[Dixielandjazz] FW: Gold CDR's +

[Jim Kashishian]

I wrote earlier (but haven't seen it pop up on DJML, which is strange, so
will include below again...):

And, I will add, that I only use the CDR's that are marked for "audio
recording" and don't mention anything about recording speeds faster than
real time for my audio mastering.  I go digital (professional) AES/EBU from
my (for audio only) hard disk editing system to two Pioneer professional CD
recorders for a Master & a Safety.  

There has been a terrible drop in quality by others in the so-called
professional field that feel all you need is a MAC & your bedroom to work
in, worldwide.  If you think Dixieland is on some kind of low, you ought to
see where the professional recording studio today is!   

Jim
www.kashprod.com  & click on the English flag.

GOLD explained below.

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From: Jim Kashishian [mailto:jim at kashprod.com] 
Sent: miércoles, 29 de marzo de 2006 15:15
To: 'dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com'
Subject: Gold CDR's


The gold colored CDR has a stable organic dye called Phthalocyanine that
causes the gold color.  It is found normally on CDR's destined for
professional audio use only (not computer data), and costs considerably
more.  The propaganda reads "resulting in exceptional recording accuracy &
is less susceptible to the harmful effects of UV exposure".
 
I use CDR's as Masters once I have finished the Mastering process in my
studio of a finished audio product.  I keep a safety copy on DAT tape, and a
data backup of all editing & mixing automation plus audio on Exabyte digital
tape.
 
All copying to CDR is done at real time speed (an hour of music takes an
hour to record!).  Under these circumstances, the discs have an archival
life in excess of 100 yrs (proven by accellerated tests by the people who
sell these jobbers!).
 
If you copy at higher speeds than real time, on lesser & lesser quality
discs, then.....  But, how long do you really wish them to last (assuming
the average age of members on DJML is at least hovering around 55!)?
 
Jim
p.s. Don't ask me any technical questions about words like Phthal...etc.  I
just spit out the bits I know.  All the goodies you're doing to the music
inside your computers is not exactly great quality, no matter what the
program you are using.  And, copying at high speeds just isn't, well,
"musical".  Handy, quick, good for listening to your own material...that's
fine!  Don't ask for too much.......