BHA B’s Recorder GOLD8 Basic Review

Review: B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC Version: 8.04 Reviewers: Dee-27 & Womble Provided By: B.H.A. – Japan Review Date: February 2005

 

 

 

Introduction:

Recorder GOLD8 is the latest version from BHA burning range. It has a number of new features over the older GOLD7 burning software that include,

• The internal engine was fine tuned realizing quicker launching and an improvement in the processing speed of the various functions.
• The new TaskGate module contains 2 stages to help users choose the B’s Recorder GOLD8 function that would best suit their needs. The Function Stage divides the tasks into 6 functions: Create, Collect, Edit, Backup, Play and Extension. The Contents Stage divides the tasks by content, such as Data, Audio and Video.
• The File Backup function has now become a basic function in B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC. Back up files easily using the present backup settings for the Internet Explorer favourites or the Outlook Express address book, create your own preset backup settings, or back up any files you want anytime.
• The Automatic Shutdown function allows you to set your computer to automatically switch off after burning is completed.
• Copies double layer DVD+R discs.

Company Information:

BHA Corporation was established on the 17th May 1991. BHA develops and publishes high-quality, cross-platform software for computerized electronic equipment. The products include formatting, CD/DVD recording, and image/sound manipulation utilities. Future products from BHA will include cutting-edge technology for XVD, DVD, audio and image manipulation.

Program Features:

A run down of the features of this burning application makes for some impressive reading. This piece of software has more features than you can shake a stick at. They include,

• Data CD/DVD Creation
• Audio CD
• Video CD
• Copying
• Ripping
• Best CD
• Hard Drive Backup
• File Backup
• Direct Cut
• MPEG Conversion
• HighMAT
• PC Info

In BHA’s Own Words:

B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC contains the basic functions users require to create or copy CDs and DVDs, such as audio CDs or data discs, in one package. In addition to the basic features found in the previous version, B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC now includes “TaskGate” and “rimFOLIO” stand-alone applications.

TaskGate makes it easier for users to decide which function suits their needs before launching B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC.

rimFOLIO is the all-in-one audio solution that allows users to play and organize music files, rip and convert audio files, and burn audio CDs.

The writing engine has been tuned to enable faster performance and realize more stable processing overall. The user interface had a total makeover making it easier for users to navigate the software intuitively. The Wizard makeover now allows users to view the basic B’s Recorder GOLD8 functions at a glance.

Now lets take alook at the installation and an overview of GOLD8 Recorder.