I just read (in TAS I think) that Phillips has taken the position that adding "garbage" to a CD to prevent copying is not part of the "Redbook Standard" for CDs and is therefore technically illegal. However, the article also pointed out that Phillips is not legally challenging the "additions" that some companies are making (at this time). I've not seen any copy protected CDs. Craig
Anyone tried a copy protected CD?
Hi everyone,
I'm sure you're all aware that Sony as released some CDs with copy protection. In simple terms, the process to protect the CD is to add some garbage bits on the CD. Did anyone try one of these cds into a high-end cd player... Supposedly, a regular cd player will skip or correct the corrupted bits. What about a really high quality cd player? Does this affect the sound quality at all (I would guess)
Here is a partial list of bad CDs sold in the UK (the same album may not be protected in the US):
"A New Day Has Come" by Celine Dion
"Star Wars Episode 2" soundtrack
"Spiderman" soundtrack
"Laundry Service" by Shakira
"Green Eyed Soul" by Sarah Connor
"J To Tha L-O: The Remixes!" by Jennifer Lopez
"This is the Remix" by Destiny's Child
"MTV Unplugged 2.0" by Lauryn Hill
"Heart To Yours" by Michelle Williams
"Masquerade" by Wyclef Jean (promo release)
Also, do you think the industry will standardize to a lower sound quality CD to protect their rights?
I'm sure you're all aware that Sony as released some CDs with copy protection. In simple terms, the process to protect the CD is to add some garbage bits on the CD. Did anyone try one of these cds into a high-end cd player... Supposedly, a regular cd player will skip or correct the corrupted bits. What about a really high quality cd player? Does this affect the sound quality at all (I would guess)
Here is a partial list of bad CDs sold in the UK (the same album may not be protected in the US):
"A New Day Has Come" by Celine Dion
"Star Wars Episode 2" soundtrack
"Spiderman" soundtrack
"Laundry Service" by Shakira
"Green Eyed Soul" by Sarah Connor
"J To Tha L-O: The Remixes!" by Jennifer Lopez
"This is the Remix" by Destiny's Child
"MTV Unplugged 2.0" by Lauryn Hill
"Heart To Yours" by Michelle Williams
"Masquerade" by Wyclef Jean (promo release)
Also, do you think the industry will standardize to a lower sound quality CD to protect their rights?
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