No longer able to export .snd or System 7 .sfil audio files

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No longer able to export .snd or System 7 .sfil audio files

I don't know what version of Quicktime or OS X removed the export option, but I can no longer create .snd or System 7 .sfil audio files using the Quicktime export feature.

Any suggestions as to how I can convert any newer sound file format to this older NeXT/Sun sound file format?

My current OS is 10.4.3 with Quicktime 7.0.3 Pro.

I'm ultimately trying to change my new mail notification in Entourage using Expression ( http://soundsetcentral.com) to modify the Microsoft Sound Set.

PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Posted on Nov 26, 2005 12:25 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 27, 2005 7:49 PM in response to icebreaker687

I have found the solution to this issue...

1) You need to install OS 9 on your OS X "Tiger" using the OS 9 installation disc that shipped with your Mac.
2) Go to System Preferences and select Sytem/Classic.
3) Select the "Start/Stop" tab and highlight the System Folder on your boot HDD. Click the Start Button.
4) Download SoundApp 2.7.3 from http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macos/4124&vid=4134
5) Extract the SoundApp directory to "/Applications (Mac OS 9)"
6) Open SoundApp
7) Select File/Convert...
8) Find the sound file you wish to convert.
9) Set your settings for export:
Format: System Sound
Encoding: u-Law
Rate: No Change
Channels: No Change
Bits: 16-Bit
10) Click the Convert Button.
11) Save the file.

This file will now be recognized by "Expression X" ( http://soundsetcentral.com/)

You can now create your own notifications for Entourage in Apple OS X "Tiger".

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Regards.

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