Using cheap CD-R disc on Audio recorder

No. However, I haven't use any consumer CDR's. But I don't think there are any differencs between computer vs audio from the same manufacture. But, I could be wrong. I use Imations, they are cheap and come in a thin style case. Which saves room. I compare them to the master and I can't hear a difference on my system. Maybe on a $100,000 system I could but on my $20,000 I can't. Athough, I haven't done exhaustive listening. You see, I have to back up my recordings and at this time this is the best I can afford. At one time I read studies that were done on CDR media and it stated that there were only 3 or 4 manufactures of CDR media. At that time they were made in USA, Japan and Tawain. They stated that for the most part all of the CDR's made in Tawain did not survive the aging process very well. They said the Japanese were better and the USA were good. They named manufactures, but I forget who they were. I believe they mentioned memtek as one of the ones to avoid. They also mentioned that the real cheap bulk one are bad. They stated that Sony, TDK, Imations ect were good. However, this study was done 2- 1.5 years ago and quess what? All the manufacturing is done in Tawain now. The CDR's they stated were good are no longer made in the same manufacturing plants and have since moved to Tawain and since 80 minutes is the norm most of the dye has changed. I haven't seen or read a new study, but I would be interested in what is new. Anyway, I haven't had any problems with Imations.

Thanks for your input, Ramstl.

My Harmon Kardon records on SOME computer (DATA) only CDR's. I have used imations and sometime they work, and the I get a batch that doesn't!? Anyone got the answer to this one? I have one of the first CDR 2's HK put out. I have found that really cheap blanks sound bad whether recorded at 4x or real time. I recently opened a thread regarding best CDR blank, and the general concensus is the all sound OK. I have been checking out a company on the net (americal.com). They offer a large selection of blanks, and offer sample packs so you can find out if they work in your gear. The Tayo Yuden blanks I got failed to work in my HK. Their prices on CD labels ( their brand) are really reasonable compared to Fellowes etc. The glossy labels I got from them actually work far better than the brand name labels. Later!