The Björk Trading Mailing
List (The BTML)
Frequently Asked Questions
(8th.
Edition - February 8, 2002)
Author: thebtml@yahoo.com
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Q: What is the
BTML?
The Björk Trading Mailing
List (The BTML) is a public unmoderated mailing list for Björk music collectors
who are looking for other people interested in trading Björk cds, cd-rs, records,
and tapes. All recordings related to the Icelandic singer Björk Guðmundsdóttir
can be traded here. You are free to post your catalog of items you have and
are looking for to trade with other users. No sales or purchases please. Only
trades are allowed at this time. However, trades may include a "distribution
fee" and still not be deemed a sale or purchase. (i.e. cost of a blank cdr,
and shipping, as an example..) I have created this mailing list for people
who would like to network themselves with other people who collect, but of
course not limited to, recordings of concerts, and other hard to find rare
items. This includes Kukl, The Sugarcubes, and her collaborations with other
artists, and her solo work. To subscribe to the BTML just submit your email
address on the BTML web site at (http://btml.tripod.com/). To send a message
to all the people currently subscribed to the list, just send an email to
(bjorktrades@yahoogroups.com).
This is called "sending mail
to the list," because you send mail to a single address and listbot.com makes
copies for all the people who have subscribed. Remember only post your message
once, and sometimes there can be a delay until when your message will be distributed
to everyone else on the BTML. Please
remember that sometimes the delay can be up to twenty-four hours depending
on how much traffic listbot.com is experiencing at the time of your article
submission. This delay is not because of some auto-moderation feature. All
messages properly sent by BTML members will be posted eventually for all to
read.
Q: Why was the BTML created?
Aren’t there Usenet newsgroups already created for discussion about the same
subject?
The BTML was created because
I found that many people were chatting about how hard it was to find very
specific kinds of Björk materials, and were being charged a small fortune
to acquire such Björk collectables. Hopefully the BTML can offer a cooperative
solution to that kind of dilemma. Most of Björk’s unreleased materials have
been in circulation within small groups of Björk collectors for quite some
time already. The BTML should be able to bring together these smaller groups
into a collective where the average person can acquire such materials much
more easily and more importantly, without having to support scalping of Björk
materials. Björk doesn’t make any money on the pirate recordings that people
sometimes sell, that is why many Björk collectors will find that trading offers
a more realistic and practical solution to the scalping issue with Björk materials
elsewhere. (Scalping = Reselling of Björk materials for a high profit). If
anyone has a better idea, please email me.
(You can email me at thebtml@yahoo.com
anytime.)
No, but of course is up
whomever you are doing a deal with. When you are a member of the BTML you are
supposed to use this mailing list only for trades. If anyone is found to be
using this service to buy Björk materials, they are most likely being
over-charged. Most of the stuff you can find on the BTML is readily available
elsewhere, like GID’s FTP site, and Napster and through other mailing lists like
the BTML for free or nearly free. Try not to buy from scalpers, even if you
can’t find the item(s) elsewhere. Eventually someone will find it, and
distribute it here on the BTML since scalpers rely on your demand to make sales.
(Scalping = Reselling of Björk materials for a high profit). Non-scalpers will
distribute for trade or for a distribution fee eventually. It is about supply
and demand. If someone on the BTML for next to nothing distributes it, then how
can someone sell it to make a profit? That is one of the many reasons that
motivated me to create the BTML in the first place. It can work, but only with
your support.
Q: What is a distribution
fee?
Sometimes you will find
an item that someone else has for trade on the BTML that you want to acquire
for yourself but sadly you don’t have anything Björk related to trade with
to make the deal. Sometimes you can suggest to pay a minimal ‘distribution
fee’, that is if the person you are trading with allows for such kinds of
arrangements. A distribution fee can be the cost of a blank CDR and shipping,
for example. This is allowed on the BTML, and it is not considered either
a buy or a sale. Please remember that not everyone who does trades on the
BTML does trades for a distribution fee. The person who has the material that
you want has the obvious right to trade for whatever they want. With that
said however, you should be able to find someone who will be able to eventually,
so long as the item can be replicated inexpensively.
