Save as type

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Specifying the audio destination

The Destination radio buttons in the Mono To Stereo dialog allow you to specify where the mono audio data is placed in a stereo file. The following table describes the available data destinations.

Left Channel

The mono data is placed in the left channel. The right channel is set to silence.

Right Channel

The mono data is placed in the right channel. The left channel is set to silence.

 

 

Both Channels

The mono data is copied into both channels.

 

 

Converting from stereo to mono

1.Open the Saxriff.pca file.

Note: This file is located in the same folder as the application.

2.Right-click the Channels status box (indicating Stereo) and choose Mono from the shortcut menu. The Stereo To Mono dialog appears.

3.Select the Mix Channels

channels combine into

radio button and click OK. The left and right a mono channel.

For more information, see Specifying the audio source on page 88.

Specifying the audio source

The Source radio buttons in the Stereo To Mono dialog allow you to specify what stereo data is used to create the mono file. The following table describes the available data sources.

Left Channel

Mono data is taken only from the left channel of the stereo file.

Right Channel

Mono data is taken only from the right channel of the stereo file.

 

 

Mix Channels

Mono data is created by mixing both channels of the stereo file.

 

 

Using the Channel Converter

You can also use the Channel Converter to convert files between mono and stereo formats. Using the Channel Converter provides the added flexibility of independent level settings for each channel, thereby allowing you to intermix the channels of a stereo file to create pan effects. To use this tool, choose Channel Converter from the Process menu. For more information, see Channel Converter on page 152.

Converting file formats

The previous sections have described changing a file’s sample rate, bit depth, and channel configuration. Using Sound Forge, you can also convert a file’s format and compression settings.

To demonstrate this, open the Voiceover.pca file and choose Save As from the File menu. Notice the Save as Type and Template drop-down lists. For more information, see Using the Save As dialog on page 54.

Save as type

When the Save As dialog appears, the (.frg) format. However, using the Sound Forge.

Save as type drop-down list defaults to the Sound Forge project file drop-down list, you can specify any file type supported by

Template

The Template drop-down list provides standard settings for saving your audio file. If the templates do not match your particular needs, click the Custom button to create custom settings.

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