Yep - normalizing is what you're looking for. I always decode to .WAV, then run it through CoolEdit 2000 to clean up any noise and normalize the audio to 98%. I then save back to .WAV, and use ...

does anybody here know of any sources for files or utilities that utilize ac3 or dts, obviously aside from dvd decoder software and dvd's? Lots of high-quality DVD rips have an AC3 audio track. I've ...