(24-11-2015, 09:03 PM)jeffd42 Wrote: pmilani: On Soundcloud, were you intending to enable downloads (they happily take 96/16 .WAV sources)?
As noted by the The_Metallurgist, 128k streaming isn't a great option ... although the codecs have improved and I would note that many (most?) people are listening at that resolution on Spotify, Pandora etc. For that reason, I feel it's worth encoding to 128kbit MP3 and listening to see how the mix translates. (I often have to go back and "tweak" the high end or composer settings when the encoder screws it up.)
Spotify et al, can stream at 320kbps.
but this forum isn't a streaming service to act as background sound for people needing "noise" in their heads while they embrace the day. it's a "facility" where people should be trying to develop their CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS (not shouting), so they can begin to "hear" and better assess the quality of their own work without having someone in a forum do it for them. 128kbps is counterproductive in that scenario. and if an individual can't tell the difference yet because their ears/brain aren't skilled enough today to be able to do so, then still post up 320kbps [in the forum] for those who's ears can indeed tell the difference. please?
otherwise, what's it all about, Alfie? indeed, why even bother working with 24bit files in your DAW? actually, to be honest, why bother even trying to mix in the first place?
i think this principle is important. an understanding and appreciation of good audio can't be built on crap. though i have to say, there's nothing too special about 320kbps, nor 16bit PCM for that matter, but it's waaaaayyyyy better than 128kbps. it's all relative, hey.
anyway, catch ya'll laters,,,,at 320kbps
cheers