CD burning

[monkeyrodeo]

I havc a dvd rw drive, today I purchased some cd-rw discs I was able to burn some mp3s to a cd-rom disc, however my problem is i cannot get them to play from my ordinary cd player. However they play fine frm my dvd drive. I thought that in order to burn a cd and have it play from an ordinary cd player you had to make sure that the music files going onto the disk were wav files? Also when I burn the file using windows media player, the player takes over and converts the wavs to mp3s. Is this why I cannot get my songs to play from and ordinary cd player? Also would it be better if I ripped the files so that htey would have the wma extension? Also could you tell me if there is a good freeware program online for converting audio files to any of the following files mp3, wav, or wma?

 

[DAVETHEWIZARD45]

Search goog for Burrrn, a program that will burn your formats to cda,...to play in your car,what have you.

Then search for Freerip to convert audio CDs to computer formats if you wish!

Both freeware.........

 

[monkeyrodeo]

How do I change my format to cda? I just downloaded the program and can't change the file type. How do I do this?

 

[DAVETHEWIZARD45]

The program does it for you on-the-fly as it burns the CD.........your talking about the burrrn program right?

Most burning programs do this for you as part of the burning process, the problem I believe you had before was you were burning the mp3s to the disk as data instead of audio.

 

[cdogg]

It does not matter what burning software you use to make a CD, as long as you select "audio" as the type. During the process of burning audio, the software converts files such as MP3s or WAVs into the CDA format. You DO NOT have to make this conversion BEFORE burning the CD.

If you need any further assistance, let us know what software program you were using originally, as well as what options you are selecting for the burn...

~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
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[jmd0252]

your problem may also be that you are using a cd-rw disks. I always use cdr's, I have never tried using an RW.

 

[cdogg]

Very good point. CD-RW discs have a different reflective surface that many CD players cannot read. Some newer CD players within the last 5 years are advertised with the ability to read CD-RW. But it still doesn't apply to many.

Definitely make sure you are using CD-R (write once) media, and try a different brand, in addition to making sure that the files are written in CDA format.

~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
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[monkeyrodeo]

Yes I am indeed using CD-RWs, so you figure that is my problem? Also any software will indeed convert the files to cda files, as long as I select the audio option? Does this include Windows Media Player?

 

[cdogg]

No need to repeat the advice already given, but to answer all 3 of your questions, YES.

Also recognize that you have 3 CD options in Windows Media Player:

1) Audio - the CD will be in the same form as a store-bought CD using the CDA format
2) Data - used to archive music in its current form without converting it to CDA which takes up more space. Also used to make an MP3 CD
3) HighMAT - compressed format like MP3, but even smaller in most cases

Both HighMAT and MP3 CD's are only compatible in CD/DVD players that specifically state support for either format in their specs.

~cdogg
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[monkeyrodeo]

When burning data to a CD-R is there any way to write over existing files? I don't mean erasing the data that's currently on the disk. I am simply asking if I burn say 400 mb of files onto a 700 MB cd-R will I be able to write more files on aftward?

http://www.redjuniper.com

 

[BadBigBen]

I am simply asking if I burn say 400 mb of files onto a 700 MB cd-R will I be able to write more files on aftward?

Only if the CD-R was not FINALIZED, and the files where burned as Multisession...


Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[cdogg]

monkeyrodeo,

In order for an audio CD-R to be playable in a CD player, the session must be closed (the disc does not have to be finalized). However, pretty much all CD players can only read the first session, so adding additional sessions later would only be playable in your PC.

Now there is an option to leave the session open and continue adding tracks whenever you want. But realize the CD-R will not be playable until that session is closed.

Remember, you must ALWAYS state the type of CD you are making (audio, data, etc) when asking these types of questions.

~cdogg
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[jmd0252]

This is becoming a tangled mess. Some simple rules need to be followed. If you want an audio cd,,, one that plays in any type of cd player. Start with a good quality CDR. Make a play list (your choice of software), and then create an audio cd, finalize it, and away your go. CDRs are CHEAP,,, why worry about if it is full or not. The most songs I have ever gotten on a CDR were about 20. That was burning "oldies", that only lasted about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Contrary to popular belief,,, this ain't rocket science.

 

[cdogg]

jmd0252,
No it ain't rocket science. You got that right. But let's not try to be insulting to others that are just starting out. It's OK to ask questions about features "most people" don't worry about. You added nothing new to the thread except your opinion...


monkeyrodeo,
Hopefully we've answered your question, but don't hesitate to continue this thread if there's still any confusion.

~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
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