Audials Moviebox 9 Review

Martin Brinkmann
Dec 1, 2011
Updated • Feb 9, 2016
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Audials Moviebox 9 offers a versatile set of video and movie related applications that allow users to download videos from the Internet, rip DVDs, convert media, synchronize their collection and play videos.

When you first start the application you will notice that the interface can be divided into three modules. A maximum of two sections can be retracted to save screen estate. The left segment displays the program's core features. Available are the following options:

  • DVD Ripper - Copy movie DVDs to your computer
  • Universal Converter - Convert video files
  • Streaming - Capture videos from websites and applications
  • Media Center - Displays video files, synchronization with devices, media player

Audials Moviebox

The middle section changes depending on the application selected by the user, the right displays a media player, a playlist of recent video files and options to browse, sort or search the media collection.

DVD Ripper

When you select the DVD ripper app from the menu you are asked to insert a video DVD into the computer's DVD drive. A convert menu is displayed here as well to select an output video and audio format for the DVD movie. Only some of the available conversion profiles are displayed directly. A click on the arrow at the end of the line opens advanced conversion options.

dvd ripper

Here it is now possible to select the output audio and video format from a wide variety of types. A click on video for instance displays the formats that Audials Moviebox 9 supports, profiles for specific devices and an option to create a custom conversion profile. Supported are Android, Apple, Windows Phone 7 and Nokia devices, gaming consoles and many other devices. And if a device is not supported outright, you can create a profile for that particular device.

video profiles

The very same options are available when the audio output format is selected. These conversion options are available in all Moviebox modules.

DVDs without copy protection are directly copied, converted and saved on the computer. Protected DVDs are played back in fullscreen and recorded by the application to comply with local laws. This process takes considerably longer as the movie plays back in realtime. You also need to make sure that you do not use the computer during the recording to avoid breaking it.

Converter

The media converter supports audio and video files. You can drag and drop files into the interface to populate the list of files that you want converted, use the file browser to select them or use the search to do the same.

audio video converter

You can play video or audio files that you have added to the conversion queue. The conversion options are available here as well. You can still select an existing profile to convert your media files to, or create a custom profile to suite your particular requirements.

The converter can search for covers, ID3 tags and lyrics automatically and add those to the program's meta data if that is supported by the output file.

The program is fast when it comes to conversions. Even large files (600+ Megabytes) or files with a long playing time are converted in a matter of minutes. This may vary depending on the PC the program is running on and the output formats and quality selected.

Streaming

The streaming module can be used to capture audio and video streams from websites and applications. A click on the video recording button starts the scanning of the network stream for media files. You have the option to save videos manually or use the automatic save option to store all media files that you open on websites or in applications automatically. You can furthermore use the conversion options to convert the downloaded media files directly to appropriate formats.

A test on popular video hosting sites such as YouTube, Gametrailers and Microsoft properties was positive. The program catches the media files when they are played in the browser or in another application and displays them in the interface.

video recording

Moviebox either downloads the streams directly to the computer, or records what is shown on the screen. That's handy if you need to download a movie from a site where the stream cannot be downloaded directly. A test on the popular Hulu website was successful because of this as well.

It may happen that the video that you want to download is not recognized by the application. You can then switch to manual mode where you define an area on your screen that you want to record.

Media Center

The media center offers two options. It for one allows you to manage your media collection which includes playing, sorting and even deleting files. The second option can be used to import or export media files to devices or locations. It is here for instance possible to export new media directly to iTunes, or import new media files from a smartphone.

Additional options include burning media to disc, creating ringtones, exporting it to a specific folder or to cloud storage providers. The program supports eSnips, Strato and T-Online as well as the WebDAV format (so that popular providers like SkyDrive or Amazon Cloud are supported as well).

Audials Moviebox 9 Verdict

Audials Moviebox 9 is a versatile tool for users who work with videos, movies and DVDs regularly. The program's easy to use despite the functionality that it provides. Some users may say that other programs are more efficient when it comes to copying protected DVDs. That may be the case, but they are not really an option if you are living in a country where it is not allowed to bypass copy protections.

What I personally like about the program are the little things that make life more comfortable. The option to automatically download streaming media, that your custom profile is available in all program modules and that you can import or export media effortlessly.

