What is an Audio Compact Disc?
An optical disc that is used specifically to store digital audio data is known as an audio compact disc. Also known as a CD, the main design has been available to the public since 1982 and remains one of the most prevalent forms of data storage well into the 21st century. Audio CDs are primarily used by the music industry to release albums and audio tracks and also for burning or copying discs in computers. The standard version is 4.7 inches (120 mm) and can hold 80 minutes of audio. Both Philips and Sony began to design the audio compact disc in the late 1970s. The general idea was stimulated by the early quality of Laserdisc™ technology. Both companies had rival ideas and decided to unite to determine a standardization. By 1980, the technology was ready for consumer use and preparations were made for commercialization. Sony released the first compact disc player called the CDP-101 and the first CDs began to be pressed. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, much of the music industry’
