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Chapter 11 Exporting Audio for Mixing in Other Applications 155
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Preparing to Export Audio to AIFF(s)
If your edited sequence has only a single pair of audio outputs, then the Export Audio
to AIFF(s) option will output a single stereo (or two mono) AIFF file. If you want to
output multiple AIFF files, here are some things to keep in mind.
 Create audio outputs for your sequence: The Export Audio to AIFF(s) option exports as
many AIFF files as you have audio outputs assigned in your sequence, one stereo file
for each stereo output, and two mono files for each mono pair output. This is true
even if you have empty audio tracks, or audio output channels that are not used by
any tracks. For more information on modifying audio outputs for a sequence, see
Volume III, Chapter 4, “Audio Levels, Meters, and Output Channels.”
 Assign each track in your sequence to an audio output channel: By default, a new
sequence uses the default stereo audio output preset. If you want to export multiple
AIFF files from a sequence with more than two audio outputs, you need to first
create additional audio outputs in your sequence, and then assign tracks to those
outputs. For more information on assigning audio tracks in a sequence to an audio
output channel, see Volume III, Chapter 5, “Overview of the Audio Mixer.”
 Organize your audio clips by track: If you’re planning to export multiple stereo AIFF
files, it’s a good idea to organize the audio clips you use in your edited sequence
according to their content (dialogue, sound effects, and so on). This makes your
project easier to mix, and your output assignments more logical.
Using the Export Audio to AIFF(s) Command
Follow these steps to export AIFF files for each audio output channel in your sequence.
To export audio to AIFF(s):
1 Select a sequence in the Browser or open the sequence in the Timeline.
2 Choose File > Export > Audio to AIFF(s).
3 In the Save dialog, choose a location and enter a name for the file.
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Tip: If you’re exporting multiple audio files, it’s a good idea to create a folder and
choose it as the location to save to.