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1 posted on 03/15/2006 1:09:03 PM PST by Toby06
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Can anyone describe the process for ripping a cd to an MP3 format? Is aftermarket software required?

I have not yet done it, but I know that software is required, most of which are very low cost (under $15), or free...

Just google mp3 converter and you will have more than you ever wanted to know.

2 posted on 03/15/2006 1:11:51 PM PST by Publius6961 (Multiculturalism is the white flag of a dying country)
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I've converted CDs specifically to MP3 format using Music Match Jukebox.

Whether it is freeware or not I'm not too sure.. but look into it. I have it on my computer... Came with my dell setup or build.

http://www.mp3-converter.com/music_match_jukebox.htm

Windows Media Players lets you rip any Audio CD, however it get put into the .WMA format. and not MP3 format.

Good luck

3 posted on 03/15/2006 1:13:20 PM PST by Idisarthur
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The easiest way is to use iTunes.

The second-easiest way is to download a program called Easy CD-DA Extractor.

Both are free.


4 posted on 03/15/2006 1:13:50 PM PST by Terpfen (72-25: The Democrats mounted a failibuster!)
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If I recall correctly a .WAV file is huge... like 30 or 40 MB (megabytes) per song.....

Point being, do it .MP3 as the file will surely be small, like 3 MB per song.

8 posted on 03/15/2006 1:17:39 PM PST by Idisarthur
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Windows Media player version 10 will rip to mp3. Select the mp3 format from the rip options menu tab.


13 posted on 03/15/2006 1:21:10 PM PST by Spruce (Keep your mitts off my wallet)
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Audio Grabber.

It's Free. Works great. Been using it for years.

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


15 posted on 03/15/2006 1:21:34 PM PST by Malsua
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17 posted on 03/15/2006 1:26:44 PM PST by vigilante2 (Thank you Veterans)
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To: Toby06
My MP3 Player rips CDS to to MP3 files right on the device. (Creative Zen Nano is the device.)

Doesn't help you at all, but I thought I'd brag. :)
18 posted on 03/15/2006 1:29:48 PM PST by birbear (You know what? This is crap. We're going to stop this.)
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Thank you for all the replies! This should solve the situation!


20 posted on 03/15/2006 1:37:04 PM PST by Toby06 (Jail employers of illegal immigrants.)
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I use Music Match, version 7.5 and converted all of my 100s of CDs to mp3. No problem and mostly automatic.
21 posted on 03/15/2006 1:37:34 PM PST by Tarpon
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http://www.musicmatch.com/


23 posted on 03/15/2006 1:41:40 PM PST by 300magnum (We know that if evil is not confronted, it gains in strength and audacity, and returns to strike us)
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Use Exact Audio Copy which can link to Lame. Both are free and there is nothing, repeat nothing, either free or paid that can touch them for quality.

Quick start guide is here.

24 posted on 03/15/2006 1:49:23 PM PST by dickmc
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Placemarker


25 posted on 03/15/2006 1:56:37 PM PST by SuzyQue
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26 posted on 03/15/2006 2:11:00 PM PST by MarineBrat (Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.)
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My 2 cents says...use Audiograbber.

I've used a bunch of different software and this one is the easiest and most configurable.

30 posted on 03/15/2006 3:34:57 PM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Crime cannot be tolerated. Criminals thrive on the indulgences of society's understanding.)
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Windows Media Player version 10 will allow you to convert to MP3 format.

ITunes works as well.....

You don't need to pay money for that, or at least I wouldn't.....


33 posted on 03/15/2006 4:21:07 PM PST by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq)
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Microwave it on medium power for 5 minutes.


35 posted on 03/15/2006 8:16:10 PM PST by festus (The constitution may be flawed but its a whole lot better than what we have now.)
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http://www.softwareclub.ws/


36 posted on 03/15/2006 9:00:48 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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