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    <title>General audio discussion</title>
    <description>Do you have something to ask about digital audio? Try to get some answers and post your question in here</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>cd covers help</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cd-covers-help.787665/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (stelee81)</author>
      <dc:creator>stelee81</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[hi all<br />
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not to sure if this post is ok or not or if its in the correct place so sorry admin if not and delete ASAP<br />
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my question is do anyone know on any good sites to download cd covers from<img src="https://www.nzbgrabit.xyz/images/smilies/more2/questionmark.gif" class="bbCodeImage LbImage" alt="[&#x200B;IMG]" data-url="https://www.nzbgrabit.xyz/images/smilies/more2/questionmark.gif" /><br />
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most of the good sites have been shutdown like allcdcovers , freecover net and cdcovers cc<br />
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Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Retrieving my original tracks from MP3LIZARD.COM</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 01:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/retrieving-my-original-tracks-from-mp3lizard-com.781308/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (TommYChoPPeR)</author>
      <dc:creator>TommYChoPPeR</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Im trying to retrieve my original traks frm mp3lizard.com<br />
<br />
My band name was TEK9<br />
It consisted of me on korg electribes and my friend johnny on vocals<br />
Can u send my traks to my email?<br />
Thank u<br />
TommY]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>recording level question..</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2019 09:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-level-question.772335/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-level-question.772335/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (earlburtnett)</author>
      <dc:creator>earlburtnett</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[hi I&#039;m pretty new to this general topic..i seem to be having problems with the recording level settings in these softwares..one of the levels goes into the red and the other level stays not in the red..im using either audacity or ashampoo..is there a software that automatically adjusts the recording levels?im either recording lps and or 78s..its just that the recording levels are off..any suggestions?<br />
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lenny]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Got my iPod Nano wet</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/got-my-ipod-nano-wet.776025/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/got-my-ipod-nano-wet.776025/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Wyattspop)</author>
      <dc:creator>Wyattspop</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey guys,<br />
My boy got his iPod Nano wet, not alot as the video screen still works, it responds to touch commands, just no audio (it worked perfectly the day after). Does anyone have any suggestions that don&#039;t involve putting it in a bag of rice (talk about a stupid idea) If it helps, I&#039;m very handy with all things electronic. I bought him a new MP3 already since he&#039;d curl up and die without his jams (that&#039;s my boy), but I don&#039;t want to write off a $250 ipod without trying. Local shops here...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/got-my-ipod-nano-wet.776025/" class="internalLink">Got my iPod Nano wet</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>headphone amp power supply</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp-power-supply.776088/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp-power-supply.776088/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I bought a cheap LEPY, not LEPAI, mini headphone amp to drive phones from the tv out. the out is set to FIXED. so the out and speakers are separately controlled. I am currently using a LINE LEVEL DRIVER, 15db gain with pots. issue is that &quot;0&quot; gain is not possible. I am hoping this simple analog amp will do the trick. I have no idea if the more expensive models are any more usable than this for $10.00. the line driver was slightly more and works well. even at the lowest setting the phones are...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp-power-supply.776088/" class="internalLink">headphone amp power supply</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is there a way to copy Amazon Unlimited music to my PC?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 04:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/is-there-a-way-to-copy-amazon-unlimited-music-to-my-pc.774561/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/is-there-a-way-to-copy-amazon-unlimited-music-to-my-pc.774561/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Pariah)</author>
      <dc:creator>Pariah</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&#039;t own an MP3 player aside from my phone, which is a bit inconvenient for my needs.  Main place I listen to music is in my car where I use the USB port and a flash drive of music I transferred from my PC for listening to while driving (long daily commute).  I also listen to audio books this way as it is easier than trying to swap out CDs while driving.<br />
<br />
My personal collection has grown too large to listen to any album with frequency (about 850 GB).  My video collection had similarly...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/is-there-a-way-to-copy-amazon-unlimited-music-to-my-pc.774561/" class="internalLink">Is there a way to copy Amazon Unlimited music to my PC?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>headphone amp</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp.773980/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp.773980/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[can a headphone amp, a cheap one, be used to send the pc line out to my tv&#039;s line in, in order to raise the volume enough  to not have to raise the tv&#039;s volume for the purpose of watching streaming a/v? i am currently using a &quot;line driver preamp&quot; for this purpose. the issue is the driver does not go to &quot;0&quot; volume, only a range of clipping down to 30%, a guess. zero to full would be desirable.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>mp3 burning</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 14:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp3-burning.763623/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Silvio)</author>
