Using audio cd tracks in your project – Apple Final Cut Express HD User Manual
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Important:
DV sequences sometimes use 32 kHz/12-bit settings, but these settings are
not recommended. As long as you don’t record your DV footage using 32 kHz/12-bit,
you should not use these settings for your sequence.
Audio files can be converted using the Export Using QuickTime Conversion command.
To convert a CD audio file so it matches your sequence settings:
1
Select a sequence, then choose Sequence > Settings.
2
Check the sample rate of the sequence by Control-clicking the sequence in the Browser
and choosing Item Properties from the shortcut menu.
For DV sequences, the sample rate is usually 48 kHz.
3
Select an audio clip in the Browser that you want to convert to a new sample rate.
4
Choose File > Export > Using QuickTime Conversion.
5
Choose AIFF from the Format pop-up menu.
6
Click Options.
7
In the Sound section of the Movie Settings dialog, click Settings.
8
In the Rate pop-up menu, choose the sample rate of your sequence, then click OK.
Make sure the size is kept at 16-bit.
9
Click OK.
10
Choose a name and location for the new file, then click Save.
Once the conversion is complete, you need to import the new media file into
Final Cut Express HD.
11
In the Finder, navigate to the location of your newly converted audio media file, then
select the file and drag it into your project in the Final Cut Express HD Browser.
You may want to delete the old clip in your project so you aren’t confused by two clips
with the same name.
Using Audio CD Tracks in Your Project
Mac OS X interprets tracks on standard audio CDs as individual AIFF files. These files can be
copied directly from a CD to your hard disk and then imported into Final Cut Express HD
without any conversion.
Files copies from an audio CD have a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and sample size (bit
depth) of 16 bits. If you’re working with a DV sequence, you can convert the sample
rate using Final Cut Express HD. For more information, see “
Important:
Do not import clips from a CD or DVD directly into Final Cut Express HD.
These clips will go offline as soon as you eject the disc from the drive. Make sure you
copy the files to your hard disk before importing them.