How do I batch Convert from 32 to 24 bit

Hi

I've done it with iTunes. iTunes will convert them to 16 bit aif files (if you set iTunes to convert to aif, not mp3 or aac.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Waveburner converts any audio it can read to 16 bits 44.1 Khz PCM. That is what it is made for.
However, the iTunes method will deliver the +exact same+ results, in terms of audio quality. I would rather do it in iTunes, as Waveburner is purely designed to burn industry compliant audio CD's. But if it just that you know your way around WB better, there is no objection to using it.
You could also try Compressor - supposedly it can (batch-) convert any audio to any other audio.

regards, Erik.

Hi

And iTunes is easier to use for this. My method: Using Finder, I drag my main iTunes folder (the one I use for listening to radio and such that contains all related playlists and folders) out of the Music folder to anyplace else. Then launch iTunes. It creates a new empty iTunes folder automatically, and iTunes is starting from a clean slate. *After setting iTunes conversion to .aif* I then drag the 32bit batch files into iTunes then click on convert. This way my files are located in an uncluttered location - the newly created iTunes folder (and subfolders). After I'm done, and have dragged my converted files to their ultimate destination, I then get rid of the new iTunes folder and drag the original (main) iTunes folder back into the Music folder. When iTunes is then launched, all of your original Library and Playlists will be there. You can create an Applescript preset to do the folder switching if one wanted to streamline the process.


Cheers.

Hi

I'm not at a mac right now, but isn't "Convert" in the Advanced drop down menu?

Cheers.

Hi there,

Sorry to hijack the thread. I may misunderstand but I thought I would try.

I think you want to go to Preferences > Import then "import using" (which ever suits your needs), then "setting" and select "custom" and there you can choose sample rate etc.

Good luck,

Jay

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Message was edited by: NoteFarm because I re-read my own post and it made no sense.

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Hi

In my first post in this thread I ponted out that iTunes converts to 16 bit aif files.

Your originals should be untouched.

Cheers

Sorry to read this,

As Bee Bee said, your originals are unchanged surely.

Please let us know,

Regards,
Jay

why not use Compressor

create a new batch setting with the settings you want