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CD Replication and DVD Duplication Services
As you begin your due diligence process, looking for CD DVD replication or
duplication services, you have likely been asked many questions
concerning your project and the type of media you need. "Aren't all
burnable discs the same you may wonder to yourself", - but as you have come
to find out, - there IS a difference between the media used to manufacture
duplicated orders and the media used to manufacture replicated orders. We have
put this sheet together in an effort to explain some of the differences, answer
some of the questions you may have, and set aside some misconceptions about
DVD replication and DVD duplication.
Replication
CD DVD Replication is the standard used to
make mass quantities of CD's or DVD's. A “glass master†of your information is
made which in turn producers “stampers†which are used for injection molding the
information onto foil. The mastered information is then protected by layers of
poly carbonate 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 pieces.
Until recently, almost all DVD CD duplication companies replicated
their discs and would only offer service of larger volume CD DVD
replication runs to their customers.
Duplication
CD DVD Duplication is the standard in which
smaller quantities of CD’s or DVD's are usually manufactured. CD-R and
DVD-R media is loaded into burners. Your information is digitally
extracted from your master source (usually a master CD-R or
DVD-R) and transferred to the blank discs. Your information is
typically verified and the copy then accepted or rejected. With the advent,
popularity, and reduced cost of writable media, it is now possible to offer the
same level of services to customers that need smaller quantity orders as well as
customers which need larger quantities.
What's the difference?
There is no data difference between a processed CD DVD duplication and
a glass mastered CD DVD replication disc. In fact, 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 CD / DVD disc and a duplicated
CD / DVD disc may be the way the surface is marked. This is usually
due to the cost restraints associated with the method chosen to process the
order.
True or False: CD or DVD discs which are duplicated are not as
reliable as Discs that are replicated?
It may surprise you to find out that in most cases the answer to this
question is FALSE. Writable media was invented for the storage of data. Audio
CD-Rs and subsequently video DVD-R's were an offspring of the data disk. As with
any new technology, there are bugs and glitches to iron out when trying to
mass-produce writable media. In an effort to get product into the market place,
many disc manufactures produced subpar product which had trouble loading audio
and video and thus would keep your disc from “spinning up†in your player.
Today’s writable media are manufactured under much stricter guidelines. It is
true that there are still many inferior brands of discs saturating the market
place, - but by choosing a reputable duplication company which uses only
professional equipment and high quality media, you should be assured of
receiving a quality product.
In Conclusion:
CD DVD Duplication and Replication both have
their cost and quality advantages. PacificDisc is proud to offer both
services. Ultimately, it is the consumer/customer that will choose the best
method to manufacture the project. PacificDisc staff
are here to help you put a project together that both meets your quality demands
and budget restrictions. We hope that reading this article about CD / DVD
Replication vs Duplication has helped you make an informed decision
about YOUR project and the way you will manufacture it.
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