[plaidpjs]

I have been downloading MP3s forever, but I've never had to mess with the files I got (mostly 128 bit or better). I just got a Rio 600 and wan to downsize some of my MP3s so i can fit more in the smaller space. Is there a simple way to do this without damaging my original files? Can it be done through iTunes? I'm using OS X almost exclusively, but if necessary i can go down to OS 9.x if that is the only option for achieving what i'm trying to do..

Any help would be appreciated.

Ciao!

[caifara]

I don't think you can do that in one movement. I suppose you will have to convert first to AIFF (there are a lot of programs that do this stuff, ex: Soundapp, aiff dropconverter) and then reconvert to MP3 using itunes or a similar program.
If you want to keep the original, just convert a duplicate of it.

-c

[- - e r i k - -]

iTunes do this too. Just go to preferences, change the MP3 encoding settings, and use encoder AIFF. Then change it back to the MP3 encoder, and the settings. I assume Rio supports VBR-files, so I suggest you use the highest quality VBR-encoder and set the minimum bit-rate around 80 KBps or something...

[plaidpjs]

Thanks, I'll try it and see what happens... does iTunes for OS X do this too?

Ciao!