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Record 1 2001-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology
DEF

... the process of digitally extracting audio tracks from Compact Discs and converting them to MP3 (or another audio format) for storage on a hard disc or transfer over the Internet.

DEF

... copying data from a music CD to a PC or a memory card.

CONT

Jukebox software, such as Real Jukebox, is used for ripping CDs.

OBS

Ripping is very controversial because people convert commercial CDs to MP3 and then trade them over the Net.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

[...] conversion des pistes de musique sur un CD en fichiers WAV sur ordinateur. C'est la première étape essentielle à la création de mixages musicaux [...] ou de copies de disques.

Spanish

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