Converting .aa files to mp3's
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sjpainter
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4. September 2005 @ 06:06 |
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Thanks to everyone above for the help you've been giving!
What I'd really like to know, though, is does a method exist for converting MP3 files to AA files, through Goldwave or some other program. I think it was mentioned earlier that version 5.0 of the River Past software could do it, but that doesn't appear to be available any longer on the internet.
Simon
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Imemine
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4. September 2005 @ 11:06 |
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Yeah, I'd like to know the same thing. Because the files are so small and compact. They can get 8 hours in about 58,000 KB. That's wonderful. I can't even get it that small using 40 bitrate.
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sjpainter
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4. September 2005 @ 14:23 |
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Mostly they're great for the bookmarking feature, I'm on a Creative MuVo which I don't think is compatible with any of the other bookmarkable formats
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Imemine
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4. September 2005 @ 16:20 |
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I use the creative muvo and it book marks my mp3 books too. its not the aa file that book marks its the device or the software. The books I get from other clubs and burn into mp3 stop and start just like the audible books do.
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sjpainter
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4. September 2005 @ 16:23 |
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yes, but if you leave the MP3 file and move to another, it won't remember your place, it'll just start you at the beginning again, this can be a real pain if audiobook MP3s are an hour long at a time, if I want to change to music and then go back ti the book, I end up spending ages fastforwarding through the MP3, looking for my place.
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onesys
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5. September 2005 @ 06:15 |
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and for that is mp3po
Try mp3po Pro! Makes splitting mp3's for audio books a snap!
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ibeglo
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9. September 2005 @ 16:45 |
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I've looked everywhere on the web for version 5 of River Past Audio Converter. Can someone help out and send me a copy?
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onesys
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9. September 2005 @ 16:56 |
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Try mp3po Pro! Makes splitting mp3's for audio books a snap!
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rishi7624
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10. September 2005 @ 15:17 |
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If you are using a Mac will Audio Hijack Pro do this trick of converting audible files for mp3 ?
this is the link I got but wanted a confirmation from someone on the forum -
http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/
Rishi
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rishi7624
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10. September 2005 @ 16:35 |
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another option is came across is Sound Recorder Standard..... for Pc
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chongpaul
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12. September 2005 @ 06:58 |
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Hi Rishi 7624,
You be grateful if you could point us to the URL where this software is located. I've tried a google search and there were several similiar software. I would be interested to try this software especially if it has a splitting function.
Thank You for your time.
Paul
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rishi7624
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12. September 2005 @ 11:50 |
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Dear Chong
This was the software for Windows -
http://www.highcriteria.com/
I could not get it to work because my comp has crashed yesterday.
Best wishes
Rishi
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rmgott
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12. September 2005 @ 12:30 |
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Hi,
I've read through this thread and I think some important information is missing. The begining of this thread has just about all the information you need.
With out a doubt Goldwave is the best and easiest program to use. I do beleive that audible manager is needed (needs to be activated as well).
All that you have to do is open the file in Goldwave (when opening make sure the file type says "all*.*")it will take a few minutes to open, and yes it does make a really large temp file. Then just simple "save as" - This is important, I have found the best attributes for quality sound and relatively small file (about 1.5 times the .aa file) is "Layer-3, 22050 Hz, 64 kbps, mono" in the "save as type" box. I had to do a lot of reading and researching of these terms to understand what I was messing with and this is the best rate I found. If you go any lower you start to get a tin sound.
Secondly, YOU CAN SPLIT A FILE INTO SEGMENTS WITHIN GOLDWAVE, there is an explanation of how, that I gave on 11 May 2005 (pg 6). I think it works best in Goldwave because it seeks out silence and places the split there rather than exactly at 3 minutes (or whatever length you choose). You can name and number the files what ever you want and if you have a smaller mp3 player like I do you can download sections of the book to fit in your mp3 player.
If there is anything I can help clarify for you please ask. I was confused when I first started but, now I am pretty familiar with the process. I only use one program (goldwave)and it saves me time.
Happy converting audible members,
Mandi
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Mandi
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chongpaul
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13. September 2005 @ 04:48 |
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Hi Mandi,
I was pretty much using goldwave for converting the .aa files. work great too. the problem came about when I used the autocue function to spilt the file up. When I wanted to spilt the next file, I found I couldn't erase the previous cue. I could only add more cues and couldn't find any way to erase the whole listing.
Can you help? How to you clear the numbers??
