New Install Issue

[Darran Ross]

Hi All.

I've now installed the latest build of Goldwave and have immediately hit
upon a problem.

I want to convert an mp3 file to a smaller bitrate, but when in batch
processing, the option to convert to mp3 isn't there.

Its been that long since I set up my original 5.7 version of the program
that I can no longer remember what I need to do to make mp3 conversion
possible, could someone please remind me?

Thanks.

Darran

[Rob Armstrong]

I found the following in the support section of the GoldWave web site in the Frequently Asked Questions. Unfortunately, the imbedded links in the information did not copy. So you may have to go to the www.goldwave.com web site.

Before you attempt a batch conversion, I recommend you try saving 1 file in MP3 format.

How do I save files in MP3 format?
To save and create MP3 files the LAME MP3 Encoder must be installed. Recent versions of GoldWave include the encoder. Some older versions download it automatically if you have an active Internet connection when you save the first MP3 file. However due to a change in the web server, older versions of GoldWave may not be able to download the encoder automatically.
To manually install LAME:

Download the LAME_ENC.DLL encoder
32 bit version
64 bit version
Copy the LAME_ENC.DLL file into your Documents folder. If you downloaded the 64 bit version, rename the file from LAME_ENC64.DLL to LAME_ENC.DLL.
Now when you try to save a file as MP3 in GoldWave, use the Browse button instead of the Download button on the Encoder Download window to specify the folder where the LAME_ENC.DLL file is located.
To save in MP3 format, use File | Save As and select the MP3 type or ("MPEG Audio" for older version of GoldWave) and one of the listed MPEG attributes. Use bitrates of 160kbps or higher and a sampling rate of 44100Hz for high quality. If you get an error message, make sure that the LAME_ENC.DLL file is installed correctly.

Notes:

See this link for additional information about working with MP3 files.
GoldWave supports only Layer 3 MPEG. It does not support Layers 1 and 2.
To save an MP3 file in CD compatible Wave format, see this link.

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