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A
CD (compact disc) is a small plastic disc used for the storage
of digital data. As originally developed for audio systems,
the sound signal is sampled at a rate of 44,100 times a second,
then each sample is measured and digitally encoded on the
12 cm disc as a series of microscopic pits on an otherwise
polished surface. A CD audio disk holds approximately 74 minutes
of stereo music recorded with 16-bit resolution and incorporates
a number of error reduction, detection and correction techniques.
History
The Compact Disc was jointly introduced in 1983 by Philips
and Sony as a distribution medium
for digital audio. Since then it has been adapted as a delivery
medium for textual and fielded data, photographs, multimedia,
and digital video, and redesigned in record-once and rewritable
forms. It became the basis for two of the most successful
consumer electronics products of all time, the CD Audio player
and the Multimedia PC, which rejuvenated the consumer electronics
market and launched the home personal computer market.The
CD offered major advantages over the phonograph record and
recording tape - smaller size, greater dynamic range and extremely
low distortion. Met with rapid consumer acceptance; the CD
became the music carrier of choice by 1991, when sales exceeded
those of audio cassettes.
Durability
The compact disc is covered with a transparent coating so
that it can be read by a laser beam. Since nothing touches
the encoded portion, the CD is not worn out by the playing
process. Top scratches are among the worst enemies of CD's.
The information a CD player reads is contained in a thin foil
under the microscopically thin label printed to the top side
of a disc. This makes it very vulnerable.Therefore It is important
to protect the label on the disc.
Packaging
Packaging design for compact discs have come a long way over
the years. Front inserts, tray cards and jewel cases are still
popular as well as lighter alternatives such as color sleeves
and fold up mailing boxes designed for shipping. The main
problem with the common see-through plastic CD case is that
it is easily broken. If a CD or its packaging are damaged
in transit most mail order companies will replace the item(s)
for no charge.
Drum
N Bass - Roni Size, Micky Finn, Dom and Roland, Underworld,
Dilinja
Garage
- Armand Van Helden, Dreem Teem, Artful Dodger, True Steppers,
So Solid Crew
Hip-Hop
& Rap - Eminem (and D-12), Dr. Dre, Wyclef Jean, The
N.W.A., Snoop Dogg, Beasty Boys
Indie
- Kula Shaker, Bluetones, Mundy, Richard Ashcroft, Coldplay,
Radiohead
Jazz
- Louis Armstrong, Bobby King, Tiny Grimes,
Lounge,
Nostalgia & Exotica - Cliff Richard, Frank Sinatra,
Eva Cassidy
Pop/Chart
- Any genre made commercial - see also Childrens Music
R&B
and Soul - R. Kelly, Lauryn Hill, Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton,
Prince, Sisqo
Reggae
- Bob Marley (and the Wailers), UB40, Maxi Priest, Gregory
Isaacs, U-Roy, Peter Tosh
Rock
- The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Foo
Fighters, Smashing pumpkins
Metal
- Metallica, Annihilator, Anthrax, Poetic Rage, Tool, Korn,
Slayer, Black Sabbeth, Iron Maiden
Punk
Rock - Sex Pistols, No FX, Pennywise, Pitshifter
Folk
- Kathryn Williams, Tracy Chapman, Rick Lee, Garnet Rogers
Soundtracks
- Film and theatre music compiled
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