[iTunes] size of converted files

[Kirk McElhearn]

On Dec 30, 2005, at 5:40 PM, Lynda Farabee wrote:

> Happy New Year everyone.  In case you hadn't heard, my problems  
> with iTunes were with the CD player/burner on my computer. Once I  
> got Apple to fix it, all is well.  I am able to convert aiff files  
> to mp3 just like I used too.
>
> EXCEPT.....now I have these huge files!  I thought previously they  
> were much smaller. Wonder if someone could suggest some good  
> settings?  Quality is not an issue but size of file is.  I went  
> from 1 or 2 MB files to 19-20 MB.
>
> If you don't remember, I'm converting sermon audio files to put on  
> website.
> Currently I'm using 80 kbps (mono)/160 kbps(stereo), VBR (lowest  
> quality), normal stereo, optimized for velocity Engine.
>
> Do I need stereo?

No, but you also don't need such a high bit rate. Weren't you using  
16 kbps before?


Kirk

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