WAV > MP3's? Files too big with EAC, better compression a

[deadhook]

I used EAC (Exact Audio Copy) to put songs from WAV -> MP3 and on to my PSP.

But, I can only get 2 30 minute vid's and like 20 - 25 songs on my 1GB memory card.

Is there a way to compress them better to fit more?

EAC preserves the quality well, but it also makes them big files.

Anyone know of a WAV -> MP3 application, small, free, easy to use that compresses them to a good quality but better size to get more on my PSP?

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[Shinji]

No wonder the files are so big. EAC is just rewriting the wav into the mp3 format.
But if you want to convert Wav -> MP3 you can search for Shuffler Music Converter. It's a free program.
But if you want better quality I'd rather use InterVideo Win Rip. And be sure to use 128+ kbps for converting. (I use 192 and I think this is just enough to keep the sound quality high)

[ajtoulson]

or u can use a proggramme called switch which converts any music files into whatever format u require

[Shinji]

That's always a choice ;P
I'm waitng for a .ogg extension in the upcoming firmware - better quality, less space needed

[Pagnell]

It's highly unlikely Ogg Vorbis will ever be included.

[Shinji]

But maybe... If Sony included .wma why not to include ogg as well?

[cosmicnut]

They charge for including the codec. Sony had to incorporate wma as so many people use it. Mainly because Windows Media Player is installed on PC's by default and used to rip CD's

[Pagnell]

Originally Posted by Shinji

But maybe... If Sony included .wma why not to include ogg as well?

Because WMA is Sony's codec so it is included on every single Sony device as a result. Ogg Vorbis is open source.

[Constantine]

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Windows codec. Sony just uses it.

Constantine