MP3 is a more compact container format for music files than WAV. It gives the user the ability to store more music when converted to this type of audio format. Additionally, like WAV, MP3 is compatible with many different types of audio players. Converting from MP3 to WAV is not a difficult process and can be done using a variety of software. Some of these can be found online for free others may be purchased. Whichever converter you choose learning to use it will be an essential part of the converting process. Very few converters are difficult to use and most will have the added advantage of improved programming that makes the process more straightforward.
For this example iTunes will be used to change from WAV to MP3. It is free software for MAC OS users and can be downloaded from Apple's website. It is not just a converter but a media player that will let you store, organize and convert digital music and video files. Additionally it allows users to sync files, purchase music online and burn CDs.
The steps are easy, as mentioned before you will need to get iTunes from Apple's website. Load the downloaded file on your MAC/PC and install it. You are now ready to start the conversion process.
1)Load iTunes
2)Then enter the [Preferences] section. To do this on a MAC select the [iTunes] menu and click [Preferences]. For Windows go to [Edit] and click[Preferences].
3)Go to the [Advanced] tab found at the top menu and select it. You will then click on the Importing option that is found just below the [Advanced] tab. If you are using the newer version of iTunes, i.e. iTunes 8 then go to the [GENERAL] tab and then select [IMPORT] from there.
4)You should see a drop down list beside [Import Using] from this list click on [MP3 Encoder]. At this point you can choose the specific preferences you will use to decode your MP3 file. Go to [Setting] and then choose the preferences you prefer. These are:
Good Quality (128 kbps)
High Quality (160 kbps)
Higher Quality (192 kbps)
5) If you will be using your audio on the Web then you should use the most compressed file format. To change the current compression. Go to [Settings] and then select [Custom]. You may choose anywhere between the range of 24 kpbs to 96 kbps dependent on the quality you desire. For music files use Stereo mode.
6)Select [OK] and then come out of the [Preferences] window.
7)Now you can choose your WAV files. Simply go to the library and choose the file you want to use.
8)Once you have selected these files then you can go to the [Advanced] menu and select [Convert Selection to MP3 ].
9)The time taken to convert will vary and will depend on the number of files, the settings chosen and your computers overall speed.
10)Whenthe process has completed. You should hear a beep. This will tell you that all files are converted. Each new file will be directed beneath the original file in the library.
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