# Nerds help. Lightscribe CD burning, 4 drives. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 3, 2009, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383 "2009-02-03T08:24:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/1 "2009-02-03T08:24:33Z")
What do i need to run 4 lightscribe drives at one time, all burning the same disc media and disc image. Probably have a dedicated tower, I’ll manually change them. Need to run 1000 discs. Probably buy 4 drives from newegg and a case/power supply. Can i just hook them up to my home PC? Would i want an IDE or SATA drive? What else would i need? ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/2 "2009-02-03T08:29:42Z")
Have you looked into a service doing this for you? It might be a better idea. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/3 "2009-02-03T08:32:10Z")
Well, getting a CD pressed is about .89 a disc. 140 for 4 drives and a case/PS and 1000 discs is .42 cents each or so. So $890 vs $420 (420 wassaaaa) ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/4 "2009-02-03T08:33:39Z")
call disc makers, if this is for a band you can get them professionally pressed 1000 cds for like 1200$ its worth it because you can charge realistic for a proper cd. ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/5 "2009-02-03T08:34:12Z")
[http://www.diskfaktory.com/enter/009/default.asp?AffID=009&PakPage=FastPak&src=MFDF0000](http://www.diskfaktory.com/enter/009/default.asp?AffID=009&PakPage=FastPak&src=MFDF0000) ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/6 "2009-02-03T08:36:08Z")
> [@Just Karter](#): > > call disc makers, if this is for a band you can get them professionally pressed 1000 cds for like 1200$ its worth it because you can charge realistic for a proper cd. I have had discs professionally made in the past. A ton of times, i know what that will cost. I want to do something DIFFERENT. My question is, what HARDWARE will it take to run 4 drives at once? I don’t want to buy this: > **[RunTechMedia - DVD & CD Duplicator Printers, Copiers & Supplies](https://www.runtechmedia.com/)** > > At RunTechMedia, we offer the largest selection of CD & DVD duplicators anywhere in the USA at affordable prices. Explore our extensive selection today. ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/7 "2009-02-03T08:40:31Z")
Nero can support multiple drives burning at the same time. I don’t think it matters if they are IDE/SATA/External/etc. I have never done it, but I know that Nero 6 in the past supported multiple drives burning. I’m assuming the new versions do as well. As for doing Lightscribe at the same time, no clue. Does Nero have the ability to do lightscribe nowadays? ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/8 "2009-02-03T08:44:28Z")
[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=duplicator&st=](http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=duplicator&st=) and then probably about 250 for 1000 lightscribe CDs ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/9 "2009-02-03T08:44:52Z")
> [@Clean Baldy](#): > > Nero can support multiple drives burning at the same time. I don’t think it matters if they are IDE/SATA/External/etc. > > I have never done it, but I know that Nero 6 in the past supported multiple drives burning. I’m assuming the new versions do as well. > > As for doing Lightscribe at the same time, no clue. Does Nero have the ability to do lightscribe nowadays? Yes it does…I do mine through nero. \ > **[Acoustica CD/DVD Label Maker 3](https://store.acoustica.com/software/acoustica-cd-dvd-label-maker-3)** > > Using CD/DVD Label Maker you can create your own CD/DVD, CD jewel cases, and print direct to CD with the ultimate in ease and flexibility! If you're sick of guessing which songs are on which CD, get the CD label software that automatically puts your... > Product Features > > ``` > * Supports HP LightScribe direct labeling drives - your search for easy LightScribe software is over! > * Print to multiple LightScribe drives simultaneously! > * Now supports partial transparency for images, text backgrounds and PNG images with alpha layers. > * Automatically align your printers with the Printer Alignment Wizard! > * Now reads data or backup CDs and creates an instant summary! > * Video DVD / Chapter support! > * Import art from tons of stock graphics or your own photographs > * Automatically import your music playlists such as iTunes or read the contents of your previously burnt CD into visually appealing arrangements. (Also reads MP3 CDs and data CDs and DVDs!) > * Create curved and spiral text! > * Easy wizards help create your CD/DVD/mini CD labels and CD jewel cases > * Supports 99% of stock CD labels and CD jewel case templates! > * Support for the new direct-to-CD printers! > * Support for DVD cases > * Supports Asian fonts!!! > * Supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIF, and more, including various digital camera RAW image formats > > ``` ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/10 "2009-02-03T08:48:21Z")
