> So what be a good set of switches to mencoder to reduce the size of an > mp3 file, or do you recommend audacity etc.? Off-topic on this list, but anyway: $ man lame $ lame --preset cbr 32 big.mp3 small.mp3 Also please read [1]. Hope it helps. Vit ----- [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_principle