Burning Speeds for CD+Graphics Discs

[bassn99]

I have been burning cd+g's for some time now at a speed from 1X to a max of 6X with great results. I have soooo many to do that I thought I read somewhere that it's actually better to burn at higher speeds so as to not overheat the disc?????
I have tried it at the higher speeds and NOT! Well, I tried a few at 16X and they seemed to be okay, but I noticed that I can now visually see where the data is burned into the cd. Before at the lower speeds it was not noticable. I tried ONE at 28X and it bombed completely. Microstudio said it recorded successful, but when I played it, it errored out and hung up everytime. A good coaster. Anyway, my question is what it the ultimate burning speed for cd+g's? I am using one of the Plexor models I purchased from MTU and I think it said it was good up to 48X

Thanks

Jerry

[jaddams]

Jerry,

What is the exact model number of your Plextor drive and,
are you using media certified for the higher speed?

Jon

[bassn99]

Well, I forget the model of Plexor I am using, but this "Rocket Scientist" just figured out what I was doing. I am using Mitsui Silver injet printable cdr's which are rated at 24X. DUH, I tried to burn them at 28X. When I take it back down below to 16x or so they work great.

Thanks,

Jerry

[admin]

Duh... is a good answer for all of us on this one.

[jim in ohio]

bassn99,

I have the plex 16-10-40 and have found that reading at 40X and writing at 16X gives me the best backups. The fast read speed seems to skip over some of the scratches and graphic spots and give me a better backup than some of my well worn discs.
BUT I have found out the hard way that using cheap media gives you back ups that won't last long playing five nites a week......

Jim

[MTUSUPPORT]

I always recommend the client to select Auto for Read and Write under the Speed Selection. This allows for the CD-R to go full speed. As long as the blank discs can support the speeds that they are writing at.