What is the MOST compatable mp3 encoding settings when encoding into Divx

[ty1er]

What is the MOST compatable mp3 encoding setting when encoding into Divx / Xvid using Vdub-mpeg2?

VBR, CBR, what bitrate? etc/

Lets say the source is movie has AC3 for the audio track. What settings should i use to convert the audio to lame/mp3 for the best compabiblity with stand alone divx/xvid players, and also furture editing?



thank you, sorry for the lame question.
-ty1er

[TBoneit]

Avoid VBR like it was the black death.... Especially since you mention editing.

[smearbrick1]

CBR - 128 for space.

CBR - 256 for quality.

That's just an opinion though.

I believe it's all dependent upon your player's capabilities. I believe the manual comes right out and states what the upper and lower limits are relative to audio bitrate. Best check the stats for your particular unit.

[ty1er]

thanks for the responces.

I'll probably go with 128 or 160 CBR.

thank you!

[TBoneit]

And of course what's wrong with leaving it AC3?

As soon as you start converting the audio you will be losing quality.

peronally I listen through a good sound system and want it to sound good. If the source is AC3 5.1 then I want it!

Cheers

[guns1inger]

As soon as you use MP3 you lose quality.