Burning Audio CDs

shenzhenwarrior · shenzhenwarrior #1 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 10:23 AM

I'm trying to burn audio CD's on my macbook pro os x v 10.4.11

...all i'm getting are write errors

I've since tried using Toast titanium 10 to burn them...and the same thing appears:

The drive reported an error:
Sense key=MEDIUM ERROR
Sense code=0x0C
WRITE ERROR

Can anybody help me with this please?

dauber · dauber #2 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 01:05 PM

Have you tried cleaning your drive?

Were you EVER able to burn successfully?

Are the CDs you're trying compatible with your drive in terms of speed? And what brand CDs are they? If they're Fuji, are they made in Japan or Taiwan?

louishen · louishen #3 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 02:11 PM

is the mac running hot, that can cause drive errors

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Have you tried using iTunes to burn your audio cds?

Kevriano · Kevriano #5 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 02:36 PM

I've come across this at times and it's often the media itself, so try a different brand of disc for a start.
How old is the Macbook btw?

shenzhenwarrior · shenzhenwarrior #6 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 02:42 PM

I was able to burn successfully before with my iTunes for the last couple of years

...now!...iTunes wont burn them and neither will toast

I dont know if it's running too hot or not...i mean I rarely power off my mac book, just let it sleep while i'm not using it..

since these are mp3 files that i'm trying to burn as an Audio CD....could the problem lie therein?...i know it was never a problem before

thanks for your comments guys....i hope you can try resolve this for me...I've just been backing up files on an external hardrive and deleting unwanted software so as to free up space on my hardisk....and still no joy! hmmmm

shenzhenwarrior · shenzhenwarrior #7 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 02:44 PM

The cd-r's that I'm using now are hp invent......I currently reside in China...so I guess they were made here...most things tend to be these days!

shenzhenwarrior · shenzhenwarrior #8 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 02:46 PM

Mac book pro...i have it less than 2 years

Kevriano · Kevriano #9 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 02:49 PM

Sounds like you burner is on it's way out I'm afraid. The mp3's won't make a difference if you are using Toast or iTunes to burn them.
Try cleaning the drive before burning again, but don't hold your breath. External burners are cheap these days, especially there I bet, so that will be the best option.

shenzhenwarrior · shenzhenwarrior #10 (**permalink**)

03-03-2009, 03:01 PM

you know...that was my fear....i think you may be right

Thanks, I'll go and get an external, makes sense

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shenzhenwarrior #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 7	03-03-2009, 10:23 AM I'm trying to burn audio CD's on my macbook pro os x v 10.4.11 ...all i'm getting are write errors I've since tried using Toast titanium 10 to burn them...and the same thing appears: The drive reported an error: Sense key=MEDIUM ERROR Sense code=0x0C WRITE ERROR Can anybody help me with this please?
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dauber #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 440 Mac Specs: MacBook(3,1): C2D 2.2ghz, 4g RAM, 10.7.5; iMac(12,1): 2.5ghz i5, 16gb RAM, 10.7.5; iPhone4 iOS6	03-03-2009, 01:05 PM Have you tried cleaning your drive? Were you EVER able to burn successfully? Are the CDs you're trying compatible with your drive in terms of speed? And what brand CDs are they? If they're Fuji, are they made in Japan or Taiwan?
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shenzhenwarrior #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 7	03-03-2009, 02:42 PM I was able to burn successfully before with my iTunes for the last couple of years ...now!...iTunes wont burn them and neither will toast I dont know if it's running too hot or not...i mean I rarely power off my mac book, just let it sleep while i'm not using it.. since these are mp3 files that i'm trying to burn as an Audio CD....could the problem lie therein?...i know it was never a problem before thanks for your comments guys....i hope you can try resolve this for me...I've just been backing up files on an external hardrive and deleting unwanted software so as to free up space on my hardisk....and still no joy! hmmmm
	QUOTE Thanks

shenzhenwarrior #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 7	03-03-2009, 02:44 PM The cd-r's that I'm using now are hp invent......I currently reside in China...so I guess they were made here...most things tend to be these days!
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shenzhenwarrior #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 7	03-03-2009, 02:46 PM Mac book pro...i have it less than 2 years
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shenzhenwarrior #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 7	03-03-2009, 03:01 PM you know...that was my fear....i think you may be right Thanks, I'll go and get an external, makes sense
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