferred. The station streams at 128k, but to maintain the best fidelity, I have to start above 128 so the stream audio processors and encoders don't noticeably affect the quality of the sound.

 

For you, a program like Audacity (free - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) could be used to load your master audio file, then specify a size-friendly bitrate to save in MP3 format.

 

256k + = CD Quality

128k = Near CD Quality (but better than FM quality)

96k = FM Quality

56K and below = starts to loose fidelity quickly with 28K sounding about like AM radio.

 

Experiment with these to find a good compromise between audio quality and file size for upload.

 

Does this help?

 

i had to go from 128k to 96k but i myself can hear the difference but a normal non music producer wont so thank you again



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Rusty,

 

MP3 is a "lossy" format, which means that compression causes a degradation (loss) of fidelity, but yes, you can reduce the size of an MP3 by encoding at a lower bitrate. That will also reduce the size of the actual file. For Girls Rock Radio, I specify that artists must upload music submissions at a bitrate of 256k minimum, 320k preferred. The station streams at 128k, but to maintain the best fidelity, I have to start above 128 so the stream audio processors and encoders don't noticeably affect the quality of the sound.

 

For you, a program like Audacity (free - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) could be used to load your master audio file, then specify a size-friendly bitrate to save in MP3 format.

 

256k + = CD Quality

128k = Near CD Quality (but better than FM quality)

96k = FM Quality

56K and below = starts to loose fidelity quickly with 28K sounding about like AM radio.

 

Experiment with these to find a good compromise between audio quality and file size for upload.

 

Does this help?

 

i had to go from 128k to 96k but i myself can hear the difference but a normal non music producer wont so thank you again

 

Submitting to other music agencies won't come with the same file size limitation as found here. This is just a community forum service. Artists upload entire CDs to Girls Rock Radio at 320k and my uploader does not balk at them. DON'T send music producers here to listen to your music. They will realize what an Idiot you are and it will be over before it begins! LOL. :lol:



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Audacity works great, and it makes a useful audio editor in general. and it's free, so that's even better.



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Very interesting stuff nice to know in fact

 

But I need a Resizer for my lil guy when I try to upload him the bit rate is to big so he falls out alot

any suggestions

 

 

 

 

HIGHJACKED :smoke:



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Very interesting stuff nice to know in fact

 

But I need a Resizer for my lil guy when I try to upload him the bit rate is to big so he falls out alot

any suggestions

 

 

 

 

HIGHJACKED :smoke:

 

Yep, we know what it says on your glasses Loader. "Objects appear larger than they actually are".



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Rusty,

 

MP3 is a "lossy" format, which means that compression causes a degradation (loss) of fidelity, but yes, you can reduce the size of an MP3 by encoding at a lower bitrate. That will also reduce the size of the actual file. For Girls Rock Radio, I specify that artists must upload music submissions at a bitrate of 256k minimum, 320k preferred. The station streams at 128k, but to maintain the best fidelity, I have to start above 128 so the stream audio processors and encoders don't noticeably affect the quality of the sound.

 

For you, a program like Audacity (free - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) could be used to load your master audio file, then specify a size-friendly bitrate to save in MP3 format.

 

256k + = CD Quality

128k = Near CD Quality (but better than FM quality)

96k = FM Quality

56K and below = starts to loose fidelity quickly with 28K sounding about like AM radio.

 

Experiment with these to find a good compromise between audio quality and file size for upload.

 

Does this help?

 

i had to go from 128k to 96k but i myself can hear the difference but a normal non music producer wont so thank you again

 

Submitting to other music agencies won't come with the same file size limitation as found here. This is just a community forum service. Artists upload entire CDs to Girls Rock Radio at 320k and my uploader does not balk at them. DON'T send music producers here to listen to your music. They will realize what an Idiot you are and it will be over before it begins! LOL. :lol:

 

 

 

thanx for the advice...ooooor i dunno im just an Idiot :P


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