MiniDiscs are capable of storing 74 minutes of compressed stereo audio. Musical Instrument Digital Interface. An industry-standard connection for computer control of musical instruments and devices. MiniDiscs are capable of storing 74 minutes of compressed stereo audio. A CD which comprises tracks of two or more different types, eg.
Various options are available to implement audio and data on the same disc.
MultiMedia Video Format, a DVD-like format being developed for home digital video recording as a replacement for the VHS . Magneto Optic discs. An re-writable optical disc which uses a laser to change the magnetic properties of the disc on a bit by bit basis. A laser is used to read the bits. CD-ROM sectors containing 2048 bytes of data per sector plus error correction.