Q: Do I have to be a
member in order to do trades on the BTML?
No. You don’t have to be a
member, but you might find it helpful. In order to access the BTML article
archive of past submissions you will have to be a member of the list. Being a
member of the BTML keeps you up to date about newly acquired materials, news,
and allows you to discuss Björk materials for trade with other people who are
strictly interested in trading Björk collectables. You won’t find discussions
about Björk’s favorite color here, or dress sizes. If you are interested in
discussing such kind of interesting things I recommend you subscribe to the Blue
Eyed Pop Mailing List or to a Björk Usenet newsgroup.
Q: How much does the BTML
cost to use or to be a member?
Nothing. I don’t charge anything
to be a member, and the web site is completely free for anyone to use.
Q: What is allowed for
posting on the BTML?
You can post your items for
trade and discuss anything related to your collection of Björk memorabilia.
You can post questions and answers regarding things that might be traded on
the BTML. Remember only post your message once, and sometimes there can be
a delay until when your message will be distributed to everyone else on the
BTML. Usually the delay can be up to 24 hours depending on how much traffic
the listbot is experiencing at the time of your article submission. Submissions
are done by email only. Do not email me personally to post your message. When you originally subscribe to be a
member of the BTML you will receive instructions on how this is all done so
don’t worry. To send a message to all the people currently subscribed to the
list, just send an email to bjorktrades@yahoogroups.com
and this is called "sending mail
to the list," because you send email to a single address and listbot.com makes
copies for all the people who have subscribed.
Q: How can I get a link
from the BTML member directory to my list of items for trade??
You will need to first set
up your web site with your list of items for trade. Then post an article to
the mailing list including the URL link to your web site and your list of
items for trade. Once I see your article I will update the member directory.
The alternative way would be to email (thebtml@yahoo.com)
and submit your URL. Either way, it is up to you. A link in the member directory
makes your collection more visible to new users and to prospective traders,
although it is not a requirement to be a member of The BTML to have your list
of items made public.
Q: A BTML user will not
trade with me. I don’t have anything to trade with, but I would like to start a
collection. I offered them everything under the sun that I have, even cash!! And
they won’t deal with me. Why not???
Everyone who is a member of
the BTML and has something to trade makes up their own rules on what exactly
what they will trade for. The BTML doesn’t set rules for everyone to follow, and
instead the BTML only acts a place where people can network with other
collectors. If someone doesn’t want to trade with you, then that is his or her
prerogative and you shouldn’t take it personally. Maybe some BTML members will
make you a copy of something you want but for a distribution fee (i.e. cost of a
blank CDR or TAPE and shipping). Etc. On the other hand, some users only want
like items, and will not trade for anything else. I would like to see people
trading in straight 1:1 ratio trading here on the BTML, but that is only a
suggestion and not a general rule. Keep asking around with other listed members,
and post to the BTML and I am sure you will find someone who will trade with you
eventually, if not immediately.
Q: What if I have nothing
to trade with?
Some users of the BTML will
do trades for a distribution fee, or they will make a copy for cost alone. All
you need pay for is the materials involved in making the item, and the cost of
the shipping. No one on the BTML is required to do trades for a distribution
fee, and it is up to them how they will make such a trade work. Some people will
take other kind of things in exchange, like non-Björk materials, but again it is
up to whomever you are trying to do a trade with. Always ask around, and don’t
try to force a deal with someone who obviously only wants to do straight ratio
trades for ‘of like materials’.
Q: Who should send what
first in a trade?
