CD ripping guide

Ripping CDs with Exact Audio Copy

One focused step per page. Configure EAC for clean FLAC rips, CUE sheets, and logs that are useful for Nu-Metal Preservation review.

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Step 3

Set EAC options

Follow this step, then use the next button at the bottom. This keeps the guide readable and avoids burying important settings in one long page.

  • Open EAC Options from the EAC menu and work through the relevant tabs shown in the screenshots.
  • Keep log files in English when possible so review tools and staff can read them consistently.
  • Do not normalize audio. Normalization changes levels and is not acceptable for archival ripping.
  • Use a simple filename pattern such as %tracknr2% - %title%. Avoid folder paths inside the filename scheme because those paths can break CUE sheets later.
NMP note: Good CUE files reference filenames only, not private folder paths from your computer.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Set EAC options
EAC Options menu location.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Set EAC options
Extraction tab settings for secure review logs.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Set EAC options
General tab settings for consistent log behavior.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Set EAC options
Filename pattern setup for clean CUE references.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Set EAC options
Directory settings for saving rip files.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Set EAC options
Interface/logging options used by the guide.
Attribution: screenshots and step structure are adapted from the original public EAC ripping guide by caaok. The EAC download button points to the current Exact Audio Copy alternative servers page.