Audio Resampling
What is the easiest way to resample my podcast audio from iTunes so I can post it into my vox? I have a 12mb mp3 that's encoded at 24000Hz. I need to resample it down to 22050Hz so it doesn't sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks in my posts. I used audacity, but the problem I ran into is that during export, the file size drastically increased. How can I maintain or lower the file size, along with resampling the audio? Can you suggest other software than Audacity if it cannot do the job for me? Thanks!
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Dithering audio down to a lower sample rate ought to _lower_ the file size. Unless Audacity is exporting a WAV file first to then be later converted? I have to say I'm stumped.
Another option might be to try a stand alone audio converter since audacity seems to be getting a bit funky with you. I've been using Creative Audio Converter a lot recently and it does what it says on the tin. However it came with an MP3 player so I don't know if it's available separately.
Sorry this isn't very helpful!
Benz.
For an different audio converter it might be worth trying some of the options listed here:
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=audio%20converter&tag=srch
although I cannot vouch for any of them, some seem to have a few good review.
Best of luck!
Benz.
In Preferences under ADVANCED > IMPORTING
Make sure MP3 is selected and go under the Settings Pull down to CUSTOM. There you can set the sample rate.
Now go back to the file you want to "Re-Encode" and right click.. Convert to MP3 and the file should have the settings you desire.