User's Guide Part 3

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Encoder options
When you select the ‘Encoder’ tab, you can change the format and write parameters the
Ripper Utility uses in creating the file. The options below are available.
Encoder
The Encoder field defines the format the audio tracks will be converted to. Available
options are .mp3 and .wma.
MP3
If you select .mp3 as the convert format, you can define the settings of the file using the
following parameters.
Bit rate is the setting if you wish to use a Constant Bit Rate (CBR).
Values: None, 32 to 350 kBps.
Sound Quality and Bitrate
Bitrate Bandwidth Sound quality similar to
32 kbps 7.5 kHz AM radio
96 kbps 11 kHz FM radio
128 kbps 16 kHz CD
160-180 kbps
(VBR)
20 kHz Virtually transparent
256 kbps 22 kHz Studio