Update: The product has received several upgrades since our initial review that add more functionality to it and fix compatibility issues. You can follow the link posted below in the summary box to read up on the changes in the new version of the application.

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  1. Tal said on November 3, 2013 at 8:25 am
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    Cool, very nice tool
    Thanks
    Tal

  2. Sam said on December 23, 2011 at 12:33 pm
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    Looks like a fine app.

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    This sounds useful as I do a lot with vids. An all-in-one tool could save some steps.

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    I’ve been looking for something like this.

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    First thanks for the giveaway. I use Audials products and find them very good. I however have not use this product yet.

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  39. Rick said on December 1, 2011 at 9:21 pm
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    Hey Martin,

    Nice work on getting licenses for Audials – their software is normally quite nice and works as expected.

    I’ve tried Audials One before and liked it – but wasn’t able to justify the price given that I wasn’t going to use most of the features – the version seems to be a nice balance.

  40. Jared Woods said on December 1, 2011 at 9:05 pm
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    I have a huge movie collection. This looks like a “one stop shop”

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    Nice! I am recently interested in video editing and this software could be useful to me.

  42. -=Ben=- said on December 1, 2011 at 8:34 pm
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    Hey Martin,

    I have been looking for software that will convert my massive DVD library collection into formats readable on my mobile devices (particularly WP7). I played around with HandBrake and some other applications without true success. Last night I tried the Moviebox demo and it worked perfectly! This is definitely something I am interested in.

    Thanks!

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    Excellent software! Hope I’ll get it!

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    Thanks a lot martin for the review, looks interesting to me

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    I’m always looking for different software that can work with my video files and dvds. I’d like to try using this software to compare with the others. Thanks.

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  53. David Schwendemann said on December 1, 2011 at 6:20 pm
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    I have not been satisfied with any application to date for rippers, converters or streaming. There are always some gotchas that cause problems. Maybe this one will meet the needs of the consumer.

  54. paral said on December 1, 2011 at 6:07 pm
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    This is an all in one media center. While i have installed various programs to do individual functions, this software will save on system resources and ease of use by running just this one program.

  55. Chuck said on December 1, 2011 at 5:41 pm
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    Version 8 is great. Can’t wait to try version 9. Liked them on FB

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    i usually use 2 softwares to do all this… i will like to try this one.

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    Great giveaway. Audials Moviebox is a perfect set of video tools. So please count me in. Thanks and regards

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    Looks like an awesome package.

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    This company makes some great products. I’d like to be entered for the drawing!

  61. rocky said on December 1, 2011 at 4:40 pm
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    Audials Moviebox 9 is very useful and good for downloading videos.

  62. Trey said on December 1, 2011 at 4:35 pm
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    I liked audials 8, would welcome the upgrade.

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    This looks like to be a real great program and a great alternative for Nero.
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  65. Ari Arsyadi said on December 1, 2011 at 4:08 pm
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    The best feature that can be highly useful in my everyday life is its ability to export my media to devices and locations. This will come handy as my video collections is growing day by day. I imagine that my experience of enjoying video tutorials, podcast and other resources will run smoothly so I can watch them anyway I want, anywhere I want.

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    I would really like this software, as a companion to my new Samsung LED 3D TV!!!

  67. Jordan Humberto de Souza said on December 1, 2011 at 3:51 pm
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    Hope i win, seems a great piece of software. Love the ways it can ez rip dvds.

  68. Parahat said on December 1, 2011 at 3:41 pm
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    DVD ripper and Converter in one looks great, thanks for giveaway.

  69. BadLuckLuke said on December 1, 2011 at 3:35 pm
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    Great start with this one!!!

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    If I win Audials Moviebox please pass it on to the next winner.

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    Thank for this awesome giveaway please count me in too! A very comprehensive and I will say a quite complete multimedia software. Will be very useful to me as I am a person who listen to music and video on my computer a lot.

    Thank again for this and good luck all!

  72. George Maness said on December 1, 2011 at 3:24 pm
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    I’ve been using VLC as my media player but it is a little limited. Most of the alternatives I’ve seen all have some feature I don’t like (sometimes just the price) but this really looks good. Perhaps, with a little luck, this will prove to be the one.

    I don’t think I have posted a comment before so this is a good time to let you know that the information and services you provide are greatly appreciated by a lot of people.

