"by simply burning MP3s onto a CD-ROM, users could utilise their existing CD players to access the burgeoning music collection" MP3CD is "Yellow Book" standard, (data format, used for CD-ROMs), as opposed to the "Red Book" standard which is CDDA. Existing CD players could not play MP3CD's, you had to specifically buy an MP3CD capable CD player. Which came out a lot later.
Thank you for your comment! You're right. We should clarify that standard CD players couldn't play MP3 CDs, as they were designed for the Red Book audio format. MP3 CDs, using the Yellow Book data format, required specialized players that could decode MP3 files.
@RileyPatterson-bf8ge Hello there! Thanks for your questions. Let's dive into them with a bit of music history! Firstly, the "Yellow Book" and "Red Book" are industry standards for different types of CDs. The "Red Book" standard, introduced in 1980, defines the format for audio CDs. On the other hand, the "Yellow Book" standard, introduced in 1983, defines the format for CD-ROMs, which are used for data storage. These color-coded books are part of a series of technical standards documents known as the "Rainbow Books." and keep those questions coming!
@@RileyPatterson-bf8ge The reason the original specification for Compact Discs was called "The Red Book" is because when it was established that specification happened to be in a red binder. That led to each of the subsequent specifications being put in a different colored binder, with the entire group being called The Rainbow Books. As an example, the specification for the CD-R and CD-RW was named "The Orange Book" because it can handle both Audio (Red Book) and Data (Yellow Book, which is the specification for CD-ROM). Per Wikipedia, at present there are nine different specifications in the Rainbow Books. BTW, two things to mention: (1) People often use "Red Book" as a shorthand way of describing digital audio that is the same as that on a compact disc (44.1khz sampling rate with a 16 bit depth), (2) some old CD players will not play recordable discs like CD-R and CD-RW due to the lower reflectivity of the optical disc even if they are burned as a standard CD.
I think the MP3 CD filled a specific gap in the digital audio timeline, the one where digital audio players were either expensive units with only a small amount of storage space or very expensive units with a hard drive. What CD/MP3 players did was give you an affordable option that could carry a large (for the time) amount of music with you at a moderate price. I picked up my first CD/MP3 player and it cost me $100, and it cost about 5 cents for one CD-R, and I could put about 80 to 200 songs on a CD-R (depending on how the MP3s were encoded, such as low-bitrate [128kbps] or high-bitrate [320kbps]). Eventually, they did release players that could play variable bit rate MP3s which allowed you to put even more songs on a CD-R without sacrificing sound quality.
Hello there! Thanks for sharing your insights on MP3 CDs. You're right that they filled a crucial gap in the digital audio timeline. As you mentioned, they offered an affordable way to carry a substantial amount of music compared to the expensive digital audio players with limited storage at the time. It's fascinating how technology like MP3 CDs bridged the gap and evolved to support variable bit rates, allowing for even more music storage without compromising quality. We'd love for you to share more of your experiences and insights in the comments section of our video, "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs". Thanks for watching and engaging with us!
@@Oddiverse-xxx The reason I used a CD/MP3 player and still do, is because of my experience with the Creative Zen player, one with a 30gb hard drive. I found the player so difficult to use (the software was very bad and the player had some controls* that were impossible to use) that I returned to using a CD/MP3 player. *It had a small thumb wheel that you had to rotate to change tracks and stop/start playback. The problem was it was spring mounted and you had to push it very gently to change tracks rather than stop/start playback. It was so bad that I won't consider any player with that kind of control. If they had replaced it with three buttons (last track, stop/start, next track) it would have been a vast improvement.
The Fraunhofer Society should be recognized here...and .MP3 codec is far from dead...rather, since all patents have expired, it's more useful than ever. Many operating systems now come with full support and smaller companies have always been able to afford the smaller costs of the license to use the codec (iirc it was 15k per model). So if Kenwood made a stereo with .MP3 support, they'd pay 15k once per model, and that was another blessing in the golden era of a non-greedy set of people who focused on creativity over money.
