DVD Audio Ripper/audio CD format question.

[Quick1]

I'm trying to transfer the Audio Only from a concert DVD to CD and retain the best possible sound quality using DVD Audio Ripper.

Question!? Which format from the options below should I rip to CD for the best quality? Using 700MB CD's. If need be, I'll use two CD's in order to maintain best transfer.

Format options: "MP3, WAV, AAC, AC3, OGG, RA, WAV, WMA and AU"

 

[Noema]

Will it be an audio CD?

In that case, file size is unimportant, as what matters is the length in time of the audio you'll be burning to the CD (your limit is around 70 minutes.)

Therefore, WAV is the way to go. No point in using compression algorithms that can hinder sound quality when file size is not a problem, like in an audio CD.

 

[Quick1]

"Will it be an audio CD?"....Yes it will.

So...an Audio CD you buy from Best Buy has the tracks recorded in WAV format?

 

[Aquila76]

Originally posted by: Quick1
"Will it be an audio CD?"....Yes it will.

So...an Audio CD you buy from Best Buy has the tracks recorded in WAV format?

Yes. That's why ripping the tracks from CD to WAV is the quickest of the rip methods - it's a pure 1 to 1 rip with no encoding. The format of the CD does not allow you to copy the .cda tracks directly to the HDD through Windows Explorer though; you'll need a ripper like EAC to do this with a CD.

DVD -> WAV is a bit more complex. I'd check Doom9 for what you'll need (DVD Decrypter, BeSweet, etc.) and how to do it.

 

[Evander]

i won't walk you through it but here's the gist of it:
1) use dvd decrypter, look for a way to choose the streams you decode, choose the audio file (usually ac3 or pcm/wav or mp2)
2) you may be able to burn this file straight to cd depending on your burning program. if not, fire up BeSweet, load the file and output as 44.1 khz stereo wav
3) almost all audio cd's sold nowadays store about 80 minutes. if the file is longer than that, you may have to split it in two or cut out parts you don't wanna hear. Nero includes an audio editor that should be able to do this, or you can do this with a free audio editor called Audacity

All programs mentioned above are freeware except Nero but it has a trial version

 

[mulletgut]

Originally posted by: Quick1
I'm trying to transfer the Audio Only from a concert DVD to CD and retain the best possible sound quality using DVD Audio Ripper.

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I don't think the OP needs help on the ripping as he said he's using DVD Audio Ripper to take care of business.