Could not open mp3 encoding library

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relztrah
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Could not open mp3 encoding library

Post by relztrah » Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:47 am

Using Mac OS High Sierra with Audacity 2.1.2. I am trying to export a file as an mp3 and get the following message:

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So I downloaded and installed lame_64bit_osx.pkg and followed the instructions to install the libmp3lame64bit.dylib file.

I can see it in my Finder.

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But then when I attempt to export a mp3 file I get:

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I am following the instruction on the Installing LAME on Mac of the online help. But apparently I'm doing something wrong. Any ideas?
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billw58
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Re: Could not open mp3 encoding library

Post by billw58 » Mon Apr 01, 2019 3:13 pm

Go to Preferences > Libraries and make sure that the LAME library has been found.

Also, 2.1.2 is an old version. The current Audacity is 2.3.1, available here.
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