--- 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
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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