Tech Question - AVI to MP3

Pianoman · Postby **Pianoman** » September 7th, 2008, 4:21 pm

Anyone know of a good freebie program that will make
an MP3 from an AVI file? I've got a 1-1/2 hour AVI
video of a friend speaking at a conference & she is asking
for an MP3 version of it. I thought I had a program on
one of my older computers - but I can't find it anymore.

If not - does anyone know of a good freebie MP3 recorder?
(Hoping I don't have to record the whole thing again though).

Thanks!

dolfan · Postby **dolfan** » September 7th, 2008, 4:34 pm

I looked for one last year to convert a gal passing a counterfeit that we caught on video. Never did find a free one.

Billy n NC · Postby **Billy n NC** » September 7th, 2008, 5:02 pm

Pianonman.

Usually AVI files are Video. MP3 files are Audio.

Are you just needing the audio off of the AVI.

Pianoman · Postby **Pianoman** » September 7th, 2008, 6:36 pm

Billy n NC wrote:Pianonman.

Usually AVI files are Video. MP3 files are Audio.

Are you just needing the audio off of the AVI.

Billy - that's correct. Just need the audio off the AVI -
but needing in MP3 format?

Steve · Postby **Steve** » September 8th, 2008, 2:47 am

The one I use is called Audacity. It is free, and works very well. It will record anything that comes out of your speakers (audio from Youtube included!) in CD quality. You can edit the audio, amplify, remove noise, and do tons of other things as well. You can also record numerous tracks and mix them together.

You have to download a dll file to export as an MP3, but it is available online as well for free.

Gerald Creasy · Postby **Gerald Creasy** » September 8th, 2008, 6:48 am

GiveAway of the Day has IRecordMax recorder which should be able to record an MP3 from the avi as you play the avi.

Usually it's 29.95 but is free today ONLY:

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/

Billy n NC · Postby **Billy n NC** » September 8th, 2008, 7:49 am

Gerald Creasy wrote:GiveAway of the Day has IRecordMax recorder which should be able to record an MP3 from the avi as you play the avi.

Usually it's 29.95 but is free today ONLY:

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/

Yeah Gerald.. I thought I was only guy hitting that site regular..

That does look like a great package. Should do what Pianoman is wanting.

I also use EZtracker One of my options is to record "What you Hear!"...

Gerald Creasy · Postby **Gerald Creasy** » September 8th, 2008, 8:17 am

Billy n NC wrote:Yeah Gerald.. I thought I was only guy hitting that site regular..

That does look like a great package. Should do what Pianoman is wanting.

I also use EZtracker One of my options is to record "What you Hear!"...

I think it was you - a long time ago - that clued me in on the site.

I find useful software on there occasionally.

As for recording I like Total Recorder by Higher Criteria.
http://www.highcriteria.com/

It's great for capturing streaming audio.

YouTube · Postby **Daniel** » September 8th, 2008, 8:56 am

Also http://www.media-convert.com/

Pianoman · Postby **Pianoman** » September 8th, 2008, 9:08 am

Thanks guys! We'll check these all out.

Daniel's looked like the easiest - but unfortunately -
it has a max. file size of 150 mb & I'm well above that. :cry:

Cool site though & definitely going in my bookmarks!

Thanks again!

Mole_J · Postby **Mole_J** » September 8th, 2008, 5:28 pm

Use the following program to do what you want to do a lot.

http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

Jude 2