AudioAlchemy MP3 Edition is a fast, easy-to-use, highly configurable, and affordable audio conversion tool that provides settings for speed, quality, BitRate, Frequency, channels, and much more. Convert from WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, AIFF, AU, VOX, RAW, PCM, GSM, ADPCM, g726, g721, g723, MPC, MP+, etc. to MP3 in a snap. The comprehensive range of supported input formats makes the software very flexible, and provides a complete solution for users to convert most any audio file desired to MP3 with ease. AudioAlchemy MP3 Edition can also convert existing MP3 files to a different bitrate, frequency, and/or channel setting; for example, converting a 320 kbps MP3 to 128 kbps for use in a hardware device that requires a specific setting or does not support the higher bitrates.
It provides frequency settings ranging from 16 Hz to 48 Hz, and bitrates ranging from 8 kbps to 320 kbps. This extensive bitrate range allows for maximum control of the conversion output. When disk space is an issue, such as for Portable Mp3 players, select a lower bitrate to conserve space. Otherwise, when audio quality is a must, select one of the higher settings. Furthermore, Constant Bitrate (CBR) options are available for the best compatibility with both hardware and software MP3 players, and Variable Bitrate (VBR) is also provided for further optimized file sizes.
All conversions are performed directly from the source format to the output format, which increases overall conversion speed and eliminates a possibility for potential quality loss. Additional options include error protection, the ability to automatically transfer audio tags from the source format to the conversion output files, and for advanced users, the ability to optionally enable/disable use of Joint Stereo, Bit Reservoir, Short Blocks, and write VBR headers for maximum performance and audio quality.
