For today’s walk-through, we’ll be converting a WAV file to MP3 using Audacity 1.3 Beta (Unicode) for Mac OS X. This action will allow the user to select the original WAV file to be converted to MP3 from their computer’s hard drive. Select File Open. All2MP3 for Mac – Best to Convert Audio to MP3 on Mac. All2MP3 for Mac enables users to convert audio to MP3 on Mac without hassle while it supports any video formats as well. The batch conversion is fast and the output sound quality is fully customizable. Download All2MP3 for Mac. Input Audio Files.
Have you ever heard the phrase, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”? We’re not quite sure the exact origin of this saying, but we know now that it can be easily applied to the task of converting WAV files to MP3. Not that there’s any skinning involved, just that there are literally thousands of ways to achieve this task … especially using Mac OS X.
In today’s posting, we will take our readers through the steps of using our favorite free, open-source audio editing software aka Audacity to convert a WAV file to the MP3 format using Mac OS X. Difficulty rating? It’s as easy as A B C!
Audacity?
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There are plenty of impostors out there on the web pushing their ‘free’ audio editing software. Some may even tell you that it’s Audacity, but don’t be fooled. There is one tried and true location to pick up your free download of Audacity, and that location has been, is and will continue to be in the foreseeable future http://audacity.sourceforge.net/.
Basic Setup?
We’ve got you covered! Our recent installation tutorial includes setting up LAME too!
Convert!
Audacity is capable of performing many tasks, including converting audios from one file type to another. For today’s walk-through, we’ll be converting a WAV file to MP3 using Audacity 1.3 Beta (Unicode) for Mac OS X.
1. File >> Open
This action will allow the user to select the original WAV file to be converted to MP3 from their computer’s hard drive.
2. Select File >> Open
Here our readers will see we’ve selected the WAV file we’re choosing to convert to MP3. Even better, it’s a new Toddla Tsong remixed by SebastiAn — too cool!
3. Make Selection >> OK
Here our readers can make the choice of either having Audacity copy the file to a local location to work from, or read the file from the location we’ve just selected. There’s also the option of remembering the user’s preference.
Click “OK” once you’ve made your selection in order to continue.
4. File >> Export
This will begin the process of rendering our project in a user-selected format; which in today’s walk-through will be the MP3 file type.
5. Format: MP3 >> Save
Here the user is able to select the location in which their newly rendered MP3 file will be created. We recommend checking out our recent tutorial on specifying the MP3 quality (bit rate) for fine-tuning this process.
6. Edit Metadata >> OK.
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Here you can add any pertinent metadata to your MP3 file. Click “OK” and watch as your new MP3 file is created.
7. Pat yourself on the back >> Job well done!
Here we’ve walked through the process of opening our WAV file and converting it to MP3 using Audacity for Mac OS X. Did you get stopped somewhere in the process? Make sure you’ve got LAME correctly setup then shampoo, rinse and repeat the steps listed above. Success will be yours!
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MediaHuman Audio Converter is a freeware application for Mac OS X and Windows. It can help you to convert your music absolutely free to WMA, MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AIFF, Apple Lossless format and bunch of others.
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Converts between all key audio formats
- Splits tracks by CUE sheet
- Exports to iTunes
- Converts multiple files simultaneously
- Keeps the folder structure
- Extracts audio track from video
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Main Features:
Batch conversion
Add all files you want, select the output format and click Start – the program takes care of the rest.
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Support for lossless formats
You can directly convert one lossless format to another, without intermediate conversion. For example, you can turn FLAC to Apple Lossless supported by most Apple devices.
Automatic CUE splitting
The program locates .CUE files in the folder and suggests splitting the image to individual tracks if some are found.
Search for disk covers
If a file contains ID3 tags but lacks the cover art, the program tries to retrieve one using several Internet services.
iTunes support
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Apple fans will admire the option to add converted files directly to iTunes multimedia library. You can also choose a specific playlist.
Retain folder structure
Command the program to keep the structure of your folders when running conversion. A must have option for those who store music in Artist/Album folders.
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- About 60 Mb of free hard drive space
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