Subject:Real Audio

Posted by: donaldo

Date:4/9/2001 4:43:48 AM

Does anyone know a way (or a plug-in/app) that will convert
Real audio to a .wav file. I can't seem to do it in my
version of Soundforge (4.5). I've trawled the freeware
sites like tucows for an app and I can't find anything.
Plenty of apps to convert Windows media files to .wav but
nothing for Real audio. Any help would be appreciated.

Subject:RE: Real Audio

Reply by: timoheil

Date:4/9/2001 5:51:10 AM

there used to be a program called Streambox Ripper which
could convert RM to WAV directly, but it was discontinued
because RealNetworks sued the company (they obviously don't
want anybody to convert RM-files...).

But you can use the TotalRecorder from
http://www.highcriteria.com
It can record the output from any software, including the
RealPlayer. Fortunately RealNetworks cannot sue them for
that, because it doesn't convert within the software, but
uses some kind of virtual audio-driver.

Subject:RE: Real Audio

Reply by: donaldo

Date:4/10/2001 8:49:08 AM

Thanks v much - this wee bit o software worked a treat.
Appreciate the help.