Question on burning tracts to a CD

[ECLiPSE 2002]

The instructions in Windows XP home edition for burning music tracks
states..." you'll need a CD-RW and a supply of blank writable audio
CDs.

My question - what is meant by writable audio CDs - I have a supply
of CD-R and CD-RW disks - will these work or do I need to purchase a
different type of compact disk. I have seen compact disks for sale
that have Music CD written on the box but these do not appear to be
for PCs.

Please explain to a newbie what I need to purchase to burn music
tracts.

Thanks

Frank

 

[Jason Haynes]

The CD-R's you have fit the bill. You can use the CD_RW's, but some cd
players won't play audio tracks on them.

 

[CWatters]

The instructions in Windows XP home edition for burning music tracks
states..." you'll need a CD-RW and a supply of blank writable audio
CDs.

My question - what is meant by writable audio CDs

You have CD's designed for recording data. These will also work fine for
recording music (I only buy data CDR).

My understanding is that it's also possible to buy "Audio CDR". I believe
these are generally lower quality then "Data CDR's" but that's ok _for
audio_ because a few error on the disk isn't critical to audio quality. You
shouldn't try and use "Audio" quality CDR for data though.

 

[ECLiPSE 2002]

Much obliged to all responders for the assistance.
I have another question - how does someone post a message in my name
on this newsgroup. I noticed another sick post with a girl scout
subject that was attributed to me!! Not so.
Frank

 

[NobodyMan]

You have CD's designed for recording data. These will also work fine for
recording music (I only buy data CDR).

My understanding is that it's also possible to buy "Audio CDR". I believe
these are generally lower quality then "Data CDR's" but that's ok _for
audio_ because a few error on the disk isn't critical to audio quality. You
shouldn't try and use "Audio" quality CDR for data though.

You understand incorrectly. Audio CDRs have a code on them that allow
them to be used with standalone CD recorders used with stereo systems.
Put a regular CDR into one of them and you won't have any luck, as the
recorder will refuse to recognize it.

That code is the only difference between Audio and Data CDRs. Of
course, the Audio CDRs usually cost more, as part of the cost is
kicked back to the RIAA.

 

[Alex Nichol]

The instructions in Windows XP home edition for burning music tracks
states..." you'll need a CD-RW and a supply of blank writable audio
CDs.

My question - what is meant by writable audio CDs - I have a supply
of CD-R and CD-RW disks - will these work or do I need to purchase a
different type of compact disk. I have seen compact disks for sale
that have Music CD written on the box but these do not appear to be
for PCs.

That is misleading. 'Audio CDs' on sale are intended for domestic CD
burners that could be used to copy music: they are higher priced by way
of royalty to the music companies, and those recorders will not work
without a code that is pre-recorded on these disks.. While they would
work, there is no need if burning on a computer

For burning audio CDs in WMP to use in a domestic/car player, just use
ordinary CD-R disks. But try a small sample of each make until you find
one that works reliably between your burner and the player you want.

 

[Mike M.]

You can set your "user name" and reply address to anything you like. They
probably looked at another post by you and hijacked your info. It is
usually not a good idea to use your real emaila address. Spammers will pick
it up from here and send you a lot of informative email. <g>