RP Listener Forum - Radio Paradise

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 6:09pm

fuzzy wrote:

This question is not meant for Bill. I'm sure there are others here who can answer. What would be the best Audio Ripper to use and the best Codec? I know little about all this. I have been using Audiograbber for many years (LameEnc DLL Verison 1.32), but i'm sure there is something better out there since AG hasn't been updated for quite some time.

And since the files being played on RP are 320k MP3 files, wouldn't be better for me to upload 320k files to LRC? Or do they get their own file source when a file is added to the playlist?

For windows, I highly recommend Exact Audio Copy (http://www.exactaudiocopy.de). Uses AccurateRip to give give good rip results (although might be slower than other rippers), and does a pretty good job even with scratched/damaged CDs.

As far as what codec to use, I think it depends what you're looking for. If you want a high quality, exact copy of your CDs on your computer, then you should use a lossless format (I like and suggest FLAC). Down sides, they may not be playable on all devices (though FLAC is supported on some). Also, going to take up more space on your hard drive than an mp3 (I think 4-6x).

MP3s (a lossy format that gives you smaller files, but you lose some sound quality) are always good option because they are supported universally. You can chose a variable bitrate (VBR) or a constant bitrate (CBR). I suggest a minimum of 192 kbps for sound quality, 320 for the best (again, going to affect file size).

AAC gives you better sound quality than mp3 for the same bit rate. It's becoming more supported than it used to be (but still not on microsoft/zune/windows phones as far as I know, but that may have changed).

You could look at OGG Vorbis as a lossy codec if you want open source, but will again be looking at potential device support problems.

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 5:02pm

Yeah, I saw that post disappear at 5:01 PM.You are so busted.I'm sure a few of the lamers will fall for it.

C'Ya until your next sn. {#Wave}

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 4:59pm

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 4:57pm

fuzzy wrote:

This question is not meant for Bill. I'm sure there are others here who can answer. What would be the best Audio Ripper to use and the best Codec? I know little about all this. I have been using Audiograbber for many years (LameEnc DLL Verison 1.32), but i'm sure there is something better out there since AG hasn't been updated for quite some time.

And since the files being played on RP are 320k MP3 files, wouldn't be better for me to upload 320k files to LRC? Or do they get their own file source when a file is added to the playlist?

If you are using a MAC you can use MAX or Audacity on a PC or MAC or EAC for just PC. These are all freeware

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 4:53pm

fuzzy wrote:

This question is not meant for Bill. I'm sure there are others here who can answer. What would be the best Audio Ripper to use and the best Codec? I know little about all this. I have been using Audiograbber for many years (LameEnc DLL Verison 1.32), but i'm sure there is something better out there since AG hasn't been updated for quite some time.

And since the files being played on RP are 320k MP3 files, wouldn't be better for me to upload 320k files to LRC? Or do they get their own file source when a file is added to the playlist?

Haha.hehe.STF.LOL.k?

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 11:21am

BillG wrote:

Our library is currently stored as 320k MP3 files. They transcode quite nicely (if you do it properly). We're preparing to transition into using FLAC files. That should happen gradually over the course of the next year or so.

Thanks, Bill, I was just wondering. RP is already one of the better quality stations I've heard. I look forward to the transition. :)

Out of curiosity, care to comment on how to transcode properly, to minimize losses when going from lossy to lossy?

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 8:52am

RobbieG wrote:

I was wondering what the format is of the radio paradise music library. Is it lossless (WAV, FLAC, ALAC)? According to the FAQ, people can submit their own music in 320 kbps CBR mp3 format. Does that mean all of the streams are a transcoding of a transcoding?

Our library is currently stored as 320k MP3 files. They transcode quite nicely (if you do it properly). We're preparing to transition into using FLAC files. That should happen gradually over the course of the next year or so.

Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 12:42am

I was wondering what the format is of the radio paradise music library. Is it lossless (WAV, FLAC, ALAC)? According to the FAQ, people can submit their own music in 320 kbps CBR mp3 format. Does that mean all of the streams are a transcoding of a transcoding?