Garageband Share - Won't export to disk, CD audio is too soft

When I attempt to share a GB project to file as MP3, it won't make a file. It goes through all the mixdown motions, but no file for MP3 or uncompressed. It will only make a M4A file type. Also, the mixdown file created or the CD burned from GB is very soft in volume. Any ideas. BTW, I've tried this on a new 20" Aluminum Mac and have the same issues! The project volume is good and will occasionally peg the meter so I should be loud enough within the project and it does sound good within the project. Only the exported audio is soft
Thanks in advance

When I attempt to share a GB project to file as MP3, it won't make a file.
have you tried sharing to iTunes instead of a file?
the CD burned from GB is very soft in volume.
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#commercialcdvolume

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