Effective but not for 12 sheets at a time. Between 5 and 8 depending on the paper thickness. Not quiet but I think the recovery tank is large capacity must soundboard and amplifies noise (still reasonable) No chips with CD but cut 3, which is enough ... and separate small pan nice not to mix with the paper. NB this device does not destroy floppy disks (too small slit). Even if there had jammed, the A / R avoids the complete blockage. I use it every day and I am 5 years of archives counted small business for now. No problem unlike my old device was a simpler model of another brand (to put on a basket) and grilled in 8 days. Fast delivery but check the contents upon receipt as perfectible packaging ...