Creating and Converting MP3 Audio Files
Understanding the MP3 audio files format Before you create or convert any MP3 audio files, you need to understand the MP3 file format as a practical tool rather than a...
Audio Formats
Articles explain converting between MP3 and Ogg, downloading MP3s, and understanding MP3 CD formats.
Converting Audio Files to MP3
Before you convert audio to MP3: what you need to know Before you change audio file to MP3, it helps to understand what conversion actually does, and what it cannot...
Understanding Stereo Features and Terms
The basics of stereo sound At its simplest, stereo sound basics involve a method of recording that uses two independent channels, left and right, instead of the single channel you...
Surround Sound Channel Configurations
Understanding surround sound configurations and numbers Understanding surround sound configurations is essential before adding speakers or running calibration, as each digit describes a specific channel layout. On a Google Chromecast...
Radio Broadcasting Careers and Stations
What radio station careers really involve Before you commit to specific radio station careers or an ownership model, you need to understand that a radio broadcast is fundamentally the transmission...
Digital Music's Impact on the Industry and Artists
The big picture: how the digital music industry upended everything The digital music industry has fundamentally altered how artists earn and listeners consume, but the internet's impact on music reaches...
Vinyl Record Collecting, Transfer and Value
Understanding the vinyl record collecting format Vinyl record collecting starts with understanding the physical object before you pull a disc from a bargain bin or pay a premium for a...
Digital Music Storage, Organization and Streaming
Before you start: digital music storage vs. streaming access Digital music storage comes down to a single trade-off that shapes everything else: keeping your own music files means permanent possession...
Understanding Audio Bitrate and Quality
What audio bitrate quality and sample rate actually mean Audio bitrate quality determines how much of the original recording survives the trip to your ears. Sample rate is how many...
Audiobook and Podcast Playback and Management
Understanding audiobook formats and basics to manage audiobooks and podcasts To manage audiobooks and podcasts on your phone effectively, it helps to grasp the difference between an ebook and audiobook:...
What MP3 Bitrate to Use and When It Actually Matters for Listening
What MP3 Bitrate to Use and When It Actually Matters for Listening You download a song, pop in your headphones, and hit play. Somewhere inside that file is a decision...
