Audio File Format Dialog
In this dialog, you can change various file settings when saving.
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To open the Audio File Format dialog, select , and select or . Then activate Named File, click in the Format field, and select Edit.
This dialog can also be opened from various other locations in WaveLab Pro.
- Type
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Select an audio file type. This affects which options are available on the Audio Format menu.
- File Extension
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Select a file extension that is compatible with the current file type.
- Audio Format
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Select an audio format that is compatible with the current file type.
- Channels
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Specify the number of audio channels for the files to be created. For multichannel audio montages, you can create multiple files.
- Sample Rate
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Select a sample rate for the audio file. If you change this setting, a sample rate conversion takes place.
ImportantUse this only for simple conversions. For professional results, use the Resample plug-in and add limiting and dithering.
- Bit Depth
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Select a bit depth for the audio file. This option is only available for specific file types.
ImportantReducing the bit depth is only advised for simple conversions. For professional results, it is recommended to add dithering in the Master Section.
- Metadata
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Lets you make metadata settings that are saved with the file. This option is only available for some file types.
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If Do Not Save Anything is selected, no metadata are saved with the file.
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If Inherit from Source File is selected, the metadata of the source file are used. If the source metadata is empty, the default metadata is used, if available. For example, this can be used to create Wave files with a Unique Material Identifier (BWF standard).
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If selecting Specific to This Configuration is selected, you can edit the metadata, or replace it with a metadata preset. To edit the metadata, open the metadata pop-up menu again, and select Edit.
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- Single File Format/Multiple File Format
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Switches between the Audio File Format dialog and the Multi Audio File Format dialog.