MP3 Format in Garageband?

With Garageband, can I make a "voice message" using the built-in mic on my iMac and save it in MP3 format? I'm using Garageband version 3.0.5.
I went to the Apple store today and they showed me how to do it, but I suspect they were using the '08 version.
Thanks for any advice.

ramblin man wrote:
With Garageband, can I make a "voice message" using the built-in mic on my iMac and save it in MP3 format? I'm using Garageband version 3.0.5.
no, you have to convert it:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#converttomp3
I went to the Apple store today and they showed me how to do it, but I suspect they were using the '08 version.
they were.

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