Usually whoever makes the
initial email offer, or whoever privately emails the other user first is obligated
to send their part of the deal first, and once received the other party of
the deal can reciprocate the trade by sending whatever was originally requested
from them or their collection. Yes, this requires alot of communication by
both parties. Don’t ask for someone to send what he or she has for trade first,
that is not the customary way that a trade is done on the BTML. Of course,
it is always up to the individual user you are trading with to set the rules
before a deal is started. Common sense should tell you to always ask ALL questions
first before you begin the process of any trade. Someone who has long established
their credibility on the Internet can usually ask for someone to send whatever
they have first, but again that is up to whomever you are dealing with. I
wouldn't recommend to anyone to send their whole prized collection because
some stranger asks you for it. Be smart. Be careful, and ask around to other
BTML members if you are unsure about any person you are considering a trade
with here.
Q: How should items be
sent?
It is not unheard of that
someone recieves a broken cd-r in the mail if it isn't sent carefully packaged.
This is something that you must fully discuss with the person you are trading
with beforehand. I have heard of situations where someone was sent a padded
envelope with cdrs in it, without jewel cases to protect the cdrs or the enveloped
marked “Fragile”, and the cdrs were broken by the time they arrived with 2nd
party of the trade. Understandably to me, the 2nd party of
the trade did not know if they should continue or not with their end of the
deal. This is frustrating for both parties of the trade and can sometimes
cause a trade to go bad. Please discuss with your trading partner how you
wish to have your items shipped and discuss a future arrangement if they arrive
damaged. Do not leave it up to them to figure out how you would like to have
your items shipped or to make sure they are properly packaged. Keep in mind
that some people prefer to ship in boxes, and some people prefer to ship in
envelopes. Some people like to have postal insurance, and some people don’t
like to offer postal insurance. Some people might even prefer to use carrier
pigeon if you don't ask them how they ship their items. Always ask ahead of
a trade or please find out these kinds of things before proceeding with a
trade.
Q: What if someone breaks
a deal with me?
Sometimes a user will lose
access to the internetIf for any reason a BTML member does not honor their
deal with you, after several attempts to contact them and fix whatever is
going wrong, then you may contact me and maybe I can try (the key word here
is “try”) to negotiate some kind of peaceful arrangement. Dishonesty will
not be tolerated on the BTML. If anyone is caught trying to dishonestly renege
on a deal they will be dropped from the BTML indefinitely, or until they make
amends to all past broken deals made with other current BTML members. That
means a public verification from all effected members before a consideration
to re-establish membership and that all deals and/or trades have been completed
by all effected parties to their personal satisfaction within a reasonable
and timely manner. If a user reneges on multiple deals, without any attempt
for a reasonable resolution, and the BTML members can vote to have that user
blacklisted indefinitely, and all records will be made public via appropriate
USENET newsgroups, The BEP MAILING LIST, and on the BTML blacklist for generations
to come. If you are going to renege on any deal please explain yourself, as
soon as possible, to all effected parties of the deal. Most of the members
on the BTML are good traders, and don’t want to see anyone excluded from being
here. Most problems, if any, will be resolved. And it is possible that some deals might not be resolved.
If it becomes clear that a deal has been broken, and you are not able to resolve
the problem with consideration to everything written above, I would like to
know about it when it is apparent that there will not be a happy conclusion.
TIP: Experience will tell
you to remember to ask for references if you are in doubt of anyone’s
credibility. Keep your trades as conservative as possible, that way if there is
going to be a loss it will not be ‘’the end of the world’’ if it fails. If it
does, I would certainly like to be kept informed of it.
Thanks.
(You can email me at thebtml@yahoo.com
anytime to let me know of broken deals.)
Q: The long established
BEP or Blue Eyed Pop Mailing List already exists for the discussion of Björk in
general, why should I also use the BTML?
Well, if you collect the
harder to find kinds of recordings, then the BTML might be helpful. The BTML
really isn’t trying to compete with the BEP. There are some users on the BEP
that don't like trades of specific kinds of Bjork items. The reason behind
the creation of the BTML was to help people have a single place where they
could gather and to network with other Björk trading collectors, and share
their knowledge and trade in Björk memorabilia. However the BTML was not designed
to be a place where people can market rare collectables, please refer them
to Ebay (http://www.ebay.com/) since it is a wonderful
place to buy many kinds of Björk memorabilia on auction. The BTML is set up
for people who wish to find an alternative way to acquire and share whatever
they want or have Björk related. That means, no scalping is allowed.
