How to split file using Audacity
I have a large WAV file that I would like to put on CD's that I
can play on my car stereo.. It is 46.2 MB in size. Roxio will allow
only 24.6 MG, so I would like to split it, using Audacity, then
export the two halves, then burn two disks. .It's been awhile since
I've used Audacity, so I'm asking for advice. I'm using XP on a
Dell laptop
can play on my car stereo.. It is 46.2 MB in size. Roxio will allow
only 24.6 MG, so I would like to split it, using Audacity, then
export the two halves, then burn two disks. .It's been awhile since
I've used Audacity, so I'm asking for advice. I'm using XP on a
Dell laptop
I'm a little puzzled by this statement:
It is 46.2 MB in size. Roxio will allow only 24.6 MG,
Why will Roxio only allow a 24.6 Mb file size? A CD can contain about 650 Mb so there should be plenty of room.
It is 46.2 MB in size. Roxio will allow only 24.6 MG,
Why will Roxio only allow a 24.6 Mb file size? A CD can contain about 650 Mb so there should be plenty of room.
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In order to make a CD that can be played on a CD player, the files need to
be converted to cda files. Apparantly they are a different size and more than
than 700 MG space is needed. The question, however, relates to Audacity.
If I can split the file using Audacity, I will deal with file sizes. PS - wav file
music will not play on CD players.
be converted to cda files. Apparantly they are a different size and more than
than 700 MG space is needed. The question, however, relates to Audacity.
If I can split the file using Audacity, I will deal with file sizes. PS - wav file
music will not play on CD players.
>> In order to make a CD that can be played on a CD player, the files need to
be converted to cda files << ??? i Always have played WAV and mp3 files on car stereo - why do you need cda?
what model player is that?
be converted to cda files << ??? i Always have played WAV and mp3 files on car stereo - why do you need cda?
what model player is that?
>> In order to make a CD that can be played on a CD player, the files need to be converted to cda files.
INCORRECT
This is what a cda file is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.cda_file 44 bytes is NOT large
WAV files will generally play on CD players. What generally happens is that if you want an AUDIO CD you have to convert the WAV file to PCM. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAV#Audio_CDs for more information. You may have problems if the WAV file is NOT in 44100 Hz, 16-bit stereo format and you have to convert it to that.
You can use Audacity to convert to 44100 Hz, 16 bit etc ... See http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/export_formats_supported_by_audacity.html
Have you determined what format your WAV file is in? Try GSpot https://www.videohelp.com/software/GSpot to see what your WAV format is in.
INCORRECT
This is what a cda file is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.cda_file 44 bytes is NOT large
WAV files will generally play on CD players. What generally happens is that if you want an AUDIO CD you have to convert the WAV file to PCM. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAV#Audio_CDs for more information. You may have problems if the WAV file is NOT in 44100 Hz, 16-bit stereo format and you have to convert it to that.
You can use Audacity to convert to 44100 Hz, 16 bit etc ... See http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/export_formats_supported_by_audacity.html
Have you determined what format your WAV file is in? Try GSpot https://www.videohelp.com/software/GSpot to see what your WAV format is in.
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Thanks for the clarification on cda files. I had noticed that the music files on the CD's were all called cda (44 bytes) Obviously, the actual file size is larger than that, and I'm now guessing, are actually mp3 files. The file I want to split is a wav with a bit rate of 64kbps. It is 46.2 MB in size. It was converted from a voc file. It is a voice recording that runs for over 1½ hours. I can play it on my computer, but want to listen in my car. I would like to split it in half and make 2 cd's. That's why I need help using Audacity.
Once I make two wav files, Roxio will make any necessary conversions and burn disks that can be played on any CD player.
Once I make two wav files, Roxio will make any necessary conversions and burn disks that can be played on any CD player.
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dbrunton - I went to your web site and found an alternate program called NCH wavepad.
It works a lot like Audacity, but is easier to understand and use. One of the suggestions
under 'file' was 'split file'. This I did, and it worked. Thanks for your help. Glen
It works a lot like Audacity, but is easier to understand and use. One of the suggestions
under 'file' was 'split file'. This I did, and it worked. Thanks for your help. Glen
I have attached a link to a site with some decent info. I make no guarantee for the accuracy of the site, but it is on par with exactly how I have cut out audio for ring tones and announcement files.
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Unnecessary-Audio-with-Audacity