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Started August 17th, 2022 · 2 replies · Latest reply by Headphaze 3 years, 6 months ago

Kostyam

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3 years, 6 months ago Edited: 3 years, 6 months ago
#1

Is the audio quality reduced in the preview?

Headphaze

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3 years, 6 months ago
#2

Hey

Yes that's correct. The preview file is transcoded as an mp3 at a low data rates to massively reduce the file size. But you're right that the download you get is the same file that was uploaded unadulterated. smile


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