CD & DVD “duplication” is the process of copying data, audio, or video onto recordable media, (either a CD-R or a DVD-R) while "replication" refers to the process of manufacturing CD’s and DVD’s from raw materials.
Duplication uses discs that have a layer of optical dye wherein data is burned onto the electrons of the dye layer using a laser. This is where the expression, “to burn a disc” comes from. Duplicating CDs and DVDs is a relatively quick and inexpensive process making it the optimal choice for any short-run need. The discs are burned and then the artwork is printed directly onto the face of the disc using either thermal, inkjet, or thermal-mylar printing technology.
There are virtually no compatibility issues with CD-R but, in the case of DVD-R duplication, although rare, there are still some compatibility issues between some older set-top players and various DVD-R's. Rest assured Total Media only uses the highest quality brands of media with the best rated levels of compatibility. When a quick turn-around time (zero to three days) is required, duplication is often the only answer. Our facility has the capacity to meet nearly any and all quantity and turn-time needs.
The replication process consists of creating a glass master and a stamper, and then injection molding to form the discs. The data is pressed into a polycarbonate material, and then a laser-reflective layer of foil is applied. Finally, a protective coating is added and the disc is printed using either a silkscreen or offset printing method. The replication process, from start to finish, can take anywhere from seven to ten business days to complete.
There are many benefits to replication including 100% accuracy, compatibility, and tremendous price breaks in larger quantities, which in some instances make replication the better choice. While more time-consuming, if you want to make 1,000 discs or more, replication will typically be the least expensive option.
What do you do when you have one CD, DVD, or flash drive but need it to become a hundred? A thousand? Two thousand? What if you need it by the end of the week? Rather than rely on an in-house personal computer to do the job, which could take many man hours and tons of expensive supplies, come to Total Media, Inc for all your media duplication needs. With quick turnaround times and affordable pricing, we provide a total solution for all your media duplication needs. We use only top-tier equipment to ensure each and every disc or flash drive is as beautifully done as the original. From our Rimage duplicator to thermal and inkjet printers, we make it our mission to ensure your media duplication is performed to exacting standards. With over 20 years in the industry, we have the skill and technology to bring you reliable, beautiful duplications for virtually any application.
One major benefit of our media duplication services is that we cover all aspects of the process. Simply provide us with the master disc and any graphics you’d like printed, and we’ll take it from there. We source everything from the blank CD’s or DVD’s to printing, packaging, and shipping. We can even ship to multiple addresses if needed. Whether you need to distribute a corporate training DVD to all your branch offices or you want to send an exciting CD Christmas card to your family and friends, Total Media, Inc. has an affordable solution for your media duplication needs.
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