I just downloaded streambox and it seems to be working okay. what I need to do next convert the .RAM files into something I can listen to on the ipod machine like MP3 for example. Can anyone offer advice? Thx. scottbaio
StreamBox VCR Suite 2.0. http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_capture_tools/streambox_vcr_suite.cfm This suite contains versions of StreamBox VCR to download most Real Media streams and many Windows Media streams. It also contains StreamBox Ripper which can convert most Real Media files(.ra .rm)to MP3 WAV or WMA. StreamBox Ripper v2.009 (Free). Part of StreamBox VCR Suite 2.0. http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_capture_tools/streambox_vcr_suite.cfm This is a free converter and is very fast. It will work with all versions of RealPlayer up to RealOne. If you want to use it with RealPlayer 10, you need to copy and rename some codec .dll files as shown here. RealPlayer 10 - StreamBox Ripper codec problem and solution. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/65016 It will not work with Real Audio files that use the Real Audio 10 codec. Mini-stream Ripper or Mini-stream RM-MP3 Converter. (Free trial then purchase). http://www.mini-stream.com/index.htm Very fast conversion. Works with Real Audio files that use the Real Audio 10 codec. For only $3 more the Ripper is the better of the two. dBpowerAMP Music Converter (Free). http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm dBpowerAMP Music Converter Release 11 (Free but MP3 encoder has a limited trial period before license purchase). http://www.dbpoweramp.com/bin/dMC-r11.exe dBpowerAMP Music Converter Release 10 (Free previous version with unlimited MP3 conversion). http://www.dbpoweramp.com/bin/dMC-r10.exe Real Audio codecs needed for conversion. http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-ra.htm Other available codecs. http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central.htm This is a free converter that will work with just about any type of audio if you install that codec. As a Real Audio converter it is slow because it takes as long to convert as it take to play the file (Real Time). It will not work with Real Audio files that use the Real Audio 10 codec. Boilsoft RM to MP3 Converter. (Free trial then purchase). http://www.boilsoft.com/rmtomp3/ It will not work with Real Audio files that use the Real Audio 10 codec. Many more. http://www.google.com/search?q="rm+to"+mp3+wav+converter More FAQ and other information at the link below.
