How to Convert Audiobook CDs for your iPod using Creator 2010

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How to Convert Audiobook CDs for your iPod using Creator 2010

Roxio Creator 2010 makes it effortless to transfer your audiobooks to a mobile device in a single file, featuring convenient options like pause, resume, and chapters. Here’s a complete guide on how to get started with importing and converting your audiobook CDs for your iPod.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Getting Started:

    • Open Roxio Creator and go to the Music/Audio section.
    • Click on "Create Audiobooks" to open the Audiobook Creator.

  2. Importing Audiobooks:

    • You can either rip an audiobook from a CD or use non-copy-protected audio files already on your hard drive.
    • Insert the first audiobook CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive.
    • Select "Rip from CD."

  3. Ripping Process:

    • If you have multiple optical drives, select the appropriate one from the "Import from" list box.
    • Click Start to begin importing the tracks.
    • The import process will display the time remaining and the disk space required versus what's available on your system.
    • Once importing is done, a tone will play, and the disc will eject (unless you change the settings).

  4. Importing Multiple CDs:

    • For subsequent CDs, just insert the next CD and resume ripping.
    • When all CDs are imported, click Done and then Finish to return to the main program.

  5. Managing Imported Tracks:

    • Preview tracks using on-screen controls.
    • Modify title and author information as needed.
    • To display custom cover art on your iPod, click the Change Cover Art button and navigate to an image file.
    • Adjust the image to remove any white space using the autocrop feature.

  6. Output Settings:

    • If you have a portable player like an iPod attached, the correct output settings will auto-configure.
    • For creating a playlist or MP3 disc, customize output settings through the Settings icon.
    • Options include choosing audio quality, format, and maximum file duration to avoid issues with very long files.

  7. Transferring to iTunes:

    • Output can be directed to a playlist for computer playback or directly to a connected device.
    • The audiobook will be converted and sent to iTunes, ready to sync with your iPod.
    • The file appears in the iTunes Audiobooks tab with cover art and chapter navigation features enabled.

  8. Finalizing:

    • Enjoy your converted audiobook as a single file in your iPod's audiobook section.

Keywords

  • Roxio Creator 2010
  • Audiobook CDs
  • iPod
  • Importing audiobooks
  • iTunes synchronization
  • Custom cover art
  • Output settings
  • Audiobook conversion

FAQ

Q1: Can I use Roxio Creator 2010 with non-copy protected audio files?
Yes, Roxio Creator allows you to use non-copy-protected audio files from your hard disk.

Q2: What do I do if I have multiple CD drives?
Select the drive containing the audio CD from the "Import from" list box within the Audiobook Creator interface.

Q3: How do I handle multiple audiobook CDs?
After importing the first CD, insert the next one to continue ripping. Repeat until all CDs are imported.

Q4: How can I add custom cover art to my audiobooks?
Use the "Change Cover Art" button in the Audiobook Creator, navigate to your image file, and select it.

Q5: What should I do if I want to avoid very long audiobook files?
Adjust the maximum duration of any single file through the output settings to suit your player's capabilities.

Q6: How does Roxio Creator handle transferring the converted audiobook to my iPod?
The converted audiobook will automatically transfer to iTunes, from where it will sync with your iPod.

Q7: Will the audiobook be split into multiple files?
No, Roxio Creator produces the audiobook as a single file, which simplifies management in iTunes and on your iPod.

By following these steps, you can efficiently convert and transfer your audiobook CDs to your iPod using Roxio Creator 2010. Enjoy a seamless listening experience with your favorite audiobooks!