Audiobook cd ripping to m4b

[fuzzychicken]

Hello folks,

I am using a free version of dbPoweramp 14.2. I downloaded m4a/m4b codec from the website. When I try to rip a cd to audiobook format (m4b), it gives me a message 'Before using this encoder a separate component must be installed from www.nerodigital.com, press Red [?] button on encoder settings page for the details'. When I press this button, a html file detailing about this coded is fired up and that doesn't contain any information that makes sense to this message. Plus, there is no website called as nerodigital.com What I don't know is, if its referring to Nero AAC codec that is available for download here.

Any information in this regard is welcome.

Many thanks in advance.

[eaglescout1998]

Re: Audiobook cd ripping to m4b

You need to download the Nero AAC encoder; it's not actually included in the installer package.

Here's the URL:

http://www.nero.com/enu/downloads-nerodigital-nero-aac-codec.php

Once you have downloaded the file (neroAacEnc.exe), it needs to be copied into this folder:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Illustrate\dBpoweramp\encoder\m4b (Audio Book)

Disregard "(x86)" is you're using the 32 bit version of Windows.

[fuzzychicken]

Re: Audiobook cd ripping to m4b

Thank you for confirming my understanding. I wonder though what the heck did I download from illustrate website as aac encoder?