How do you convert Limewire (MP3) to CD?
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I make CDs all the time using Windows Media Player 9.
Be sure to use the Media Player Automatic Volume Level feature if the recording levels on the MP3s vary by very much.
To avoid any dropout problems, it would be best to shut down all other programs until the CD burning is finished (Media Player should give you such a warning, but it doesn't).
Be sure to use the Media Player Automatic Volume Level feature if the recording levels on the MP3s vary by very much.
To avoid any dropout problems, it would be best to shut down all other programs until the CD burning is finished (Media Player should give you such a warning, but it doesn't).
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Originally posted by Palmateer
I make CDs all the time using Windows Media Player 9.
Be sure to use the Media Player Automatic Volume Level feature if the recording levels on the MP3s vary by very much.
To avoid any dropout problems, it would be best to shut down all other programs until the CD burning is finished (Media Player should give you such a warning, but it doesn't).
I make CDs all the time using Windows Media Player 9.
Be sure to use the Media Player Automatic Volume Level feature if the recording levels on the MP3s vary by very much.
To avoid any dropout problems, it would be best to shut down all other programs until the CD burning is finished (Media Player should give you such a warning, but it doesn't).
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xviper,
What software do you currently use to burn CDs? Most burning software these days will convert mp3's to music CDs on the fly (while you're burning), so you don't usually need to manually convert anything. You just need to tell the software that you want an audio CD and it'll know what to do with the mp3's.
I personally use Ahead Nero since it's a good overall burning program. Adaptec Easy CD Creator is another good, popular, and comprehensive one.
Converting from mp3 to audio CD format won't make poor audio quality even worse. The quality of an mp3 depends largely on the bit rate. For instance, 192 kbps will be high quality and sound nice, while 64 kbps is low quality and will sound crappy. That relative difference in quality will be preserved when you convert the file to an audio CD.
What software do you currently use to burn CDs? Most burning software these days will convert mp3's to music CDs on the fly (while you're burning), so you don't usually need to manually convert anything. You just need to tell the software that you want an audio CD and it'll know what to do with the mp3's.
I personally use Ahead Nero since it's a good overall burning program. Adaptec Easy CD Creator is another good, popular, and comprehensive one.
Converting from mp3 to audio CD format won't make poor audio quality even worse. The quality of an mp3 depends largely on the bit rate. For instance, 192 kbps will be high quality and sound nice, while 64 kbps is low quality and will sound crappy. That relative difference in quality will be preserved when you convert the file to an audio CD.
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cyber_x, I have never burned CDs from my computer from songs I've downloaded off the internet. This is my first attempt. I've only ever used a home CD recorder deck (stereo component) to copy some of my old cassette tapes. I will try it using Windows Media Players 9 as suggested by those on this thread.
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IT WORKED! 
Made my first CD off the internet! Used Windows Media Player 9, created a playlist and copied it onto the CD writer. Play it on my home CD player and the quality is actually very good.
I want to thank all you guys who came up with the great ideas. I would have never known that WMP 9 had that capability. PLUS, it was on this forum that I was directed to upgrade to WMP 9.
I'm like a kid with a new toy.
Made my first CD off the internet! Used Windows Media Player 9, created a playlist and copied it onto the CD writer. Play it on my home CD player and the quality is actually very good.
I want to thank all you guys who came up with the great ideas. I would have never known that WMP 9 had that capability. PLUS, it was on this forum that I was directed to upgrade to WMP 9.
I'm like a kid with a new toy.
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