MP3 to CD Features Glossary

audio editing - this features allows you to modify WAV files before burning.  Can be useful to edit defects, split tracks, or add effects.  Exact features depend on the software.  You should visit the software's main site for further details.

BURN-Proof - buffer underrun proof, technology that helps eliminate buffer underrun errors by pausing and/or restarting the write process if the buffer gets empty.  A buffer will empty due to the system handling too many tasks at once.  The technology allows for using other applications while writing a CD. CD write drive and software must both support this feature for it to work.  Plextor sells CD drives with this technology and are highly recommended.   

CD label making - software will allow you to design labels to place on your newly created CD, some support both graphics and text .  Some software also allows CD cover creation for adding info inside a jewel case.  You should visit the software's main site for further information.

CD text support - technology that allows you to write artist and track info onto a CD during writing, working much like an ID3 tag.  CD or MP3 player hardware must also support this feature.

MP3 CDs - data rather than audio format where compressed MP3 audio is burned straight to a CD without conversion to WAV.  This features allows burning of 100 or more MP3 tracks depending on the encoded size of the file.  Final burned CD will be in MP3 format and will require an MP3 player to use.

normalizing - the process of making all tracks a uniform volume for CD burning.  Often tracks from different sources will be encoded or ripped at different volumes.

unlimited updates - perhaps the most important feature.  Upon registering the software, you will have access to free upgrades for life.  This gives you access to any new features added by the developer which can be significant.  This alone can save a lot of money and insure you only need to buy one piece of software once if a developer is actively involved in improving the program.