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10.4: Use Automator to mass-convert iTunes tracks
Authored by: technobenja on Nov 18, '05 09:45:46AM

I find this hint VERY helpful. Although I realize that converting to AAC is lossy, I do it anyway for one very important reason. Many of my tracks are 1-8 hour long DJ sets. I get them from streaming internet radio to MP3s. They are converted to AAC and then I make them "bookmarkable" by changing them to protected AAC files using one of Doug's scripts. This is key because I like my music to start off where I left it and not have to start a 4 hour set all over or try to search out my last position every time I sync my iPod or change tracks. The bookmark carries over to iTunes and I am very happy.

I do not notice the loss even when I crank up the volume in my car and most of the tracks come to me in 128bit anyway. Maybe my ear is a little less decerning, but the difference is negligible. I will be using this hint often.



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