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Downloading encoders

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1Downloading encoders Empty Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 22:23

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

I have a mac mini 1st gen, and when im importing a cd, it says I can do a AAC encoder, or a AIFF encoder. Anybody know the difference? I tried the AIFF, its its loads faster. I can geta cd done in about 2 minuets, whereas on the AAC it took close to ten.

2Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 22:50

Guest


Guest

Edited for stupidity.



Last edited by t-800 on 2011-04-06, 23:14; edited 1 time in total

3Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 22:59

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

How much better? If its drastic Ill just do AAC, but I dont have a problem with it if its minor. And Ive thought of that, but they all go to my ipod anyway, so I never really use the MP3 format. Not unless I put it on my phone, but then I convert it anyway.

4Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:00

Guest


Guest

edited for stupidity.



Last edited by t-800 on 2011-04-06, 23:14; edited 1 time in total

5Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:02

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

I usually am. I have some nice ones, but I dont take them to school or anything.

6Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:04

Chewy

Chewy

Tom I think you have them mixed up AIFF is lossless. Probably faster because no compression is involved.

You'll probably have less compatibility issues with AAC if you ever plan on using non-mac stuff though.

7Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:14

Guest


Guest

Chewy wrote:Tom I think you have them mixed up AIFF is lossless. Probably faster because no compression is involved.

You'll probably have less compatibility issues with AAC if you ever plan on using non-mac stuff though.
oh shit I did was think of something else. AIFF is lossless but is pretty much only for mac. You most likely would not be able to tell the difference and AIFF takes WAY more space than mp3/ACC.

8Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:15

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

That shouldnt be a problem. I plan on using Macs anyways, and im throwing everything on an external hard drive for now. But how bad are the Mac to Pc problems?

9Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:19

Guest


Guest

BmmFlash wrote:That shouldnt be a problem. I plan on using Macs anyways, and im throwing everything on an external hard drive for now. But how bad are the Mac to Pc problems?
AIFF can not be read on pc without a special player.

10Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:21

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

wow.... ok. So how much is this? I only ask because im on the fence between what I may buy. Im planning on buying a new computer this summer, because this one (the family one) sucks. I could build a pc with my bro, which is what im planning on doing, or buy a Mac. As much as I love Macs, I dont have 1500 to spend on a desktop. There drop dead expensive...

11Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:23

Guest


Guest

BmmFlash wrote:wow.... ok. So how much is this? I only ask because im on the fence between what I may buy. Im planning on buying a new computer this summer, because this one (the family one) sucks. I could build a pc with my bro, which is what im planning on doing, or buy a Mac. As much as I love Macs, I dont have 1500 to spend on a desktop. There drop dead expensive...
Just convert it into another lossless format man. I am not even sure if those players work.

12Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:25

Chewy

Chewy

AIFF is actually supported by Windows Media Player.

It's AAC lossless that you'll have more problems with I think.(just like WMA lossless on anything other than Windows Media Player).

13Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:26

Guest


Guest

Chewy wrote:AIFF is actually supported by Windows Media Player.

It's AAC lossless that you'll have more problems with I think.(just like WMA lossless on anything other than Windows Media Player).
It is. Wow google you failed me.

14Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:27

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

Whatevs, if worst comes to worst, I can just re download stuff.

And the Beatles are Amaaazing.

15Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:29

Zillah

Zillah

BmmFlash wrote:wow.... ok. So how much is this? I only ask because im on the fence between what I may buy. Im planning on buying a new computer this summer, because this one (the family one) sucks. I could build a pc with my bro, which is what im planning on doing, or buy a Mac. As much as I love Macs, I dont have 1500 to spend on a desktop. There drop dead expensive...

Seriously, i love apple products but good lord are they pricey.

16Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:31

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

I know. If I build a pc it would be around 500 to 800. Thats not bad, expecially because its a lot cheaper to buy your own stuff and build from scratch. But jeez, its automatically 1,000 for the base model for a mac. Then for the good stuff, it only gets more expensive.

17Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:32

Zillah

Zillah

make sure you build it good enough to play BF3 on!

18Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:33

Guest


Guest

Remember student discounts.

19Downloading encoders Empty Re: Downloading encoders 2011-04-06, 23:36

BmmFlash

BmmFlash

Ive never been a PC gamer though... I just feel more comfortable on the xbox. And I could... I have to see if they will double my student with my moms teacher discount. I dont think they will, so ill have to see which is a better deal.

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