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AudioCatalyst is a versatile CD ripper and audio encoder, designed to provide an efficient solution for converting your music collection into high-quality digital formats. Based on the popular AudioGrabber and XingMP3 Encoder, this software makes it easy to rip CDs and encode audio to MP3, WAV, or other formats. With its range of advanced features, including CDDB support, customizable encoding settings, and support for multiple data rates, AudioCatalyst ensures that your audio files are exactly how you want them.
The software allows users to choose between WAV or MP3 file formats, with the option to skip the intermediate WAV file for a quicker conversion. It also offers partial encoding by defining start and stop times for each track, making it ideal for extracting specific segments of audio. With volume normalization, AudioCatalyst automatically corrects recording levels to ensure consistent sound quality. Plus, the software supports variable bit rate encoding for optimal sound quality without compromising on file size. AudioCatalyst even includes the XingMP3 Player for easy playback of your encoded files.
Try the trial version of AudioCatalyst today to experience all the powerful features. Please note that the trial has limitations, including the inability to encode WAV files to MP3 from your hard drive, random selection of tracks for encoding, and a maximum encoding rate of 128 kbps.