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  73. Leslie said on December 1, 2011 at 3:13 pm
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    I would love to win a licence

  74. JFP said on December 1, 2011 at 3:12 pm
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    wow seams nice piece of software

    liked them on fbk

  75. Dacko said on December 1, 2011 at 3:12 pm
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    Audials Moviebox 9 is a very good software. Thanks for the giveaway.

  76. John Robson said on December 1, 2011 at 3:08 pm
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    I recently purchased Audials 9, excellent piece of software, and Moviebox 9 looks to be even better. Count me in please.

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    Thanks GHacks!
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  78. lello siddi said on December 1, 2011 at 2:44 pm
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    Hi, Martin! And thank you so much for these christmas giveaways and reviews! I am going to read each review and partecipate when the sw is of some interest.
    Thank you for your work,
    Lello.Siddi.

  79. Rob.C said on December 1, 2011 at 2:44 pm
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    Great promotion, please count me in

  80. Maestro said on December 1, 2011 at 2:41 pm
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    Audials MovieBox 9 is good in every part. All in one here is perfect. I like the look and speed. I have hope to win. Thanks.

  81. Midnight said on December 1, 2011 at 2:23 pm
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    This is a very useful application, considering that it handles audio, as well as video.
    I have read in detail all the information from Audials web site and just downloaded the trial version of the program.

    Will install it after I’ve had my morning coffee, then give it a good work out!

    Anybody who wishes to get all the details about this program can check it out here: http://audials.com/en/moviebox/index.html

    They’re asking $24.90 for the full version, which seems decent enough!

    I wouldn’t mind a license for this, as it’s a program that I would use extensively!!

    Thanks for the promotion, Martin. A good one, indeed!! :)

  82. Alex said on December 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm
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    i like all Audials software.Very good, nice and talented. Thanks ghacks.net and Audials Software for this great contest and for the chance!!!
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  83. Max said on December 1, 2011 at 2:09 pm
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    I want one! please…

  84. Anthony said on December 1, 2011 at 2:06 pm
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    Great add-on to their line up of software’s. I would love to win a license. Thanks for the giveaway ghacks and Audials.

  85. Luke said on December 1, 2011 at 1:56 pm
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    Would love to get one of those licences

  86. Noel said on December 1, 2011 at 1:38 pm
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    I had no clue such program existed. I use AutoGK and Handbrake for almost all my conversions. While AutoGK is slow, Handbrake is fast. Such all-in-one software is certainly good to have kind.

    Thanks for giving us a chance to win a license.

  87. slaileb said on December 1, 2011 at 1:32 pm
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    This software is very convenient to use.

  88. NKS said on December 1, 2011 at 1:27 pm
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    Looks good. Especially downloading movies part.

  89. Dalv Kade said on December 1, 2011 at 1:10 pm
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    Sounds Great! Me too.

  90. mickay said on December 1, 2011 at 1:04 pm
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    I am mainly interested in the media center part of the software.

  91. SacredLion said on December 1, 2011 at 1:02 pm
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    The device profiling looks like a really useful feature

  92. Angel Velichkov said on December 1, 2011 at 1:01 pm
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    Thank you for the giveaway!

  93. rakesh said on December 1, 2011 at 12:53 pm
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    Good multimedia toolkit available in single bundle.

  94. Alvin Bruce said on December 1, 2011 at 12:51 pm
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    All-in-one like this software is very convenient to use.

  95. Tal said on December 1, 2011 at 12:51 pm
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    Wow!
    It is great,
    Thanks

  96. marcelo da silva said on December 1, 2011 at 12:42 pm
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    I really need a software like this!

  97. Alw1982 said on December 1, 2011 at 12:29 pm
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    This looks like nice software

  98. Mahdi Najafi said on December 1, 2011 at 12:26 pm
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    seems to be helpful…

  99. starboykb said on December 1, 2011 at 12:24 pm
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    I tried many software converting but somehow seeing some unable to play and sometimes jump. But i do have say nowadays many phone or players software already built in converting during transferring to your device.

  100. Rob said on December 1, 2011 at 12:12 pm
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    I have used some of their other software and liked it. This one looks really interesting. Thanks.

  101. warfab said on December 1, 2011 at 12:06 pm
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    The features of Audials Moviebox 9 has made it a wishlist item of mine :D

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