problem exporting to .mp3

[deejai]

Hello,

After editing a file, I wish to export to .mp3 @ 96/44100. Installed lame dll, set the bit and sample rates in preferences but the resulting file ends up @ 96/32000! Reviewed all settings, over and over again. Even tried a registry repair using Registry Smart. But can't seem to get the file to export @ 44100. Have to convert in iTunes to achieve desired result. Would like to skip that step in order to save time and any additional loss. Suspect lame dll as culprit since have only experienced this same issue with another app using the same. Any suggestions as to where to find the conflict?? Thanks in advance.

[alatham]

You're right, LAME doesn't support high sample rates at low bit rates.

Technically the MP3 format allows for it, but LAME won't let you. I don't know if other encoders will let you, but I do know that you can't (at the moment) use different encoders with Audacity. So the only way to try different encoders is with different software.

[deejai]

Thanks! That helps clear things up for me. I had pretty much planned on perhaps having to do my edits in Audacity with higher resolution settings and then just convert them down in iTunes since it allows for a 96/44100 conversion. Won't save me much time but at least I can get the edits done. Thanks again.