which is the best quality sound format?
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If space is not of a concern, then you should try using a lossless codec such as WAV or FLAC. MP3, Vorbis, and all other codecs lossy codecs lose some quality by throwing away parts of the audio file that your not likely to hear. I recommend trying FLAC as it creates smaller files with the same quality as a WAV file or a CD:\n\nhttp://flac.sf.net\n\nFor more on audio compression, read this Wikipedia article:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_data_compression
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try Sony Sound Forge 8. it's a wonderfull software, but a bit hard to use. you should know some phisical properties of sound.
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look for the highest resolution
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It's probably going to be average quality.  Also, you're not going to have the ability to clean up pops and scratches.  The best solution is to buy a good turntable, a good soundcard, and some good editing software like Cool Edit Pro.\n\nThis piece of equipment will probably satisfy Joe Blow who just wants to get his old record albums onto CD.  I doubt it will be satisfactory to a genuine audiophile.
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All the programs listed here work well, but if you want higher quality you might just try turning up the quality in Windows Media Player.
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audacity \n\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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Rip them using Windows Media Player 10 and they will be in .mp3 format.\n\nOr use DBPowerAmp http://www.dbpoweramp.com
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Windows Sound Recorder won't do it, because it only handles files up to a minute long.  Quality is not really an issue, because digital audio is digital audio-- the recording software just stores it.  If you want to mess with it after recording it, that's another story, but in general, anything that can record it successfully will produce the same results, quality-wise, depending on your hardware (especially the microphone!).\n\nThere are lots of apps out there; some are free, some are inexpensive, and some are very expensive indeed.  GoldWave is a good choice: inexpensive, been around for years, quite versatile.  Adobe Audition is more powerful and more professional, but more expensive.  Those would be my strongest recommendations.
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the only place I've found was Singingfish.com just make sure the boxes on the side just say mp3 where it has all the formats
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I am not sure what you mean by normal.. But divx is likely the best compression available. If you are having a problem playing something, install the codec pack from the link below.\n\nOr edit your post and let me know what you want to convert it to.
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a dedicated sound card will give you a better quality of sound. you will also have the option to have 5.1 or even 7.1 surround sound. if you just want to listen to a bit of music while you surf then onboard sound is fine.
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I use LP recorder which is great seeming as it only costs about $20 to.  This gives me crystal clear recordings from live music I play from vinyl.
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1) Get latest Windows Media Player\n2) Burn all audio files to a cd using WMP\n3) Go to Rip Music in WMP options and adjust audio quality (bit rate) accordingly\n4) Rip cd, files will be converted to bit rate
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Audacity is a good free one. Simple to use and can make the different audio tracks and manage the sound well.
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Try convert to mp3s before burning them into cd!!! U will get more than 80min if u use mp3 format! But be sure of using 128kbps or 192kbps to maintain the original qualities!!!!!! even its considered as data, but it can be played by every audio player now!!!
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best bet...\ndownload winamp 5  at http://winamp.com/\ntons of shoutcast stations to choose from, all great quality.
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mp3 can never compare to flac or shn, so if u r looking for lossless compression, forget abt size and ipod compatibility. 320 kbs is the max mp3 can go to. and yes lame can be the best mp3 encoder. try audiograbber(not that good) or razorlame(pretty good). gives u a lot of options