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On Sat, 04 Jul 2015 20:11:55 -0500, CarpeDiem wrote:
> Are there any good Free programs for ripping and converting Adilble
> files?
> TIA
I don't believe there are any programs that are both dependable and free
for removing the DRM from Audible files. SoundTaxi and Tunebite will
both do the job (if you use Windows OS - I use Linux, so no help there).
SoundTaxi apparently converts .aa and .aax directly to .mp3 or other
sound formats. Tunebite uses iTunes and a virtual cd writer to produce
DRM-free .mp3 files. However, both of these solutions cost $$s.
I use Audacity, which is free, open source software licensed under the
GNU General Public License, available for Linux, Mac, and Windows. It's
one of the most capable sound tools out there, paid or free.
http://web.audacityteam.org/about/
It works like this: Audible Manager plays the files, and Audacity
records the line-in feed. There are lots of how-tos out there for making
line-in recordings using Audacity for Windows & Mac. When it's done
recording, you export to the sound format of your choice.
If you use Linux (I use Ubuntu 15.04), you'll need to run Audible Manager
using WINE. You will also need to install the Pulse-Audio Volume Control
so you can select which feed to record. I usually select a feed that has
no sound hardware so I don't have to hear it as it records.
The downside is that it records in real time. I usually set it to record
before I turn in, and depending on the length of the audiobook, it's
usually finished the next morning.
The upsides are that Audacity makes a great recording and I believe it's
legal if strictly for your own use because it does not involve breaking
the DRM.
fred
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