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Converting MP3 to DAISY with Converter Plus

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This page is the instructions for how to use Converter Plus (formally NAC). As this is an ongoing project, this page is subject to updates as we improve the application and workflow.

The purpose of Converter Plus is to perform a rapid DAISY conversion, requiring as little human intervention as possible. Moreover, all required interaction takes place in one simple phase, so operators need not return to the computer to complete a conversion. The interface is clean and simple, so is entirely accessible to screen readers. Independent of any particular device or platform, a conversion can be requested from virtually any web-capable device anywhere in the world. Finally, because the original audio files are not modified, the quality of the input tracks is not affected by a conversion.

The following are some links on general information:

Getting Started

Other files from producers such as Recorded Books, RBDigital, and OverDrive do not need to be edited before opening in Converter Plus. When in doubt, ask!

Now to dive into using Converter Plus!

First, you will need to navigate to the Converter in your web browser.

  1. Navigate to nac.proisle.com
  2. Enter the username Your First Name
  3. Select Login

You are now in your profile for Converter plus. On this page, you can choose to either Add a Book or open a current project in the dropdown menu labeled Project.

Renaming and Reordering Tracks

Now that you have your book uploaded you can start making any necessary changes.

You should now be on the project page that displays the file name at the top of the page with the phrase is now open

Below you will find a list of options under What would you like to do?

    • This is where you build the DAISY structure for the Audiobook
    • Upon request, we can add additional tags to titles for a richer reading experience.
    • After you complete every project, you need to export the title and then pass it to Quality Assurance.
    • Use this feature for any file issues specific to that project.
    • You have the option to change setting on a project, but will rarely need to do so.
    • You can remove a project from your profile, but only do so upon request. Remove the Project deletes it from the server.

Batch Mode

If you are working on multiple titles you can use batch mode to upload titles or export titles in batches. This feature has been created to save time, especially if you are working on a remediation project.

On the welcome screen, for your profile page, there is a button located just below your name and the Log Out link. This button is titled Turn on Batch Mode. This button is designed to save you time with downloading and exporting a large number of titles.

When you turn it on there is a beep to tell you it is on. The button will now read Turn off Batch Mode. This indicates it is on.

When you go to upload or export a book in batch mode, Converter Plus will tell you immediately that it is uploaded. This is a bit of a trick, as it is simply setting it up for batch mode.

When you go back to the welcome screen the button will now read Execute # of jobs. Press this button when you are ready to upload or export your titles. You can now close your browser, and when you come back the next day everything should be completed!

You can keep Converter Plus in batch mode as you work through the week and export all your books when you are done at the end of your workweek. If you realize you need to change something in a title, you can still do this before you execute jobs. If you need to make changes to a book after you select execute jobs, you must export the project again.

Quality Assurance Workflow

Each title needs to go through a quality assurance check before it can be downloaded and published. This section is for any staff assigned to QA.

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