MP3 Encoder Installation Instructions

The Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net) recording/editing software is very easy to use and is free for our use. This software is used by several other colleges and universities. To submit an audio only file to our Blackboard Podcasting system, we strongly recommend using an MP3 format. To export a completed MP3 audio file from Audacity, you must install the free LAME MP3 encoding software. Because of software patents, the LAME MP3 encoding software cannot be distributed with Audacity. The following direction will assist you in installing this software.

Directions:

1. To obtain a copy of lame_enc.dll, please download it here. Do not open this file, but save it to your computer in you "My Documents" folder.
2. Start Audacity and record audio.
3. In Audacity, select File and select the "Export as MP3" command.
   
4. Give your file a name and save it in your "My Documents" folder. Click "Save"
   
5. Audacity will ask you where the lame_enc file is saved.
   
6. Click "Yes" to go get the file.
7. Browse to your "My Documents" area on your computer and retrieve the file lame_enc.
   
8. Enter Title and Artist. Click OK.