Thanks
Paul
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rmgott
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14. September 2005 @ 08:13 |
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Ok, I think I need more information on what you are talking about because I have not had that problem. Are you using the most recent version of Goldwave?
Here is what I do. I open my mp3 file (or i do this after I have saved my .aa file as an mp3), Then I set my "auto cue" as I have listed it earlier in this thread and it automatically generates the cue points for me. Then I click on "split file". I choose my destination folder and I click on the browse button (If I am doing a succession of files from the same books - say a 40 hour book split into five different downloads from audible)to check my next file number so all of the book is a run of numbered files (1 through 782). I check the option "use base file name and number" and "base filename" I put the code ###fires (or whatever the bookname is) and int the "first number I change it to whatever I found my next file number to be (177) and then it will split the file starting with that number. In the "File format" section I choose the option "Use file's current format and attributes." Then I click ok and it does everything else for me.
I put the ### first because for some reason it will keep the files in order that way. If I put the ### last it jumbles them up. When I start splitting a new book I change the name after the ### and start the number back at 001.
Please let me know if this isn't helpful.
Thanks,
Mandi
Thanks,
Mandi
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Imemine
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14. September 2005 @ 16:24 |
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anyone know what settings would be used to convert aa files to wma files, using goldwave? I found that they sound just as good and they can be made small like aa files. I just don't know which setting would be the best.
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chongpaul
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16. September 2005 @ 03:12 |
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Hi Mandi,
It version 5.08
I'll try to do a screen capture and put it up somewhere where all of us can see it. Give me some time.
Ultimately, I'll be planning to get a creative MP3 player so there be less hassle converting files to the mp3 player. Luckily, I live in Singapore, home of creative tech. Every so often, they slash prices on the older version of MP3 to clear stock.
Paul
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ash4night
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19. September 2005 @ 20:18 |
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HELP PLEASE I just spent money on audible.com and the .aa will not play on my palm so I need some one to send me the code for the river past audio converter.email mite be something like fegepoopoo at yahoo.com
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. September 2005 @ 20:18
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onesys
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20. September 2005 @ 05:52 |
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Ash for Night, contact me directly at dave@nerdex.com, I can get you a copy of GW which will work great, combined with my own mp3po
Try mp3po Pro! Makes splitting mp3's for audio books a snap!
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sinbaram
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28. September 2005 @ 01:18 |
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Thank you everyone for contributing to this informative and helpful thread!
I am very new to all this and hope my question is not too stupid. I would just like to convert my own purchased .aa files to .mp3.
I understand that Goldwave works best.
I also understand that I need to have Audible Manager and have it activated. Does it need to be running when I convert?
I see mention of mp3po - do I need that for simply converting files?
Many thanks for clearing this up for me!
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onesys
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28. September 2005 @ 05:59 |
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No, audible doesn't need to be running at all, to convert. When you convert the files from Goldwave they will be extremely lengthy, timewise. In addition all of the chapter breaks and the ability to jump forward will be lost, it's just on huge mp3 file, which can be difficult to use in most commercial players and too large for many personal players to even hold. mp3po while not necessary to listen to the file will split these lengthy mp3's into manageable lengths. There are other mp3 splitters out there of course but the reason mp3po is mentioned so much is that it was written with this purpose in mind, splitting books. As such, each section replays the last moment of the previous section. This allows a smoother transition between tracks. In addition, the sections are named in a way that you are pretty much guarenteed that they will play in correct order on your device and in your computer. Also, mp3po, uses silence detection at the split point so it doesn't break mid-syllable, although it can split mid word, which is an annoyance I am working on for the next release.
For those that care the next version of mp3po, to be released shortly actually can be used as a player for the .aa files themselves, including chapter breaks, so this should be a nice addition, the interface is also much slicker looking and has a number of features to make it more intuitive to use.
Try mp3po Pro! Makes splitting mp3's for audio books a snap!
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28. September 2005 @ 06:04 |
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download a copy of itunes from apples website and use that to convert AAC to mp3 thats what i do
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sinbaram
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28. September 2005 @ 23:06 |
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Thanks for the very helpful replies! :-)
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enialbw
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29. September 2005 @ 00:42 |
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Does any know if you can use ituens to convert AAC to mp3 to a virtual disk using Alcohol 120. Then use mp3po on the virtual disk to copy the files to your hard drive?
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jordanpp
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29. September 2005 @ 06:17 |
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Onesys,
The additions to mp3po you mention about the new version seem very helpful. Do you have a beta version to test them? To use mp3po as a reader for audiobooks sounds great!
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