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We have compiled this page to give our visitors and customers access
to some useful information about CD Replication
and DVD Replication. Content is based
on opinion only and should not be considered legal advice.
What is CD / DVD Replication ?
CD DVD Replication - The
reproduction of media such as optical discs by stamping (often referred
to as manufacturing). Involves expensive automated equipment, normally
utilized for large quantity orders only due to setup costs unlike duplication.
In your quest for a CD / DVD replication company
to work on your project, you have no doubt been asked many questions concerning
your project and the type of disc you need. "Aren't all discs the same?",
you may wonder to yourself but as you have come to find out, there IS
a difference between the disc used to manufacture duplicated orders and
the discs used to manufacture replicated orders. We have put this page
together in an effort to explain some of the differences, answer some
of the questions you may have, and set aside some misconceptions about
both types of disc mediums.
CD / DVD Replication
Replication is the standard used to make mass quantities of discs. A
"glass master" of your information is made which in turn produces "stampers"
which are used for injection molding the information onto CD or DVD foil.
The information is then protected by layers of polycarbonate plastic.
It is then lacquered, usually screened, and ultimately packaged. Because
most of this process is automated, the cost per unit becomes factored
in and very affordable on orders generally greater than 1000 or 2000 pieces.
Until recently, almost all CD Replication and DVD Replication companies
would only offer service of larger replication runs to their customers.
Both processes extract the information from your master source in EXACTLY
THE SAME WAY. Other than the way your disc is manufactured, the biggest
noticeable difference between a replicated disc and a duplicated disc
may be the way your disc is printed. This is usually due to the cost restraints
associated with the method chosen to process the order.
True or False: CDRs and DVDRs which are duplicated are not as reliable
as CDs or DVDs that are replicated?
It may surprise you to find out that in most cases the answer to this
question is FALSE. DVDRs were invented for the storage of data, video,
audio and more, despite the current compatibility issues with recordable
DVDs. Audio CD-Rs were an offspring of the data CD. As with any new technology,
there were bugs and glitches to iron out when trying to mass-produce audio
CD-Rs. In an effort to get product into the market place, many CD-R manufactures
produced subpar product which had trouble loading audio and thus would
keep your CD from "spinning up" in an audio only player. Today's CD-Rs
are manufactured under much stricter guidelines. It is true that there
are still many inferior brands of CDRs and DVDRs saturating the market
place, but by choosing a reputable duplication company which uses only
professional equipment and high quality media, you are assured of receiving
a quality product. At ProAction Media, we use only the best equipment
and grade A media (proven to "spin up" in almost all circumstances) available
to process your order.Your finished product is verified in our duplication
equipment prior to leaving our factory and will match your master source
completely. We guarantee it.
Conclusion
Duplication and CD DVD Replication both have their cost and quality advantages.
ProAction media is proud to offer both services. Ultimately, it is the
customer that must choose the best method to manufacture the project.
Our sales associates are here to help you put a project together that
both meets your quality demands and budget restrictions. We hope that
reading this information has helped you make an informed decision about
YOUR project and the way you will manufacture it.
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