LAME Flashcards
What does LAME stand for?
LAME Ain’t An MP3 Encoder
What is the primary function of LAME?
Converts a suitable lossless input audio file to an MP3 file
What types of bitrates can LAME output for MP3 files?
Constant, variable, or average bitrate
Why is LAME recommended as an MP3 encoder?
It is open source, customizable, and outputs high quality MP3 files
What is Constant Bitrate (CBR)?
The user chooses a preset bitrate, and LAME targets that bitrate throughout the entire file
What happens to the bitrate in a CBR file?
Every second in the file has the same number of bits
What is the effect of using CBR on file size?
CBR files are larger than VBR and ABR files of the same quality
List valid LAME constant bitrates.
- 8
- 16
- 24
- 32
- 40
- 48
- 64
- 80
- 96
- 112
- 128
- 160
- 192
- 224
- 256
- 320 kbit/s
What is the most popular CBR bitrate on RED?
320 kbit/s
What is the lowest quality LAME CBR bitrate allowed on RED for music torrents?
192 kbit/s
What is Variable Bitrate (VBR)?
The user chooses a preset quality, and LAME targets that quality, letting the bitrate vary
What determines the number of bits in a VBR file?
The complexity of the sound at that second
What is the bitrate range for a VBR file?
0 to 320 kbps
What factors influence the filesize of a VBR encode?
- The preset selected
- The audio data being encoded
What do VBR presets range from?
V0 (highest quality) to V9 (lowest quality)
