Methods for writing CD’s
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There are two methods for writing CDs – Mastering and Packet Writing.
Mastering
Mastering is a process for writing audio and data CDs. During the mastering
process, the data is written to the CD according to various industry
standards. This allows, for example, audio CDs to be read by any CD player.
Special programs such as "Adaptec Easy Creator" or "Adaptec Toast"
(included on your Installation CD) are necessary to convert data into
these specified formats. These programs are necessary for writing data
CDs in ISO 9660 and Joliet formats and for writing audio CDs, Mixed
Mode CDs and Photo CDs.
Packet Writing
Packet Writing can be used to create a CD without a special mastering
program. This process allows you to use disks in combination with the
Universal Disk Format (UDF) as an additional hard disk or floppy disk.
This means that you simply copy files onto the disk. You can drag and
drop files to the CD or use "Save" from any application. The CD works
like a giant floppy disk. You can eject and reinsert it multiple times.
Important
: Please note that the mastering and packet writing
procedures must be used separately. You can not mix the proce-
dures on one CD.
Audio CDs – special considerations
• Some older CD player models can not read CD-Rs.
• Each track on an audio CD-R needs to be written continuously. If
there is any interruption in the flow of data (a buffer under-run),
the rest of the track may be lost. For best results, don't run any
other programs on your computer while recording audio CDs.
• If you do not have enough hard disk space, you can try to write
single tracks at a time.
• Audio files must have the proper format (stereo, 16 bit, 44.1 KHz
sampling frequency) and must be supported by the writing software,
for example, *.wav. Some programs offer conversion functions.
Sound cards and the software that comes with them can also be used.
