Encoding (compressing) sound files

We did some experiments with our round dancers, and found that they couldn't hear any difference between the original record and an MP3 file compressed at 64 kbps, using our then-current equipment (Hilton 75 and Director speaker). Since we have upgraded to higher-fi equipment, I prefer to use at least 96 kbps, and I now record new material at 128 kbps (CD quality).

You must use MP3 format (not WMA) for your voice and music files.

You can use a stand-alone encoder to convert .WAV files into .MP3, but because sound editors now include that ability, I won’t cover that here.

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