What is the correct syntax for Lame
 

I am trying to use Lame to convert a WAV file to MP3. Do I need to put in any options or should the following work?

Lame /home/user/file.wav /home/user/file.mp3

You don't have to type the resulting file if you don't use any options.

...will ceate an mp3 version (file.wav.mp3)
But it will not give you real stereo and only a 128Kbits/sec bitrate.

For stereo and a higher bitrate(in this case you do need to type the resulting file):
(replace 160 with something like 256 if you wish so)

Thanks, I think the problem was the file name was too complicated (artist name album name track title.wav) and Lame was getting confused. changing to a simpler file name solved the problem.

That is interesting to know!