Thank you for your insightful comment! You're absolutely right that the Fraunhofer Society played a crucial role in the development of the MP3 format, and their contribution to the digital audio revolution deserves recognition. You've also raised a great point about the MP3 codec being far from obsolete. With the patents now expired, it's more accessible than ever, allowing for wider adoption and integration into various platforms and devices. This has indeed leveled the playing field, especially for smaller companies, fostering innovation and creativity in the industry. We appreciate your perspective and the additional context it brings to the discussion. If you have any more insights or stories to share about the MP3 era, we'd love to hear them!Thanks for watching! 🎧
Thank you for your comment! While the footage might remind you of David Attenborough's documentaries, the voice you're hearing in this video is of a colleague whose voice is very similar.
Modulation pulse 3 so each pulse had positive and negative and the 3rd one is the memory of real musics so 8 trac was the parent of mp3 because 3 + 3 yield new + and - total 8 trac is the soul of the musics and they really store the feeling of musics rather than data. That is how fragrance , feeling , love , desire , anger ectm..
Hello there! Thank you for your intriguing perspective on the evolution of music storage. While it's a creative way to look at it, the MP3 format and MP3 CDs were a result of digital audio encoding and compression technology, rather than a direct descendant of the 8-track tape. MP3s were developed to reduce the amount of data required to represent audio, while still sounding like a faithful reproduction of the original uncompressed audio. If you're interested in the technological journey of music formats, I do encourage you to check out our video "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs" for a more detailed and historically accurate exploration. It's always fascinating to see how technology has shaped the way we experience music!
Thank you for bringing that up! You're correct. To clarify for our viewers, while MP3 CDs were indeed popular, it's important to note that you couldn't burn music onto a CD-ROM, which is read-only. Instead, people used recordable CD-Rs or CD-RWs, which are rewritable. We appreciate your attention to detail, and we hope you enjoy our video on "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs"!
Hello there! Thank you for sharing your experience. You're right; not all CD players were compatible with MP3 CDs, especially older models and those commonly found in vehicles at the time. This was one of the challenges that MP3 CDs faced, despite their ability to hold more music. I'm glad you brought this up, as it's an important part of the story we discuss in our video, "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs". We appreciate your insight and hope you enjoy the video! 😊
@@Oddiverse-xxx Usually when you check an CD player it will indicate if it can or cannot read CD-R and CD-RW discs, and what audio codecs it can play. Usually, if a CD player will play MP3 files then it will also play CD-R and CD-RW discs. As an example, I've got a Philips EXP2500 CD/MP3 player and it indicates that it will play standard audio CDs, MP3 files, and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files. I recently purchased a CD player from HOTT (CD204) and like the Philips above it plays standard audio CDs, MP3 files, and WMA files.
@@Solitaire001 It's great to know that both the Philips EXP2500 and the HOTT CD204 support a variety of formats, including MP3 and WMA files, and can read CD-R and CD-RW discs. This versatility was indeed one of the key features that made MP3 CDs popular back in the day, as you could enjoy more music on a single disc compared to traditional CDs.
Interesting, basically true, but as far as I know a few of the details are a bit off, however a couple is from the way the video is cut together. To bad that AI did most of the putting this video together. All in all though it was a nice history lesson of music format. However I dare say MP3 format has decimated the financial side of the bands that make your music you prefer, did we know at the time how much it would short the music right holder, and bands, no maybe some could see how it would work but for most of us, at first no we simply didn't. So again I say blind embracing unknown technology is a bad thing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video and share your thoughts! We appreciate your feedback. You're right that the shift to MP3 format had significant impacts on the music industry, including the financial aspects for artists and rights holders. Our goal was to provide a broad overview of the rise and fall of MP3 CDs, and we acknowledge that some details might have been simplified or glossed over in the editing process. Your perspective on the unforeseen consequences of embracing new technology is an important one, and it's a discussion we'd love to continue exploring in future content. If you have any specific details or points you'd like us to address, please let us know! We're always looking to improve and provide the most accurate and engaging content for our viewers. Thanks again for your insightful comment.
