Question about WMV, MP3, and WAV files?

Question

Okay, so I'm going to make a video and will be saving it as a WMV file, will it make a difference if I use an MP3 file as the audio in the video than if I used a WAV file? Because wouldn't saving the whole WMV file at the end compress the movie to the specifiactions of WMV anyways? Or would using a WAV file for the audio increase the quailty of the audio even after it is saved as WMV? thanks!

Answer 1

It depends on the program you're using.



For example, I use MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 14+ and I can save the video to .wmv and encode the audio from as low as 8kbps to 320kbps.



There's apoint where you will not be able to distinguish between 320kbps vs .wav format.



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Answer 2

Unfortunately, you didn't tell about the audio source... Does it come from the CDs.. or it comes from whatever like iTunes Store (means : Already compressed)...



If the file was already compressed, then it's no use to convert it into a WAV.. but if you RIP the CD into the WAV, then it makes a different story...



I suggest you try both of them... before makin' the video, and compare about the audio quality (just trust your ears)... if the MP3 is more than enough, then just go with the MP3... cause it also gives you less space than the WAV (Uncompressed)



And, the audio quality of your files will always be the same with the result of your video then... except, if you manage to re-convert the mp3 again... So using the WAV as a source Audio is a good idea, than it's up to you to choose between the MP3 & WAV as the Audio Result in your WMF...



And mostly people won't notice the difference between the 'higher' bitrate of MP3 & a WAV file... but some people might notice it (an expert audio user, audiophile )...

Answer 3

individually i might recommend getting a sparkling head unit, because of the fact the wav and wmv are inferior in sound high quality. you ought to purchase aftermarket head gadgets for good rates which will play MP3, in simple terms examine for it on the front of the stereo. MP3's sound lots extra powerful, and you are able to't beat sturdy sound high quality.

Answer 4

try use Nidesoft total video converter

http://www.dvdtomp4.org/