How to Rip Audio Cd's That Aren't Readable in a Computer Cd Drive

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you don't already have them

   Select the "Recording" radio box, and in the list below, make sure "Line in" is ticked.
   
   Click OK. , (Don't worry if this is not an option
   - if so, just make sure it isn't muted). ,,,, If all goes well, Audacity should record what you are playing on the CD player. (It may be impossible to hear) ,, Select the "More compatible" option and fill in the fields, then repeat for each song.
   
   Make sure that the artist and album name are exactly the same, character-for-character! , Save it wherever you keep your music.
   
   And you're done!
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   Step 2: you'll need a stereo or CD player with line out and a line out/line in cord.

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   Step 3: Connect the line-in cord to the line out (normally the speakers connection unless otherwise indicated) jack of your stereo or CD player.

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   Step 4: Connect the other end to the "recording" jack of your computer

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   Step 5: where a microphone would normally be plugged in.

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   Step 6: In the Start Menu

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   Step 7: go to Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Entertainment -> Volume Control.

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   Step 8: In the Options Menu

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   Step 9: click Properties.

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    Step 10: Select Line in as your method of recording

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    Step 11: and exit.

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    Step 12: Download and open Audacity.

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    Step 13: From the recording drop-down box

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    Step 14: select "Line in" if it isn't already the active option.

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    Step 15: Turn the recording volume up and click the record button.

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    Step 16: Press play on your CD player.

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    Step 17: You can either stop after each song

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    Step 18: or record the whole CD and then split it up

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    Step 19: but either way

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    Step 20: after you're done

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    Step 21: open each individual file

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    Step 22: and do the following:

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    Step 23: In a menu titled something like "Project"

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    Step 24: select "Set ID3 Tags".

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    Step 25: Click File

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    Step 26: and click "Export as MP3".

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