@@Oddiverse-xxx there's not one single human being that likes, wants or enjoys AI generated lazy content..YOU'RE GOING TO FAIL! go ahead and waste more of your time on this drivel..
Thank you for pointing that out! I appreciate your keen eye. While the video is focused on the rise and fall of MP3 CDs, it's always interesting to see other prevalent technologies during the same era. Stay tuned for more nostalgic tech content! 😊
@@Oddiverse-xxx The AI screwed up and now it looks like ur so lazy u dont even review the generated content before u upload...does the AI upload for u too?..WOW..
Thank you for bringing that to our attention! We appreciate your feedback. While we may cover similar topics from time to time, our goal is to provide a unique perspective and in-depth analysis that our audience can enjoy. We believe there's always room for multiple voices and viewpoints in the conversation. If you have any specific topics you'd like us to explore in the future, we'd love to hear your suggestions!
Thanks for your question. While it's an interesting theory, the text we're discussing is about the rise and fall of MP3 CDs and their impact on the music industry. If you're interested in the topic of AI origins, I'd be happy to recommend some other content, but let's focus on the fascinating story of MP3 CDs for now. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more tech history and insights! 😊
Thank you for your interest in our content! While our video does indeed touch on the history of MP3 CDs, we've also added a unique twist to make it entertaining and engaging. We believe that learning can be fun and engaging, and we hope you'll enjoy this distinctive approach. If you're interested in the facts surrounding the rise and fall of MP3 CDs, we assure you that the information is all there, presented charmingly and entertainingly.
"by simply burning MP3s onto a CD-ROM, users could utilise their existing CD players to access the burgeoning music collection"
MP3CD is "Yellow Book" standard, (data format, used for CD-ROMs), as opposed to the "Red Book" standard which is CDDA. Existing CD players could not play MP3CD's, you had to specifically buy an MP3CD capable CD player. Which came out a lot later.
Thank you for your comment! You're right. We should clarify that standard CD players couldn't play MP3 CDs, as they were designed for the Red Book audio format. MP3 CDs, using the Yellow Book data format, required specialized players that could decode MP3 files.
Yellow and red book? Why were they called that? What is CODA?
@RileyPatterson-bf8ge Hello there! Thanks for your questions. Let's dive into them with a bit of music history!
Firstly, the "Yellow Book" and "Red Book" are industry standards for different types of CDs. The "Red Book" standard, introduced in 1980, defines the format for audio CDs. On the other hand, the "Yellow Book" standard, introduced in 1983, defines the format for CD-ROMs, which are used for data storage. These color-coded books are part of a series of technical standards documents known as the "Rainbow Books." and keep those questions coming!
@@RileyPatterson-bf8ge The reason the original specification for Compact Discs was called "The Red Book" is because when it was established that specification happened to be in a red binder. That led to each of the subsequent specifications being put in a different colored binder, with the entire group being called The Rainbow Books.
As an example, the specification for the CD-R and CD-RW was named "The Orange Book" because it can handle both Audio (Red Book) and Data (Yellow Book, which is the specification for CD-ROM). Per Wikipedia, at present there are nine different specifications in the Rainbow Books.
BTW, two things to mention: (1) People often use "Red Book" as a shorthand way of describing digital audio that is the same as that on a compact disc (44.1khz sampling rate with a 16 bit depth), (2) some old CD players will not play recordable discs like CD-R and CD-RW due to the lower reflectivity of the optical disc even if they are burned as a standard CD.
@@Solitaire001 the rainbow books that’s so cool. How do you know about all of this stuff?
