Klarinet Archive - Posting 000093.txt from 2000/03

From: "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] mp3, cd etc
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 02:20:59 -0500

> I knew soundcards came with software that recorded to wav, but I
> didn't know they would rip the wav from the cd. I never really
> looked for it, I guess...
>

Once again, (sorry to nitpick) we need to watch our terminology. A .wav
file is a PC based generic sound file. Different computers and software
platforms use different formats as needed. A cd does not have a data file
in the format. A program on your computer converts it from the Redbook
audio standard to whatever its usable format is. On a PC, this usually
means a .wav file. On a mac, it's .aiff. SADiE, Sonic Solutions, Protools,
etc... all have their own proprietary formats.

Whenever you are recording the sound to a computer from a CD, a program is
used to "rip" the files. It may be 3rd party, it may be part of the
operating system. It often runs through a sound card, but not always.
Generally your best sound will come from taking a direct digital stream off
of a CD player's digital out through a good soundcard with a digital input.
You are pretty much re-recording, but it will be perfect bit-by-bit. To go
through an analog stage will probably harm the sound of the recording.

--Ben

Benjamin Maas
Freelance Clarinetist and Recording Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
benmaas@-----.com
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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