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Does converting a file to .flac make is sound like a flac file or does it not work because it is a higher bit rate then the song is before you convert it? |
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No. FLAC is mainly for original recordings or ripping LPs - it is a master format, basically. Encoding FLAC files from something like a CD or an MP3 file is pointless as the quality of either recording is not worth it. However, if you have a turntable hooked up to your PC and want to rip an LP, it's worthwhile to encode it as FLAC. |
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I'm no audio expert, but it seems to me that FLAC might be useful in this scenario if you wish to reduce the loudness war in a track, even if the track is low quality. You could keep the quality low, but the level to which you can edit the amplification of signals is restricted somewhat. If you're going to edit the track, encoding in FLAC is almost certain to increase the quality of your editing. Otherwise, there's almost no point encoding a low-quality mp3/wma as FLAC. There might be a point encoding a CD to a FLAC file, providing you don't go above the quality of CD-DA if possible (2 channels, 44100 samples per second per channel, 16 bits per sample). For the record, I have a pair of Edirol MA-15D monitor speakers. The difference between 320kbps MP3 and FLAC when encoding vinyls is barely audible. However, it is audible from my experience. |
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Why would encoding CD tracks into FLAC format be considered as pointless? Some of us prefer to encode with a lossless format. |