I think the MP3 CD filled a specific gap in the digital audio timeline, the one where digital audio players were either expensive units with only a small amount of storage space or very expensive units with a hard drive. What CD/MP3 players did was give you an affordable option that could carry a large (for the time) amount of music with you at a moderate price. I picked up my first CD/MP3 player and it cost me $100, and it cost about 5 cents for one CD-R, and I could put about 80 to 200 songs on a CD-R (depending on how the MP3s were encoded, such as low-bitrate [128kbps] or high-bitrate [320kbps]). Eventually, they did release players that could play variable bit rate MP3s which allowed you to put even more songs on a CD-R without sacrificing sound quality.
Hello there! Thanks for sharing your insights on MP3 CDs. You're right that they filled a crucial gap in the digital audio timeline. As you mentioned, they offered an affordable way to carry a substantial amount of music compared to the expensive digital audio players with limited storage at the time. It's fascinating how technology like MP3 CDs bridged the gap and evolved to support variable bit rates, allowing for even more music storage without compromising quality.
We'd love for you to share more of your experiences and insights in the comments section of our video, "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs". Thanks for watching and engaging with us!
@@Oddiverse-xxx The reason I used a CD/MP3 player and still do, is because of my experience with the Creative Zen player, one with a 30gb hard drive. I found the player so difficult to use (the software was very bad and the player had some controls* that were impossible to use) that I returned to using a CD/MP3 player.
*It had a small thumb wheel that you had to rotate to change tracks and stop/start playback. The problem was it was spring mounted and you had to push it very gently to change tracks rather than stop/start playback. It was so bad that I won't consider any player with that kind of control. If they had replaced it with three buttons (last track, stop/start, next track) it would have been a vast improvement.
The Fraunhofer Society should be recognized here...and .MP3 codec is far from dead...rather, since all patents have expired, it's more useful than ever.
Many operating systems now come with full support and smaller companies have always been able to afford the smaller costs of the license to use the codec (iirc it was 15k per model). So if Kenwood made a stereo with .MP3 support, they'd pay 15k once per model, and that was another blessing in the golden era of a non-greedy set of people who focused on creativity over money.
Thank you for your insightful comment! You're absolutely right that the Fraunhofer Society played a crucial role in the development of the MP3 format, and their contribution to the digital audio revolution deserves recognition.
You've also raised a great point about the MP3 codec being far from obsolete. With the patents now expired, it's more accessible than ever, allowing for wider adoption and integration into various platforms and devices. This has indeed leveled the playing field, especially for smaller companies, fostering innovation and creativity in the industry.
We appreciate your perspective and the additional context it brings to the discussion. If you have any more insights or stories to share about the MP3 era, we'd love to hear them!Thanks for watching! 🎧
Where did you find David Attenborough's voice?
Thank you for your comment! While the footage might remind you of David Attenborough's documentaries, the voice you're hearing in this video is of a colleague whose voice is very similar.
@@Oddiverse-xxx oh so it wasn’t AI. I totally believe you, bro.
Modulation pulse 3 so each pulse had positive and negative and the 3rd one is the memory of real musics so 8 trac was the parent of mp3 because 3 + 3 yield new + and - total 8 trac is the soul of the musics and they really store the feeling of musics rather than data. That is how fragrance , feeling , love , desire , anger ectm..
Hello there! Thank you for your intriguing perspective on the evolution of music storage. While it's a creative way to look at it, the MP3 format and MP3 CDs were a result of digital audio encoding and compression technology, rather than a direct descendant of the 8-track tape. MP3s were developed to reduce the amount of data required to represent audio, while still sounding like a faithful reproduction of the original uncompressed audio. If you're interested in the technological journey of music formats, I do encourage you to check out our video "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs" for a more detailed and historically accurate exploration. It's always fascinating to see how technology has shaped the way we experience music!
Please remember, you can't burn on a CD-ROM (Read Only Memory), but on a CD-R (Recordable) or CD-RW (Rewritable).
Thank you for bringing that up! You're correct. To clarify for our viewers, while MP3 CDs were indeed popular, it's important to note that you couldn't burn music onto a CD-ROM, which is read-only. Instead, people used recordable CD-Rs or CD-RWs, which are rewritable. We appreciate your attention to detail, and we hope you enjoy our video on "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs"!
