Dual Layer DVD-R DVD-A's

[JonUrban]

Anyone done it? Is it a pain? Is it worth it? Does it work with Chrome?

(Sorry if this has been answered before, but I don't find anything with the vB search)

@:@:

 

[georgeshannon]

Yes, I do it frequently. It is not a pain. It is worth it when you want a disc of greater size than a 4.7 GB. Yes it works with chrome. Much easier with the new version (2.0.25) than the old version. You'll be limited to a burn rate of 2.4x but imgburn handles it like a trooper.

You can make some nice compilation discs with dual layer discs. I just made a DVDA with foreigner selftitled and foreigner 4 on the same disc. I use the verbatim dual layer discs from Sams Club. Think they are $60 for a spindle of 50. Frys also has a good deal on them if you have a frys near you. I don't but I always get some when I go to Dallas.

 

[Bob Romano]

I have been told that using a DVD+R DL is better to use because of the way the layer change is handled. I think Neil told me that but I am not 100% sure.

 

[grill]

See the last section of this guide: http://groups.google.com/group/surr...cd-to-dvd-a-release-and-how-to-do-it-yourself
And DVD+R DL should be used as Bob pointed out.

 

[JonUrban]

Does this sound like a good deal? I always have had good luck with Verbatims. Any thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-96862-DataLifePlus-Printable-Spindle/dp/B0024TNXNG

 

[Bob Romano]

Does this sound like a good deal? I always have had good luck with Verbatims. Any thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-96862-DataLifePlus-Printable-Spindle/dp/B0024TNXNG

I would say that is a great price. The two places I usually buy from are at $77 and $84 (with free shipping).

 

[georgeshannon]

A bit higher in price but you're getting the printable surface so paying more seems reasonable. Its good to see them available on-line. Sams club's supply is sporadic. Those should serve you well. Make sure your burner can handle DL. I still have one that doesn't.

 

[JonUrban]

Thanks guys. Just ordered a stack to test. Yup, my burner can do DL, I just don't think I ever tried it.

 

[MyCuff]

Data Life Plus utilize the better AZO dye from mitsubishi. I only use them. It should come up as MCC if you check it with DVDinfo. Seems like a good price to me for DL.

 

[mandrix]

See the last section of this guide: http://groups.google.com/group/surr...cd-to-dvd-a-release-and-how-to-do-it-yourself
And DVD+R DL should be used as Bob pointed out.

Now I learned something I never thought of. Set Audition to display samples instead of time.
Wondered why syncing monos was always a PITA for me..........

 

[neil wilkes]

Anyone done it? Is it a pain? Is it worth it? Does it work with Chrome?

(Sorry if this has been answered before, but I don't find anything with the vB search)

@:@:

Yes.
No.
Yes.
Yes (depending on what version you own)

 

[JonUrban]

From the "Maybe I think Too Much" department:

I've created a DL DVD-A and it burned and plays fine. Got 2.5 hours of 5.1 MLP on the disc and it's great to have that "room". However, I compiled it using individual MLP tracks, not a monster MLP with track points. When Discwelder went to burn it, I got a window that said something like "the layer change is not optimal" and I pressed YES (or whatever) to accept the change it wanted to make. I am guessing it decided to put the layer change in between two tracks.

The question is: Will it do the same thing with a monster MLP file with track points?

Thanks

 

[neil wilkes]

What build of DiscWelder, Jon?
There is a nasty bug (fixed in build 30 I think) where the app puts the break at the wrong location.......
this was introduced around build 25 or 28 (I cannot remember which)

PM me if you need details.....

 

[Bob Romano]

Hi Neil...
What is the proper version to use? I'm pretty sure I have the right one... Just checking.