      <dc:creator>Silvio</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello,im new here and hope im in the right place,so im asking if i can burn mp3s on a cd more than it holds,as my car cd player dont have any pendrive slot but only a cd player.ive surfed many tutorials saying that i can but i was misleaded <br />
<br />
my folder contain around 2gb of music,i can make multiple cds but i want to ask if i can and how,<br />
<br />
thanks]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>iTunes Burned MP3 Discs Won't Read</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 12:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/itunes-burned-mp3-discs-wont-read.763859/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/itunes-burned-mp3-discs-wont-read.763859/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (XtraCrisp)</author>
      <dc:creator>XtraCrisp</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[My girlfriend has this issue that she&#039;s driving me nuts about. I hope someone can help me out.<br />
<br />
She has an HP Omni 200-5480qd (All-in-one) running the latest Win10 (as of Nov &#039;16). She will burn CDs in iTunes, both AAC and MP3 formats. The AAC discs read just fine in her computer. The MP3 discs work in her car just fine but when put back in the PC show up as blank media. I see no updates available for Win10 or through HP for her machine. Device Manager shows the CD drive is functional and...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/itunes-burned-mp3-discs-wont-read.763859/" class="internalLink">iTunes Burned MP3 Discs Won&#039;t Read</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>recording using a desktop</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-using-a-desktop.765717/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-using-a-desktop.765717/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[HP ELITE 8000 CMT at hand. Rear audio line in/out available.  Multiple format cd/dvd recordable drive. VLC with record function available. Please tell me how to record to the HHD and/or a cd or dvd from an external source such as a cd player, dvd player, cassette, ect using the REAR LINE IN port. Do I need a CAPTURE device for video? USB powered? Disc formats usable such as (-), (+). (R), (RW)?  Any other FREE software to install? A step by step format in simple terms please. Minimal...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-using-a-desktop.765717/" class="internalLink">recording using a desktop</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Audio problem through Wireless headphones</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audio-problem-through-wireless-headphones.765130/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audio-problem-through-wireless-headphones.765130/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (chewieb)</author>
      <dc:creator>chewieb</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a hearing problem listening to the the Tv so I wear wireless headphones hooked up to my Samsung 32 in Tv. I have 4 port Hdmi selector to change channels that is connected to my DVD player, Roku, WII and now Chromecast. I hear everything through the HDMI that is connected to the Roku and DVD player but nothing from the Chromecast. I am using my Samsung Tab3 and Samsung Galaxy S7 to mirror to my TV. with that I have to up the volume to hear. I want to use my wireless headphone. Can...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audio-problem-through-wireless-headphones.765130/" class="internalLink">Audio problem through Wireless headphones</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Stereo With Built-In MP3 Player</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/stereo-with-built-in-mp3-player.764522/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/stereo-with-built-in-mp3-player.764522/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (bilvihur)</author>
      <dc:creator>bilvihur</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I originally posted this in the Receiver and Amplifier forum, but it may be more appropriate here.<br />
My 25 year old AIWA stereo (AM-FM, CD, dual cassettes) finally gave up the ghost. I&#039;m looking for an AM-FM shelf system with a built-in MP3 player which can accept a USB thumb drive loaded with MP3 files. I don&#039;t need CD capability, nor to I want to jack in an external MP3 player. I&#039;m having a difficult time finding such a system. Any suggestions?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ripping CDs for the last time...Please Read and Suggest</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ripping-cds-for-the-last-time-please-read-and-suggest.761611/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ripping-cds-for-the-last-time-please-read-and-suggest.761611/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (bob332)</author>
      <dc:creator>bob332</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
Been a while since I have been here.  Need some advice and here is the situation.<br />
<br />
After looking at new cars and new car stereos, there seems to be universal support for MP3 just from a memory stick, no Ipod, no anything in between.<br />
<br />
I have ripped my CD collection a couple of times - 1x to mp3pro - format did not take off, then ripped them all to 160KB/s, but now that the cost of storage is so low, including flash drives, I would like to go back and do one last rip of them all @...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ripping-cds-for-the-last-time-please-read-and-suggest.761611/" class="internalLink">Ripping CDs for the last time...Please Read and Suggest</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>what is PGM? (on a sound mixer)</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 20:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/what-is-pgm-on-a-sound-mixer.437366/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/what-is-pgm-on-a-sound-mixer.437366/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (chrisfunk)</author>
