Blank CDs for stand alone recorders

anywhere I can get the blank recordable ones? these aren't the blank music CDs for computers, it's the home burner stand alone unit...have they gone away forever?

Thx

 

You might try ebay for some new old stock (NOS), but I believe the coded CD-Rs for standalone recorders are no longer being manufactured.

 

Amazon still carries a few, like:

Amazon.com: Prodisc Spin-X 12X Digital Audio Music CD-R 80min Shiny Silver, 100 Pcs: Home Audio & Theater

 

Which are very good discs. Those are reliable in anything which needs Music CD-R.

 

There's plenty still available here in the UK. I order 10 discs at a time - they come in plastic wallets, so they fit through my letterbox. Maxell XLII mostly.

 

I've been using CD-RW discs in my standalone, then ripping them and backing up. Helps with both the clutter and scarcity issues.

 

Except for the fact that they are hard to find for those who need "Music CD-RW" media to use one. Tascam owners don't. Marantz professional and consumer standalones have the Music CD-R and RW Media only annoyance.

 

I buy a music cd-rw to record on the stand alone then rip to the computer, from there you can burn to cheaper non music or audio cd-r and then reuse the cd-rw.

 

Look at a Walgreens store. Make sure they say Cd-R Music on packaging.Look for Maxell brand.

 

I see them online at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Staples.

Sony CD-R Music Recordable Compact Disc 50CRM80RS B&H Photo - $16.99

 

Maxell Audio CD-RW Jewel Case ReWritable Recordable Blank Music 80 Min Disc 1 pk | eBay

This is the one I bought, worked like a charm.

 

I've seen them at places like Walgreens/CVS/Rite Aid (are they still in business?) You might want to stock up as I think there could be a day where the "music' cd blanks might disappear. If at all possible I'd make the switch to using a computer to burn cds. The blanks are very cheap and I think you'll find the process simple & fast.

 

I do the same. Bought a bunch of TDK CD-RW's a while back. Should last me quite a while.

 

Still easy to obtain on Amazon UK, and they are very inexpensive.

 

For my HHB Burn IT burner I stocked up on HHB discs as they work then best with it.

 

Sometimes the A to D converters in standalone recorders are of exceptional quality. Other than that, computer recording and editing is a more flexible way to go.

Spinning discs is so last century it really is.

 

You can use your CD recorder to format CD-R data discs into CD-R audio discs. That's how mine works.

 

I've never heard of such a thing before, do you have more info on this?

The CD-R music disc required for standalone recorders is kind of like DRM for CDs, and like DATs, the RIAA cartel makes money off each one sold even if you are recording your baby's first words.

A special Disc Application Code present in the ATIP information of a CD-DA Recordable/Rewritable disc’s pregroove wobble identifies it specifically for audio use. Consumer audio recorders are programmed to reject discs not containing the correct code. By adopting this safeguard various countries and other authorizing jurisdictions may selectively apply copyright levies to the price of blank discs intended for consumer audio use while exempting those destined for computer or professional applications.​

The ATIP is stored in the shape of the pregroove. The actual groove that the music is recorded in has its own "wobble" shape, with FM-modulated information stored on it at 3150 bits/second. This is not re-writeable information. It has lots of information, like the timecode and:

4.4.1.3 Disc Application Code: U1..U7
This code distinguishes between discs used for different applications. The two main application categories are: "Discs for unrestricted use", and "Discs for restricted use".
Within the category "Discs for restricted use", an additional encoding may be used for the identification of Special Disc Applications.

U1 = 0 : disc for restricted use
U2..U7 = 000000 : Reserved for General purpose use
U2..U7 = others : Reserved
U1 = 1 U2..U7 = 000000 : Disc for unrestricted use U2..U7 = others : Reserved
Discs for restricted use are meant to be used in Professional CD-recorders only.
Within this category the General Purpose discs can be used for any application.
Special Purpose discs, carrying a registered Identification Code, are meant for that registered application only.
Registration of the Identification Codes can be requested from Royal Philips Electronics (for detailed address information see: “Conditions of publication” in this document).
Discs for unrestricted use may be used in Consumer CD-recorders and in Professional CD-recorders.
​

Another thing you and I might not know until we read specs like ECMA-395 is that the recorder model and serial number is recorded to the disc and is a mandatory feature.

 

Sorry, I mispoke. They cant format CD-R discs into music discs. I just tried and it didnt work. But the PC can format them for music and data.

 

Memorex CD-R Digital Audio 40X 10Pk Shrinkwrap from American-Digital

Memorex CD-R Digital Audio 40X 10Pk Shrinkwrap


Actual product may differ slightly from the image above.
Memorex CD-R Digital Audio 40X 10Pk Shrinkwrap
MR029842
200 Discs $52.96
100 Discs $29.99
50 Discs $23.96
10 Discs $4.99
DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Memorex CD-R Digital Audio 40X 10Pk with Shrinkwrap
Memorex 99055 40x 700MB 80 Min Music CD-R Discs, 10, Memorex 32020029842 99055, information Capacity. 700 MB. Offers the best playback and recording compatibility with computer and home audio recorders and players.
Perfect for saving data files, or backing. Up your favorite music.

 

Micro Center carries Verbatim music cd-r's. They usually go for $5.99 for 25.

 

Have you used these? Memorex is generally considered coaster material.

 

I haven't used music cds in many years but I seem to recall they were OK. Can't say for sure how they are now.

 

Thanks. Problem is if you used them years ago, they probably wouldn't play now. They have a terrible error rate.

 

What the OP is asking for are music CD-R discs that are for CD recorder decks. CD recorder decks require a special CD-R disc that is for music only. A CD-R disc that is designed for CD writers on a PC will not work on a CD recorder deck.