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Converting .aa files to mp3's
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brendanm
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8. August 2006 @ 02:24 |
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Hi there, I am new to all this so please bare with me. I'm using the latest version of GW and opening up my xx files perfectly. I use the autoocue function to put breaks in. I then convert to mp3 and find that all mp3 tracks are jumbled up. They still add up to the total length they should but they are not in any particular order.
Any suggestions?
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kayquinn
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12. August 2006 @ 10:53 |
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I know this subject has been on here before, but I need someone to outline the specific steps I need to take to convert audible.com books to a file that my Archos Gmini 402 can accept.
I have downloaded dBpowerAMP Music Converter...changed the file from .xyz to .aa...went to Windows Media Player hoping to sync the audible books to an acceptable format...but they are not showing up on my Gmini 402....what am I not doing? Many thanks for helping this frustrated, technologically, impaired, wanna-be book listener.
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bratcher
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12. August 2006 @ 13:17 |
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People stop asking me (in private messages) for the Riverpost program. I don't have it anymore!!
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bratcher
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12. August 2006 @ 13:25 |
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What is this about Audible putting in watermarks on the audio CD's burned with the program? Where did you hear that? Is it both versions 4 & 5 or version 5 only? I'm not looking to rip my CD's to mp3's then share with people. Just wanted to know if this is really true.....
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corps
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18. August 2006 @ 19:18 |
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I spent a good while stuggling with various programs to make this conversion, and when I recently reformatted my hard drive, I had to struggle all over again.
It has occured to me that the principle difficulty with the process is the mediaplayer filter. If that is right any of the programs will work well.
After my rebuild I thought I had downloaded and correctly installed the filter from audible. The files would play on media player fine but no converter would work. It was only when I found an old saved version of the filter that I had success. It would only install when Media player and all other programs were closed (error was 'failed to copy files').
When installed correctly the icons for the files had changed from the original green type to Media Player type icons.
I wonder if the main problem many people have is that the files to be converted are not associated with Media Player but with the proprietry player. If a file is associated with media player, it might enable the conversion software to read the file though the filter and successfully recognise the file format.
I suppose the bottom line is, if you are still having difficulties converting, and Media Player will play the file (filter is working OK), try changing the file association in 'folder options' to Media Player.
If anyone has any luck with this let me know
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rosie2
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26. August 2006 @ 20:43 |
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This has been a great thread tho i have not read every word.. here is what has happened with aa format;
the new audible manager 5.0 will not allow the conversions to mp3 anymore -- you have to roll back the manager to an earlier one -- preferably 3.5 and then river past will work great
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Studeguy
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27. August 2006 @ 14:41 |
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That stinks, but it goes along with what else I've heard. So where do we get downlevel copies of Audible Manager?
Thanks,
Jeff DeWitt
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Studeguy
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28. August 2006 @ 18:34 |
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Well it just got worse, my laptop had the older version of Audible Manager on it, and while it would convert the files fine it was slow. Well tonight the Audible Manager software thoughfully updated itself and now that computer will no longer convert files either.
This is REALLY annoying, I like full length books and am just not going to burn an 18 hour book onto CD's!
Jeff DeWitt
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cludwig
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28. August 2006 @ 19:24 |
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If I'm not mistaken you can uninstall the audible manager, resinstall the older version and disable the autoupdate feature.
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Studeguy
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28. August 2006 @ 19:37 |
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Thanks, that makes sense, but I still need to find the old install file.
Jeff DeWitt
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cludwig
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28. August 2006 @ 20:04 |
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kubicek
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29. August 2006 @ 05:57 |
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Watermarking? I didn't hear it anywhere - it's a first-hand fact, obviously. The message clearly states how I learned that; analyzing the binary code of the AM, instruction by instruction. :)
Dave
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bratcher
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29. August 2006 @ 07:05 |
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So how are the audio CD's watermarked? Something we can't hear of course. The program burns 77 minute CD's. Could the missing 3 minutes contain the watermark info somehow?
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chatteris
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15. September 2006 @ 11:25 |
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Audible Manager Version 4.0 can be downloaded from www.audible.com - cannot log-on from the UK and it isn't necessary. At the bottom of the page there is a software link. The Windows 98 version is 4.0.
