CD Replication or CD Duplication - what is the difference and does it matter? Well it ultimately depends on what you want to do with your finished CD and how many you need but here are our thoughts as to why CD replication favours over CD duplication every time.

You've put your heart and soul into making the CD master You've spent hours in the studio mixing, editing, mastering; creating a sound that's just… right.

Now you want quantity.
You want them all to sound the same; just… right.
You want quality as well as quantity.
You want them all to work… in any CD player… every time.
It's not rocket science is it?
You want someone to take as much care in manufacturing your CD as you've taken in creating it in the first place.
You've come to the right people. By choosing CD replication with Digital Disc Duplication Ltd. you will GUARANTEE that all copies will play in every machine every time. By choosing CD duplication it is not possible to guarantee this! In a nutshell, CD duplication means CD-R's burnt (as you do on home computers) and this method produces too many compatibility variations that could prevent a particular CD player reading a particular brand of CD-R that has been burnt on a particular CD-writer etc etc. And isn't it always the way that the particular person you really need to hear your CD has that particular player that doesn't like that particular brand of CD-R? Well by choosing CD Replication you will not have that concern.

We are musicians – we understand what you're looking for.
We're also sound engineers – we understand how to get it and we'll check your master for any obvious problems.
We're also honest and straightforward – we'll listen to your master and tell you if we think there's a problem.

We then need to produce the glass master from your master. This is the key stage to differentiate between CD Replication and CD Duplication. In order to for CD's to be replicated this stage is an essential requirement. Look for this phrase on any quotes you have. If any quote does NOT include glass mastering then there is a good chance that quote is for duplicated CD-R's and NOT replicated CD's.

If we're happy that your CD master is technically OK then we'll take a security copy of it before processing it to a glass master (we've never needed it yet but we're serious about taking care of your hard work). We then check the glass master to make sure that no errors have occurred in processing. We can now proceed to pressing with the full knowledge that every single CD that we produce will be an exact copy of your lovingly created master and they will all work… in any CD player… every time – because you have chosen CD Replication instead of CD Duplication.

We also lavish the same care and attention on what the final product looks like, so we'll check your artwork carefully to ensure that it meets all the right technical specifications. We'll also look at it carefully and if we believe that there are any problems we'll tell you and help you to put it right. Where appropriate we'll supply you with revised proofs so that you can see what the final product will look like. And in the end you'll get a great looking, great sounding product that you can be proud of… and at an affordable price. If you are looking for a professional engineer for the mastering or professional graphic designer for the artwork then look no further. Follow the links to see what we can offer you and contact us to find out that we will not charge the earth for these services also!

We are proud to offer the highest quality of service and product at the price that suits. And if that wasn't enough, we are also proud to say that all of this is MADE IN THE UK.

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DVD Replication or DVD Duplication – is there a difference and does it matter? Well basically DVD's that are replicated are truly 100% compatible with every DVD player / DVD-ROM drive, whereas DVD-R's that are duplicated (burnt) cannot give the same guarantee they will work due to so many possible compatibility issues such as + or – R's and even the writer used to burn the discs! You wouldn't buy the latest Hollywood blockbuster from a shop and find it does not work because it is a duplicated DVD-R! You just KNOW it will work because it has been produced using the DVD replication method!

The DVD format has become recognised throughout the industry as the perfect format for video, data and, more recently, high quality audio.

DVDs are essentially CDs with much more space so they're great for films, instructional videos, presentations or any application where a CD just does not have the required storage capacity.

Digital Disc Duplication Limited is the company to come to for DVD-Authoring and DVD Replication . We can offer advice regarding your product and help with the creation of the final master or artwork . We have experts on hand to help with every aspect of your DVD Authoring including extensive audio and video recording, mixing and Audio Mastering facilities; we also have professional graphic designers and artists available to help create your perfect design from start to finish or simply to check your finished files.

If you already have a finished master then Digital Disc Duplication can ensure it is checked for technical accuracy before producing a Glass Master for bulk dvd replication. This is the key stage to differentiate between DVD Replication and DVD Duplication. In order to for DVD's to be replicated this stage is an essential requirement. Look for this phrase on any quotes you have. If any quote does NOT include glass mastering then there is a good chance that quote is for duplicated DVD-R's and NOT replicated DVD's.

We ensure that every copy produced will be identical and will work properly, every time, in the widest range of DVD players.*

If you have any questions about your requirements for DVD replication, or any of the other services that we have on offer, including Audio CD replication and CD-ROM replication, we will be more than happy to help.

