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I have a small predicament. I want to burn a couple of MP3s to a CD. Can I do that and play them on a regular CD player or do I have to convert the MP3s to WAV or something in order to do that?
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It depends on the software. I think the latest version of Adaptec Toast can convert MP3s directly. Oh, wait. Seriously, check the manual.
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You have to convert them to wav , and burn them onto a certain type of CDR disk , there are two types , you have to buy the kinds with the Bottom painted blue , I think , just read the back of the box of CD you buy
The orignial CDR disk could only be played on a CDR drive , the new one can be played on any regular CD player.
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We appreciate your concern. It is noted and stupid.
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The "proper" solution: Get Adaptec's Easy CD Writer 4 Deluxe package Use included software (Easy Tracker, or something like that) to burn the MP3s right on the disk.
If you are using other software, you'll have to convert the MP3s to WAV first, then burn the WAVs to audio.
BTW, the *.cda file is how Windows sees audio tracks, you can't actually create them.
You may wish to use CDRs marked as designed for audio. I can personally recommend the Memorex 80 minute ones.
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Personally, I find that the "special" audio CDRs aren't any better than the normal Kodak Gold CDRs I use anyways.. Here is a good FAQ on this stuff, http://www.fadden.com/cdrfaq/ warning its blinking huge.
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I use Nero, just Drag'n'Drop the MP3's to your compilation and Nero converts them on the spot. At 8 speed, if you have a fast enough PC and an 8 speed burner (like me ).
Seriously, check the manual.
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