CDs for Masterlink

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 9:20 pm

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the best type of cdr to get for the Alesis Masterlink.I already use the Taiyo Yuden 650 Meg / 74 min.
That is the Silver series.Are 80 minutes as long as they get and are these considered the best?Apreciate the help!Mad John
Zythum Studios

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2001 2:54 pm

I have been using the MasterLink for almost two years now, with very few problems. Only one bad disc in that time, which happened to be a Maxell. In my experience, the MasterLink is generally less "fussy" about CDR blanks than computer burners are. I have used lots of TDK and Sony, and I really like the BASF/Emtec discs.At the mastering place where I used to work, we used Taiyo Yudens every day, and they were very good. Of course, we were also recording on the old Yamaha YPDR-601 decks...The 80 minute discs are the longest you can get, but I would avoid them unless you are recording an extra-long program. Some CD players have trouble reading them, and I don't think they sound as good. Stick to the 74s for general use.Hope this helps,SC

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2001 4:07 pm

John,Your working with the inventors of CDR technology. Don't know how much better you can get. I've been using Taiyo Yuden with my masterlink with absolutely no problems, not even a bad disc out of about 4000 used.

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2001 5:12 pm

Thank you fellas,I certainly apreciate the tips. I may try the BASFs, since I also know that they make a better DAT tape than Quantagy!For me the strange part in considering the CD as the Master rather than a DAT. It is just new to me thats all.I am glad to hear you both are happy with this interesting and excellent device. Smile

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2001 6:09 am

In the past, I've been using Kodak, Mitsui and 3T with no problems. Lately we have only used HHB 80 min bulk-packed discs and they have also worked just fine./MatsP.S.
Now that Alesis website is down, where can we download latest software for the Masterlink?What software revisions are most reliable in your opinion?

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2001 6:23 pm

Mitsui Silvers and HHB here.I have version 2 and it's fine...other than the occasional lock-up when reading red-book CDs that were burned with other machines. The Masterlink has had zero problems reading its own CD24 and red book CDs. Actually, with PSX100SE converters and clock as a front end, Masterlink CD24s have been my main album delivery format to major labels for nearly a year now.Jon

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2001 3:09 pm

I generally use Taiyo Yuden discs for all of my CD needs... One note, though, about 80-minute discs and the masterlink. Unless the version 2.11 software has a major change, the Masterlink will not recognize an 80 minute disc as an 80 minute disc. This is true for both CD24 burns and CD burns.This is a very annoying flaw for me because I do live classical recording and often pieces are really long. It would be nice to be able to access the full 80 minutes or 700 megs...--Ben

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2001 3:31 pm

Thanks for the tip Ben!When you say the Masterlink does not respond , are you refering to the fact that the recorder stops after 74 min?Cheers,Mad John
Zythun Studios"The present day Composer refuses to die!"
Edgar Varese - 1921

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