Audio File Format Dialog

In this dialog, you can change various file settings when saving.

  • To open the Audio File Format dialog, select File > Export, and select Render > Single or Render > Multi. Then activate Named File, click in the Format field, and select Edit.

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

Type

Select an audio file type. This affects which options are available on the Audio Format pop-up menu.

File Extension

Select a file extension that is compatible with the current file type.

Audio Format

Select an audio format that is 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.

The following channels are available:

  • Match Input Stream

  • Mono

  • Stereo

  • Multi Mono

  • Multi Stereo

    Allows you to record multiple stereo files at the same time. For example, if you record a bus that has 6 channels this option creates 3 stereo files.

  • Multi Stereo/Mono

    Allows you to record multiple stereo and mono files at the same time. For example, if you record a bus that has 6 channels this option creates 2 stereo files and 2 mono files to match the 5.1 surround setup.

  • Multi Channel

Sample Rate

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

Important

Use this only for simple conversions. For professional results, use the Resample plug-in and add limiting and dithering.

Bit Depth

Select a bit depth for the audio file. This option is only available for specific file types.

Important

Reducing the bit depth is only advised for simple conversions. For professional results, it is recommended to add dithering in the Master Section.

Metadata

Lets you make metadata settings that are saved with the file. This option is only available for some file types.

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

  • If Inherit from Source File is selected, the metadata of the source file are used. If the source metadata is empty, the default metadata is used, if available. For example, this can be used to create Wave files with a Unique Material Identifier (BWF standard).

  • 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.

Single File Format/Multiple File Format

Switches between the Audio File Format dialog and the Multi Audio File Format dialog.