AudioCommander

Powerful batch conversion for CD, WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, MP2, AIFF, AAC, AC3, AMR, 3GP, AU, VOX, RAW, PCM, GSM, ADPCM, A-LAW, u-LAW, g72x, DSP, MPC, MP+, MOV, AVI audio, and more with highly configurable command-line support and easy-to-use interface.

Pros: The application helps convert audio files from one format to another. Conversion can be initiated through the interface or command line facilities provided. Settings allow a large number of parameters to be tuned for optimal conversion. Parameters that can be set up include bit rate, frequency, channels, and more. Settings also allow compression levels to be changed. All these extensive setting can be controlled from the interface or by parameter settings in the command line. Formats supported include CD, WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, MP2, AAC, AC3, AMR, 3GP, AIFF, AU, VOX, RAW, GSM, ADPCM, A-LAW, u-LAW, DSP, g726, g721, g723, MPC, MP+, etc. to MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, MP2, AIFF, AAC, AC3, AMR, MPC, MP+, ADPCM, A-LAW, u-LAW, DSP, GSM, or VOX. Conversions are performed directly from format to format, which increases conversion speed and eliminates potential quality loss. Audio tags that carry lot of information can be transferred from one format to the other when conversion is done.

Transferring tag information could be a painful process if it were not possible to transfer the information.

The batch interface supports specifying folder names that include sub folders and wild cards in the file/folder names. Error logs, auto deletion of source file etc add to the power of the batch conversion process. FreeDB support when ripping from CD is also available.

The process through the interface is simple, starts with a list of files. Add the selection of format required and then click to start the process. The layout and design of the interface is simple too and has a nice color scheme.

Cons: Nothing adverse noticed.

Overall rating for the package is 4 stars.

Powerful, fast, and highly configurable solution for both interface and command-line conversion of nearly all conceivable audio formats. Settings are provided for bitrate, frequency, channels, and more. Convert from CD, MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AU, VOX, RAW, PCM, ADPCM, A-LAW, u-LAW, MP2, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, M4A, MP4, WavPack, etc. to MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, AAC, ADPCM, AIFF, AMR, A-LAW, u-LAW, and VOX with ease. AudioCommander can also be used to change the compression for supported formats. The comprehensive range of supported formats makes the software very flexible, and provides a complete solution for conversion of most any audio file desired. Conversions are performed directly from format to format, which increases conversion speed and eliminates potential quality loss. The ability to automatically transfer audio tags from the source format to conversion output is also present.
AudioCommander offers an extensive array of interface settings and command-line switches for complete control over how the software functions. The software is fully functional and can be controlled entirely via command-line operation.
Conversions can be performed on an entire folder of files simply by passing the folder name to the /f switch for command-line support or using the Add Folder interface command. For command-line, wildcards and comma delimited filenames are also supported. Even multiple paths can be separated by a comma, or any combination of filename(s), paths, and wildcards. Furthermore, when converting a path, you can specify a switch or interface option for all subfolders to also be included. Additional built-in options include: error logging, the ability to automatically use the source file's path for conversion output, overwrite protection (append unique numeric value to the base filename for existing files), deletion of source file(s) after successful conversion, FreeDB support when ripping from CD, and much more!