Problems backing up CD+Gs

GoAheadMkMyDay 2003-05-11 23:40:25 UTC #1

I've read many of the posts here, and learned some valuable information. I'm trying to backup some of our karaoke discs. However, despite trying both CloneCD 4 and Alcohol 120% (both set to read sub-channel data), I cannot successfully complete the backups, I just get coasters. The general result is that the audio is OK, but that the graphics quickly become distorted. I have tried burning at the maximum speed, and have reduced it down to 4x for read and write, without success.

I use the CD-R to read and write.

Before I make more coasters, can someone shed some light on my problem. Is DiskJuggler the answer? CDRWin? Should I reduce the speed further? Should I increase the speed?

Important parts of my system:
Acer w. P3-550
256MB RAM
40GB HD
Windows 98SE
Lite-on 24102b (USB2.0)

TIA,
Tim

thetractorboy 2003-05-12 08:32:56 UTC #2

not to clued up on it my friend but from what ive been lead to believe cdrwin was always the kiddie for such tasks....

Joel_Peterson 2003-06-09 11:39:00 UTC #3

Hi GoAheadMkMyDay.

Feel free to use the DiscJuggler Demo Edition to test to see if our software will handle the duplication of this disc any better.

Below is a link to our tutorial on how to duplicate a CD+G disc. Since you are using a Lite-ON drive you will want to follow the b-track of step #2, making sure you select "R-W (CD+G)", "PQ", and "RAW".

http://www.padus.com/support/tutorials.php?name=cdg_backup

If the quality issues still persist I am afraid that you are looking at an issue caused by the drive. Make sure your firmware is up-to-date and see if the quality has improved. Padus has experienced better results with some drives for reading and writing CD+G than other drives.