This is how I restored v4 and it works.
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Studeguy
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15. September 2006 @ 20:03 |
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That worked!
Tried it my big PC, XP-Pro SP2, AMD Athalon 64 3500+, 1024 MB, and it works just fine, thank you VERY much.
Jeff DeWitt
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VTtrader
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3. October 2006 @ 10:10 |
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Hi all,
My solution to this was to burn a disk image, then used a CD drive emulator to mount the disk image, and riped them to mp3 from the "virtual CD drive".
Advantages are:
You don't have to waste CDs.
Conversion was faster then using dbpoweramp.
Having the smaller mp3s makes it so I can find where I left off easier.
Being able to burn the whole thing on a single mp3 audio disk, if your player accepts mp3 audio disks.
Disadvantages:
Requires a bit more user interaction.
You might have to batch rename the files to insure they stay in the correct order
Sorry for the repeat if this was already suggested early on in the thread, I didn't get a chance to read the whole thread yet.
Regards,
VT
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 3. October 2006 @ 11:06
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krury
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4. October 2006 @ 18:56 |
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I use audiotools ver. 5.10 to stream aa files to mp3. I tell audiotools to break the audio into 10 minutes chunks. I then get a mp3 for every 10 minutes of audio which I send to my Sony Minidisk. I just ordered a PSP and forgot to check if it was audible ready but oops. Looks like auditools gets used for it to. I let it run after I go to bed.
I dont know if they are still in business but the link is http://www.unrelatedinventions.com/Audiotools/
I think I paid less than $20 for the software. I am in no way advocating this for other than personal legal use of aa files.
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Studeguy
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4. October 2006 @ 19:10 |
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If you break the files into ten min segments will the player keep playing through or does it stop every ten min?
The Audible Manager ver 4.0 and Goldwave solution seems to work well for me, and like you the only reason I'm doing this is because I bought a MP3 player what was not AA ready (although it was incorrectly advertised that it was).
What we are doing is EXACTLY the same thing as buying a CD and ripping it to listen on the players, or in the old days buying an LP and copying it to a cassette to listen to in the car or on a walkman.
Jeff DeWitt
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krury
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4. October 2006 @ 19:57 |
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audiotools makes a new file for every 10 minute section. You can specify whatever period you want once they are in wav or mp3 format you can load them on your device.
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krury
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4. October 2006 @ 20:01 |
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I looked at goldwave and I think we are doing the same thing with different audio software. By the way no it doesnt stop every ten minutes it just switches to the next track.
Great minds think a like even if it is a pain in the ......
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Odric
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9. October 2006 @ 03:51 |
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Hello Everyone,
I am looking as well for a working link to River Past Audio Converter 5.0.0.
Maybe someone can help?
Thanx a lot!
Odric
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alaneric
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15. October 2006 @ 13:14 |
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VTtrader, what software do you use to create the disk image?
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VTtrader
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15. October 2006 @ 13:46 |
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brandizzl
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23. October 2006 @ 23:55 |
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OK. This is a short and simple guide to convert Audible .aa format to MP3. I guarantee it works.
1. Deactivate your current Audible Desktop Manager in the options menu and uninstall it.
2. Download Audible destop manager version 4.0 from this URL.(AKA Audible for Windows 98 *WILL work on Windows XP*)http://download.audible.com/AM36/ActiveSetupDelGp.exe
3. Install. You will have to import any currently stored audible downloads one by one with the "add audio files" option of the toolbar to listen to them.
4. Activate your new Audible Desktop Manager
5. Download and install 'Goldwave' audio editor from goldwave.com (any version will work, 5.14 is current)
6. Run Goldwave. Open an Audible download. Will take a minute to decompress.(when u open u will need to change the file type option to "All" to see your Audible files.)
7. Click "File", "Save as". Change the default .wav format to mp3. Then choose a bitrate. I recommend 44100 Hz 56k mono for a good compromise between file size and quality.
I'm sure other stated audio editors will work. Goldwave is easy and the one I use. Plus is free for quite a while before u will need to buy it.
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jadoglio
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24. October 2006 @ 00:28 |
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That is the most useflul thread posted on this on board in two years. Good job. And I also guarantee it will work.
JADO
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