MP3.. lowest bitrate usedin VBR?

[RowaN]

I've noticed a difference in VBR playback specs...

8 kbps to 320 kbps (Xclef HD-500)
16 kbps to 320kbps (Toshiba Gigabit MEG200J)
32 kbps to 320 kbps (iPod)

When using a popular VBR encoding method, e.g. lame --r3mix mode, does the bitrate ever drop below 32kbps? If so, would this cause a problem for the iPod?

[theflyingbeagle]

I have never known mine to drop below this.

I use mc9 and have the encoding set as MP3 VBR custom and set to alt-preset-standard.

This is a great sound for me and all my songs play.

Cheers,

Paul