Here is a list of “Do Not Do” practices for you to observe that will maximize the longevity of optical media you are handling. Touch the surface of the disc. Bend the disc. Use adhesive labels. Store discs horizontally for a long time (years). Open a recordable optical disc package if you ... Read More »
Optical Media Dos
Here is a list of dos for you to follow to maximize the longevity of any optical media you may be using. Handle discs by the outer edge or the center hole. Use a non-solvent-based felt-tip permanent marker to mark the label side of the disc. Over time, some marking inks may penetrate the ... Read More »
Scratches on DVDs and CDs
Scratches on the Laser-Reading Side of CDs and DVDs Scratches generally cross data lines or tracks on the disc, and how bad (deep and wide) they are will determine the extent of interference with laser focus on the data. Small or occasional scratches will likely have little or no effect on the ... Read More »
Marking on Optical Media
Marking and labeling a CD or DVD is an essential process in its cre-ation. CDs and DVDs, or their containers, are labeled in some form or fashion so that they can be identified and organized. When label-ing a CD with markers, the composition of the ink in the marker and the style or design of the ... Read More »
Cleaning DVDs and CDs
CDs or DVDs do not require routine cleaning. It is best to clean the disc only when it is absolutely necessary, specifically: before storing, when surface contamination is visible before recording, when surface contamination is visible before playing, to prevent surface contamination from ... Read More »
Massaging Audio in the Studio Edit Room
All too often the audio we record captures sounds that we would prefer to leave out. Examples of this might be an overhead fan when indoors or crickets when outdoors. Technology allows us to do radical things to the audio track of video. In many cases we can actually remove or at least reduce an ... Read More »
