Is it possible to "convert" protected AAC or M4P files from iTunes and other similar sources? Technically, no. It is illegal to circumvent the protection on the format in order to convert AAC and M4P files that are protected. However, there are many legitimate reasons for wanting to convert these protected files, and many feel they should be able to do so. The Focus Mp3 Recorder Pro software features a solution for this.
Note: if you're looking to convert AAC or M4P files that are not protected, click here.
Focus Mp3 Recorder Pro includes a powerful audio editor feature that can be used to record protected AAC and M4P files as they play in your preferred AAC/M4P player software (such as the iTunes player). It's not a perfect solution, of course, since the recording is real-time, and therefore slower than normal "conversion" for AAC and M4P files. However, as far as we know, this is the only solution for "converting" protected AAC and M4P files due to the legal restrictions. The audio recorder feature can save audio directly to MP3, unprotected WMA (using any desired profile), WAV (using any compression codec), OGG, and more. The audio recorder also includes a recording timer which enables you to schedule the software to record from the selected source at a predefined time and stop after a desired duration. Recorded audio can also be edited after the recording process is complete, without saving first. You only need to save once after all desired alterations are complete.
To use the software's audio recorder feature, click "Edit Audio" from the main interface or select the "Audio Editor" option from the main window's File menu. From the resulting window, you can select the source from which you want to record (this is the Record Volume option on the right side of the window; be sure the "Select" checkbox is checked for the desired source once chosen), control the recording volume, and click the Record button when you're ready to begin. The source to select for recording protected AAC files differs depending on your sound card. However, it is usually called something like "Wave", "What You Hear", "Record Master", or "Stereo Mix" . If you're unsure, you can easily test the options available to determine the correct setting. This selection need only be set once. It will then be saved for convenient future use. When recording is complete, press the Stop button, and then Save to store your recording to disk. Once the new file is saved to disk, you can do anything you want with it, such as burn to CD, use on portable audio players, etc. Focus Mp3 Recorder Pro's audio recorder feature is very reliable and easy to use. Advanced options are available for those who want to take advantage of them, though they are completely optional, making Focus Mp3 Recorder Pro the perfect software for recording / converting protected AAC files for users of any experience level. Click here for download your copy now. |
