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openoffice.orgAudacity

Commercial software equivalent(s): BIAS Peak


Description: Audio recorder and editor for creating and sharing sound files and recordings - can be used for podcasting.


Operating system(s): Windows, Linux, Mac


License:  http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/license - free to use and distribute


Website: http://audacity.sourceforge.net


Download URL: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/


Tutorials: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/tutorials

 

User Documentation: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/documentation


Reviews: http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?view=info&itemId=1093072

LAME encoder for Audacity 

Because of software patents, we cannot distribute MP3 encoding software.  Follow these instructions to use the free LAME encoder to export MP3 files with Audacity.

How do I download and install the LAME MP3 encoder?

Windows

  1. Go to the LAME download page.
  2. Click on any link from the list of identical "lame-3.96.1" links.
  3. When you have finished downloading LAME, unzip it and save the file lame_enc.dll anywhere on your computer.
  4. The first time you use the "Export as MP3" command, Audacity will ask you where lame_enc.dll is saved.

Mac OS 9 or X

  1. Go to the LAME download page.
  2. Download the version of LameLib for your operating system.
  3. When you have finished downloading, use Stuffit Expander to extract the files. (This may happen automatically.)
  4. Save the file called "LameLib" anywhere on your computer.
  5. The first time you use the "Export as MP3" command, Audacity will ask you where LameLib is saved.