# Requirements for a CD-ROM Recording Station

To master the CD-ROM disc, you need a CD-ROM recording station. This section lists hardware requirements and provides information about recommended recorders and media.

## Recording Station Layout

The figure below shows one possible setup for the system on which you can master the CD-ROM disc.

Figure 1: CD-ROM recording station.

## Hardware Requirements

Here's a detailed list of all required and recommended hardware and other parts:

- Macintosh with monitor, keyboard, and mouse
- External hard drive (recommended for moving CD-ROM image file)
- Compact disc recorder
- SCSI-to-Mac cable
- SCSI-to-CD recorder cable
- Canister of compressed gas (recommended)

Note: Use double-shielded SCSI cables.

### Recommended Recorders

3DO Developer Support has had good results with Philips, Sony, Yamaha, and Kodak burners.

There have been problems burning CD-ROMs with JVC, Pinnacle, and Micro burners.

## Software and Media

This section lists recommended software and media.

### Software

CD-mastering software for the Macintosh. QuickToPiX2 (or later) CD Publishing Software for the Macintosh is highly recommended.

### Media

3DO Developer Services has tested the following 74-minute media, although others will also produce satisfactory results:

- Taiyo Yuden: That's CD-R 74Q
- 3M: Type 74 media
- Ricoh: Type 74 media