|   What are you guys using to make comps? | Finch Platte
Nov 29, 2002 6:59 AM | | Are you using a computer, or a stereo component? I'm a dork when it comes to the CD burners- I know virtually nada about them.
I want to get something to make comps on, but I'm confused. I don't want to get a new computer, so I guess I'll get a unit I can use with the stereo. I was under the impression that with most of the units, you would stick in the CDs and it would record the CDs, but you couldn't make comps. However, I went to the Circuit City site and found this in the FAQs:
"When using a record-once disc (CD-R), do I have to record the whole CD at once since it is not rewritable?
"No. You may record in multi-session. Record those tracks you wish to complete, and return later to finish recording the balance. As long as the disc is not "finalized" you may continue to return to record more sessions (up to 74min). Keep in mind that the disc will not be playable on other CD players until it is finalized, but it is possible to enjoy it on the recorder."
A
i ha!
The thought plickens. So I
i can
make comps. So what else do I have to watch out for? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Please, no suggestions on individual units- I have a charge account at GoodGuise, so I'll probably be getting it there. They have Sony & Phillips, and I think I'll be steering clear of the Phillips units.
fp
Geeze- now that I see the price of the Sony- I can get a fricking
i new
computer w/ a built-in burner (Gateway) for $100 more... What to do, what to do!!??!!??!!??!! |
| What are you guys using to make comps? | celticbob
Nov 29, 2002 7:50 AM | | I use my computer.I never really thought about the "Component" piece.The burner in the computer just seems so convenient.
Couldn't you just buy a burner for your existing computer and install it?That's what i did with my old computer. |
| Yeah, why can't you just buy a burner and install... | chrisnz
Nov 29, 2002 5:05 PM | | it in your old PC? I'm presuming there must be some problemo because that seems the cheapest and most straightforward solution.
Regards, Chris. |
| Computer | Demetrio
Nov 29, 2002 7:57 AM | | I had a component burner before, but I didn't like it that much because of the limitations of that one compared with a computer-based burner.
Demetrio. |
| re: What are you guys using to make comps? | nobody
Nov 29, 2002 8:06 AM | | It might depend on what exactly you want to do. I use a computer burner, just because I needed a new computer a couple years ago and the one I was looking at came with a burner. It is really easy to make comps on the computer since you can drag things around and all.
However, if I was just buying a burner independently of a computer, I'd get a component burner since I have a lot of vinyl that I'd like to burn. Using the computer, to put any vinyl songs on a comp, I'd have to get a 2nd turntable and phono stage to put next to the computer or drag my table around the house, which I'm not willing to do. So, I end up limited by the computer burner.
So, I guess I'd say that if you wanna use it to burn vinyl now and then, get the component. If you're just doing CDs, go with the computer. But, I only speak of the ease of use, I haven't used a component one yet to know if there is a sound quality difference. |
| Who cares what it <I>sounds</I> like??? | Finch Platte
Nov 29, 2002 8:24 AM | | I'll be making the comps for you guys... ;0D
fp |
| Computer | ForeverAutumn
Nov 29, 2002 8:12 AM | | I bought an external drive for my computer so that I can switch between my desktop at home and my laptop at work. I have had some problems making comps but the problems that I have had have nothing to do with the drive and everything to do with the software. The folks around here have been extremely helpful finding solutions for me. :-)
Check out the software that the burner comes with. Mine came with crappy software and now I'm looking at $80 - $100 (Canadian) to purchase decent software. If I had realized that in advance, I might have picked up a different burner.
As far as multi-session recordings are concerned. I haven't yet been able to make that work on my CD writer. I can record multiple session and can see the additional tracks that I've put on, but can only play the tracks from the original burning. What I end up doing if I want to add tracks is copying the original CDR as a layout, adding the new tracks and then burning a new CDR. Maybe I'm not "finalizing" my disk. Hmmmmm. |
| Since you already have some..... | arc_light
Nov 29, 2002 5:08 PM | | experience burning you should be able to avoid laying out the amount of money you speak of for another program. Any number of software specialty stores offer full, legitimate versions, with serial no., upgradeable, less manuals for cheap. I used Nero for quite awhile before deciding it was worth having. I paid about $30 Canadian. Many are offered with time-limited demos off their websites so you can try before you buy.
