Does transcoding need a sound card?

Do I need a good sound card (or a sound card at all) to transcode my flac files into m4a files?

duanecu04-07-2010 3:42am

blindjim Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,092 posts 04-07-2010 at 01:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No. The software and mother board could care less if you have a sound card installed... only your ears require it... maybe. What program do you intend to use for this transformation? Does it work in reverse?
gmood1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,251 posts 04-07-2010 at 04:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The best software I've located for this is NCH Switch Audio Converter Software. NCH Switch Audio Converter. It's quick and easy to use.
blindjim Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,092 posts 04-08-2010 at 01:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks... got it. We'll see what it does with m4a or m4p.