How to import mp3 audiobook as iTunes audiobook using iTunes 10.2.2?

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How to import mp3 audiobook as iTunes audiobook using iTunes 10.2.2?

When importing/ripping my audiobooks on CD into iTunes I normally use the program Audiobook Builder to do all of the conversion work for me. However, I have just been given an audiobook that provides either 12 CDs, or one mp3 disk with the book. I would assume that importing from the one mp3 disk would be faster/easier than from all 12 audio CDs. Audiobook Builder does not recognize the mp3 format, and I can not find a way for iTunes to import the tracks as an audiobook. From this discussion group I have followed threads to sets of instructions, but they are all for much earlier versions of iTunes, such as iTune 6. QUESTION: With the current iTunes is there any easy way to have the program import an mp3 audiobook as an iTunes audiobook which I can transfer to my iPod? If not, are there any third party programs such as Toast that would do this for me? Thanks!

Posted on Apr 19, 2011 3:57 PM

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roaminggnome

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Apr 19, 2011 4:10 PM in response to bobio

Open itunes.

Insert disk.

Import disk

File>Get Info>Options>Media Kind: Audiobook

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bobio Author

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Apr 19, 2011 4:29 PM in response to roaminggnome

Thanks, but I seem to have run into a problem. Your method did indeed get the files into the Book section of iTunes. However, when I view this "book" in list view, instead of getting one book with possibly two parts, I get each of the separate files listed individually. More troubling is that the order is off. For example, the order is:

CD1 Track 1, CD 2 Track 1, CD 3 Track 1, . . . ., CD1 Track 2 and so on. None of my other audio books appear in this manner.

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pomme4moi

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Apr 19, 2011 5:52 PM in response to roaminggnome

I had a similar problem. I was able go into list view and use Get Info on each track to edit the Disc # and Track # fields. In my case, that fixed the order ...

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bobio Author

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Apr 19, 2011 6:35 PM in response to pomme4moi

Thanks. I may give that a try, but it seems that my current system may be easier, despite the number of CDs that have to be imported. The program takes care of everything.

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Jun 17, 2011 2:07 PM in response to bobio

I experienced the same thing. I GIVE UP. Audiobkk Builder crashed. I'm ending up with 312 mp3 files for 1 book and just listening to the book while ITunes goes through the 312 files!

UGH

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Chris CA

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Jun 17, 2011 2:37 PM in response to Ann Megargee1

You can use this script -> http://dougscripts.com/itunes/itinfo/jointogether.php

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Aug 8, 2012 8:23 AM in response to bobio

Select all the files on the CD.

Click Advanced, then Join CD Tracks.

This will combine all tracks on the CD to 1 file. If your Book on CD has multiple CD's, that's another story. I have not figured that one out yet...

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Chris CA

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Aug 8, 2012 10:11 AM in response to daveeastman

daveeastman wrote:

Select all the files on the CD.

Click Advanced, then Join CD Tracks.

This will combine all tracks on the CD to 1 file. If your Book on CD has multiple CD's, that's another story. I have not figured that one out yet...

Use the script I posted a link to above (over a year ago).

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Jan 23, 2013 12:33 PM in response to bobio

I am having this same problem; alas, I downloaded the script that 'Chris CA' recommended and cannot open/run it. I receive an error to reopen and it continues to not open.

Please help.

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Chris CA

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Jan 23, 2013 4:51 PM in response to JASEcrest

JASEcrest wrote:

I am having this same problem; alas, I downloaded the script that 'Chris CA' recommended and cannot open/run it. I receive an error to reopen and it continues to not open.

Please help.

Hmmm?

What exactly is the error?

Which computer?

Which OS?

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Answer 11

Jan 23, 2013 5:12 PM in response to Chris CA

Sorry... after I posted this, I continued to research on the web. I came across an app called 'ChapterMark'. It is $0.99 app from the MacStore; however, by downloading it from the app's website, ten free 'trial' attempts are available. (http://labalpha.com)

The 'error' is identified by a number or name... it simple says 'Join Together quit unexpectedly'. I am not sure if this the information you are looking for, but it is the only item in the details the breifly explains the problem.

*** Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NSInvalidUnarchiveOperationException', reason: '*** -[NSKeyedUnarchiver decodeObjectForKey:]: cannot decode object of class (WebView)'

I have a 2012 MBP/Retina, OS X 10.8.2.

Again, I was able to resolve my specific issue with 'ChapterMark' app. Others might be able to get 'Join Together' to work, but 'ChapterMark' is a great alternative.

@Chris CA - Thank you for your assistance. Take a look at the app; it might be a good alternative recommendation in the future.

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Answer 12

Feb 3, 2014 4:48 PM in response to JASEcrest

Just found this thread, as I was looking to do the same thing. I have to agree withJASEcrest. I grabed ChapterMark based on what was said, and It's great I have a lot of boks by the same author that iTunes bunged into on Artist folder. A real pain to sort through and tag. Now, a simple Spotlight search, select all files and drag. ChapterMark does the rest.

MP3 disks are even easier. No need to import the disk, simply open it and drag the files into the app and that's it. The boks show up in the AudioBooks section of iTunes (11).

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