To master the CD-ROM disc, you need a CD-ROM recording station. This section lists hardware requirements and provides information about recommended recorders and media.

The figure below shows one possible setup for the system on which you can master the CD-ROM disc.

Figure 1: CD-ROM recording station.

Here's a detailed list of all required and recommended hardware and other parts:

• Macintosh with monitor, keyboard, and mouse
• External hard drive (recommended for moving CD-ROM image file)
• Compact disc recorder
• SCSI-to-Mac cable
• SCSI-to-CD recorder cable
• Canister of compressed gas (recommended)

Note: Use double-shielded SCSI cables.

3DO Developer Support has had good results with Philips, Sony, Yamaha, and Kodak burners.

There have been problems burning CD-ROMs with JVC, Pinnacle, and Micro burners.

This section lists recommended software and media.

CD-mastering software for the Macintosh. QuickToPiX2 (or later) CD Publishing Software for the Macintosh is highly recommended.

3DO Developer Services has tested the following 74-minute media, although others will also produce satisfactory results:

• Taiyo Yuden: That's CD-R 74Q
• 3M: Type 74 media
• Ricoh: Type 74 media