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Popping noises when recording from cd
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Posted by: GoldmanSachs

Hello. I didn't see this topic elsewhere, so I hope this is the right place.

I'm new at ripping cds. The problem is that I'm getting a "popping" noise when I play back the files. I ripped a cd to mp3 format using RealOne Player. I ripped it at three different speeds, and each speed had "popping" noises. I thought it was the program, so I switched to Windows Media Player 8, and ripped the same tracks in WMA format, at three different speeds, still "popping" noises. I thought maybe it was the cd, so I switched to a new one, did the same test, and got the same "popping noises". The noise doesn't appear on all the songs, but comes and goes. My PC is running WindowsXP, with a 20GB hard drive, with 5GB free space. I'm using the same sound card that came with the system (can't think of what kind it is).

Any suggestions??

Thanks

Posted by: neversleeps

hmm
does it do that when u play other songs that u didnt rip yourself?
the only thing i can think of is that ur cd drive is causing the errors. i would try cleaning it with one of those cleaner cds and possibly reinstalling or updating the driver for it.

Posted by: GoldmanSachs

It only does it with songs I rip myself. Everything else I play sounds fine. I upgraded to the latest Windows Media Player last night. So I hope that will help. I will also get some cleaner, and see if that helps too. Thanks.

Posted by: liftoph

I am having a similar problem.

I have tracked it down to my hardware (and the quality of my CDs). Fix 1: clean the CDs. This has solved some of the problem CDs.

Problem is... some CDs are REALLY a problem! Here's the interesting thing: Some of these "bad" CDs play fine on my stereo CD player. So, I am back to the PC having a hardware problem. Specifically the CD drive on my PC.

I like the suggestion that I can clean the CD drive on my PC. I will try that and let you know.