Q: What does Björk think
about people trading recordings of her private concerts and studio
tapes?
I really don’t know. Some
people have told me that she doesn’t mind people who collect bootlegs of her
concerts and hard to find kinds of stuff that she has done. If it came out that
Björk objected to people trading those types of recordings then I would have to
close down the BTML, or not allow those users who would like to trade in those
types of materials. Why would I do that?
I would respect Björk’s wishes on the matter, and that would be the end
of it, as far as the BTML is concerned. I don’t personally recommend to anyone
that trading in her private unreleased demo materials to be a very ethical idea,
and by creating a high demand for demos, it might promote soliciting someone to
steal direct physical property from the artist.
Q: Does the BTML condone
users who wish to trade in bootleg or pirate recordings of Björk
music?
No. On the other hand, the
BTML isn’t here to restrict anyone. Many laws exist internationally, and locally
to deal with such kinds of activities. If you infringe those laws it is a
risk you are taking, and not a risk that the BTML at all recommends or condones.
I personally would never trade in Björk’s commercially available work, since
it takes money directly away from Björk pocketbook and from her business associates.
On the other hand if I can acquire something that isn’t commercially available,
like an out of print vinyl Björk record or single, that is a different matter
completely. (In my opinion) As for bootlegs and pirate kinds of recordings,
so long as the material hasn’t been generally or commercially released, and
doesn’t take money away from Björk’s sales, and the people associated with
Björk, -then- I would have to weigh the overall risks involved with such a
trade. Please try to always respect the wishes of those you trade with on
the BTML regarding the material they trade with you. If a person you do a
trade with doesn’t want you to resell (or redistribute) the item, please try
to respect their request, and consider it part of the original deal you have
with them to acquire the item(s). If you are going to trade in Björk’s commercial
work then the BTML suggests that you use something like Morpheus
P2P File Sharing Client - http://www.musiccity.com/ and other services
that don’t mind overlooking those kinds of commercial copyright issues. Any
articles, tips, advice I give relevant to audio CD duplication and copying
should only be used to assist in duplication/copying of discs of that you
have the right to duplicate and reproduce such as bands/groups/artists that
sanction recording and free trading of their live performances. Respecting
copyrights of artists/music is important at all times.
Q: Why not just use Napster-like
MP3 File Sharing P2P technology instead of the BTML?
“A three-judge panel from
the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that Napster has to
prevent users from trading copyrighted music, in a decision that upheld almost
all aspects of a lower court injunction issued in July. That injunction arose
from the major labels' copyright infringement lawsuit against Napster, filed in
December 1999. Under
the appeals court ruling, District Judge Marilyn Patel, who wrote the original
injunction against Napster, must immediately rewrite it. As soon as Patel issues
her new injunction, Napster has said it may have to shut down its service, in
part because it has yet to find an effective way of removing specific files from
the system.
Napster
reportedly has offered to pay $150 million a year to major labels and $50
million a year to independent labels and artists. The company, along with its
partner Bertelsmann AG — parent of major label BMG Entertainment — told
reporters Tuesday that it has made the offer to each of the other four major
labels, though none has yet accepted.”
Hilary Rosen, president
of the Recording Industry Association of America, said Tuesday that she was
skeptical of Napster's offer.
"To
the management of Napster I say again: You claim you want to be legitimate, and
negotiate licenses based on real business models," Rosen said in a statement.
"Stop the infringements, stop the delay tactics in court, and redouble your
efforts to build a legitimate system. ... Our member company plaintiffs have
always said that they stand ready and willing to meet individually with you to
discuss future licenses. ... This path would be more productive than trying to
engage in business negotiations through the media."
But
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl, at the "Rock the Vote" party at the House of
Blues in Los Angeles, aired an opposing viewpoint:
"I
don't think Napster should have to pay shit," Grohl said. "I think Napster
should just exist and be free for everyone. It's the same thing as when the
industry freaked out when tape cassettes were introduced, and everyone was
afraid that was going to destroy the music industry. It's
ridiculous.
