I'm new to Mac. Can I rip my CD's into MP3's with iTunes?
If so, can I rip them at a high quality setting, like 256?
Thanks
If so, can I rip them at a high quality setting, like 256?
Thanks
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Ripping MP3's with iTunes?
- Thread starter MrVegas
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
MrVegas said:
Yes.
Go under iTunes>Preferences>Advanced>Importing
and under "Import" choose "MP3 Encoder" You can then set the preferences for that in the menu below it.
GO to the iTunes preferences and in the Advanced section there's a tab called Importing. From there it's pretty easy to select different filetypes (MP3) and bitrates although 256kbps isn't a direct option there's a customise button that may help. 
B b b b b beaten!
B b b b b beaten!
I just wanted to add... unless you plan on using a device that specifically needs MP3 files, though, AAC will provide a better quality of audio for a given bitrate than MP3 will -- that is, a 128k AAC will sound better than (but be of similar size to) a 128k MP3, and ditto for a higher bitrate on either.
mad jew said:B b b b b beaten!
Yeah, this was one of those posts where I knew if I didn't type as fast as possible, it would be too late!
256Kbps is sort of like the bastard encoding bitrate nobody should be using. 160Kbps MP3 (128Kbps AAC) is fine for most music and you can fit a few of them into an iPod. Then you can go the other way and encode to 320Kbps for the highest possible MP3 quality short of going lossless.
That might be fine for you. I won't accept any files below 192kbit MP3, and I prefer LAME VBR MP3s ripped using alt-preset standard. For AAC, 192kbit CBR or VBR is preferred. For some CDs that are especially complex, I like higher bitrates than that. Everyone's ears are different. Don't assume that what's fine for you is fine for everyone.Lacero said:
Cless said:
Hey Cless:
How do you rip using LAME VPR in Mac? I used to use EAC/Lame in Windows, but I don't know how to use that technology in Mac.
Lacero said:
Well, in my defense it offered about 6gbs saving over 320AAC for the entire library which enabled me at the time to squeeze the whole lot onto my iPod. Nice sound, but a fruitless endeavour as further CD purchases made that concept a moot point.
For those of you encoding with ACC- are there any noticeable differences when going from 128 kbp to a higher bit rate? I rip CDs with the default importing settings (128 ACC) and until recently, I've been wondering if it was worth reripping my entire collection at a higher rate. I'm in a squeeze for HD space but would be willing to make the sacrifice if there is a substantial improvement to sound quality.