Cutting WAV files

[albichulo]

Hi, I have a wav file that I need to cut parts out of. The two programs that I have tried have given me problems. I chose the segment I want to cut and then the programs ask me to select the output format. No matter what output I choose (wav, avi etc) the new smaller file plays much faster than the usual speed (sound and video). I even tried converting the big wav file into avi first before cutting it but I get the same thing. Am I doing anything wrong?
Thanks in advance

[Noahtuck]

What programs are you using to edit the sections out of the wav's ?
And when you cut out what you don't want, does it just take the section out and keep the rest together or are you getting 2 wav's and then trying to join them ?

I usually use Sound Forge which is not cheap but it is what i have used 90% of the time for a long time now when editing wav's, and just decided to try GoldWave to see what it can do, i don't get why you would save an audio file as an .avi but.

[albichulo]

I am trying to cut parts of the wav file and later join those parts in a different file. The programs I tried are #1 video converter and X video converter. I have goldwave but that's only for audio editing isn't it? Has anyone tried to cut and join wav files before?

[MOVIEGEEK]

Try Audacity for audio editing.

[mastersmurfie]

Try Audacity for audio editing.

must agree... Audacity is perfect for what you want to do

[kisrum]

I have goldwave but that's only for audio editing isn't it? Has anyone tried to cut and join wav files before?

Yes goldwave will do this. The learning curve was a little steep but it will do it. Haven't tried audacity.

[albichulo]

I just realized I have asked the wrong question. The file is actually a WMV file not a wav file. That's why I was confused when you guys replied with Audacity and Goldwave. So does anyone know why the new wav file that I cut out goes really fast on playback? Both programs I use give me the same result. Not sure if I am choosing the right settings. Sorry for the confusion again.

[johns0]

The programs screwed it up.Try windows movie maker,not sure what it can do but it is windows own program for editing wmv files.

[npaulie2000]

Extract ALL of the audio from the video files then clip the resulting audio files to desired length. good luck trying to get them to sync!

[sanjayk]

If you want to extract portions form a WMV file use WMV splitter from boilsoft.

http://www.boilsoft.com/

[albichulo]

Thanks. The Boilsoft software worked great.