Bit Torrent 1-2-3!

[mikemLBI]

ok, short and sweet-
download a bit torrent program at

http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/bittorrent/bittorrent-3.2.1.exe

run your usual virus scans, it is an *.exe file;
install it- a walkthru is pretty simple;

next, get the dbpoweramp converter at
http://download.com.com/redir?pid=10249519&merid=83769&mfgid=83769&edId=3&siteId=4&oId=3000-2140-10249519&ontId=2140&ltype=dl_dlnow&lop=link&destUrl=%2F3001-2140-10249519.html

this will convert shn, flac, ape, into each other, as well as mp3 and waves;
install it- a walkthru is pretty simple;

now, go to sharingthegroove.org bit torrent forum, at

http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=17

find a show you like, locate the torrent file, and click- the bit torrent program will launch, asking where to save the show (always choose desktop) and then your connection will begin.

when your DL is complete, inside the show's folder, select your shns or flacs ONLY, not artwork or setlists or shntools.txt, and right click- you'll get a *convert to* entry on the dropdown menu, and dbpoweramp will launch- asking your for file conversion type, location of save, quality of format, and overwrite choices.

codecs for different files for dbpoweramp are at

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central.htm

Someone oughta tell you what it’s reallly all about,
-->>mikem, lbi, bj

[Mystical88]

Short and simple question. How much better is this compared to MP3 format? As far as quaility??

[HomerMcvie]

Thank you. Why can't their instructions be so clear?

[ryan8472]

Originally posted by Mystical88
Short and simple question. How much better is this compared to MP3 format? As far as quaility??

The sound quality for SHN's and FLAC's are worlds better than that of an MP3. Converting a file to mp3 removes information from the file, and degrades the quality of the original recording. If anyone has a better explanation (which I'm sure there is :laugh: ) please, well, explain!

((Oh, and since SHTG is a message board, you need to register before downloading :) ))

[DownOnRodeo]

My pc just froze, and I was 70% of the way through downloading the 777MB show!

Thank god it turned out that BT supports dload resumption!

It's been going slow at about 9kbps up until now but for some reason now its careering along at 37 kb/s, so it shouldn't be too long before it finishes. In time to save to disc for JC and I to listen to on our road trip down to Sydney tomorrow!