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>Subject: Re: #7602 public domain software
>From: Margo Burns <[log in to unmask]>
>To:  Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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On 8/6/04 5:19 PM, "Robert G. Brito" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I need to install digital to MP3 conversion software so my students can record
> their voice and save big files on our server.
> Is there such a thing out there? The program must be capable of converting
> voice and sound recordings from Microsoft's Recorder program to MP3. Also, I
> need to install the program on 30 PCs.
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Try Audacity.  It's made for a variety of platforms (Windows, Mac 9 & X,
Linux/Unix), and best of all, is freeware.  A major plus is that you can
record additional tracks while listening to existing ones.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net

Another alternative I've really liked for digitizing and editing audio, but
which has a shareware fee, is Martin Hairer's Amadeus for Mac OS X.  Write
to him for a site license quote -- I thought he was very reasonable, and
included allowing students at the school to have their own registered copies
for their own computers.  It has lots of great features, and will save in
more formats, including the newest used at the iTunes store.  I like the
sound de-noising tools myself, which I've used to scrub up some things I've
transferred to digital from old cassette tapes which amazing results.

http://www.hairersoft.com

Cheers,
Margo

Director of The Language Center (until 8/15/04)
St. Paul's School
325 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301
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Technology Integration Specialist (starting 8/16/04)
Greater Manchester Professional Development Center
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Manchester, NH 03104
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