Re: [ARSCLIST] CD Longevity (was Vinegar syndrome audio tapes [ARSCLIST] Memorex CDs and more)

[Bob Conrad <bob618@xxxxxxxxx>]

When mastering, I've taken the newly remastered/cleaned sound tracks 
from my computer and have burned them using a standalone PlexWriter at 
1x speed.  In fact, I've always been under the impression that 1x speed 
had to be used, otherwise there would be an increase in errors, and a 
decrease in sound quality (even though very slight, but enough so that 
it would be noticeable).

Is this wrong?

Bob Conrad
Fort Lee, NJ

Mike Richter wrote:

> Bob Conrad wrote:
>
> > I've been using HHB because of it's supposed superiority in 1x 
> > recording, which is the only speed I use. Also, I've used Memorex 
> > Black from time to time.
>
>
> It is hard for me to understand why anyone would choose to record at 
> 1x. Unless that speed is forced on you - for example, to record in 
> real time - it is seldom optimal or anywhere near optimal. Modern 
> drives and modern media are designed to be used at higher speed, 
> though rarely for the maximum specified.
>
> There was a time when recording at 1-2x produced audio discs more 
> likely to play in mobile devices, but that day is long passed. Unless 
> you have measured performance to determine that 1x is in some way 
> preferable, may I suggest that you do so before committing to it?
>
> My own tests are quite limited but strongly suggest that 12-16x 
> provides a "sweet spot" for the Mitsui and T-Y media I usually use. 
> For real-time or near real-time recording, I prefer a "Digital Audio" 
> disc but still do not trust its longevity and copy it at a higher 
> speed to a preferred blank.
>
> Mike