Nero AAC

2004-03-28 15:12:21

I'm considering using Nero 2.6.2.0 to encode my CD collection with.  I plan on using either the Extreme or Audiophile presets with the goal of creating files somewhere between transparent & lossless.

My question is, with all the development that is currently ongoing with the AAC encoders (Nero in particular), is now the time to start encoding? Should I wait for the next release(s)? What would you suggest?

Thanks.

Nero AAC

Reply #1 – 2004-03-28 15:17:16

Yes. The next release is said to have a lot of improvements.
Should be out sometime next month AFAIK.

Nero AAC

Reply #2 – 2004-04-04 05:54:14

This is good to know, as I was wondering the same thing myself. 

Nero AAC

Reply #3 – 2004-04-04 20:32:17

I'm not sure how one could really go wrong at those bitrates, but I'm FLAC'ing my CD collection now in preparation anyway while I anxiously await the new release. 

Nero AAC

Reply #4 – 2004-04-05 05:10:41

how is Nero on low bitrates? Is 40-60kbps below the target range for that app or is it able to create those? Just asking out of curiousity as I am currently using Compaact! and not likely to be changing anytime soon*.

*personal reasons -
0) doing fine with 5.5.10.53 (edit: shipped with my latest 52x burner I was forced to upgrade to in the past two months)
1) my mp4s range from c. 50-60 kbps for my website (mono Old Time Radio recording from late 1920s-1962 or so) up to 'VBR 5' for CDs I own
2) would rather pay $20 for a dedicated AAC encoding program rather than $60-70+ for a full blown CD burning/etc package that would go to waste on my system

Nero AAC

Reply #5 – 2004-04-05 05:27:04

Noatter what you do, ther will be something better later.  That is life.  Would you rather there never be any progress?