Selecting the Audio File Format
AIFF-C and WAVE audio media files can be mixed within a project. Macintosh systems also support SDII. The system default is AIFF-C audio or (Macintosh) AIFF-C.
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Select the AIFF-C format or the SDII format (Macintosh only) for all
audio media when you need to transfer media files directly to a Pro Tools
system for audio sweetening.
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Audio is written in the selected file format when you:
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Capture audio tracks in Capture mode.
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Use the Audio tool to create tone media.
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Use the Audio Mix tool to mix down audio tracks.
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Use the Import dialog box to import files.
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Apply an AudioSuite plug-in that creates new source audio.
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If you switch the audio format in the middle of a project, all new audio media files are written in the new format with the following exceptions:
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Media files written when rendering audio effects: The system uses
the file type of the A-side (outgoing audio) media for a transition. For
example, if the A-side of an audio dissolve is in OMF (AIFF-C) format
and the B-side (incoming) is in OMF (WAVE) format, the rendered file
is OMF (AIFF-C).
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Audio media files written when using the Consolidate feature:
Media files that are copied or created during a consolidate procedure
retain their original file types. See Consolidating and Transcoding
Media.
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To select the audio file format:
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In the Project window, click the Settings tab.
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Double-click Audio Project.
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Click the Audio File Format pop-up menu, and select either OMF
(WAVE), SDII (Macintosh only), or OMF (AIFF-C).
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Close the Audio Project Settings window.
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