Adobe Soundbooth CS4 Macintosh DVD Educational Software

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Adobe Soundbooth CS4 Macintosh DVD Educational Software
Educational Price: $79.95
Retail Price: $199.00
Academic Savings: 60%

Windows For Mac OS® | Version 2

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Adobe Soundbooth CS4 software gives web designers and developers, video editors, motion graphics artists, and other creative professionals the tools to create and edit audio in film, video, FLV and SWF files, and other creative projects.

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Description

Create and edit audio with ease

Adobe® Soundbooth® CS4 software gives web designers, video editors, and other creative professionals the tools to create, clean up, and polish audio; customize music; add sound effects; and do much more.

Did you know...

Soundbooth now supports multitrack projects

You asked for it, you got it. Soundbooth CS4 now allows you to work on more than one mono or stereo file at a time.

The new ASND file format brings enhanced integration

The Adobe Sound Document packages multiple tracks into a single file that can be shared with Adobe Premiere Pro®, Flash® Professional, and After Effects®.

We've got something to blog about

Read the Inside Sound blog to get the latest news and information about all things audio at Adobe.

Features

Multitrack support

Multitrack support

Work on more than one mono or stereo file at a time. Highly requested by Adobe® Soundbooth® CS3 users, multitrack support allows you to create sounds composed of multiple clips and to mix multiple tracks and scores.

Adobe Sound Document (ASND) file format

Adobe Sound Document (ASND) file format

The new Adobe Sound Document packages multiple tracks into an ASND file that can be shared easily with Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, or After Effects® CS4 software without modifying the original files.

Volume keyframing

Easily adjust the volume of your dialogue and sound effects tracks, or adjust the volume of your audio over time.

Automatic volume correction

Automatic volume correction

Equalize volume with one click, or use new volume-matching functionality to quickly match the volume of multiple clips to one another or to a single reference volume level.

MP3 Compression Preview

MP3 Compression Preview

Preview the sound quality of different MP3 compression settings, and view the new file size before committing to specific compression settings to achieve the results you want.

Editing capabilities

Edit score clips in place. The Context menu provides more options for a selected keyframe. Make accurate selections within your content by using snap selection boundaries, and do much more.

Adobe Creative Suite integration

Jump directly into Soundbooth from within other Adobe Creative Suite® components: Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, or After Effects CS4. The ASND document can be easily shared with Flash Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Looping tools

Create loops more easily with automatic beat detection. You can adjust the in and out points by individual beats and adjust the minimum and maximum frequency, as well as the beat detection sensitivity.

Organizing and accessing scores

Browse downloaded Soundbooth Scores by different genres with the easy-to-use Scores panel. Access even more scores via Resource Central (Internet connection required).

Improved Soundbooth Score workflow

Easily locate and preview Soundbooth Scores in Resource Central. Select a Soundbooth Score, and customize it to match your project. Combine, mix, or match multiple scores on a single track or on multiple tracks.

Speech Search

Speech Search

Turn spoken dialogue into text-based, timecode-accurate metadata that makes your video searchable. Search keywords to locate and display what you're looking for - or even cut video based on the script.


Recording and mixing audio clips

Record high-quality mono or stereo audio files, and work on more than one file at a time. Match the volume levels within a single clip or for multiple audio files.

Audio editing

Use sample-accurate tools to cut, copy, paste, fade, and stretch audio assets. Intuitive on-clip tools make common edits instant, and visual feedback keeps you informed at every step.

Adobe Creative Suite integration and workflow

Jump directly into Adobe® Soundbooth® from within other Adobe Creative Suite® components: Adobe Flash® CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, or Adobe After Effects® CS4. The ASND document can be easily shared with Flash Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Soundbooth Scores and sound effects via Resource Central

Access product-related news and tutorials using the Resource Central panel. Jump-start projects with Soundbooth Scores and sound effects offered online.

Fast audio cleanup

Use powerful, sample-accurate tools to cut, copy, paste, fade, and stretch audio assets. Intuitive on-clip tools make common edits remarkably easy, and visual feedback keeps you informed at every step.

Improved Soundbooth Score workflow

Easily locate and preview Soundbooth Scores in Resource Central. Select a Soundbooth Score, and customize it to match your project. Combine, mix, or match multiple scores on a single track or on multiple tracks.

Visual tools for healing sound

Use tools like those in Adobe Photoshop® software to visually identify, select, and remove individual sounds from a revealing spectral display of your waveform.

High-quality audio effects

Enjoy a library of audio filters to help you achieve your own sound, including reverb, echo, EQ, time and pitch stretch, distortion, chorus, and more. Combine effects to individualize your sound using the Effects Rack.

Fast mastering and vocal improvement

Use streamlined mastering tools to polish your audio files, clarify vocals, and give them punch.

Looping tools

Create loops more easily with automatic beat detection. You can adjust the in and out points by individual beats and adjust the minimum and maximum frequency, as well as the beat detection sensitivity.

System Requirements

System Requirements

Windows

  • 1.4GHz or faster processor for DV; 3.4GHz for HDV; dual 2.8GHz for HD
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista)
  • 1GB of RAM; 2GB for HDV and HD playback
  • 10GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
  • 1,280x900 display with 32-bit video card that supports OpenGL 2.0
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Microsoft DirectX- or ASIO-compatible sound card
  • QuickTime 7 software required to use QuickTime features
  • Broadband Internet connection required for online services

Mac OS

  • Multicore Intel® processor
  • Mac OS X v10.4.11-10.5.4
  • 1GB of RAM; 2GB for HDV and HD playback
  • 10GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices)
  • 1,280x900 display with 32-bit video card that supports OpenGL 2.0
  • DVD-ROM drive (SuperDrive recommended)
  • Core Audio-compatible sound card
  • QuickTime 7 software required to use QuickTime features
  • Broadband Internet connection required for online services

Return Policy

Computer Products for Education (‘CPE’) can accept returns on most items within 14 days of delivery for a full product refund provided that the product is unopened and that you have first obtained a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number prior to returning the product to CPE. Software that has been opened and is defective may be exchanged for a replacement item of the same title and platform only. If the return is a direct result of an error by CPE, CPE will pay the return shipping costs. Outside of 14 days from delivery, defective products must be returned directly to the manufactuer according to the manufacturer's warranty and cannot be returned to CPE.

Any product which includes the phrase 'No Returns' in the product description is not eligible to be returned and may only be exchanged if defective upon arrival.

A Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must ALWAYS accompany all returns. To obtain your RMA number, please call our customer service team at (800) 679-7007. Products returned without obtaining an RMA number may be REFUSED or subject to a 15% restocking fee at the discretion of CPE.

When returning items to CPE with a valid RMA number, you must ship via a traceable insurable carrier. We recommend using UPS or the U.S. Postal Service with tracking number/delivery confirmation and insurance on the shipment. Please use the original shipping box. All original product parts are required for return, including product packaging.

Due to manufacturer restrictions, we cannot accept returns of the following items:

  • Any Autodesk, Avid, and Quark products that have been opened cannot be returned.
  • Any item that has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
  • Recordable CDs/DVDs, Ink Cartridges, Paper, or Toner for Fax Machines.
  • Any item returned more than 20 days after delivery.
  • Any item that is not in its original condition.
  • Any item returned without a RMA number.
  • Any item returned to locations other than the return shipping address specified by CPE upon issuance of the RMA number.

CPE is authorized by the manufacturers to sell products at educational discounts and must abide by the return policies set forth by the manufacturers.

If you have any questions concerning our Return Policy, please call our customer service team at 800-679-7007 or send and email to support@educational-software.com.

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