ATRAC1 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
Sony's first ATRAC codec for MiniDisc. A pioneering 90s audio compression codec used exclusively in MiniDisc recorders.
Yes, we support ATRAC1!
Technical Specifications
Advantages
- Broad compatibility with legacy players and systems
- Directly accepted without the need for conversion
- Accurate automatic transcription via AssemblyAI
Disadvantages
- Lossy compression — not ideal for final production masters
- Requires compatible container (.mov, .mkv, or .avi depending on codec)
Use Cases
How It Works
Upload your file
Upload your ATRAC1 file via browser or drag and drop.
Automatic transcription
Our AI transcribes the audio with high accuracy in minutes.
Download the result
Download the transcription as text, SRT, VTT or other formats.
Yes, we support ATRAC1!
Sony's first ATRAC codec for MiniDisc. A pioneering 90s audio compression codec used exclusively in MiniDisc recorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VoxScriber support ATRAC1 files?
Yes! VoxScriber fully supports ATRAC1 files. Simply upload your file and our AI will automatically transcribe it with high accuracy.
What is the audio quality of ATRAC1?
ATRAC1 offers Good audio quality with Lossy compression. This makes it suitable for most transcription use cases — our AssemblyAI engine extracts audio accurately regardless of compression level.
How do I transcribe a ATRAC1 file to text?
Go to VoxScriber, upload your ATRAC1 file (up to 5 GB / 10 hours), select the language and click transcribe. Your result will be ready in minutes as text, SRT or VTT.