"At
the end of the day, I think the most important thing is how many people come to
the shows," Grohl continued. "Music shouldn't have to cost money. Music should
be free."
- Brian Hiatt, with additional reporting by Teri vanHorn from MTV News. (02.20.2001)
With that said, other file-sharing
clients like Morpheus P2P File Sharing
Client at http://www.musiccity.com/ will help provide you with tracks
from all albums and singles that Björk has commercially released, and some
of Björk’s unreleased recordings. On the other hand, some people have found
that MP3s are just good for causal listening. Many of the MP3s that I have
found with file sharing Internet clients are incomplete, or mislabeled. Some
don’t have any information to tell where they were made or what concert or
date they were originally from. They could be someone’s prized singing pig
from the local country fair for all anyone knows, and after waiting a million
years for the darn umpteenth megabyte to download on a 56K modem connection.
Maybe if you have a faster connection through your Internet Service Provider
things would be peachy. For the moment, I prefer to trade with someone who
KNOWS what they have, and where it was originally from. Someone who can tell
me more then just “Check this out man, this rocks!” … I want to know when
it was recorded, and hopefully where it was made; In your uncles basement
on his 70s FM receiver, or with a DAT microphone set up at some free concert
that your best friend happen to visit.
Q: If I have a trade
listing on the BTML member directory, does that oblige me to trade with anyone
who requests a trade with me??
You don’t have to trade with
anyone you don’t wish to trade with. It is your deal, and it your web site. Try
to keep it clean, and make sure to have an email address somewhere within your
web site so people can reach you, but you don’t have to trade with anyone that
emails you. If anyone gives you a hard time about your web site, please email
me, and I will look into the matter.
Q: I think the BTML is a
bad idea, and I don’t like people who trade in Björk’s recordings or
memorabilia. Why should it be allowed or tolerated by anyone who doesn’t agree
with it?
Once upon a time I went
to a black-market swap meet, and there lost among the racks and racks of bootlegs
recordings were two Björk bootleg cds. (Which later turned out to be cheap
cd-r copies instead). Naïve little
me paid $30-$50 a piece for those lousy cd-r copies, but I didn’t know any
better, and was ecstatic just to have something that nobody else had at that
time. Well, I was wrong about that too. The recordings were available from
nice Björk collectors elsewhere, but it was almost a matter of luck that I
discovered those very nice and generous people to help me. The BTML is place
where just about anyone, who might get fooled the way I was, can talk here
with someone who is honest and more experienced in collecting Björk memorabilia.
Those nice people also helped me learn what to look for, and what is really
worth the risk in trying to collect. And maybe most importantly I learned that
nobody should pay for Björk’s concerts that are pirate bootleg copies. Obviously
it is only 30$ to 50$ that only goes to some scalper, and rips off some nice
person like yourself (maybe more foolish) but who are you to laugh anyways?
We have all been fools for lesser things. Ok, maybe not you, you’re a pro,
and wouldn’t buy something that Björk didn’t commercial make available. Fine.
Let the scalpers have all the control. Let the rest of the ignorant people
who are like the way I was keep paying some scalper for something you –really-
don’t approve of even more, and continue the messed up supply and demand of
something that I believe should be free, or nearly free. Still I think you
shouldn’t blame the few people who own something they love, and instead blame
the common everyday bootleggers who don’t even like the music they sell, and
are only concerned in making lots of profit. Those kinds of people aren’t
going to find the BTML to be very profitable, and only as long as the BTML
has your support. Again, the BTML is place where you can find those rare recordings
from people who aren’t going to rip you off, and where you can do trades instead
of paying too much money.
Q:
What type of computer hardware do I need to make cd-rs
recordings?
For a SCSI
based system you probably could get away using a 486 class system, due to the
fact the SCSI controller will handle the disk I/O, reducing strain on the
processor. For an IDE recorder you'll probably need a Pentium class computer. If
you have an older computer check with the CDR manufacturer for minimum
requirements before making any purchase. You will also need at least a 800mb of
free hard disk space. As with all computer related things a faster processor and
larger hard drive is better.
