Mini CD production can be very economical if you look for a website that specializes in low cost CD manufacturing. The costs of CDs are going down as the technology gets more sophisticated. The newer mini CD machines, made by Sony, JVC, Sharp, and Teac play the MDLP--the newest technology of mini CD using a new encoding called ATRAC3.

These minidisc players also support the MP3 format. They work on a standard CD-ROM drive, and copy data or MP3/WAV files using standard CDR/W drives. They will play up to seven hours of music on AA batteries.

The old mini CDs lost some music quality due to the 5:1 ratio of compression. The standard CD gave a better listening experience. The MP3 knocked out even more sound, with a 10:1 ratio.

ATRAC3 Mini CD Production

However the new mini CDs are so technologically advanced that their sound quality is virtually the same as standard CDs. You can get Minidisc long play of 160 minutes (LP2) or 320 minutes (LP4). For all your mini CD production needs, remember to go to recommended Internet sites for highest quality CD replication at the lowest prices.