Not surprisingly, MP3 files deteriorate about as fast as WAV files (if they do at all...)
And I challenge anyone to record dx, any dx, at 16 to 24kbps (ok, maybe 64kbps...) and tell the difference between that and a cassette tape. Recording DX as a WAV file is a huge waste of storage space. Note: WAV uncompressed 1:1 10 MB If the wave wav file was sampled at 16 bits/44.1kHz, you've got CD quality sound MP3 160 kbps 9:1 1.5 MB Very low compression, superior sound quality MP3 128 kbps 11:1 1 MB The standard "CD quality" bit rate MP3 96 kbps 15:1 700K Considered "near CD quality" MP3 64 kbps 22:1 400K About the same quality as an FM radio station 64 kbps MP3 "As good as FM...." Pretty much sums it up. -- Colin Newell - Victoria B.C. Canada www.coffeecrew.com | www.dxer.ca _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
