Introduction

Features of the CRW8824IX Drive

Easy setup

Implementation of an IEEE1394 interface (also known as FireWire or i.LINK) eliminates the need for drive configurations (device ID, termination, and so on). You can connect and start using the drive whenever you wish without restarting your computer.

High speed

CD-R/RW discs can be written/rewritten at up to 8X speed. For example, an audio CD (74 minutes/650MB) can be created in approximately 10 minutes. Data reading at up to 24X speed is supported.

CD TEXT support

CD TEXT is a capability that adds text data to an audio CD. Information such as the song name or artist name can be recorded using writing software. The text data on the disc you create can be displayed by a CD player that is compatible with CD TEXT.

Wide compatibility

To ensure compatibility with a wide range of discs, technical data has been exchanged with major disc manufacturers. 700MB discs are also supported.

High-fidelity audio

Writing software can be used to extract digital audio data at up to 24X speed. (This data can be saved in WAVE format in a Windows environment, or in AIFF format in a Macintosh environment.) Digital sound can be recorded with complete fidelity even when writing at 8X speed.

Reliable writing

Yamaha’s proprietary Pure-Phase Laser System*1 improves jitter values*2 to allow the signal to be recorded accurately. In addition, the 4MB buffer memory and Running OPC*3 technology further enhance reliability.

*1. Pure-Phase Laser System (patent applied for)

Technology that reduces phase interference of the laser beam, so that it shines accurately on the disc.

*2. Jitter value

An important measure of recording quality. This has been improved 25% compared with Yamaha models not using this technology.

*3. Running OPC

CD-R/RW discs vary by manufacturer in their recording characteristics, and the laser output required to write data differs by disc. Running OPC is technology that solves this problem by automatically adjusting the output of the laser according to the material of the disc on which data is being written.

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