In addition, if your burner is supported by EAC for burning, all you're out is the price of a postcard and postage to Germany.
In short, don't drop that kind of money, there's no need. |
| I use both - see which I prefer | Mike
Nov 29, 2002 9:09 AM | | If you want to get started quickly and you are not computer minded like me a component burner might be best, but overall I prefer the pc, why - well try these
1. It's quicker and more convenient than my real time component burner although some later models will now burn at double or more speed.
2. It's easier to make multiple comps, copies from a component can only be done in analog
3. You can play around with transition/mixing software
4. The blank discs are a little cheaper
But saying that I still use my component burner, why - well try these
1. It's easier to create CD's from vinyl/minidisc/tape/video etc
2. It's easier to adjust the recording levels
3. I can listen to tracks as I build them on the main stereo not the piddling PC speakers
4. I just like using it!
End of the day It's up to you - but I suspect if you go for a component burner at some time in the future if you get a pc based burner you'll wonder why you didn't get one in the first place.
Cheers
Mike |
| Copies of a Copy- SCMS | BeatleFred
Nov 29, 2002 6:23 PM | | On some professional standalone burners like the HHB CDR-830 there is no SCMS that prevents you from making copies of a copy digitally. It doesnt burn as fast as a computer burner, but its a digital copy. I imagine though you can speed things up by making a compilation on the HHB CDR-830 and then run off multiple copies of that comp on a computer burner such as a Plextor. |
| re: What are you guys using to make comps? | tentoze
Nov 29, 2002 10:48 AM | | Finch,
I never even considered buying a component burner. I can see where vinyl could create logistical problems with a puter-based setup, but when I want to do that, I turn the process over to my kidz and let them handle it. For me, the pc is just too convenient for manipulating the whole mess.
Besides, my stereo rack is already crammed full. :] |
| So you folks w/ the components... | Finch Platte
Nov 29, 2002 12:11 PM | | ...are you saying that you can't alter the order of the songs as you make the disc (before it's finalized)? As you put the songs on the disc, that's the order it has to stay in?
Thanks,
fp (wishes MiniDiscs had caught on better...) |
| yep (nt) | Slosh
Nov 29, 2002 12:23 PM | | |
| Computer | allears
Nov 29, 2002 4:50 PM | | I also use a computer because I can print up the track list and make cooler cover art than Troy and Davey - NOT!
Steve |
| Bought an outboard, dual tray Onkyo and | DLD
Nov 29, 2002 5:00 PM | | never looked back. Very flexible when it comes to copying analog, setting recording levels, and monitoring it on the "big unit". Plus I'm a computer idiot. I'm starting to pick up some RFI when its on. I hope its not translating to comps I'm burning. |
| I use both. | DPM
Nov 29, 2002 6:35 PM | | Generally, I use my component burner. It's a professional unit made by Fostex, so I can make copies of copies. Also, if certain songs are too hot volume wise, I can turn them down so that they match up with the quieter tracks. Of course, there's also the option of recording from vinyl, cassette, VHS, and live music (with a mixer and mics). I've dubbed two of my Mobile Fidelity LPs--Led Zeppelin II and Jethro Tull/Aqualung.
As for my computer burner, I use it when I know that all of the tunes I plan on dubbing are mastered at similar volumes and that there are no connected songs that require a fade in/out to prevent the recording of the adjacent track. (My burner software is very basic.) As for speed, a computer burner can't be beat.
Dave M |
| Thanks, all. | Finch Platte
Nov 30, 2002 8:02 AM | | I decided to go with the computer, as I
i have
to be able to move the songs around. Also, as someone stated, I don't have room for another component either.
Plus, my current computer doesn't have USB ports for a camera. Gotta have 'em.
Ok. Send $$ to...
;0)
fp |
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