Anyone on here record their sets onto a Mac? If so what software do you use?

I am using Audacity which allows me to record but I can't get the files converted to MP3. I am used to using Cool Edit/Adobe Audition on a pc but can't get an equivalent for the Mac and I'm not installing a windows parallel to do so..

Any help much appreciated

You need the MP3 plugin for Audacity, or use another application to cross-convert the file.

Plug-in sounds good - any idea where to get it?

Actually, I just remembered, I can't get the Lame MP3 plugin to work on my Mac.

Anyone have any suggestions for a better program to use so I can ditch Audacity?

there's this program called iTunes. Do a search for it. It has mp3 encoding built in! Amazing what they give away for free these days.
As for recording, I love SoundStudio.
http://www.freeverse.com/apps/app/?id=5012
Although, if you're on a new Mac and don't want to spend anything or too much, just use GarageBand or QuickTime Pro.
Stu

You can use a freeware app called "Max" to transcode.

I used to record with Sound Studio, and upgraded to Amadeus Pro few months ago.
Both support a bunch of output formats.

Also, Sound studio doesn't support 24bits very well so if you can afford it, buy Amadeus, it has a lot a excellent functions for the post-prod of your mixes and allows you to work with full-quality audio files

http://www.hairersoft.com/AmadeusPro/AmadeusPro.html

With regards to Amadeus Pro...

When converting/saving a file into .mp3 format does the user have a choice of selecting the quality? For example, 128/192/256/320kbps?

Thanks,

Ivan

Another vote for AmadeurPro. Have been using it since Amadeus II days.

And yes, you have FULL control over how your files are saved.

After reading through a bumload of opinions, reviews and advise I am finally sold. Amadeus Pro is what I have been seeking.

Thanks for your prompt replies, lads.

Cheers!

Ivan

ALWAYS set your quality to be the HIGHEST you can get... but unlike what Grib posted as a screenshot, set your sample-rate to 44.1 instead of 48kHz. Some apps can't play 48kHz encoded MP3s or they will but they'll be totally pitched as the software tries to transfer it down.

These are my setting for the podcast
I usually set my exporting options to : 320 / 0 (best) / 44,1 =)

you fellas are alright.

thanks for the info,

ivan