Q:
What is a good CD-Recorder?
Almost all
CD-Recorders are good for burning. Some models have incompatibilities with
certain brands of media and other problems. All CDRs can read digital audio data
to some degree of quality. Make sure the drive supports Disc At Once (DAO).
Other features to look for are support for 80-minute blanks.
Q:
What is a good CD-Rom?
Plextor seems
to be the model of choice, but not everybody has a SCSI based system. However
most newer SCSI & IDE/UDMA CD-Roms support accurate stream features for DAE
& when teamed with EAC (in secure mode) they can produce flawless results.
Q:
What is DAO? (A very important term to remember if you are going to trade cdrs.)
DAO stands
for Disc At Once. Disc At Once is a method in which CDRs are recorded. The
recorder burns the entire disc in one session, keeping the laser on the entire
time. This is important because it doesn't introduce any blank gaps into the
recording, allowing all tracks to run seamless. DAO is a feature that both your
software & drive need to support. Having a drive that records discs DAO and
knowing how to record DAO essential for trading CDRs.
Q:
What is DAE?
DAE stands for Digital
Audio Extraction. It is the process in which your CD-Rom drive reads the raw
audio data off the source disc. Because there is less error correction on audio
CDs compared to ordinary data CDs, the process of extracting can often invite
flaws such as pops, clicks, snaps and crackles into the recording.
Q:
How can I get good, clean, accurate, DAE?
Most experienced CDR
traders recommend using a program called Exact Audio
Copy (EAC) to perform
digital audio extraction. EAC is the only 'ripper' available that compares the
data being extracted to the actual data on the CD. It has a setting called
'Secure Mode' (If you drive supports it) in which it will reread a particular
sector up to 82 times in order to get an accurate read. I highly recommend this
program and have even constructed a page showing how to properly set it up and
use it: http://pages.cthome.net/homepage/eac/.
Q:
Why do you copy the CD to the hard dive first?
Because there is no
way to detect if, when & where errors occur. There are many factors involved
in burning an audio disc on the fly and if anything goes wrong you can encounter
problems ranging from audible glitches to buffer underuns resulting in coasters.
This process is definitely not recommended, stick to using EAC and extracting to
your hard drive first.
Q: I
have some great low generation cassettes, how do I put these on
CD?
The best thing to do
is not to do it. Between the time it takes and the quality of the results, it is
simply not worth it. Chances are a copy circulates on DAT; most DATs are made
from the best available lineage available. Why put something on CD that has
several unnecessary cassette generations? A DAT to CD conversion is purely
digital and will yield a much higher quality sounding CD. Unless you have master
recordings (shows your recorded yourself) don't make CDs from tapes. A good rule
is: If a better copy exists - Don't digitize it.
Q:
What is MP3 & SHN?
MPEG Layer 3 (MP3) and
Shorten (SHN) are methods of audio compression to allow music to be downloaded
over the Internet and burnt to CD. MP3 is a lousy compression that throws away
data during the compression process. This results in a file that is lower
quality than the original. This is why CDs made from MP3s should be clearly
marked and not put into mass circulation. Shorten is a lossless type of
compression similar to zip in which when the file is decompressed you end up
with an exact copy of the original wav - there is no reduction in sound
quality.
Q:
How do I transfer my DATs onto CD?
You will need a
soundcard with a digital input such as the Zefiro
ZA2. Creative Labs
Soundblaster Live is not well liked because it automatically resamples all audio
data to 48.1kHz regardless of the sampling rate of the input; this supposedly
leads to degradation of sound quality. There is also a USB based digital I/O
unit from Opcode called DATport. Since the sampling
rate of most DATs is 48kHz you will also need to resample the wav to 44.1kHz to
conform to the Redbook audio CD standards. Some soundcards such as the Zefiro
ZA2 can do this on the fly; software such as Cool Edit 96 can perform this. For
more information on digital sound cards check out http://www.digitalexperience.com/
Q:
What are the best brands of blank CDR media?
