Mike, right on, as we used to say. Yeah, bass is a tough nut. And Steve, the OP, plays bass.

We can arm wrestle to decide which is the better verb: squash or squeeze! Both are equally damaging.

You also have tons of experience. Would you agree with the other basic statement I made: "In the end, I think Mario has it right: send your audio in the best quality they accept..."?


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