Wed. 4/16/08: Saving an MP3 in Audacity

AIM: How do we create MP3s in Audacity?

As some of you figured out yesterday, saving MP3s in Audacity isn't totally simple. Here's how to do it:

1. Create the audio file you like and edit it until you are finished.
2. Go to the "File" menu and select "Export as MP3."
3. If you've never done this before, you will have to use the LAME dll file to encode the MP3. A menu prompt will pop up, asking you to do this.
4. We already downloaded the correct LAME file (thanks Brando!) and put it in the Transfer folder that everyone can access. When the window pops up when you try to save, click where it says to locate the file.
5. Go to My Computer, go into the Transfer folder, and then into the LAME for Audacity folder. Find the LAME file, click on it, and select OK. It should save your audio file as an MP3 now!
6. Make sure to let Mr. Power listen to your saved file today to get credit.

If you are doing this at home, you'll have to get the LAME file yourself. Click HERE to go to the website where you can download the file. Be sure to choose the correct version based on the Operating System you use (Mac or Windows).