Everyone has his or
her own opinion on this matter. Some brands work good on some equipment and some
don't. For detailed information about the various brands and quality and visit
CD Media
World. Higher quality
brands use longer lasting, more stable, dyes and have better a protective
surface on the topside of the disc. If you have a CD player that had trouble
reading CDRs (mostly car CD players) you may want to try media that has a
silver/blue reflective surface. It is said the silver/blue combination reflects
better than other dye colors making it easier for the player to
read.
Q:
What are audio only
cdr blanks? Do I need them?
The audio only CDR
media is for used for consumer, standalone component CDR units. They are cost
more than 'computer' cdrs because they are regulated under the Home Recording Act of
1992 and include royalties
in their price.
Q:
Can I burn audio only
CDR blanks in my computer's CD burner?
Maybe, the best
thing to do is try a test burn to see if you can. You may have to burn at a
slower speed since the discs are typically used with component CDR burners that
burn at only 1x.
Q:
What software works best to record with?
Any software that
burns disc at once is fine. Here are some of the most commonly used
programs:
·
Adaptec's Easy CD
Creator
It
comes bundled with most drives and works fine for burning. I would not recommend
doing DAE with Easy CD Creator - some versions have a bug, which prematurely
stops the extraction (up to 2 seconds) before the end of the track. Recent
updates have supposed to fix this bug. To burn DAO in Easy CD Creator press the
red record button then press the 'Advanced' tab. The DAO setting is at the
bottom.
·
CDRWin
Works very good when coupled
with EAC. You can use EAC to dump a disc to one large wav file and create a cue
sheet with the track timings. Load the cue sheet and burn. CDRWin also works
well when you have discs that exceed 74 minutes. CDRWin may not work with all
burners, especially newer ones. A demonstration version (limited to 1x burning)
is available for download.
Q:
What speed should I record at?
There seems to be some controversy over whether recording speed matters. Some
people say burning at a higher speed doesn't burn into the dye enough, others
say bits are bits and it doesn't matter. Whatever speed you decide to burn
at, make sure your media is rated for it.
This is not a comprehensive
list or guide to Audio or CDR software but these are the programs I use most
often and refer to on this site. All of them are freeware or shareware and
have free or functional demonstration versions for download.
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RELATED LINKS:
Andy McFadden's CD Recordable
FAQ - http://www.fadden.com/cdrfaq/
CDR Resources - http://resource.simplenet.com/
CD Media World - http://www.cdmediaworld.com/
CDR Mailing List - http://cdr.navpoint.com/
CDR Info Page - http://www.cdrinfo.com/
CDR Tech - http://www.cdrtech.cx/
Ben Ross' CDR Trading FAQ - http://www.du.edu/~beross/cd.htm
MZ's CDR Resource Page - http://home.earthlink.net/~mzupanek/cdrlinks.htm
MP3 & CDR Beginners FAQ - http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/revolver/173/
CD Media Mailing List - http://www.onelist.com/group/cdrmedia/
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Shorten Lossless Compression
Soundsoft Shorten - http://www.softsound.com/Shorten.html
Shorten for Macintosh & Linux - http://www.hornig.net/shorten.html
mkwACT (drag & drop shn tool) - http://home.att.net/~mkw/mkwact.html
A Small .SHN and .MD5 FAQ
- http://alumni.umbc.edu/~hamilton/shnfaq.html
SHN files in circulation - http://etree.org/shncirc/shncirc.html
A PCP Guide to Shorten for those who hate DOS - http://members.tripod.com/~rimeswel/shnguide.html
Shorten for Dummies (Using Shorten in Windows 95/98) - http://home.earthlink.net/~mzupanek/ShnGuide.txt
Q: Ok.. ok.. That did it!
I have submission to your FAQ. How can I contact you?
Gladly. It is: thebtml@yahoo.com
HAPPY
HUNTING,
February 8, 2002
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