| CD duplication and replication are two processes that | | | | professional look you'll need. |
| are easy to confuse, CD replication is the | | | | In CD replication the original master disc is used to |
| manufacturing process that creates a CD by molding | | | | make a glass master which in turn allows for a set of |
| the disc from a stamper to create an exact replica of | | | | stampers to be made. High tech injection molding |
| the master copy. Data cannot be added or changed | | | | creates cloned copies of the master with the |
| once this process has been completed. CD duplication | | | | stampers. A coat of aluminum is then applied onto the |
| however refers to burning data to a disc and is usually | | | | disc, followed by lacquer that is hardened with |
| carried out using consumer technology. | | | | ultraviolet light. Every CD is made this way is called a |
| CD duplication at home is an easy process that is both | | | | first generation replica and after this process the disc |
| inexpensive and convenient. If you need to make a | | | | is then put through a printer for the CD label artwork. |
| single copy of a disc then the software that is | | | | There are many benefits to finding a professional |
| available on the market is great for duplicating audio | | | | company to deal with your CD duplication and |
| tracks or data files onto recordable CDs. | | | | replication needs. All discs will be of a very high quality |
| However, if you have a need to create many copies | | | | and packaging will look professional, which is vital in the |
| of a CD then replication may be a more appropriate | | | | music industry. The larger the order the less you will |
| choice than CD duplication. An example of this would | | | | have to pay for the service, so if you have a large |
| be if you had mastered a CD of original music and | | | | project then the more the better. Artwork and other |
| need to create 500 copies to sell CDs to fans at live | | | | added features will also affect the overall price but |
| performances. You may then need these copies to | | | | you can discuss with the company your needs and |
| send to talent scouts, record labels and to sell in local | | | | price range. Media companies that provide these |
| record shops. Replication by a professional company is | | | | services often offer many other processes that can |
| the best option; they will provide durable copies of your | | | | be of benefit to media projects that involve CD |
| CD at the highest standard. Replication can also | | | | duplication and replication. |
| involve art and packaging that will give your CDs the | | | | |