Markering of CD Edges


Has anyone who "paints" the edges of their CDs with various-colored markers noticed any loss of information after marking their discs? There's a thread over at Audio Asylum, where one person indicates that marking up the edges of a disc actually decreases readability and increases errors. I personally haven't noticed this effect--actually, quite the opposite--but I'm wondering what others' experiences are.

In addition, does painting the edge of an SACD green have any deleterious effect? I just found out that green is not the appropriate color to use on SACDs, but that information comes after marking up about 50 SACDs. Can I just leave the green markering on, or is it having a negative effect and should I remove it with rubbing alcohol?

Many thanks for any responses.
hooper

Showing 2 responses by ellery911

ok...i tried them both...the green audioprism cd stoplight pen...it worked...and no...i had no problems...i was always able to color between the lines so i didn't get any where the laser was supposed to go.

the black "sharpie" pens...you know...the indelible laundry markers...well...that one didn't do jack for me.
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