[unkoman]

I just got my ipod and started using itune(vr.6) to encode AAC files. I have two questions:
1. How do I change the complexity level of AAC encoding?
2. Are there better AAC encoders than the itune?

Thanks

 

[bigshot]

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Originally Posted by unkoman 1. How do I change the complexity level of AAC encoding?

File / Preferences / Advanced / Importing

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Originally Posted by unkoman 2. Are there better AAC encoders than the itune?

Nope

See ya
Steve

 

[Filburt]

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Originally Posted by unkoman 2. Are there better AAC encoders than the itune? Thanks

It depends on the track. The Nero AAC encoder and the Apple AAC encoders produce similar quality tracks in general, but, one can be better than the other in some cases. If you want to try out another AAC encoder, I'd recommend the Nero one.

 

[unkoman]

Thanks for the replies. When I goto the imporitng option menu, I can only change the bitrate and other basic options. Every aac file that I encode is in low complexity mode.

 

[Taphil]

I believe iTunes and the iPod only play AAC LC, so there's no point in trying another mode.

 

[Filburt]

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Originally Posted by unkoman Thanks for the replies. When I goto the imporitng option menu, I can only change the bitrate and other basic options. Every aac file that I encode is in low complexity mode.

LC is probably adequate unless you're planning to encode under 128kbps. Many of the tools in the other profiles are designed for lower bitrate applications, so, they may not net audible performance advantages over LC in your use.

Also, many players are restricted to LC-only playback as it requires the least processing power, thereby keeping costs down for the manufacturer when selecting a decoding unit.