CD and DVD are digital media. Is it possible to record CD/DVD audio in Software mode?
Yes, it is possible with the appropriate player. For example, Windows Media Player uses digital audio extraction to play CDs and the sound can be recorded in Software mode. Why would I need to capture digital sound? Can’t I record any sound from my computer simply by connecting the output line of the sound board to the input line of the same, or of a different, sound board? Yes, you can. However, digital recording is usually (but not always) better quality because it avoids the conversion from digital to analog to digital, performed by sound boards. The real quality of both digital and analog recordings may vary significantly depending on such factors as CPU power, the sound board, the playback program, and many others.
