CD Ripping – Convert CD to mp3 and WAVE

CD Conversion to Digital Files

BluFox Photo & Video is happy to announce our new CD to Digital Conversion Service! Do you have old CDs laying around that you’d like to convert to digital? At AV, we can convert your audio CDs to mp3 and WAVE files. Our software is able to pull all the information from the albums – thus you’ll have the metadata for each track (track number, title, artist, length, etc.). You will receive your files on a USB Flash Drive – which will have all your discs organized by album. All you have to do is click whichever album you’d like and you’ll see all the tracks and their info right there!

  • 1. Gather and dust off your CDs
  • 2. Place CDs on spindles
  • 3. Ship or drop-off your media
  • 4. Media is converted
  • 5. CDs and Flashdrive are shipped to you
  • 6. Enjoy all your audio files in one place!

Audio Tape Formats:

Cassette (most common), Microcassette, 8-Track

Disc Format:

CD (most common), DVD, Blu-Ray

Digital Media:

USB Stick (most common), SD Card, miniSD, microSD, USB-C Stick
(Legacy cards available but must be provided: PC Card, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, xD Card) 

Digital File (Audio Formats):

MP3 (most common), AAC, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, DSD, PCM

 

CD Transfer to Digital Files

As low as $1.75 per CD

Includes both High Quality mp3 Files and WAVE Files
– mp3  (Listen anywhere Smartphone, Car Stereo, Computer, Smart TV, etc..)
– WAVE  (Highest uncompressed quality)
– USB Delivery (Cloud Ready)

  • Buy 10-49 at $3.75 each
  • Buy 50-99 at $3.25 each
  • Buy 100-499 at $2.75 each
  • Buy 500-999 at $2.25 each
  • Buy 1000 or more at $1.75 each

Choose your Storage Device:

  • 32GB (up to 50 CDs) +$19 per order
  • 64GB (up to 100 CDs) +$29 per order
  • 128GB (up to 200 CDs) +$39 per order
  • 1TB (up to 1000 CDs) +$85 per order
  • I’ll provide my own storage device

Spindles:

  • I will pick up my spindles upon pick-up
  • I would like my spindles shipped to me
HOW IT WORKS:
  1. Gather your media
  2. Place your order online by adding to the cart above
  3. We will provide you with spindles to place your discs onto
  4. We digitize your CDs!
  5. You will receive your original media back along with your new USB Flash Drive

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CDs FOR TRANSFER

 

  1. Use some Windex or a cloth to gently wipe off any fingerprints / debris you happen to notice (if possible). This helps provide an error free transfer of your discs.
  2. We will send you spindles or you can pick them up in-store. All you need to do is stack your discs onto the spindles and either ship them to us or drop them off! If you had your CDs in a certain order, you can label the spindles starting at #1, #2, #3, and so on…
    *Note: You will receive your physical CDs back in the same order. Your CDs will automatically be organized alphabetically on the Flash Drive.
  3. If you are providing your own flash drive or hard drive, include it with your order. Please make sure the drive has enough storage space and can be formatted NTFS or is already formatted NTFS.

*Note: Formatting will erase everything on your drive so if your drive is not formatted NTFS and has files on it you would like to keep – do not use that drive for your CD transfer.

Not sure how to organize / label your media? Click Here

Not sure how to format your drive? Click Here

Let us consolidate your CD collection onto one convenient USB Flash Drive today!

 

What to Expect:

1. You will receive your CDs placed back on the spindles as well as a USB Flash Drive containing all of the albums.

2. Once you click the music library folder we created on your drive, you will see all your albums in order alphabetically. All you have to do is click any album you want and you will see all the tracks and their info. Simply click the track to play!

Common Questions

Negative Scanning FAQ How should I prepare my negatives?

You can provide your negatives in their original envelopes, sheets / binders. Also, you can take your negatives out of their original sleeves and put them in ziploc bags for us. If you would like to have separate folders created based on the various envelopes or sheets, please provide the label info neatly printed out. We will create a unique folder per envelope in the order you specify. Continue Reading

How long does 500 negatives take?

Depending on our current workflow, 500 negatives usually takes approx 3-4 weeks (maybe longer depending on existing work in-shop and size of order) for us to scan, enhance, and output.

Can you scan certain frames within a 35mm strip?

No, we scan every frame within a strip. We cannot scan a portion or 1 frame out of a strip of 6. If a strip has 4 frames, we scan and charge for 4 scans.

Can I cut individual frames out of a 35mm strip and give them to you to scan?

No, we need a minimum of 3 35mm frames for our scanners to feed / work properly.

How do I use a USB Flash Drive to view my files?

We have a step by step guide here.

If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive?

You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB

FAQ:

What does ripping a CD mean? 

CD Ripping refers to the process of extracting raw audio files from CDs and converting them from the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD) format to a digital file format (such as WAVE or mp3 files). There are many benefits of converting your audio CD library to a digital library. These include preservation of your CDs (digital files can’t get scratched, broken, or damaged), a much more compact way to store all of your CDs, and the ability to share or upload individual tracks. In short, CD Ripping is the transfer of your CDs to digital files in a digital library.

We convert your CDs to both mp3 and WAVE Files. Which file format is best for what? 

  • mp3 – mp3 files are compressed audio files. They’re more universally compatible for listening than WAVE Files. You can play mp3 files on laptops, computers, Smart TVs, car radios, stereos, etc… They sound great and take up less space on your drive. Due to the smaller file size, this is also a great option if you’re looking to share or upload your music (sending through email, storing on mobile devices, etc.)
  • WAVE – WAVE files are a lossless uncompressed audio file format. This means they contain much more data than mp3 files. Since uncompressed formats have not lost any data, they are the highest quality files. However, they are not as universally compatible for listening as mp3 files.

Does ripping a CD damage / ruin it? 

CD ripping is essentially creating an exact digital copy of the songs on the compact disc. It does not impact the original disc or erase its contents. Furthermore, most software creates CDs as “read-only” discs. This means that devices / computers can view and play the content, but can’t alter or erase it. Therefore, we use your CDs once for playback and do not alter or change them in any way.

Do I get my original CDs back? 

Yes! Your CDs are given back to you along with your new digital files on a USB Flash Drive.

Should I Digitize my Cassettes?

Ever wondered about the life expectancy of cassette tapes? At BluFox Photo & Video, we’re here to answer your burning questions and provide expert solutions for all your media needs. With our top-notch Video Transfer Services and Audio Services, including cassette repairs and CD to Digital transfers, we bring your favorite music back to life. Let us help you rediscover the magic of analog sound with our LP transfers and enjoy your favorite tunes like never before. Trust BluFox Photo & Video for all your media transfer and restoration needs, because memories should last a lifetime.

BluFox Photo & Video is located in the Central Essex County area providing service to all nearby areas including:
Windsor, Essex, Kingsville, Leamington, LaSalle, Belle River, Amherstburg, Harrow, Leamington, and Chatham.

We accept walk-ins as well as shipments. All online orders over $250 qualify for FREE shipping! To learn more Click Here.

You can get an Estimate or Order online by clicking on any service page above.

Note: If you prefer to speak with someone in person, call us during store hours at 226-348-2726.