Encrypted WMA files and MP3 encoders

[Scobo]

Anyone using one of the Windows media player plugins for MP3 encoding ?
I wondered if they allowed encrypted WMA (DRM) files to be converted to MP3.
3 of these are Cyberlink power encoder, Intervideo MP3 Xpack and Sonic MP3 creation pack.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/getmore/plugins.aspx?locale=409&geo...=809#MP3Create

[Soopafresh]

If the files are DRM protected, the only way I can think of converting them would be with an app like Total Recorder.

http://www.totalrecorder.com/


I believe the Free app 'Silent Bob' might do it as well.

http://www.silent-bob.de/en/getit.htm

[steve2713]

There's a plugin for Winamp that allows raw output to an uncompressed WAV file, then you can convert it to whatever format you want (I use dbpoweramp).

[MOVIEGEEK]

Don't pay for an MP3 encoder use WMP 10 orCDex.
Read this thread about WMA DRM:
www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=264936&highlight=

[steve2713]

dbpoweramp is free as well, I've been using it for years and it works great. I don't know why it's listed as trialware on here, it's not, which probably keeps alot of people from trying it and using it.

[Soopafresh]

Hey Steve, yours is the best (and easiest) idea of all, but I'm wondering if DRM protected files need to be played through Windows Media Player. I don't know for sure, I've never tried it.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Most *legally* downloaded WMA's have to call home for a license before they will play,WMP must be used first.

[Scobo]

I've tried Cdex and dBpowerAMP but they don't like the WMA's (Napster).
I'm aware that these files can be burned to CD with WMP then ripped to MP3 but I was looking for a way to avoid the burning step.

[pdragonfly]

Hi, has anything new been released that will help convert the wma problem. I'm in the same positon where I have to phone home for license permission just to play the music. I've been subscribed for 4 months and didn't find this out until I took my laptop with me and couldnt play my music. The licenses don't automatically renew, so I have to redo my library every month.

Awful and yeah, I learned my lesson, but i'd still like to convert these and not be hassled. Thanks.

[olyteddy]

The Total Recorder route is the one I use. Most of the time I can get the Digital Direct Accelerated mode to work and get it done in less than real time.

[pdragonfly]

Thanks I'll give it a try. Looks like they don't have trialware available. I'd hate to purchase this and find out it didn't work for me.

I'm a noob at this, hope it's easier then putting together a kids toy at xmas.

[olyteddy]

They do do a trial, the trial is limited to 30 second chunks. Just enough to see if it works for you.

[pdragonfly]

Yeah, now if only I can get it to work. Tried to "file" "open" and got the rude license notice.

/spreads blueprints on floor and gets ready for a long night...

[olyteddy]

Ah, Total Recorder only captures an audio stream that is passing through your PC. You use it to re-record that stream. You play the DRM file in whatever app it normally plays in and use Total Recorder to capture it.

[mazinz]

Not sure if this will work but its worth a try. You guys could "act" like you are going to burn a cd, but have whatever app you use make an image file instead. Then use Daemon tools to load the image and then use cdex (or what have you) to rip to mp3. This way you do not truly have to burn anything, and in a sense trick the protection into thinking its really getting burned when its not

[pdragonfly]

Ah, Total Recorder only captures an audio stream that is passing through your PC. You use it to re-record that stream. You play the DRM file in whatever app it normally plays in and use Total Recorder to capture it.

I totally get what you are saying. I just have to sift through the help files to find out how to do that. The program has different language terms for it.

Thanks so much. I'll let you know if I can manage it lol.