Just read this article. Very interesting information. Here’s a summary.
- For maximum reliability, burn at 1/3 the max speed of the burner
- Use name-brand media from manufacturers that make their own media. Key manufacturers of media include MAM-A, Ritek, SKC, Taiyo Yuden, and Verbatim Data Life Plus (Mitsubishi Chemical). Stay away from generic discs or those that are store-name branded. This is especially true for critical applications.
- Use disc-at-once. Track-at-once produces errors on the disc, often rectified on playback via error correction. In addition, track-at-once discs do not conform to the Red Book specifications.
- For labeling, do not use a ballpoint pen or an alcohol-based pen.