Steinberg Wavelab Le 8 Manual

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File Handling in the Audio Files 
Workspace
About Mono/Stereo Handling
WaveLab LE is very flexible in its handling of stereo. All editing 
operations can be performed on either one channel or on both.
Supported File Formats
WaveLab LE can open and save audio files in a number of file formats.
The following table gives you some basic information about the formats:
Format Description
Wave (.wav) The following bit resolutions are supported: 8...

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NOTE
The “$$$” file type is a temporary file format of WaveLab LE. In case you 
experience a computer, crash you may restore some of your work by 
opening any stray “$$$” files on your hard disk.
About 20-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit Float Files
You do not need a 20-bit or 24-bit audio card to take advantage of the 
fact that WaveLab LE can handle 20-bit and 24-bit audio files. Any 
processing or editing performed on the files is always done at...

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3. Set up the available options:
• Keep this format for next time
• Save copy
• Open standard file selector before this dialog
4. Click Save.
Saving in Another Format
You can change the file format, sampling frequency, bit resolution, and 
stereo/mono status when saving.
PROCEDURE
1.In the Audio Files workspace, select File > Save as.
2. Specify the file name and location.
3. Click in the Output Format field.
4. In the Audio File Format...

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Type
Select an audio file type. This affects the options available on the 
Audio format menu.
File extension
Select a file extension compatible with the current file type.
Audio format
Select an audio format compatible with the current file type.
Channels
Specify the number of audio channels for the files to be created. 
For multichannel audio montages, you can create multiple files.
Sample rate
Select a sample rate for the audio file. If...

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• When selecting Specific to this configuration, you can edit the 
meta-data, or replace it with a meta-data preset. To edit the 
meta-data, open the meta-data pop-up menu again, and select 
Edit.
About Changing the Format
When changing the sample rate, bit resolution, and number of channels 
of an audio file, several operations are performed.
• If you only want to change the bit resolution, you can do this 
directly in the Edit > Audio...

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5. Click OK.
6. Click Save.
Saving a Selection as an Audio File
You can save a selection in the currently open audio file as a new audio 
file.
PROCEDURE
1.In the wave window, make a selection range.
2. Select File > Export > Selected time range.
3. Specify a file name, location, and output format.
4. Click Save.
Saving Left/Right Channel as Audio File
You can save each channel individually into a separate file. Use this 
option when you...

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Encoding Audio Files
Audio can be stored in different formats. The process of converting 
audio to another format is called encoding. When saving audio files, you 
can specify various encoding options for some file formats.
Ogg Vorbis Dialog
You can edit the encoding options when you save an Ogg Vorbis audio 
file.
You can open the Ogg Vorbis dialog from most places where you can 
select an output file format. For example, in the Audio...

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Windows Media Audio Encoding Dialog
You can edit the encoding options when you save a Windows Media 
Audio (WMA) audio file. This dialog is only available in on Windows 
systems.
You can open the Windows Media Audio dialog from most places 
where you can select an output file format. For example, in the Audio 
Files workspace, select File > Save as, click the Output Format field, 
select Windows Media Audio (WMA) as type, click the Encoding...

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Constrained bit rate
This option is available when the VBR and Two-pass encoding options 
are activated. This is used to maintain the bit rate within limits to avoid 
peaks. This is recommended for certain media, such as CD or DVD.
Creating an Audio Montage from an Audio File
You can export audio files to an audio montage, including all markers 
that you have set in the audio file.
PROCEDURE
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Turning Selections Into New Files
You can turn selections into new files via dragging, or by using the Edit 
menu.
Turning Selections Into New Files By Dragging
PROCEDURE
1.In the Audio Files workspace, make a selection in the wave 
window.
2. Drag the selection to the WaveLab LE tab bar, and release the 
mouse button.
RESULT 
The selection appears in a new stereo window.
Turning Selections Into New Files Using the Menu
PROCEDURE
1. In the...