audio settings in TMPGEnc

[fanmail1]

I'm using TMPGEnc to encode to mpeg. What audio settings should I use? I am using Stereo @ 44100 @ 128kb. I can never get a decent sound through the speakers. Whats a different setting that would sound better but also not take up too much space because I usually encode my video between 1750 and 2250.

Thanks Keida

[banjazzer]

If you are playing on your PC you would be much better compressing to DivX. You could then get much better audio quality than 128, and a much smaller filesize. If you are encoding a VCD mpeg at 128 then that is half the recommended bitrate, and certainly not enough for mp2 IMO.

[Grativity]

Hmm, thats quite odd that you would have that problem, when I make my svcds thats usually what I will set the audio. There are 3 possible problems, the source of your audio - if you have a audio file that isn't too good sounding to start with, re-encoding it will only make it worse, the speakers - if there is a problem with the speakers like the wires getting not being connected properly etc. this can cause static, and lastly the actual audio decoder - have you tried playing it on different players? ie DVD player AND a computer - i had a player that made horrible pops and squeeks in the audio during credits, but it would play fine on my computer

Good Luck!

[fanmail1]

hi, yes I am encoding to vcd for tv. What do you suggest I use for the settings keep it at stereo or change to dual channel or joint-stereo? Should I hike up the biterate all the way to 224 or would I be able to get by with 192 or 160?

[banjazzer]

The audio in VCD is mp2, which is not as good as equivalent rate mp3. I think you might find 160 acceptable, but 128 is a bit iffy IMO. 128 mp2 is not the same as 128 mp3.