Burning the disc will only take a few minutes but lightscribe takes forever anytime i have used it for any small graphics i put on it. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/11 "2009-02-03T08:48:22Z")
> [@BillysRevenge](#): > > [Duplication | Musician's Friend](http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=duplicator&st=) > > and then probably about 250 for 1000 lightscribe CDs Can’t i just piece together a tower + drives and hook it up to my PC? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/12 "2009-02-03T08:49:55Z")
I think i found the software that i need, so someone just tell me how to run 4 cd drives on my computer at the same time, please. ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/13 "2009-02-03T08:52:55Z")
I’m guessing unless you have an empty tower that you can throw like 4 lightscribe burners in (around $20-25) You’ll be stuck getting one of those insane 1-to-9 burners. \ [http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Microboards-LightScribe-DVDCD-Premium-PRO-1-to-3?sku=501150](http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Microboards-LightScribe-DVDCD-Premium-PRO-1-to-3?sku=501150) That seems to be the lowest priced multi burner your going to get outside of your computer. You could pass cd’s out to friends and have them copy them (with lightscribe of coarse). Tell Derrick to spring for one and cut down on their labeling costs. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/14 "2009-02-03T08:54:50Z")
> [@BillysRevenge](#): > > I’m guessing unless you have an empty tower that you can throw like 4 lightscribe burners in (around $20-25) That’s all i want to do. Tower + 4 drives is only about 150 bucks, 250 for media = .40 cents a cd. That’s HALF what i’d pay elsewhere, about 500 dollars less **But how do i hook it up to my PC? what kind of cord do i need?** ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/15 "2009-02-03T09:06:47Z")
Well depending on what the motherboard looks like I would do 2 IDE drives and maybe two SATA drives. Cables Needed: [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812106201](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812106201) (x2) [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812105910](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812105910) (x1) I have both if you do decided to go that route. ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/16 "2009-02-03T09:09:09Z")
Newman, what kind of computer do you have? How many SATA connections are available on the motherboard? Do you have any open IDE connections? You can buy a PCI SATA card as well. Or, a PCI IDE card. That’s if you have no open spots to plug the drives into. You’ll also need available power connectors for each and a power supply powerful enough to handle the extra load and also have enough connector cables. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/17 "2009-02-03T09:18:31Z")
How big is the power supply in your PC? If you have a cheap dell PC I dont think it can handle 4 cd drives. ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/18 "2009-02-03T09:28:52Z")
> [@boxxa](#): > > How big is the power supply in your PC? If you have a cheap dell PC I dont think it can handle 4 cd drives. Not to mention Dell PSUs are proprietary. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/19 "2009-02-03T09:37:03Z")
Eek. Don’t bother with a case. You’re going to have to run ATA cables between the two systems anyway so it’ll be easier to just let them flop around your desk. Assuming your computer has room for 4 more drives, which it might not. I bet you’ve got 4 USB ports though. 😉 Duh. I’d spend another $60 for 4 of these guys, AC powered so no powersupply or tower needed. > **[LITE-ON Model eHAU220-08 Black External 20X DVD Burner with LightScribe -...](https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106278)** > > Buy LITE-ON Model eHAU220-08 Black External 20X DVD Burner with LightScribe with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg! ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383/20 "2009-02-03T09:56:49Z")
Do they make lightscribe drives that burn the image without turning the disc over? Burning 1k discs twice is going to be a pita. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nerds-help-lightscribe-cd-burning-4-drives/62383.md?page=2)