No mpg123 and oggdec can decode to .wav files. This means they do not "play at normal speed" at all; they decode as fast as the cpu can handle and the i/o bandwidth allows. You will get big .wav files nice and quickly. I would use lame to decode mp3 files or mpg123 (or in fact mpg321 since mad supports more mpeg layers/vbr) and oggdec for ogg files. You can then burn the .wav files onto cd with cdrecord if you don't mind 2 second pregaps or burn in disk at once mode; or use cdrdao. Regards, Kerry. On Sat, Jul 27, 2002 at 09:39:47PM +0100, Toby Fisher wrote: > On Sat, 27 Jul 2002, Scott Howell wrote: > > > Folks, > > > > I was wondering if mpg123 is best for converting mp3 or ogg formats back > > to a format suitable for audio cd players. I know cdrecord is fine for > > putting the output to disc, but just wanted to know the best means to > > achieve this. Any possible pitfalls I should know about would be > > appreciated. > > Hmmm, you're thinking of just capturing the raw output? A better way > might be to use Lame, and then burn onto disk, as lame will support this > reverse action. It will probably also be faster, as I'd imagine that even > if you don't want to hear the output, mpg123 will still play at normal > listening speed. Also, you may want to listen to the raw files first, as > they will contain any impurities of the original mp3, such as pops, bangs, > and reduced quality. > > HTH > > -- > Toby Fisher Email: toby at g0ucu.freeserve.co.uk > Tel.: +44(0)1480 417272 Mobile: +44(0)7974 363239 > ICQ: #61744808 > Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. > See http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html > > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > -- Kerry Hoath: kerry at gotss.net kerry at gotss.eu.org or kerry at gotss.spice.net.au ICQ: 8226547 msn: kerry at gotss.net Yahoo: kerryhoath at yahoo.com.au
