The document discusses archiving digital audio files by selecting a file format, capturing audio using ripping software, and delivering audio to users. It examines uncompressed, lossless, and lossy file formats before recommending WAVE for its open standard and recommendations by libraries. Exact Audio Copy is identified as ripping software to capture metadata and audio. The conclusion recommends WAVE format, using EAC to rip, and delivering processed files and streaming for user access.

1. Archiving Digital Audio Files Victoria Sloyan futureArch Project Graduate Library Trainee Scheme Project Showcase 7 th July 2010

5. Exact Audio Copy (EAC)

7. Delivering Audio Better sound quality and small file size Better sound quality Original quality and size Most users Compressed and processed Optimised MP3 Users who require WAVE format Uncompressed and processed Processed WAVE Preservation Large, uncompressed file Master WAVE

8. Processing Files