How would I "Show" the audio quality difference between 196k and a FLAC (800+) file?

[Cliotoby]

As title. Im doing a project on compression, ive done the image now I need to do audio. Is there any way I can show this using a program screenshot?

Im guessing this is a retarded question but im looking for a way to depict the qualitative difference between the two showing the negative effects of compression.

 

[SamP]

Re: How would I "Show" the audio quality difference between 196k and a FLAC (800+) fi

Sample sound wave, look at differences. Then you're just stuck with making sure your sampling gear isn't a limiting factor.

 

[Tom]

Re: How would I "Show" the audio quality difference between 196k and a FLAC (800+) fi

File size. LOL.

 

[Cliotoby]

Re: How would I "Show" the audio quality difference between 196k and a FLAC (800+) fi

Good point thanks.

Tom, thanks for the input. Ill be sure to come to you for future reccomendations when I need help. Im sure thatll get me a 2:1.

 

[STRBramley]

Re: How would I "Show" the audio quality difference between 196k and a FLAC (800+) fi

Use Audacity.

Put them side by side and you will be able to compare them and zoom right in.

 

[Cliotoby]

Re: How would I "Show" the audio quality difference between 196k and a FLAC (800+) fi

Nice one thanks

 

[sn00p]

FFT.

Take both versions of the file, pick (the same smallish section - a couple of seconds) in both and perform an FFT. This will give you a histogram which shows the frequency bands in both sections. The difference between the two files should be pretty obvious.