Thanks for the swift reply!
Yes, neither do I and the help file doesn't explain it.
I know the bit rate of the original file. Basically the situation is this, I use iTunes with my iPod and have most of my CD collection encoded at 192 kbps. I do have some mp3s from work colleagues that have used 128 kbps. I have a vast range of musical genres from classical, to rock, to techno (not too much as it gets boring), dance, world, pop, jazz, soul, etc. I mostly use my iPod when I'm out and about and prefer to play the actual CDs when I'm home. Now I have a new mobile phone that has mp3 playback ability. So I thought I'd download a few but at a smaller file size (accepting that I also have to downgrade bit rate & sound quality - after all it is only a phone). So I've gone to Switch and looked at the encoding options and they really don't give you any explanations there and not much information in the help file. I've looked at their audio file formats sections plus a couple of other websites but I have to admit my search has not been too extensive. I was mostly "put off" when seeing the advanced screen in iTunes and perhaps I misinterpreted it as saying less than 128 kbps was only mono.
Yes, it becomes so technical that you have to have a phd to know what it all means or at least huge patience to search for the answers. I guess I assumed the people at Switch might've had more detailed information in support of their app.
Wow, sounds like determination!
Cool, thanks for the info.
Gee, thanks heaps for that. I think I'll just play around and see what sound quality I can bear.
Good luck--and ask, but be prepared for less than you would like.
Thanks again
Cass68