CD and DVD Replication
What is Disc Replication?
Replication is the method used to produce quantities one thousand and up CD's or DVD's. A "glass master" of your original is made which in turn "stamps" the data onto blank media. The disc is then printed and lacquered for protection. Replication generally takes a much longer time then duplication because of the necessary added steps which can add 7-14 days for completion. Another factor is that a "clean room" environment must be maintained for proper "Mastering". The slightest piece of lint, dirt, etc. can flaw the master, with the defect carried over to the stamped copies.
Replication is the manufacturing process for CD and DVD and Shaped CD or DVD when your quantities reach 1,000 and over pieces. With the very best in on-disc printing we are able to offer a screen-printed disc or offset printing on your disc at no additional charge. Even though the turn around time for replication is longer than that of a duplicated disc it will add increased value to your product and durability.
Is There any Difference?
There is no difference in the disc's except for a slight compatibility issue between the two processes. A replicated disc will work on all DVD players and computer drives. A duplicated disc will work on players that will read a DVD-R disc. Almost all modern set-top players and computers can play this format. In short, there is VERY LITTLE difference between a duplicated or replicated disc. If you have menus, chapters, alternate sound tracks, extras, etc. on your original, it will be on the new disc regardless of how it was copied. Most companies are now using duplicated discs instead of replicated ones because of the cost and time saved by this process and the ever-decreasing compatibility issue.