Re: Burning CDs for Dummies


"XYZ XYZ" <cc1729@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi, sorry that this is off-topic, but it's a topic that's
> been addressed by the group before. I just bought
> a new computer, and I've some very basic questions
> on burning CDs.
>
> 1. Preferred brand of CD-Rs
>
> Is there one? I've a Dell 600m. I looked up some
> old threads and Simon Roberts (whom we all trust)
> mentioned the manufacturer Taiyo Yuden but said
> the CDs are not available in the US.

For DVD's I would go out of my way for TY's, but for CD's I'd loom for a
cheap 25 or 50 pack at your local retailer. I usually buy Maxell.

>
> 2. Software
>
> I'm thinking I'll just use Windows Media Player. I'm
> not planning to digitize my collection just yet. I've
> seen Nero and Feurio! recommended. The computer
> came with Sonic something (I'll have to look).

NERO.


> 3. Speed
>
> Should ripping and burning both be set to 8x? I think
> the CD player is 24x (for playback at least).

Ripping should be maximum speed. Burning should be at maximum speed if where
you will be playing it can handle it. I used to see some older car CD
players have some problems and I would burn at 4x or 8x, but these days you
should be able to get away with maximum speed.


>
> 4. Most Basic Question -- Rip Format?
>
> Does this matter whether I rip to wma or mp3? I'll
> burn the files onto a CD-R. Will these files be properly
> converted by the burning stage?
>
> If I understand correctly, mp3 is more portable, but
> if I'll burn onto a disc, does the ripping format matter?

I think MP3's in variable bitrate are a great compromise - great sound
without the larger files of the lossless formats (like FLAC). The LAME MP3
encoder has a command line option "-alt preset standard" to set up
everything up for a nice VBR rip. "EAC" Exact Audio Copy is a nice free
ripper.

IF you are only ripping temporarily, to compile new CD's, than keep them in
WAV format so they are identical to the original.

> Should I use the largest Kbps available? As I said, I'm
> not planning to digitize the collection right now, so I'll
> probably delete the files once I burn them, so space
> for me is not a huge issue.
>
> Thanks very much!
>

Steve


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