Verbatim has announced new media for 32 speed recording. According to Verbatim these discs feature a new technological breaktrough, the Super Azo(TM) recording dye.
The dye should have a longer archival life and greater UV stability. The new media will begin shipping in December
[..]Offering the ultimate in speed, reliability and durability, Verbatim Corporation announced today new DataLifePlus CD-R discs that provide full-speed 32x recording. The 80-minute media features Verbatim's innovative ``Super Azo(TM)'' recording dye -- a major breakthrough in recording layer technology. In addition to providing highly reliable audio, video and data recordings at speeds of up to 4.8 MB/sec with the new 32x drives and 3.5MB/sec with 24x drives, the media can be used with existing CD drives at speeds ranging from 1x to 24x. [..] Verbatim's Super Azo recording dye is based on its patented Metal Azo technology, which was developed to advance CD and other storage media, including DVD-R. Mitsubishi Corporation, the original developer of Metal Azo dye, and Verbatim's parent company, developed this new advanced recording technology by re-tuning key media characteristics such as sensitivity to ensure sharper pit burns at higher recording speeds. |
Tests show that Verbatim's Azo recording layer is also more stable than most recording dyes and is the least affected by ultraviolet light. For improved reflectivity and maximum read/write performance, the discs' silver reflective layer is safeguarded with a dual-protective layer. Verbatim's DataLifePlus CD-R media is the only CD-R disc that includes double protection for the reflective layer as standard.
Source: Verbatim
