|
|
|
Dear Forum:
I've been reading that some Sony VAIO laptops are equipped with software allowing the laptop user to convert audio files into DSD and then burn an SACD. I believe the program is called either DSD Direct or SACD Creator.
Are there any other consumer grade (i.e. affordable) software programs out there for SACD creation?
I would like to take the 24bit/96kHz 2-channel stereo wav files that I record - convert them to DSD, and then burn a SACD.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Never seen or heard of such a thing.
|
|
|
Post by Perigo January 19, 2008 (3 of 9)
|
|
sacd_fan_2007 said:
Dear Forum:
I've been reading that some Sony VAIO laptops are equipped with software allowing the laptop user to convert audio files into DSD and then burn an SACD. I believe the program is called either DSD Direct or SACD Creator.
Where?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
sacd_fan_2007 said:
Dear Forum:
I've been reading that some Sony VAIO laptops are equipped with software allowing the laptop user to convert audio files into DSD and then burn an SACD. I believe the program is called either DSD Direct or SACD Creator.
Are there any other consumer grade (i.e. affordable) software programs out there for SACD creation?
I would like to take the 24bit/96kHz 2-channel stereo wav files that I record - convert them to DSD, and then burn a SACD.
> where?
Perhaps here /faq#playback6 or rathere here: http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html#_Toc177216816
As far as I'm aware the creation software is called SonicStage Mastering Studio and the playback software Sony DSD Direct player. Mind you: these are VAIO desktops -- not laptops.
Morover, the discs you create are not SACDs because there are no such things as blank 'SACD-R's. You record the audio on a blank DVD and create a 'DSD disc'.
PlayStation3 also supports playback of this format.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Just thinking, is this not a good compromise for recording studios if they think SACD masterign and production costs are too high???
|
|
|
|
|
|
flyingdutchman said:
Never seen or heard of such a thing.
DSD Direct Player 1.0SONY ORIGINAL
This sophisticated software works in tandem with Sound Reality to give you professional playback and recording capabilities. Not only can you listen to SA-CDs and enjoy their superior sound quality, but you can also record your own DSD discs. Playback is made possible by real-time conversion of PCM to DSD and WAV to DSF. CD ripping includes Gracenote MusicID support.
from: http://vaio-online.sony.com/prod_info/vgn-fz15g/software.html
Scroll a little more than halfway down the page.
In the Sonic Stage CP paragraph we find:
"Or create original compilation CDs in MP3 or ATRAC3 format as well as standard audio CDs and SA-CDs on your VAIO."
What I wonder is if you can do this in 5 channels direct from microphones to PC?
|
|
|
Post by Perigo January 19, 2008 (7 of 9)
|
|
The Seventh Taylor said:
You record the audio on a blank DVD and create a 'DSD disc'.
PlayStation3 also supports playback of this format.
No possibility to play on normal SACD players, doesn't it?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Perigo said:
No possibility to play on normal SACD players, doesn't it?
Interesting question! I wish I had the hardware and software to test it.
Based on my experience with other recordable formats my guess would be, in order of *increasing* likelihood:
1. Philips
2. Sony
3. Pioneer
4. Oppo
|
|
|
Post by Sam January 20, 2008 (9 of 9)
|
|
It is intentionally not possible to burn a SACD. Even professionals can't do it.
You can, of course, put some DSD files on a DVD, and maybe one or two players can play them. Or, just keep them on your hard drive.
|
|
