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MP3 and me....
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07-04-2009, 06:04 PM
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one tall drink of water
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MP3 and me....
Truly, another beginners question:
Okay, so I am trying to turn an audio track from Audacity into a MP3 file. I seem to be able to make a WAV file with LameFE 2.23, but not an MP3 file. Any guidance as to what I need to download...an encoder, codec....my god, I just don't know...am running Vista on PC. mcp
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07-04-2009, 06:54 PM
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You just need to get "Lame" (no pun intended).
Here's the wiki entry from audacity on how to do it: MP3 - Audacity Wiki Cheers, Joe J Thomas Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio SoundsGoodToYou.com - Joe J Thomas - Voice Actor |
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07-05-2009, 09:30 PM
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Yes, once you download the LAME program (I believe the Audacity site will have a link to it ...somewhere...) you will also have to go into your Audacity settings and link it up to that LAME program. I think it will be in your preferences or settings menus. (I'm working from memory here!) After that you should see an MP3 option in the same 'save as' menu along with your WAV option, etc.
Have fun! Lydia |
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07-07-2009, 12:03 AM
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one tall drink of water
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Is Audacity my only option?....instead of getting LAME, I am just feeling lame right now.....something is not right here in Valhalla
mcp
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07-07-2009, 08:58 AM
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There are plenty of other options, but they all cost $$$.
Audacity is worth the effort. It's a solid, free program. You're just one step away from your goal. My advice would be to install LAME. If you'd like a low-cost alternative, look into Magix Audio Cleaning Lab. I use it on a daily basis. The latest version does quite a bit, and is under $40. For a bit more, you could get Sony's SoundForge. The cheapest version is around $70. Cheers, Joe |
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07-07-2009, 11:01 AM
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one tall drink of water
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I can't believe it...I went to the Audacity site and downloaded every darn thing they had, including the kitchen sink, and now I am able to make MP3 files....
thanks guys. now, who can I send one to that will give me an honest thumbs up or thumbs down....I need to know if I sound like Phyllis Diller after a bender mcp
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07-07-2009, 01:44 PM
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Why not post your mp3 here: Now Hear This! - 2009, July - Don't July to me... The "Now Hear This" threads are where folks post auditions and short audio for others to listen and comment. Be bold! Joe |
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07-10-2009, 02:16 PM
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Greg Cleveland
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Hmmmm. As a newbie, I jumped in and am starting out with ProTools. I was told by several that it's the way to go. I own Soundforge and Audacity, but they pooh poohed those programs.
Since no one has mentioned ProTools in this blog yet...am I alone here? Sorry...still a newbie. Just checking. Greg Greg Cleveland http://www.voicebygreg.com |
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