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- Price: Free to try (14 days); $39.00 to buy
- Operating system: Mac OS X 10.6/10.4 Intel/10.5 Intel
- Date added: August 17, 2009
- Total Downloads: 218,697
- Downloads last week: 3,084
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 31 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Switch is free format converter for audio files. So, for example, if you need to convert a bunch of Windows Media files into .mp3s so you can play them on your iPod, then Switch can help. This application supports conversion from and to a variety of formats, providing input and output for .mp3, .wav, .aif, .ogg, .flac, and more. (Although note that not all formats work both ways, like you cant output .wma or .rm files even though you can open them--and you cant decode any sort of copy-protected file, including aacPlus.) Switch has an easy interface that lets you choose input and output formats and then add files to convert (and even play). Conversion is fairly fast, with Switch automatically downloading additional plugins if necessary. Switch is also available as a Windows application, and this unfortunately shows in some instances, as the help files are not Mac-specific.Publisher's description
From NCH Software :Switch is a sound file converter for Mac. It can convert audio files from many sources into mp3, aiff, or wav format. Switch Converter is very easy to use. Just add the files you want to convert to the list, select the format you want to use, and then click the convert button. Features: * Automatically normalise audio while converting. * Access online database to add song information as you convert. * Import multiple file formats at the same time and convert to one output format. * Ability to play tracks prior to conversion. * Import video files and extract audio (avi, mov, mpeg) options. * MP3 encoder supports constant or variable bit rates from 8 to 320kbps with optional error correction and stereo modes. * WAV encoder supports sample rates between 6,000 and 196,000Hz in PCM as well as a number of other audio codecs. * Allows up to 32,000 files to be converted in one batch. * Optimized CPU usage and efficient code allows for fastest conversion times.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Switch Audio Converter 1.52
Pros: decent and affordable
Cons: not free, but you can find the old version online or just buy the current release
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Version: Switch Audio Converter 1.52
Pros: Used to be free
Cons: Used to be free
Summary: Used to be free
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Switch Audio Converter 1.52
"Quick & easy but doesn't transfer metatags"
Pros: quick and easy with good functionality
Cons: converted a large batch of files - easy but didn't transfer any of the metatags which is a serious pain.
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