The multiplexer in a CD recorder integrates digital data with essential elements like error control codes and synchronization (sync) words. This process guarantees precise data retrieval and error correction during playback, packaging the raw data into a format ready for CD encoding and recording.
Additional stages handle distinct operations:
- The ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) digitizes analog audio signals.
- The Filter eliminates extraneous frequencies or noise.
- The Laser unit inscribes data onto the CD surface via laser beams.