Audio File Format Dialog - WaveLab Elements - 12.0

• To open the Audio File Format dialog, select File > Export, and Render. Activate Named File, click in the Format field, and select Edit.

This dialog can also be opened from various other locations in WaveLab Elements.

Type

Allows you to select an audio file type. This affects which options are available on the Audio Format pop-up menu.

File Extension

Allows you to select a file extension that is compatible with the current file type.

Audio Format

Allows you to select an audio format that is compatible with the current file type.

Channels

Allows you to specify the number of audio channels for the files to be created.

The following channels are available:

• Match Input Stream

• Mono

• Stereo

Sample Rate

Allows you to select a sample rate for the audio file. If you change this setting, a sample rate conversion takes place.

Important

We recommend that you use this for simple conversions only. For professional results, using the Resample plug-in and adding limiting and dithering is a better option.

Bit Depth

Allows you to select a bit depth for the audio file. This option is only available for specific file types.

Important

We recommend that you reduce the bit depth for simple conversions only. For professional results, adding dithering in the Master Section is a better option.

Metadata

Allows you to apply metadata settings that are saved with the file. This option is not available for all file types.

• If Do Not Save Anything is selected, no metadata is saved with the file.

• If Inherit from Source File is selected, the metadata of the source file is used. If the source metadata is empty, the default metadata is used, if available.

• If Specific to This Configuration is selected, you can edit the metadata or replace it with a metadata preset. To edit the metadata, open the metadata pop-up menu again, and select Edit.