BURN-Proof is a CD-Recording mode that offers protection from recording errors at the expense of write speed. Continue reading this section to learn more about BURN-Proof and speed optimization.
BURN-Proof corrects errors caused by Buffer Under-RuN. Hence the term: BURN-Proof. Buffer under-run errors cause the production of useless discs - commonly known as “coasters”. Many new CD-R/W drives support the BURN-Proof feature to eliminate this problem.
For the most part, errors are eliminated which is good. However, if the recording speed is set to the automatic it may take a long time to write an entire audio disc.
Buffer under-run errors occur when data does not arrive at the CD-R/W in time while recording (writing) a compact disc. The result is a terminated write error condition and a useless disc. BURN-Proof continuously suspends and restarts the write operation as data becomes available and unavailable at the drive. The process of suspending and restarting the data transfer, synchronized with the starting and stopping of the disc and laser, is time consuming.
To use the option, check the Enable BURN-Proof mode checkbox prior to pressing the Write button. If the Enable BURN-Proof checkbox is faded, the CD-R/W drive does not support the option.
Always enable BURN-Proof to prevent buffer under-run errors since error are common - specially when doing multiple tasks, such as Web surfing while recording discs. Experiment with the Recording speed to find an optimum speed for writing compact disc with your system. As an example, setting Recording speed to 8X or 6X instead of 12X or 16X may greatly improve the disc recording time.
Note: Burning MP3 files from the playlist is far more likely to cause buffer under-run conditions than burning .wav files because much more CPU bandwidth is needed for the conversion of MP3 to disc format than WAV files.