How can I get a low resolution audio file?

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How can I get a low resolution audio file?

Hello to all. I have recently upgraded my iTunes to 11.0.03. I remember being able to create a new audio file of specifications offered by the menu in iTunes. My present requirement is to make a low quality MP3 file of an existing higher quality file and find that I am unable to do it with this new version of iTunes which only creates a new version of like quality and does not offer me options of selecting the quality of the file I need to make. Any help in this matter will be deeply appreciated.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5), garage band, FCPX:10.0.8 version

Posted on Jun 2, 2013 7:10 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 2, 2013 8:14 AM in response to somanna

Hi,

Go into preference > import settings and set the format and bit rate.

When you select the tracks you wish to convert thrn ctrl click and select convert to mp3.

Jim

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somanna Author

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Jun 2, 2013 9:42 PM in response to Jimzgoldfinch

Thanks Jim for the leads. I did go into preferences>import settings and set it to the lowest offered quality. When I then selected the file and clicked, I have not been given the option of converting the file but only create:

When I had earlier clicked this option, it only resulted in a same sized file being replicated.

Anyway, I proceeded and clicked create MP3 version and, 'lo and behold' it created one according to the import settings that had been made!

Thanks Jim, you have solved my problem.

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Answer 3

Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM in response to somanna

Ps. Remember to change import settings back to your preferred settings when adding new tracks from CDs.

Jim

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somanna Author

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Jun 3, 2013 3:32 AM in response to Jimzgoldfinch

So kind and gentle of you to give me this further instruction. Thanks!

A request...could you add your mail ID to your profile? I want to send you a few videos I have made.

Thanks again.

Regards. Have a nice day.

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