Once you understand the differences between CD replication and CD duplication, you will immediately know which process you need. When you are having your project professionally created, your final decision will depend on three concepts: how many new CDs you need to make, how long you are willing to wait for them, and what level of sound quality you require.
When you need to make a lot of duplicate of one CD in one production run, CD replication is ideal for turning out high quality copies. This procedure should be performed with the help of professional-quality devices, to turn out a top-quality CD master. With this method, molds are made of original disc. The professionals, to make numerous CDs in one run, then use these molds. This method is typically only used for runs of 1,000 discs or more.
The CD master for this technique is made in a unique manner. The desired sound goes into special recording equipment. This equipment makes a positive imprint of your desired sound onto the surface of a disc that is constructed of gold, glass or silver. Copies are made from these with special stamping equipment to make negative imprints. Injection molds are made from negatives to make positive imprints once again.
CD Replication produces a very high quality of sound. The injection molds produce duplicates in high numbers, which are then coated with a film of aluminum and a protective lacquer surface. Once these have been hardened with an ultraviolet light source, they are normally printed and your high quality duplicates are ready for use.
The CD duplication process is less complicated, and produces a single copy of a disc at a time. Normally, it is used for creating fewer than 1,000 duplicates. In this process, a computerized disc drive is used to transfer the sounds off an original CD. This recording is then transferred, or "burned", onto another CD to create a perfect replica.
For this process, you may choose from three types of blank CDs. Older computers and stereo systems will only recognize CD-Rs as readable discs. Modern systems, including car stereos and DVD players, are capable of reading both CD-Rs and CD+Rs. Choose between the minus and plus as is applicable for your intended audience. CD-RWs mean that the CD is capable of being recorded over. Once the recording is made, it can be removed and replaced like an old VHS tape.
Occasionally, the duplication process will uncover a blank CD that was not properly created. These CDs will fail to record information at all on them. They will still be registered as blank when finished.
Although, the CD replication technique provides a slightly, very slightly, better end product, the cost can be high for low quantity runs. The CD duplication technique will not take long, is inexpensive, and turns out a very nice product.
When you need to make a lot of duplicate of one CD in one production run, CD replication is ideal for turning out high quality copies. This procedure should be performed with the help of professional-quality devices, to turn out a top-quality CD master. With this method, molds are made of original disc. The professionals, to make numerous CDs in one run, then use these molds. This method is typically only used for runs of 1,000 discs or more.
The CD master for this technique is made in a unique manner. The desired sound goes into special recording equipment. This equipment makes a positive imprint of your desired sound onto the surface of a disc that is constructed of gold, glass or silver. Copies are made from these with special stamping equipment to make negative imprints. Injection molds are made from negatives to make positive imprints once again.
CD Replication produces a very high quality of sound. The injection molds produce duplicates in high numbers, which are then coated with a film of aluminum and a protective lacquer surface. Once these have been hardened with an ultraviolet light source, they are normally printed and your high quality duplicates are ready for use.
The CD duplication process is less complicated, and produces a single copy of a disc at a time. Normally, it is used for creating fewer than 1,000 duplicates. In this process, a computerized disc drive is used to transfer the sounds off an original CD. This recording is then transferred, or "burned", onto another CD to create a perfect replica.
For this process, you may choose from three types of blank CDs. Older computers and stereo systems will only recognize CD-Rs as readable discs. Modern systems, including car stereos and DVD players, are capable of reading both CD-Rs and CD+Rs. Choose between the minus and plus as is applicable for your intended audience. CD-RWs mean that the CD is capable of being recorded over. Once the recording is made, it can be removed and replaced like an old VHS tape.
Occasionally, the duplication process will uncover a blank CD that was not properly created. These CDs will fail to record information at all on them. They will still be registered as blank when finished.
Although, the CD replication technique provides a slightly, very slightly, better end product, the cost can be high for low quantity runs. The CD duplication technique will not take long, is inexpensive, and turns out a very nice product.
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