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Where can I learn what bit rate & sample rate means and when/how to change these settings to improve quality when converting video and music files?

Saikat Basu
2010-04-30 18:27:00
We have some basic articles on the kind of information you are looking for. Here are the links: What Is MP3 Format & What Is Its Origins? Digital Video Formats and Video Conversion Explained Audio File Formats Explained in Simple Terms There are also resources like - About.com's Learn To Edit Audio Like A Radio Pro
Mudge
2010-05-03 15:01:00
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Saikat Basu
2010-05-03 18:06:00
Hi Mudge,It really feels great to know that our site is helping you out so much. It is always a deliberate effort on our part to make technology seem less scary to everyday users. Searching MUO is very easy actually. Just use the search box at top.