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CD replication services offered by Digital Disc Duplication provides an ideal platform in communicating the benefits of your business to your target audience. A corporate CD-ROM provides a way for you to share a very rich but highly accessible interactive multimedia presentation. With CD-ROMs you can include a full video or large format pictures as well as an enormous amount of data such as informative and in-depth product information and using cd replication services from Digital Disc Duplication will ensure your clients will be able to access your presentation. Whilst cd duplication methods are suitable for smaller quantities of CD’s (typically less than 250) only cd replication can guarantee all will work. CD duplication does however also provide ideal solution for producing back up copies. If you are unsure whether cd duplication would be sufficient for your needs please call to discuss your requirements.

CD-ROMs are great for dynamic corporate presentations, interactive resumes, slideshows, 3D animations, product launches, the education of both children and adults, database integrated programs, product demonstrations, kiosk POS systems, trade shows and computer-based training. CD-ROMs make things simpler and more straightforward in a world that is seemingly becoming more complicated. Using cd replication or cd duplication services to spread your company profile also provide more environmentally friendly platforms, using less materials than traditional paper catalogues or presentations. DVD replication or dvd duplication could even provide enough capacity for the largest of catalogues!

Interested but don’t know where to start? Contact Digital Disc Duplication and one of our expert staff will guide you through the process. We can provide everything you need from initial authoring services and content correlation to menu generation and bulk cd replication. Should your presentation require larger capacity, dvd replication could be the service for you. However much material you have to portray to your potential clients, Digital Disc Duplication can provide the complete service from master creation to the cd replication or dvd replication requirements. The final presentation and packaging of your CD-ROM can be equally as important so we are also here to help with the design of your artwork or simply to advise on the packaging possibilities and requirements.

Already have a CDR Master? Contact Digital Disc Duplication and we’ll ensure that your master is properly checked for technical accuracy before producing a Glass Master for cd replication. We ensure that every copy produced will be identical and will work properly, every time, in the widest range of computers.* It is worth noting that any quote you receive without glass mastering included is likely to be for cd duplication or dvd duplication instead of cd replication or dvd replication.

We will be more than happy to help if you have any questions about your requirements for cd duplication, or any of the other services that we have on offer, including dvd replication and cd replication.

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Mastering can make the difference between a good production and a great one.

However it does not magically correct mistakes made at the recording and mixing stages.

Mastering will give you an error free digital master ready for CD~production with starts and ends of tracks set correctly, order of tracks and silence between tracks consistent etc.

Level of tracks are set to give an overall album/single feel – this is just not about maximising tracks! Using Multi-band compression and parametric equalizers can enhance the overall sound of the track and album/single, for example when the track is lacking in depth or vocals need to come out more.

Digital Disc Duplication Mastering ensures every attention to detail such as the above mentioned and more so you can trust your project realises its full potential.

A word of warning when sending your recording for mastering – please don’t maximise the tracks, leave some head room for the mastering process to be more effective. Not sure? Call us first for any advice or help.

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From business presentations to feature films, we offer a fully professional DVD authoring service to industry standards using the latest technologies. From menu design and programming to high quality 2pass VBR MPEG2 encoding.

We offer 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound or standard 2 channel Dolby AC3. Motion menus, alternate angles and multiple language streams are just some of the features we can offer to help bring your DVD title to life. Widescreen or 4:3, PAL or NTSC, any region code you need.

In addition we offer professional lossless video editing and audio mastering services, motion graphics, channel or corporate idents and animation services, sound effects, custom music, format conversion and much more.

Our creative team are able to finalise your ideas with you or totally storyboard and plan a project on your behalf. Contact us and see what we can create for you - we are happy to discuss any project before you commit to us.

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Digital Disc Duplication not only provides an efficient and cost effective service for Audio CD, DVD and CD ROM manufacturing, we also provide excellent print and packaging facilities for your finished products.

We know that first impressions count, so it is of prime importance that the print and packaging of your DVD, Audio CD or CD ROM is right. We offer a number of print and packaging formats including jewel cases, cardboard or plastic sleeves or digipaks, as well as more unusual options.

Our print and packaging service ranges from accurate high-quality printing of designs which you supply to us, right through to individual unique designs for your project.

Print and packaging is an aspect of the manufacturing process which some companies prefer to gloss over. However, at Digital Disc Duplication, we feel it deserves as much attention as every other element of your project. We want you to be happy with every aspect of your finished product and the way it looks is of as much importance to us as how it works.

for more about our Graphic Design click the link below.

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DVD Replication
Audio CD Replication
CD-ROM Replication
Audio Mastering
DVD Authoring
ECD Authoring
CD-ROM Creation

To request a quote on any of the above click the link below.

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