QUOTE(novocane)
Is the Nero mp3pro encoder good to use to encode normal mp3 files?
At 128 kbps and if you wanna stick to mp3, you may use Lame --alt-preset 128 (ABR preset). FhG encoders are also good at 128 kbps, but using Lame with that preset may give you better results. Also check
Recommended MP3 Encoder at 128 kbit/s.
QUOTE(novocane)
I encoded mp3 files @128 Kb/s but the encspot 2.0 shows them as FhG fastenc low quality, but I used the High quality mode.
The low quality shown in EncSpot is due to the low bitrate used.
Quote from rpop in this thread:
http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index....showtopic=10526QUOTE(rpop)
When analyzing some mp3PRO files, I noticed that EncSpot correctly identifies the encoder as Thomson mp3PRO Encoder for ones made with MusicMatch, but incorrectly identifies the encoder as FhG (fastenc, low quality mode) for ones made with Nero. Furthermore, EncSpot identifies FhG (fastenc) as the encoder for variable bitrate files. Is there a way to tell EncSpot that those files were made with the mp3PRO Encoder so it will show correct information?
Maybe this is what is happening with your mp3 files produced with Nero.
You may also try Ogg Vorbis or AAC for low bitrates. Use the search and you'll find a lot of information.
cya