exporting *split* (deinterleaved, L&R) wav files

[whazzupgreenfrog]

Hi,

I am new to audacity, and I need to "deinterleave" a stereo wav file, and export it so it becomes *2 separate* files, L&R.

To be clear: I am NOT trying to horizontally split a track into smaller time segments.

I have been successful in deinterleaving the file within Audacity itself, by clicking on the the pulldown to the right of the track name, upper left corner of screen (below playback controls), and choosing "split stereo track". After I do that, there are clearly now 2 separate tracks, L&R.

Then, FILE/export as wav, but there's no apparent option to export as a deinterleaved file (2 tracks, L&R). It comes out as a single .wav file.

This is for delivery specs presented by an employer - Please help!!!

Best,
GreenFrog

[steve]

I have been successful in deinterleaving the file within Audacity itself, by clicking on the the pulldown to the right of the track name, upper left corner of screen (below playback controls), and choosing "split stereo track". After I do that, there are clearly now 2 separate tracks, L&R.

You then need to use the same menu to set each track to "mono" (instead of left and right).

Then select ONE of the tracks (click below the track name) and from the File menu select "Save As..."
Repeat for the other track.

[whazzupgreenfrog]

Got it. Thanks.

Do you know of anything that's quicker/more efficient to accomplish this conversion?

Each delivery involves around 15-20 stereo files. This could get quite tedious.

I'm looking for a program - low-cost - that would allow drag-and-drop conversion.

Anyone?

Thanks!

[steve]

Do you know of anything that's quicker/more efficient to accomplish this conversion?

Yes, the next version of Audacity.

Audacity 1.3.8 alpha has a new feature - "Split to Mono".
http://audacityteam.org/forum/viewtopic ... 46&p=35335