Hi,
Can I clarify that sticker means a small label that, such as adress-type
labels.
Does this also apply to "proper" CD labels that cover the whole (or most
of) the surface.
I have used these for a while and not had any problems.
Best Wishes,
Chris.
www.chrisowens.co.uk
> -----Original Message-----
> From: evertveldhuis
> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 10:21 AM
> To:
> Subject: [Nature Recordists] Re: marker pens
>
>
> --- In Vicki Powys <> wrote:
> > I've heard that stick-on labels should not be used for
> CD-Rs in your
> > wildlife sound archive
>
> Vicki,
>
> It is true that labelling a CDR with a sticker will cause more read
> errors, I myself can really hear gaps in the sound caused by only
> adding the label (sticker). You will get MUCH more noise, hick ups
> and stuff. Nowadays I don't use labels anymore.
>
> > But the latest rumour I've heard is that marker pens are NOT OK,
> > and that the ink will eventually eat through the plastic.=20
> > Is this true?=20
>=20
> Coud be, dunno for sure. But I heard stories of commercial audio CD's
> made in 3rd world countries with paint that was agressive towards the
> plastic of the CD, it should take years before they have eaten
> through the plastic enough to make an audible difference. On the
> other hand, CDR's are supposed to last about 10 years if stored under
> good conditions. I back up my <back up CDR's> every 8 years or so.
>
> Just to be on the safe side I use well known brands:
> I prefer Philips CDR's (when not available I get angry and wait till
> they are available again, if I am in a hurry and *need* them right
> away I go for TDK CDR's)
>
> As a label marker I use the Lumocolor #313, with the 'S' tip, made by
> the German company Steadtler. These markers pens rule big time, they
> are waterproof, thus permanently, and the tip is very tiny.
>
> Regards, Evert
>
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