Record companies can produce CDs that not only contain audio recordings, but can also include animation, graphics, text, and video that further complements the artistic expression and adds additional consumer value. The consumer may choose to use all in combination or only a chosen part. It is from this direction that the formats discussed in this paper originate. This paper attempts to discuss the various formats in CD technology, with the advantages, disadvantages and the requirements of each. A ROM drive will play a disc's first track which in this case contains ROM data.
Audio players are capable of playing the audio tracks.
Audio players also have access to the first track that contains ROM data. If the audio player is not capable of muting the ROM track when it is attempting to play, a blast of static sound will most probably occur and cause severe speaker damage . The audio tracks are playable on an audio player. The ROM track is fully compatible with ROM drives. The audio portion may be played on ROM drives as well with the appropriate software.