MP3 and CD s.

[docusk2]

I'm new to transferring my music to CD and have hit an odd thing.
If I use Nero and say create an audio CD, I get about 72 minutes with 15 tracks (from cassettes) and that's about full.
If I say create MP3 disk I find the same 15 tracks take up 75 Mb out of 725 Mb (shown on the register line at the bottom) and there's still room for lots more.
Can I use the extra space and put, say, 50 or more tracks on the MP 3 disk?
Help appreciated as I'm not wishing to mess up disks.
Sorry if it's a bit of a simple question but I'm just a simple soul (as many of you know)

Docusk

[Rocketmech]

A simple explaination ...
When you make a audio CD , then its uncompressed (.cda) with the ability to be played on any cd player , even your car. MP3's are compressed files , with most of the quality still intact . Hence , the difference in file size. A cda is cd quality , mp3's are less since file data is removed for compression. And yes , you can add as many mp3's that will fit on the cd . Use the multisession option , then add to the same cd at your leisure.

[docusk2]

Aha. So a disk with, say 40 or so MP 3 tracks on won't play on an ordinary CD player but needs one of these MP3 players the kids all want this christmas?
I suspect that's the message. So I'll put them on an audio mode CD 'cos all I have is a 6 X cd player in the car (Clever these japanese 'aint they?)

Docusk.
ps why am I now called docusk2 and a junior member when I was a full scale member before they changed the system?

[BipolarBill]

We've discussed this before. You must Log Out and then try logging into the older account with the appropriate password.

Since your username and password are cached, you can't just come to SysOpt unless you forcibly log in with your old account.

[Rocketmech]

As an added tip , Docusk , when you convert to mp3 , choose 192 or higher bit rate to get the best quality. The higher the bit rate , the more disk space is required on the CD .

[FijiJohn]

Aha. So a disk with, say 40 or so MP 3 tracks on won't play on an ordinary CD player but needs one of these MP3 players the kids all want this christmas? MP3 tracks play fine on many (esp. newer) CD players. My 8 year old Sony has no trouble with them. Your car CD player MAY work fine with MP3s.