Audiobook packer
This script can be used to convert a folder structure of MP3 to a optimized audio book MP3.
The process is made in the following steps:
1) Gather list of MP3 files
By default, all files under current directory this searched.
E.g. if the files are located in the following structure:
The name of the folder or files are not important, as long they are in proper sorting order.
All files will be appended so the order of the files is important.
2) Merge the MP3 files to single file
Copy all individual files to a "merged.tmp.mp3"
3) Convert the temp MP3 file to desired bitrate
The script use LAME to convert the MP3s to optimal size.
It will also make the MP3 file continuous.
4) The output is ready: "Merged.MP3"
5) Transfer the MP3 now to your favorite device and start listening!