MP3-CD FAQ

Q: What is an MP3-CD?

A: An MP3-CD is a compact disc that is identical in size and appearence to a regular audio compact disc. However, the information on the disc is compressed so that much more can fit. A standard CD can only hold 74 minutes of material. An MP3-CD can hold over 20 hours of material.

Q: How do I find out if my CD or DVD player is "MP3-CD" compatible?

A: In most cases the term "MP3" will be printed on the front or top of the device.

Q: Can I use an MP3-CD with my Apple iPod?

A: TAN's MP3-CD Audiobooks work great with Apple iPod, iPod Touch and iPhone. Simply load the files to your iPod or iPhone, and you are ready to go. You don't even need to "rip" the CD.

Q: Is the sound quality good?

A: The sound quality is very good. In fact, tens of millions of people use MP3 compression to store their music libraries. The sound quality is excellent for the voice reading in an audio book.

Q: What do I need to listen to an MP3-CD?

A: You can listen to an MP3-CD on most newer DVD players, nearly all personal computers, and any CD player that is MP3-CD compatible.

Q: How about other portable discless MP3 players like the Creative Zen, SanDisk Sansa, Micorsoft Zune, etc.?

A: TAN's MP3-CD audiobooks can easily be uploaded to any of those players and and many others very easily.

Q: Is it hard to find MP3-CD compatible players?

A: Not at all! Major manufacturers make MP3-CD players (Panasonic, RCA, Sony, Philips, etc.). Economy brands (e.g. Coby) are also available. Players are available in portable, boombox and car stereo models. Many boomboxes and car stereo units come with iPod or MP3 player inputs to allow you to play MP3 audiobooks from your iPod or other portable MP3 player through the system easily.

Q: Can these players play regular audio CDs, as well?

A: Yes. And the DVD players can play DVDs, MP3-CDs, and standard audio CDs.

Q: Are TAN MP3-CDs copy-protected?

A: No. You are free to backup the disc, or to convert it to another format for personal use only! Like any copyrighted work, you cannot legally or morally give away or sell duplicates without permission.

Q: What do you mean by "convert it to another format"?

A: You are allowed to record the MP3-CD onto tapes so that you can play it in a tape deck, if you wish. Or, if your computer has a CD burner, you can extract the MP3 files onto audio CD-Rs (for This Is the Faith, you will need about 20) so that you can play them on a standard CD player.

Q: Besides converting the disc to another format, or installing a new MP3-CD car player, how can I play MP3-CDs in my car?

A: Some small MP3-CD players come with car adapter kits. Some of these take the form of a "dummy" cassette that runs a wire to the MP3-CD player. Others are in the form of a little FM transmitter to play through the radio.

Q: Is it possible to get the cassette or FM radio converters separately?

A: Yes. They cost between $10 and $20.

Q: Do you plan to release any audiobooks on cassette or audio CD?

A: We have no plans to release TAN Audiobooks in any other formats. The convenience and savings in the MP3-CD format is so compelling, we believe that over a short period of time, this will be the dominant format for unabridged audiobooks.

Q: Will you be releasing any more audiobooks?

A: Yes! Keep checking www.chantcd.com for new developments as they occur!