Not all cd players could play mp3 CDs I had a CD player in my home that couldn't and 2 in vehicles that couldn't
Hello there! Thank you for sharing your experience. You're right; not all CD players were compatible with MP3 CDs, especially older models and those commonly found in vehicles at the time. This was one of the challenges that MP3 CDs faced, despite their ability to hold more music. I'm glad you brought this up, as it's an important part of the story we discuss in our video, "The Rise and Fall of MP3 CDs". We appreciate your insight and hope you enjoy the video! 😊
@@Oddiverse-xxx Usually when you check an CD player it will indicate if it can or cannot read CD-R and CD-RW discs, and what audio codecs it can play. Usually, if a CD player will play MP3 files then it will also play CD-R and CD-RW discs. As an example, I've got a Philips EXP2500 CD/MP3 player and it indicates that it will play standard audio CDs, MP3 files, and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files. I recently purchased a CD player from HOTT (CD204) and like the Philips above it plays standard audio CDs, MP3 files, and WMA files.
@@Solitaire001 It's great to know that both the Philips EXP2500 and the HOTT CD204 support a variety of formats, including MP3 and WMA files, and can read CD-R and CD-RW discs. This versatility was indeed one of the key features that made MP3 CDs popular back in the day, as you could enjoy more music on a single disc compared to traditional CDs.
Ai crap
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Interesting, basically true, but as far as I know a few of the details are a bit off, however a couple is from the way the video is cut together. To bad that AI did most of the putting this video together. All in all though it was a nice history lesson of music format.
However I dare say MP3 format has decimated the financial side of the bands that make your music you prefer, did we know at the time how much it would short the music right holder, and bands, no maybe some could see how it would work but for most of us, at first no we simply didn't. So again I say blind embracing unknown technology is a bad thing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video and share your thoughts! We appreciate your feedback.
You're right that the shift to MP3 format had significant impacts on the music industry, including the financial aspects for artists and rights holders. Our goal was to provide a broad overview of the rise and fall of MP3 CDs, and we acknowledge that some details might have been simplified or glossed over in the editing process.
Your perspective on the unforeseen consequences of embracing new technology is an important one, and it's a discussion we'd love to continue exploring in future content. If you have any specific details or points you'd like us to address, please let us know!
We're always looking to improve and provide the most accurate and engaging content for our viewers. Thanks again for your insightful comment.
@@Oddiverse-xxx there's not one single human being that likes, wants or enjoys AI generated lazy content..YOU'RE GOING TO FAIL! go ahead and waste more of your time on this drivel..
@honeydaler Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.
Eh, That's a TAXI Meter @ 10:55 not an MP3. Lmao.
Thank you for pointing that out! I appreciate your keen eye. While the video is focused on the rise and fall of MP3 CDs, it's always interesting to see other prevalent technologies during the same era. Stay tuned for more nostalgic tech content! 😊
@@Oddiverse-xxx The AI screwed up and now it looks like ur so lazy u dont even review the generated content before u upload...does the AI upload for u too?..WOW..
Weird, how a big channel made a video on this a week ago and now you do...
Be a leader. Not a follower.
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@@Oddiverse-xxx ur AI generated content is bullshit..ur not going to last long..
Was it the dentists had coppy human thoughts into computer networking design now matured into AI and supper computer
Thanks for your question. While it's an interesting theory, the text we're discussing is about the rise and fall of MP3 CDs and their impact on the music industry. If you're interested in the topic of AI origins, I'd be happy to recommend some other content, but let's focus on the fascinating story of MP3 CDs for now. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more tech history and insights! 😊
Video not about facts, but about british accent and posh talking
Thank you for your interest in our content! While our video does indeed touch on the history of MP3 CDs, we've also added a unique twist to make it entertaining and engaging. We believe that learning can be fun and engaging, and we hope you'll enjoy this distinctive approach. If you're interested in the facts surrounding the rise and fall of MP3 CDs, we assure you that the information is all there, presented charmingly and entertainingly.