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It’s a small ZIP file once you download it, extract its contents somewhere safe (not in a temporary location). If you’re not sure what to get, download the first file on the page (Currently LAME 3.98.4). Next you’re going to need LAME, which a free MP3 encoder. Don’t forget to make sure the Converter option is checked. If you don’t have Foobar2000, here’s how you set it up: First, go to the website, download the application and install it. Once it’s configured you could use it to convert batches of files very quickly, and fine-tune conversion settings to get the exact results you’re after. Get the FLAC and LAME command line executable versions. EDIT: for Mac I don't know, but it's worth checking to see if Robin Bowes'. Can someone recommend a program to convert 24/96 FLAC to MP3 for both Mac and PC. Lame is considered the best when it comes to MP3 encoding with constant bitrate and variable bitrates (VBR and ABR). Lame MP3 encoder features high quality encoder with remarkable conversion speed. Lame is a free MPEG audio layer III (MP3) encoder developed by Mike Cheng and Mark Taylor and designed Windows, Linux and Mac PC. Setting it up for audio conversion requires a little bit of work, but this is a one-time operation.

The Power-User Way: Using Foobar2000 Foobar2000 is a lean, free and incredibly versatile audio player.

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