Now we're ready to start copying the CD to a wave file.

In the main EAC window, go to Action -> Copy Image & Create CUE Sheet -> Uncompressed.

The program will prompt you to enter a filename for your wave file. Enter something appropriate, or just leave it as "CDImage".



Push Save and the "Extracting Audio Data" screen will pop up:



If the "Error Correction" grid starts lighting up as shown, that means EAC has detected an error and is re-reading a sector of the CD in an attempt to correct the problem. It's great if this happens occasionally because then you know that you're using EAC to it's full potential. However, if this thing is lighting up all the time, then it's more likely that your Drive Options are set up incorrectly. In that case you should carefully look over your settings again, or search for another tutorial that might be of more use to you. Try The Coaster Factory for more in-depth information.

If all goes well, then you'll end up with one giant wave file and a cue sheet to go along with it. These 2 files are all you need to make your own copy of the original cd. We prefer that you use CDRWIN if possible. Alternatively, EAC also has a cd-writing utility that can make use of CUE sheets.

Important!

Either way, you should burn your audio cd's at a low speed. Try 1X or 2X. This is equally as important as using EAC to rip the source CD. After all, what's the point of taking the care to rip the source cd as accurately as possible, if you might introduce errors during the burning stage? :)

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[Introduction]
[EAC Options]
[Drive Options]
[Compression Options]
[Copying the CD]