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MP3
CD Burning Checklist!
Burn custom music CDs with your computer!
Q.
How do I burn a CD? A.
Read for more help on MP3 CD Burner software & hardware!
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CD Recorder/Writer Drive
Most new computer come with a CD Recorder (also called
CD Burner or CD Writer) inside the box. If you don't have CD
Recorder hardware installed already, you can have a new drive installed
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Audio/Music CD Recording Software
Your CD
recorder will come with some multi-purpose recording software which may be
able to create audio CDs, however, usually this software is too technical
and difficult to learn and use.
If you want to try a simple to use, yet powerful software product,
CDBURNER.CA recommends Acoustica MP3 CD
Burner.
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MP3 Music
There are two different ways to get your music.
The first method allows you to copy your MP3s from your audio CD music
library. This involves getting a program called a "CD Ripper"
which extracts the music from the CD and puts it onto your computer.
You can try using AudioConvert or
AltoMP3 Maker to rip your CDs
into MP3s or WAV files.
The second method is to download MP3s from file sharing programs such as
Bearshare,
Limewire, or
Imesh.
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Blank CD-R Discs
You need to
make sure that you purchase blank CD-Rs. (Blank CD-RWs will not be
compatible with most stereo systems.) Also, make sure to purchase
"name" brand CD-R discs as not all discs are made equally. Usually
"no name" discs are not of the same quality as "name" brands.
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Label your freshly burnt CD
Use a felt tip pen (such as a Sharpie) to
write on the CD. Using a normal pen can ruin the CD and cause it to
be
unplayable. If you prefer pretty colors and patterns, we recommend
using
Acoustica CD Label Maker to quickly
and easily make your CD and jewel case labels for your audio CD.
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