      <dc:creator>chrisfunk</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A bit random, but could somebody tell me what PGM is on a dj mixer?<br />
<br />
I know that PFL is &#039;pre fade listen&#039; and one i am thinking about buying has PGM, is this the same thing?<br />
<br />
I&#039;ve tried to google it but there are 10,000 things that PGM stands for!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Suggestions Please</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/suggestions-please.760676/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/suggestions-please.760676/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (AaronsDad)</author>
      <dc:creator>AaronsDad</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey everyone! I am in the process of ripping all of my cds onto the computer in aac format. I have noticed though that after I transfer them over to my androids SD card and play them the cd artwork isn&#039;t present. I have been using iTunes to rip the cds and add artwork to the folders. Would anyone happen to have any suggestions on what I may be doing wrong or what I could try differently? Any better programs? Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Make all MP3 audio volume the same?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/make-all-mp3-audio-volume-the-same.751167/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/make-all-mp3-audio-volume-the-same.751167/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (ZippyDSM)</author>
      <dc:creator>ZippyDSM</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I got a ton of audio files from different formats converted to MP3 over the years but I am having issues with audio levels.Some songs are too loud some too soft, I have tried MP3gain and its not really helped.<br />
<br />
I have applied MP3gain and set everything to 89 but a dozen files or so are either to loud or too soft, doing them one by one is driving me insane and frankly I am dealing with a copy of a copy of the archive as so I do not damage anything permanently and its getting annoying to add...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/make-all-mp3-audio-volume-the-same.751167/" class="internalLink">Make all MP3 audio volume the same?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>READ THIS: Forum rules!</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2015 02:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/read-this-forum-rules.754236/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/read-this-forum-rules.754236/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (ddp)</author>
      <dc:creator>ddp</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/read-this-forum-rules.256542/" class="internalLink">http://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/read-this-forum-rules.256542/</a><br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/read-this-forum-rules.754236/" class="internalLink">READ THIS: Forum rules!</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>CD Box set unplayable</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cd-box-set-unplayable.751388/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cd-box-set-unplayable.751388/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Poppasmurf)</author>
      <dc:creator>Poppasmurf</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I bought this<br />
<a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Garth-Brooks-Blame-It-All-On-My-Roots-6CD-2-DVD-Walmart-Exclusive-Contains-New-Music/30823376" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Garth-Bro...Walmart-Exclusive-Contains-New-Music/30823376</a><br />
My problem...<br />
It wont play in my truck at all, spits it out after 10 sec saying error<br />
It wont rip<br />
It takes 10 min to start playing in the dvdrom on my computer and has trouble reading it and it sounds like its scratched all to hell.<br />
I tried clone cd, i tried imgburn, i tried cdex, Im out of ideas guys what can you offer me. I really want it to work...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cd-box-set-unplayable.751388/" class="internalLink">CD Box set unplayable</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How do I store music without an ipod</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/how-do-i-store-music-without-an-ipod.676243/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/how-do-i-store-music-without-an-ipod.676243/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (deeferz)</author>
      <dc:creator>deeferz</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi, I have just purchased a home theatre package and am wondering if i can put all of my cds onto one device/storage-thing that attaches to the receiver for listening? If so, would my music just b in one big clump and impossible to find certain albums or would a storage-thing sort it into catagories?  Or do I need to buy an mp3 player? Sorry if these questions r daft but I never really understood digital music. Any enlightenment would b appreciated.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Software for changing key of MP3 files</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/software-for-changing-key-of-mp3-files.634628/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/software-for-changing-key-of-mp3-files.634628/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Shinawill)</author>
      <dc:creator>Shinawill</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,<br />
First timer here.My problem is this. I need software, preferably free as a downlaod, to change the key of MP3 backing tracks. I have come across software that does tis but this software also slows down the song. So what I&#039;m looking for is software that doesn&#039;t ghange the tempo while changing the key. Any help would be appreiated.<br />
Tks<br />
Weddingswinger.ie]]></content:encoded>
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