Audio Extractor
Extracts audio from video files to WAV format for further analysis. Converts to mono 16kHz PCM format optimized for speech/energy analysis.
Use Cases
- Extracting audio for speech analysis
- Preparing audio for energy calculation
- Converting video audio to standard format
Usage
python3 /root/.claude/skills/audio-extractor/scripts/extract_audio.py \
--video /path/to/video.mp4 \
--output /path/to/audio.wav
Parameters
--video: Path to input video file--output: Path to output WAV file--sample-rate: Audio sample rate in Hz (default: 16000)--duration: Optional duration limit in seconds (default: full video)
Output Format
- Format: WAV (PCM 16-bit signed)
- Channels: Mono
- Sample rate: 16000 Hz (default)
Dependencies
- ffmpeg
Example
# Extract first 10 minutes of audio
python3 /root/.claude/skills/audio-extractor/scripts/extract_audio.py \
--video lecture.mp4 \
--duration 600 \
--output audio.wav
Notes
- Output is always mono for consistent analysis
- 16kHz sample rate is sufficient for speech analysis and reduces file size
- Supports any video format that ffmpeg can read