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Burn a DVD-AC3 Compatible CD-R

Posted by chrisd on from the zoiby-wants-to-buy-internet-stocks dept.

grant+harris writes "This interesting article shows how it is possible to burn AC-3 audio onto a normal CD-R. Will this technology usher a new type of online piracy when DVD-Audio and surround sound systems become more commonplace?" While this is only audio, it is a good step in the right direction.

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  1. Makes a Great Gag Gift by Winnipenguin · · Score: 4, Funny

    From the article:
    Dolby has officially advised me that this CD-AC3 disc should not be used as a master for CD duplication or public distribution since there's no safeguards against someone playing it back in an audio CD player. But it's a great method for making one-off test mixes. I've considered added a standard audio disclaimer on track 1 that says something like "This disc contains Dolby Digital data. Do not play in a standard CD player or speaker damage can result".

    Could you think of a better gift for those you don't love?