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How do I batch convert wav files to mp3?

Dec 11, 2007 4:13 PM

Just wondering how I can convert a batch of wav files into mp3 files (including metadata).

I was looking thru features in both soundbooth and bridge, but I can't find it (if it exists).

Thanls
17629 Views   11 Replies   Latest reply: amytom23, Jul 31, 2011 2:15 AM
 
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  • Harm Millaard
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    1. Harm Millaard,
    Dec 12, 2007 8:23 AM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    Use a dedicated converter. Easy CD-DA comes to mind.
     
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    2. (jeffsherk),
    Apr 4, 2008 5:03 AM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    Found this FREE easy to use mp3 converter called All2Lame, here:
    http://members.home.nl/w.speek/all2lame.htm

    You will also need to download LAME MP3 encoder, and copy the lame.exe & the lame_enc.dll files into the all2lame directory to get it to work:
    http://www.rarewares.org/mp3-lame-bundle.php

    The program offers a lot of command line type options, so you need to read the documentation to understand all your choices, but here's a 'quickstart' line you can put into the 'switches' line that will make highest quality stereo mp3's using variable bit rate technique:

    --vbr-new -V 0 -q 0 --resample 44.1

    If you prefer mono to save space, use this line:

    --vbr-new -V 0 -q 0 -m m --resample 44.1
     
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    3. (Angelina_Russell),
    Apr 16, 2008 11:55 AM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    Thanks 'jeffsherk' for this n i ce k i nd of help, can you please let us know how we can convert mult i ple extens i on, l i ke as you told us that 'You w i ll also need to download LAME MP3 encoder, and copy the lame.exe & the lame_enc.dll f i les into the all2lame d i rectory to get
    i     t to work' but i n case i f we need to convert avi, wav, dat or any video format to mp3, wma or any aud i o format so what i s the process for th i s...Thanks!

     
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    4. (jeffsherk),
    Apr 16, 2008 12:19 PM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    all2lame (using lame mp3 encoder) will convert most well known audio types (like wav) into mp3 format. I don't have a specific list of what it will and won't do though, so you will have to test it yourself to see what will work and what won't.

    As far as stripping audio off of video (like an avi file) and converting it to mp3, you will need another program that does that. There is a free one called mEncoder (or mPlayer) available here:
    http://www.mplayerhq.hu/design7/dload.html

    I used it a very long time ago to get some audio off of some avi files, but you'll have to read thru all the documentation to figure it out because I haven't used it for such a long time.

    Hope this helps.
     
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    5. (Simon_G),
    May 16, 2008 10:20 AM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    yes, you can use converter for chang i ng the extens i on.



    Simon G.
     
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    6. (BogdanRO),
    Mar 22, 2010 8:39 PM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    I have also tried mp3 lame bundle. It works pretty well.

     
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    7. (DJ_Shotty),
    Dec 31, 2008 11:09 PM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    All the Adobe Audition versions have batch encoding ability.
     
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    8. (User@mac),
    Jan 2, 2009 1:09 PM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    I find Itunes to be more useful for batch converting audio files. With the newest version you can customize it to convert a mono or stereo file and to a MP3 as well. And it does other neat things too.


     
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    9. Hits89,
    Oct 4, 2010 9:58 AM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    MelodyCan is the next generation easy-to-use software that converts just about any video and audio file that can be played on your computer.
    Extremely fast conversion speed and simple user interface.

     

     
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    10. Ninarama,
    Jul 7, 2011 9:26 AM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    If you already have SoundBooth, you also may already have the Adobe Media Encoder which comes with every CS Suite.

    This tool can not only convert Videos, but also very easily wav to mp3 and you can also create your own preset.

    Worked like a charm for me

     
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    11. amytom23,
    Jul 31, 2011 2:15 AM   in reply to (jeffsherk)
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    there are many free music converter available on cnet download that can batch convert music files

     
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