How To Convert Your Audio into an MP3 using iTunes

Converting files to MP3 from a CD is not terribly difficult, but it helps to have a step by step guide.We developed a short tutorial on how to do this quickly and easily using your own computer. Here’s some rudimentary info about MP3s and a guide to help you to create an MP3 file from an existing audio file.

Converting Audio into the MP3 Format

The universal standard audio file for delivery on the Internet is called MPEG-3 or more commonly known as MP3. For voice talent, you should make your voice-over demo available in MP3 format for easy distribution to clients via email or for convenient download on your webpage.

To Convert Your Audio into an MP3 using iTunes, follow these steps:

1. Import the CD into your iTunes player
2. Create a playlist for your recording(s)
3. Drag your recording(s) into the Playlist to keep it/them organized
4. Select the recording that you would like to convert to MP3
5. Click on “Advanced” in your iTunes menu bar
6. Select “Convert Selection to MP3″
7. Wait a couple seconds, and voila, an MP3 has been created!
8. Plug in your iPod or iPhone and sync. You’re done!

Other Notes

The MP3 file should be encoded at the bit rate of between 128kbps (standard) to 160kbps (medium) to 320kbps (highest) for optimum quality yet maintaining a relatively small file size for delivery over the Internet.

MP3 File Equation

When trying to estimate how large a file your voice-over demo will be in MP3 format, consider this equation.

• 1 minute of stereo digital audio, encoded at 128kbps = 1MB MP3 file

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