Installing MP3 Option

[pmcminn]

Hi there

If anyone can help me with this I'd be really greatful.

I've bought the mp3 Option plug in that enables me to bounce to mp3.

I installed the upgraded pro tools 7.1.1 a while back.

Now I don't know how to install the mp3 option. I've looked through all the help pages, but a) I can't find the Pro Tools Installer application and b) there is no Codecs folder in HD/Digiidesign/Protools

Can anyone help me out here?

Phil

[Loudnoize Ent.]

Hey Phil,

From the PT installer, did you also install "MP3 Export Option"? I believe you have to do so and when exporting audio, a window should pop up asking you for the serial number.

[pmcminn]

Hey

I can't remember but I don't think so. I now can't find the Pro Tools Installer on my Hard Drive - where would it be located?

Thanks so much for the help

Phil

[Willie Myers]

Phil,
your ProTools Installer (version 7) would be on a Digidesign CD disc.
If you open the PTLE Installer, you'll eventually get to a window where you can choose what items are to be installed ("Custom Install"). You can select *only* "Install MP3 CODEC" and it will install it on top of your existing PTLE installtion. When you're done, you should now see a file called "MP3.bundle" that lives in the path;Applications/ProTools/CODECS/MP3.
I think the first time you try and use the Bounce -> MP3 option (or maybe sooner), it will ask you for the MP3 serial number that Digi furnished you when you purchased the option.
good luck with it,

b myers, compser