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Re: [ARSCLIST] supplier of gold CDs
At 05:29 AM 7/2/2004 -0400, Steven Smolian wrote:
The conventional wisdom is that CDs work better- have fewer errors- at lower
writing speeds, in the 4X rather than 52X area. Most blanks seem to be
optimized for the higher rather than slower speeds. What are the relevant
specs on these?
I use a CD inkjet printer. The HHB seems to be a write-on only. Do they
also offer them unbranded with the appropriate surface?
Longevity is not subject to practical test. Gold discs are longer-lived by
rumor and reputation - but that may well be sufficient.
It is wise to record any blank near its optimum speed. In general,
high-speed media optimize between 12x and the rated maximum. I believe that
if the disc is rated for low speed - say, 8x - then you may assume it to be
optimized for that speed in any suitable recorder. Still, if you are
serious about recording quality and preservation, testing would seem
worthwhile. http://www.mediascience.com/ has relevant information.
For printing on the disc, I suggest you check into a thermal printer. Casio
offers a $100 model which I have been using successfully for some time on
all media. Frankly, the construction leaves a great deal to be desired and
per-copy cost is significant, but the quality of the results and lack of
effect on the medium prompt me to recommend it.
Mike
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