CD duplication is the process of copying data from one CD to
another through the process of burning especially in large
commercial quantities.
Though many people use the term CD duplication and replication
interchangeably, there are gross differences between the two.
Though both processes transfer information onto CDs, duplication
is the process of burning what we call pits onto a CD surface
and normally undertaken by CD Duplication Companies. The device
which does the burning is called a CD burner can be
inexpensively found on home PCs.
CD replication on the other hand obtains an imprint from a
master CD and stamps the data in binary form on the CD. In CD
Duplication, the duplicate is of the same or inferior quality as
the original. No attempt is made to change the quality or
constitution of the data transferred. CD Duplication is also
cheap to do and therefore the favorite of computer enthusiasts
who don?t have the large budget to do replication. It is also
cheaper to do for low volume work say burning 10 to 20 CDs.
But replication is an attempt to produce a high end version of
an original CD and therefore involves more sophisticated
technology and machinery, and that?s why we find this method
mostly with CD Duplication Companies. Because of the high
capital layout, it is an expensive option and therefore suits
people who need to do quality or professional copies in large
volumes say 100,000 to 1 million copies. Sometimes, the sheer
need for quality production such as CDs being sent to radio
stations, open market, etc need to have high quality production
whether a single or 2 million copies are to be produced. It may
also be noted that replication usually involves labeling and
sleeve design.
Replication has many benefits, including accuracy, quality,
quantity, and packaging - the clear choice for a professional
finished product in significant to large numbers. The larger the
initial order, the lower the unit price. Though CD Duplication
can come almost free, replication can cost $2 per CD, the price
inversely proportional to the quantity of CDs in question.
Why would people want to duplicate CDs?
First, it saves them a lot of time. The recording technology is
able to use multiple recorders say 2000 or more at the same time
and therefore beats down time spent in the process. In this mode
of recording, all the CDs to be duplicated are installed at once
on a system and the recording done once.
Money.. Duplication costs less because there is no mastering
involved. Thus, people can be able to obtain large quantities
for far less the expense over replication.
Security.. The CD Duplication process ensures security
especially if you have sensitive data that you would not want to
compromise to third party systems. Every aspect of the
duplication can be done at one place thereby eliminating the
need to transport anything to another location and risking
divulgence of information.
Mixonic at mixonic.com is one of the many CD Duplication
Companies that offers CD Duplication services for educational
and training professionals, musicians, content providers and
software developers. The company has great flexibility in orders
? customers can ask for Rush, Standard, or Value Packages as
their budgets and convenience permit. They charge $1.88 for 1000
CDs duplicated in color.
CD man at cdman.com, a CD Duplication Company, has been around
since 1991 and offers excellent services. The company has a
graphic design team that can design from simple sleeves to
advanced cardboard mailers. They can even stamp bar codes onto
the CDs in case you would like to retail your products at a shop.
Proactionmedia.com, another CD Duplication Company also offers
$0.59 CD Duplication services.
With so many CD Duplication Companies on the market, which CD
Duplication Company do you choose? We have listed a few factors
that you may need to look at if you are selecting a company to
do duplication for you:
Do they have the advanced technology to give you error free and
high turn around production?
Does the CD Duplication Company have the printing facilities
in-house; if possible on the same assembly line or they will
have to outsource the printing to another company which can
result in poor work and delays?
Do they have a sample to show you so you can make some
preliminary judgment of their output?
CD Duplication is an excellent to produce large quantities of
CDs at relatively low cost. Whether you are a software producer
or musician, CD Duplication is an area you may need to know
about extensively so you can insist on quality work at all times
from CD Duplication Companies.
About the author:
Further information and resources can be found at cd fusion
|
