Thanks Chris. I know "plug ins" are like extras for programs you can use for things or may need them to use parts of the program. Just curiuos if anyone knows, would a "codec" like for movie files (mpeg, rm, and so on) be like a "plug in"? I know you need certain ones for certain players to play different movie formats. I am taking a digital audio course now at school and soon to be taking one on the digital visual/movies and all. I guess I am trying to compare the two terms "plug in" and "codec". Thanks, christy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Spotta" <chris@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 3:36 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: audio encoders and decoders "Lame" program > Hi. > > The Lame encoder is like a plugin. Once it is on your machine then an > audio > program will use the lame encoder to encode any wav file to mp3. > > I have used Wavelab as my audio editor since it first came out, and as > it's > so good I hardly bother with any other programs. > > On Wavelab once you have a wav file open in the program, you choose 'save > as > (encode)' from the file menu and it then lists all your encoders and the > choice of formats you can save to. > > I imagine most audio programs are similar - and I'm sure you could find a > free audio program on sourceforge that will do what you need. > > Sourceforge is a brilliant resource for free programs that can do all > sorts > of things and I encourage everyone to have a look around and most of you > will find programs on there that would be worth having on your machines > http://www.sourceforge.net > > > Regards > > Chris > chris@xxxxxxxxxx > > > -----Original Message----- > From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of cristy > Sent: 13 November 2005 01:02 > To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- audio encoders and decoders "Lame" program > > HI, > > Is anyone on the list very familiar with the "Lame" encoder program for > windows? I understand it converts wave files to mp3 etc.. but still > confused about how it works exactly. I looked up a tutorial on google but > am still confused about how to convert a wave file. > > Thanks, > christy > > > -- > <Please delete this line and everything below.> > > To unsub or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 > > > -- > <Please delete this line and everything below.> > > To unsub or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > > > -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/