BarbaBatch 5 by Audio Ease is a batch file conversion utility that has long been the conversion software of choice for macOS computer users.

Version 5 is a 64-bit universal app that supports macOS 11 (Big Sur), macOS 12 (Monterey), and adds native compatibility with Apple Silicon (M1) computers.

BarbaBatch converts more than 50 formats with professional quality and speed. Its accurate sample rate conversion algorithm, support for high-quality files such as BWF, Sonic Solutions, and 32-bit floating-point files, 192 kHz sample rate support, and Redbook CD image extraction have made BarbaBatch an application essential for mastering.

A wide range of telephony formats are supported. Dynamic compression and sample rate conversion allow audio typically considered low quality to still maintain a high level of quality. Automatic CD ripping and conversion of audio snippets (with fades applied) to various streaming sound formats make it ideal for web-based audio delivery.

Smooth, fast batch capabilities and extensive logging capabilities allow tens of thousands of files to be converted to multiple output formats in a single run. This makes the software a very attractive application for computer game developers.

Operation

• Files and folders are dragged into the software input window (data can include various formats).
• Create or use predefined settings for the conversion. For each selected conversion, a folder will be created and the complete input hierarchy (subfolders and everything) will be recreated in the required file format.

settings

• The bit rate (kbit/s) or number of bits per word, up to 64 bits, can be configured for each file type. Sample rates can range from 1 kHz to 192 kHz.
• Channel processing is flexible. The user can mix stereo to mono or vice versa, copy only individual left or right channels, and create interleaved stereo from split stereo files and vice versa.

Dynamics and Gain

• It includes a normalizer that can be adjusted to a configurable threshold, a gate-ahead algorithm with intuitive controls, and a peak-ahead limiter. Perfect for boosting levels intended for use on small speakers.
• The gate and peak limiters are designed to improve speech intelligibility, but can also be used in musical material.

Region Extraction

• Regions from WAV files, DDP IMAGE.DAT files and Sound Designer II files can be extracted to separate files.

Conversion of Snippets and Fades

• The software can be configured to convert 20 seconds of audio from each input file with a starting point at 15 seconds, while creating a one-second fade-in and a 500 ms fade-out.
• All file types that can be inserted into BarbaBatch can have fade-in and fade-out functions applied.

Regions, Loop Markers, Timestamps, and Sampler Information

• If configured to do this, the software will attempt to preserve as much extra information as possible from input to output.
• It will recalculate the positions of markers, loops, and regions when the regions are extracted or when the sample rate is converted.

• Delivery format: Download
• License type: Standard
• License duration: Perpetual license
• OS compatibility: macOS 11 to 12 *As of September 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
• Internet Connection Required: Yes
• USB authentication device required: No