Trying to convert wav file to mp3 using itunes?

Is there not an easier way to convert a wav file to an mp3. I import my file or folder but it does not convert. I have had to manually ask it to create an aac or aca out of each import. shouldn't it convert audimatically when I import file or folder. It did on the last version before this new update. Please help.
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If Garageband doesn't work, try Audacity.

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ODM files checked out from a library usually are copy-protected and cannot be converted, by iTunes or any other software. If so, they can only be played in a device that can run Overdrive's software. You'll need to consult with your library and possibly with Overdrive to learn if there are any options that would allow the audiobook to be played on a standard MP3 player.
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Urgent How to convert wav files into mp3?

Can anyone plz tell me how can i convert wav file into mp3 using JMF? tell me any sample programme, any method in JMF........ help me plz

Examples could be found on the JMF Solutions page.
Only I can say about mp3 through network - it's hardly possible. I recommend GSM for compression2transmit. It could be used via GSM content descriptor. I'm not sure, but I suppose MP3 is supported only for files, there's no MP3.RTP or such (if you want to transmit files, it should not cause any problems).
About JavaSound - it does not matter... You still need JMF to be installed on Client, and AppletCapture to be enabled. Futrher - would it be DirectSound, JavaSound, or anything else - just the deal of JMF.
I tried to use JavaSound capture with proceeding AudioInputStream to JMF, but failed to do this.
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When trying to convert my wav files to mp3 in itunes, I get an error pop-up that says "The disk could not be read from or written to." These files worked fine before I updated to the new itunes.

PaulSimpson wrote:
The files are on my hard drive Steve. They were audio files that I downloaded from my personal camera. I didn't even think these kinds of files had permissions.
OK just wanted to make sure. Sometimes, read/write errors occur when write protection is enabled on, say, an SD card. (that little tab on the top)
All files actually have permissions under Mac OS X, one of the aspects of the underlying UNIX file system. Every file is capable of being readable, writable, and/or executable by either the owner, the group to which he/she belongs to, and/or everybody. Sometimes accessing files becomes erratic when the file's permissions unknowingly change, thus the good idea to "repair permissions" from time to time with Disk Utility.
However, you mentioned that the original WAV files came from your digital camera. What happens if you try to open these WAVs with the QuickTime Player? Do they play as per usual?
PaulSimpson wrote:
If you still think repairing my permissions with my install disc is the way to go, I'm game, but I'm going to need a bit more step by step.
We'll save that for a little later. Originally, I was leaning toward the feeling that the hard disk may have needed verifying/repairing (through Disk Utility) - because of the read/write errors. But it is possible that it may be an issue with the WAV files themselves.

Converting .wav files to mp3 format.

Hi,
I am trying to convert a wav file into mp3 format using the below code. I am not seeing any errors in the console but at the same time the mp3 file is created without any content. Any ideas on how to address this issue ?
Format[] FORMATS = new Format[] { new AudioFormat(
AudioFormat.LINEAR) };
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+ File.separator + "vkiran" + File.separator + "Desktop"
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ContentDescriptor cd = new ContentDescriptor(
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MediaLocator destination = new MediaLocator(destFile.toURL());
DataSource ds = p.getDataOutput();
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destination);
sink.open();
sink.start();
sink.stop();
sink.close();
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You're using iTunes to do this?
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Found this FREE easy to use mp3 converter called All2Lame, here:
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I have changed my import settings in itunes preferences to encode incoming wav files to mp3, restarted my computer, but when I import the wav file, it stays a wav file, no matter how I set my preferences.
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