Posted by NRen2k5 on 02/06/06 06:07

OG wrote:
> "Matan" <Matan.1000@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138980006.866904.188340@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>Anybody knows how much space (in KB and MB's) does it typically take to
>>record voice into MP3? such as in USB MP3 players which can also record
>>through their mic. On average, how much space does it consume per
>>minute?
>>
>>I need to estimate which capacity gadget I need for 60 minute recording
>>at a time, with good quality.
>>
>>
>>Thanks!
>
>
> Be warned that many 'mp3' players actually record from the microphone as WAV
> format. These can be MUCH larger (10 Mb per minute at CD quality), though
> you may be able to get more recording time using lower quality audio
> settings.

I don't know about that. I know some use ADPCM (similar compression
ratios to MP3) but I haven't heard of any using PCM ("10MB per minute").

- NRen2k5

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