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I. PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN
Using the latest microparticle technology developed for modern high precision optics, we have formulated an optical polishing fluid for CDs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, game CDs and CD-Rs.
It is surprisingly effective in:
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Removing the muddy sound and digital harshness caused by the optical jitter of CD and DVD playing surfaces;
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Sharpening the image edges and intensifying the colors of DVD videos; and
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Making scuffed and unreadable CD-ROMs and game CDs readable again.
The physics are simple: a mass-produced CD or DVD, though it looks smooth, has substantial microscopic roughness at the surface being read by the CD/DVD player's laser beam. That micro-roughness causes audible jitter in the digital music data stream. Our Mikro-Smooth fluid uses highly uniform particles of two ten-millionths of an inch size—far finer than conventional polishes—to significantly smooth the playing surface's micro-roughness.
The effect you hear is very similar to the effect of a good jitter-reducing processor: from the lowest bass to the highest treble, the attack of musical notes and their harmonic detail is cleaner; the sustain of piano notes and cymbals is noticeably longer; and the treble edginess of most CDs is considerably ameliorated.
The polishing treatment, which takes about 30 seconds, is permanent. It does not need to be repeated unless the disc gets scuffed.
Most discs (CDs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, game CDs, CD-Rs) that are unreadable due to scuffing—as opposed to deep gouges—can be restored with Mikro-Smooth. However, polishing out scuffs may require more than the 30 seconds needed for good sound and sharper images on new discs.
Because Mikro-Smooth contains only ultra-fine, completely inert particles and distilled water, it cannot cause either short-term or long-term damage to a CD.
Micro-Smooth has an entirely different physical effect than Optrix. I apply Optrix after Mikro-Smooth and find the effects to be additive. As a result, I use both on all our CD-R masters and all our demo discs.
II. APPLICATION TIPS
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Apply one drop of Mikro-Smooth to the CD/DVD playing surface. Using the enclosed special pad, polish entire surface vigorously (with a circular motion) for at least 30 seconds, then rinse off the residue under the tap. Dry by patting with tissue or soft, clean towel. The good effect is permanent.
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If the polishing pad gets dirty or gets too clogged with polish, it can be rinsed in water.
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