This disc can be read by drives conforming to Orange Book Part II, while other players should at least be able to read the first track. Tracks are recorded intermittently, and a record of their location is maintained in the Program Memory Area. Finalization is the last step when the record is transferred from the Program Memory Area to the conventional Table of Contents. Many CD-ROM drives will ignore such an area, but some will be adversely affected. Again, standards for drives do not exist.
Several steps exist that can lead to high quality CD-R one offs.
Select those required for compatibility, and verify that your users will have players that meet the required standards. Second, select the appropriate recording method. Be sure to verify that all of your users have multisession playback capability if that method is used. Use a high quality service agency to quickly ramp-up production and enhance quality. If you decide on an in-house capability, try not to build your recording area one piece at a time.