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Yes, the files are normalized before I put them in the zip files. That way if you want to import the whole thing into iTunes and create a playlist, you don't have to fiddle with the volume know. However, the individual links in the main recital thread are to the original file, unnormalized, for the purists who don't like the loss of dynamic variation that comes with the normalizing process.

The good news is that my internet is back to its normal speed, so I've gotten the first two zip files uploaded and the rest should come shortly. Yay.

I'm using VBR, 155-195kbps. I would expect that better than fixed rate

>However, the individual links in the main recital thread are to the original file, unnormalized, for the purists who don't like the loss of dynamic variation that comes with the normalizing process.

great. But loss of dynamic variation?? That really should not happen, as dynamic expression is a crucial aspect of a performance. Are you sure? I hope you do normalization with one single amplification level for the each submission, both left and right?