Audio CD import - Trim Silence option

WaveLab
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Today I had to import a replicated CD using Wavelab, in the CD import options I noticed a “trim silence” option.

What silence is it meant to trim, and I’m I correct in thinking that if I need to make a DDP that is exactly like the CD, I would NOT want to trim any silence?

2

This option means: the “zero” samples at start and end of the tracks are removed before saving the files.

3

Thanks, I didn’t even know this was a possibility.

What setting do you recommend if I want to import an exact replica of an audio CD to an audio montage?

4

This depends on what you want. If you want to respect the timings, you should have this option Off.

5

Thanks, I do want to respect timings in this case and I did turn it off. I basically wanted to import the audio CD exactly as it is, to a montage so I can make a DDP for their overseas manufacturer.

It’s not the best method but the original mastering engineer is not available and unresponsive so this is all they have.