Audio & Data - What's the difference

[mystic77]

I don't get it, for a CD data disc, if 1 bit goes missing, it's a big deal, the
reliability of the reading is questioned. That's why reading data files is
usually 100% bit for bit reliable.

So what's so hard about reading audio tracks? Why is there software like
EAC? What's so hard about reading bits off an audio track?

[cfitz]

Data discs have an extra layer of error detection and correction code that audio discs do not have.

cfitz

[hoxlund]

thats why they call him straight shooter cfitz

[burninfool]

Data discs usually use mode 1 and can fit 700MB,audio and S/VCD discs use mode 2 and can fit 780MB(80min).A drive reading a mode 2 disc is more saceptable to errors because it doesn't use error correction,that's why copy-protection is more effective on audio CD's.
If you have a CD you can't read use IsoBuster.

[mystic77]

>Data discs have an extra layer of error detection and correction code that >audio discs do not have.


I see, At last somebody who knows! I had been asking around that question for 'bout a year now.

tks!

[hoxlund]

you just weren't asking at the right places, and I hope you stay an active member of our wonderful forums

[mystic77]

Does this mean if I listen to the soundtrack of a DVD, it will be of better
quality than from a CD in a player?

[burninfool]

Does this mean if I listen to the soundtrack of a DVD, it will be of better
quality than from a CD in a player?

If you are are talking about DVD-AUDIO(96khz/24bit or PCM) then yes,if you are talking about DVD-VIDEO(DTS,AC3) then no.