Bit rate of vinyl rips

[b1sh0p]

It amazes me how many people come on here and admit to stealing music.

[Dohjo]

Ya, I know I shouldn't do it. But it's not something I normally do. I have two rips in my collection which isn't my own. I should go out and buy the vinyl then rip it. However, it would be much easier if producers decided to release their old tracks as mp3.

Don't want this to turn into a thread about pirating. We can all agree that we should support the artists and buy their music.

And thanks for the help. 320 or flac is the way to go

[b1sh0p]

Ya, I know I shouldn't do it. But it's not something I normally do. I have two rips in my collection which isn't my own. I should go out and buy the vinyl then rip it. However, it would be much easier if producers decided to release their old tracks as mp3.

Don't want this to turn into a thread about pirating. We can all agree that we should support the artists and buy their music.

And thanks for the help. 320 or flac is the way to go

I get it. There's a lot of tunes that I want that aren't available, but part of the fun is the thrill of the hunt ie. tracking down that record you "need."

[Dohjo]

True! Finding rare tunes etc. is always a kick

[SlvrDragon50]

It's also something I wouldn't openly admit online lol.

Never know if it'll come back and haunt you.

[thedjprototype]

if you are ripping vinyl keeping it as a WAV (if you have the space) or converting to an MP3 at 320 is perfect. No one will noticed the difference if you are playing live.

no matter what avoid anything that is 128 and lower because it will sound like crap no matter where it is ripped from.

[olisharp]

If you're ripping your own vinyl collection, I'd record it into your computer at 16 bit 44.1k Wav of aiff. If you need to convert to mp3 after, then you can.

As ripping vinyl takes so much time, it's not something you want to do twice, so get it right the first time! Just as important is making sure your vinyl is clean before ripping, your needle isn't worn out (use the best you can afford) and you don't have any clipping / red lights on your mixer or sound card.

Do it right, do it once, enjoy your music!

[Daily Crisis]

Hey, can I just ask a few questions.

1. Is it really worth converting all my banging tunes which are MP3 at 320Kbps?

2. I don't really care if I notice the difference if I have headphones close to my ear (for example), but will the crowd?

3. If the above questions are true... What is the best way or one of the best ways of converting MP3 to WAV or AIFF?

4. Which is better in terms of quality WAV or AIFF?

5. Will this take up a fuck ton of space?

I think I have about 300GB in my hard drive (I'm not currently at my home computer). Obviously this depends on the amount of tunes I have and how long the tracks are which also effects the file size etc. But I'm talking probably no more than 100 tunes just for playing out.

NOTE: I am not selling out venues. I am playing at a few parties with no more than 150 people until I am 18 and then I can play at a few clubs in my city. So far, 320Kbps MP3 has been fine.

If someone could answer these questions, I would be grateful.

Cheers.

[makar1]

1. Is it really worth converting all my banging tunes which are MP3 at 320Kbps?
Converting them to what? You can't improve the quality of a file.

3. If the above questions are true... What is the best way or one of the best ways of converting MP3 to WAV or AIFF?
Not doing it.

4. Which is better in terms of quality WAV or AIFF?
Neither.

5. Will this take up a fuck ton of space?
Yes.

[Daily Crisis]

1. Is it really worth converting all my banging tunes which are MP3 at 320Kbps?
Converting them to what? You can't improve the quality of a file.

3. If the above questions are true... What is the best way or one of the best ways of converting MP3 to WAV or AIFF?
Not doing it.

4. Which is better in terms of quality WAV or AIFF?
Neither.

5. Will this take up a fuck ton of space?
Yes.

Some very bold statements there.