Converting Audio Files
Toast can convert audio files to a variety of different formats and export the converted file to your hard disk or connected device.
To export audio1 In Toast, choose Convert tab, and in the Convert Local Files area, choose Audio.
2 In the Output Settings area, choose a Device, set Quality, and specify a When Complete option.
3 Add audio files to the project by dragging and dropping them into the Content Area from your hard disk or the Media Browser.
4 If you want to add any audio effects, click the Audio Effects button. For more information see Audio Editor.
5 Click the red Convert button.
6 Type a name in the Save As box, and in the Where box, choose a destination.
7 Choose one of the available conversion formats:
• AIFF: Creates a full quality uncompressed audio file for use on a Mac.
• WAV: Creates a full quality uncompressed audio file for use on a PC.
• AAC: Creates a high quality compressed audio file supported by iTunes.
• Apple LossLess: Creates a full quality compressed audio file supported by iTunes.
• FLAC: Creates a full quality compressed audio file. Your player will need FLAC support. iTunes does not support FLAC.
• Ogg Vorbis: Creates a high quality compressed audio file, similar to MP3. Your player will need Ogg Vorbis support. iTunes does not support Ogg Vorbis.
Or, if you prefer, choose a purpose for your files. You’ll find selections for editing, for playback on a Windows computer, for playback in iTunes, and for playback with a Sony PSP. Settings appropriate for each purpose are selected automatically and are displayed in the Summary area.
8 Click Options to further refine the audio settings.
9 Click Save and your audio will be converted.
Toast displays a progress bar and status information as it exports the audio.