[bookcourier] Re: Audible content quality info

Greg,

I found this statement on the web. I can't vouch for its accuracy:

"The used codecs are MP3 at 32 kbps/mono for their highest available 
quality, Sony HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility, used in Sony's IC Recorder) 
and ACELP at 16 kbps/mono as well as ACELP at 8 and 4 kbps/mono."

I'm thinking of subscribing to Audible (if we are allowed to from the UK) 
and would be pleased to hear people's comments on the sound quality.

Thanks...Bruce

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Epley" <gregepley@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 11:02 PM
Subject: [bookcourier] Audible content quality info


Does anyone know the MP3 sampling rates used for Audible content?  I can't 
seem to find that info anywhere on Audible.com now.  I'm not a member but 
have had significant experience ripping audio books I purchased to MP3 for 
listening on an MP3 capable CD player.  I'm wanting to compare and contrast 
Audible's content against that.  What I'm looking for is something like 
"High quality files are 64Kbit/s, 22,050 Hz, Mono".
P.S. - BookCourier tip: To aid in remembering the orientation of the 
batteries, attach small pieces of tape or self-adhesive tactile dots to the 
inside of the battery door in a way that's meaningful for you.  The tape or 
dots can be easily removed with a little WD-40, then washed with soap and 
rinsed under cool water to clean the battery door with no evidence the aid 
was ever there (in case of BC replacement).
-Greg

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