KVR Audio

Jeremy_NSL · Post by **Jeremy_NSL** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:16 pm

funkynuts wrote:Thanks again

He,s intending to convert a lot of audio book/motivational type crap as well as music
Does a player like the ipod have a maximum file length?

Not that I'm aware of.

Do you think something like the ipod mini would be a good choice?

Yep, it would be a great choice. He probably doesn't need 20-40gb of storage space, so why not save a few $ and get a mini.

He,s a Civil and structural engineer yet not very computer literate(a bit like me really) so something like the ipod with its included software would simplify the process for him.
Any comments or alternative suggestions?

An iPod + iTunes is very easy. I have two friends + my gf use that setup and have no problems. They are all far from computer experts.

Also with this setup you can use iTunes to encode to mp4, which is in general quite a bit better than mp3 at the same bitrate (yes, exceptions do exist though..)

Jbravo · Post by **Jbravo** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:17 pm

if you've installed other audio software it may include the professional mp3 codec, allowing for high encoding rates

smart · Post by **smart** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:17 pm

Windows Media Player 10 *does* encode to MP3, on it's own, without the need of a plugin, and it's capable of encoding up to 320 kbps.

funkynuts · Post by **funkynuts** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:21 pm

Cheers guys

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:17 pm

What's a "meglomaniac"?

scuzzphut · Post by **scuzzphut** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:53 am

ok - my bad about Windows Media Player. I was sure I remembered checking it out and ending up going for CDex instead

Sascha Franck · Post by **Sascha Franck** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:33 am

IMO, dbpoweramp is still unbeatable for all those conversions.
But, you need to find something prior to version 11, which isn't free anymore. Maybe one of the various download sites is still offering it.

CDex isn't bad either, but I'd have a look at Exact Audio Copy as well.
http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/

Still, if you can, get yourself a <V11 copy of dbpoweramp. It's just the most convenient application of all times (perfect right click integration, supports a number of codecs and all sorts of bitrates).

tommo · Post by **tommo** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:34 am

I def agree with Sascha here. Nothing better than EAC out there. Plus it's the only one that helped me out with a problem i had recently. (Here)

And for quick conversion...have a look at Rarewares site for mp3/ogg/aac enc/dec.
Lamedrop & Oggdrop are very cool ones imho.

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:07 pm

scuzzphut wrote:ok - my bad about Windows Media Player. I was sure I remembered checking it out and ending up going for CDex instead

Punitive electro-shocks are on their way to your seat now. Please stay put. You may experience some drooling after your punishment: of course you're not allowed to enjoy that.

birrbits · Post by **birrbits** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:20 pm

NoMax wrote:... i use the FREE audiograbber, which handles *.ogg files too :

http://www.audiograbber.com-us.net/

Another vote for audiograbber, stick the lame.dll in the same directory & away you go! very fast, quality ripping

Squonk · Post by **Squonk** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:34 pm

Sascha Franck wrote:IMO, dbpoweramp is still unbeatable for all those conversions.
But, you need to find something prior to version 11, which isn't free anymore.

Interesting. I hadn't realised that. Still, it's not killer expensive...

dBpowerAMPs mp3 encoder (writer) is on a time limited 30-day trial license, illustrate has provided a 100% free encoder for many years, but a legal challenge (claims of patent infringement) has forced a change, the world cannot have a free mp3 encoder so it seems. illustrate must now charge for the mp3 encoding license. This license is purchased through the Power Pack license (a series of enhancements to dBpowerAMP: Faster CD Ripping, Handles Compilation CDs, Preview CDs, ID Tag Editing, DSP Sound Effects and more)...all for $14.

funkynuts · Post by **funkynuts** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:36 pm

Cheers!

james0tucson · Post by **james0tucson** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:48 pm

funkynuts wrote:Hey

My father has decided to surrender to the digital revolution and buy himself a personal mp3 player.

Audiograbber is the one most likely to work for a non-technophile.

You can set it up in such a way that, when you stick a CD in the drive, it rips MP3's and organizes them into folders.

n-04:05:03:05:7 · Post by **n-04:05:03:05:7** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:44 pm

I'd also suggest iTunes because it's easy to use, it has a good workflow and a nice interface + the AAC lossless codec and it contains no spywares (yet). It's really easy to manage a library with this thing. Sure, the ripping quality is inferior than EAC but it's an all in one solution and the quality is good enough for most people, esp. when listening with a portable player.

scuzzphut · Post by **scuzzphut** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:58 pm

cptgone wrote:
scuzzphut wrote:ok - my bad about Windows Media Player. I was sure I remembered checking it out and ending up going for CDex instead
Punitive electro-shocks are on their way to your seat now. Please stay put. You may experience some drooling after your punishment: of course you're not allowed to enjoy that.

Freeware cd to mp3 convertor ? Apple ipod or other player?