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The best software to upgrade existing MP3 File Quality?

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K
Keyur Original post #1
Aug 23, 2005 at 4:24 PM
Hi Friends,

Which is the best software to update & upgrade existing MP3 (96kbps) quality files i.e.
1. converting to 160 kbps, stereo
2. Normalising the file so that the sound quality is better
3. appling & adding gain (db)
4. converting to Dolby Digital format etc.

I tried MMJB 7.5, MP3 Gain but was not satisfied. Also can anyone explain the normalizing concept in detail.
siriusb
siriusb #2
Aug 23, 2005 at 4:57 PM
First of all, increasing the bitrate from 96 to 160kbps will not increase the quality of ur mp3, as even one bit of information cannot be created out of nowhere. The same applies to coverting ur frequency to a higher one. But u can downsample to a lower sample rate and downmix to a lower frequency.
And dolby digital is a 5.1 channel sound format. So, in order to convert an mp3 to such a format, the mp3/wma should have 6 channels. Otherwise, it will be a waste of time.

But u can perform all of the actions u mentioned using dBPowerAmp, GoldWave or MP3Gain. I would recommend goldwave.

When done on a single file, normalizing increases the overall volume of the sound file to that of the loudest voluem in that file. Normalizing a directory/selection can be done to have the same loudest level, thus making sure u need not adjust ur speaker volume for every other song.
drgrudge
Aug 23, 2005 at 6:06 PM
I have tried Dr.mp3 but its' good in some cases but it's merely increases the sound to a very high level, ie you are normalizing the same, the quality was better than the original one. Like siriusb said, Normalize the entire directory so that you need not adjust the volume level.
q3_abhi
q3_abhi #4
Aug 23, 2005 at 9:53 PM
Try Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.
QwertyManiac
Aug 23, 2005 at 9:55 PM
AcidXpress and Even Nero Audio can change db...
K
Keyur #6
Aug 26, 2005 at 2:26 PM
Thanks Friends.

Your help has cleared concepts.
expertno.1
Aug 26, 2005 at 4:29 PM
use Sony Sound Forge its the bestz and award winning
QwertyManiac
Aug 26, 2005 at 4:31 PM
but tis complex to use...
wat is 'frooty loops' i hav eard my friends speakin bout that... ?