TAXI hosting: why 128kps?

[sgs4u]

Jeff,Here's a discussion link, part of the problem with bit rates is how many conversions have been done to a file.If I mix, & convert to 128. what happens to that file after I submit it?http://taxi.proboards27.com/index.cgi?b ... 178164What I've been told, if I remember correctly, is that Taxi often burns CDs of forwarded songs and then those go to the clients that have posted the listings. I don't know if those created CD's are sent as mp3s in folders, or if they're reconverted to aiff files. But if we upload something at 192, then the broadjam or taxi site converts it down to 128, then taxi screeners/forwarders converts back to aiff, it's very hard to know what the high end of any mix will end up sounding like.There are so many discussions here about quality in songwriting, gear and mixing etc, it's obviously important to taxi writer/producers.steve

[jay10music]

Hey Guys,Just to let you know. Our bit-rate is 192, NOT 128. Just wanted to make that very clear to the members.

[davewalton]

Quote:Hey Guys,Just to let you know. Our bit-rate is 192, NOT 128. Just wanted to make that very clear to the members.Oh fooey... well there goes the air out of this thread!

[sgs4u]

Jimi has spoken - the discussion is now moot. I wonder why Matto didn't know this yet?thank yousteveps - could you make your avatar pic a little larger?

[matto]

Quote: I wonder why Matto didn't know this yet?Because, even though I'm on the beta team and have had stuff uploaded on Taximusic for while now, I tend to worry about the important things Sorry Steve, couldn't resist...in light of your previous post...All kidding aside, I fully understand people's concerns about the quality of their mp3s, of course you'd want your music presented in the best possible quality.But I also find it important to put this type of stuff into perspective. The OP expressed worry, even anxiety over this issue, and from my years of experience dealing with the licensors and publishers of broadcast quality material I can tell you that 128k streaming should be no cause for anxiety.In the grand scheme of things, this a minor detail, and I hate to see people let minor details distract them from the important stuff.matto

[sgs4u]

Quote: Sorry Steve, couldn't resist...in light of your previous post...All kidding aside, I fully understand people's concerns about the quality of their mp3s, of course you'd want your music presented in the best possible quality.mattoYou're still solid as a rock, in my book! steve

[andreh]

Quote:Hey Guys,Just to let you know. Our bit-rate is 192, NOT 128. Just wanted to make that very clear to the members.Cool! Good choice.Andre

[jeffe]

Lol. Thanks for clearing that one up Taxi.But what if.......No. I wont say it

[sgs4u]

Quote:But what if....... c'mon, out with itsteve

[jeffe]

Oh........Alright then If I upload a 128k file. Surely it cant be any better than that quality. Unless Taximusic have this amazing processing engine that actually improves the fidelity of your music!!!!!I know. I'm being silly now.I will assume that they mean the streaming quality is 192. It probably explains why they specify that you do not upload an MP3 with a higher bitrate than that.All I can say about that is that when you go full on with Taximusic to all members, you'll be frying eggs on the servers.