CD Player : What is it?
| CD players play sounds, usually music, from audio CDs. They come in many forms, from large stand-alone systems to built-in models for cars and computers. There are also CD players designed for mixing or recording, which can also be used for playback. They can hold one or several CDs at a time, usually in a tray or cartridge. More advanced models also play other disc formats, such as rewritable CDs, mp3 discs, and DVDs. |
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Kinds of CD Players include the following: |
Single CD Players
Single CD Players can hold one CD at a time. They are either portable or built into a computer. Portable units are usually compact and come with earphones, and computer-based ones come with a playback and file management software. They can usually connect to other players, computers, or mixers for transferring individual tracks or editing.
Twin CD Players
Twin CD Players can hold two CDs at a time and play them on separate outputs, providing the convenience of two separate decks. They consist of control and drive units, which are linked by data cables. The control unit controls each disc individually, while the drive unit handles both discs simultaneously.
CD carousels
CD carousels have rotating trays that hold five to six discs at a time. Most models play the discs continuously, and can be programmed to skip specific tracks or entire discs.
In some units the carousel can rotate when ejected, allowing the user to change or load CDs while another is playing.
Mega disc changers
Mega disc changers are large stand-alone players that hold up 200 to 500 CDs. They usually have a custom filing feature, which allows individual discs and tracks to be labeled for easy identification and sorting. Several units can be connected to form a multi-player daisy chain for extended play. |
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Controls: Choose a CD player with simple controls and a large, clear display. Make sure all the standard playback buttons are easily accessible. If you are buying a CD player for your car, look for a remote-controlled model so that you can operate the player while driving.
CD formats: Choose a CD player that accepts old and new CD formats. Newer CDs are often in Super Audio CD (SACD) or DVD-audio, so if you collect contemporary music look for a player that supports these formats.
Connectivity: Choose a CD player that you can connect to your computer to better manage and organize your collection. Large-capacity players should have a track tagging feature that allows you to rename your tracks with titles instead of track numbers. |
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