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MP3 Playback On CD
What is MP3?
MP3 is an audio compression method. This audio compression method has
become a standard format with many PC users. MP3 allows the original digital
audio data to be compressed to about 10 percent of its initial file size while still
retaining high sound quality. This means that about 10 music CDs can be
recorded on a CD-R disc, thus allowing longer listening time without having to
change CDs.
Precautions When Creating an MP3 Disc
Supported MP3 File Formats:
1. ISO 9660, 9006 level 1 and level 2 (the most common type of MP3 format)
2. Joliet (a version of ISO 9660, 9006 that supports longer file names)
3. Romeo (a format used by some CD-creating software)
File Extensions
Always add a file extension .MP3 or .mp3 to an MP3 file by using single-byte
letters. If you add a different file extension, or forget to add the file extension
.MP3 or .mp3, the file cannot be played. In addition, if you use upper case and
lower case letters (capital and small letters) mixed together for file extensions,
normal play may not be possible.
