cdrdao ☆
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Description:
Record CDs in Disk-At-Once mode
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: cd-burning audio multimedia command-line archiving
Install: brew install cdrdao
About:
cdrdao is a command-line utility for mastering and burning CD-Rs in Disk-At-Once (DAO) mode, which writes the entire disc in a single session. This allows for precise control over track layout and gaps, making it ideal for creating exact replicas of audio and data CDs. It supports reading disc images and writing them to hardware, ensuring compatibility with traditional CD formats.
Key Features:
  • Disk-At-Once (DAO) recording for precise CD mastering
  • Supports reading and writing TOC (Table of Contents) data
  • Handles audio and data CD formats
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Use Cases:
  • Creating exact duplicates of audio CDs with correct track gaps
  • Mastering custom CD layouts for professional audio production
  • Archiving data to CD-R media with precise control
Alternatives:
  • wodim – wodim is a more modern tool for CD writing but lacks cdrdao's precise DAO control for complex layouts
  • growisofs – growisofs is better suited for DVD/Blu-ray writing and has limited CD DAO capabilities
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: lame, libao, libvorbis, mad
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 4:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP ad297ecb
Nov 17, 2024 8:34pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2dae8057
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