Lower bitrate transfer to iPod

Did an earlier version of iTunes have a preference option to automatically convert higher bitrate songs to a lower one for transfer to the iPod? I was using a Shuffle about a year ago and I am sure that this was possible then. I have a mixture of bitrates in my laptop library with a fair amount of 320kbs that I use to DJ with.....however if I'm just listening at home I'm happy with 192kbs.....and I want to fit as many songs on my 60G iPod as possible. Anyone else remember this option. Thanks
Powerbook 1.67Ghz   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   2G Ram

As Mikey says it is only an option for the Shuffle and has never been an option for the regular ipods.
Not that this wouldn't be a good idea of course!
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipod.html

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