CD Replication - CD Duplication - CD Authoring - CD Mastering

CD Replication

CD Replication is the process of mass-producing audio or data onto Compact Discs (CDs).  This process starts with your content or source files, a glass master is created, followed by molds and stampers, each disc is then molded indvidually from raw materials, next on to silk screen or offset printing, and finally packaging.  For a more complete description of the how CDs are created see How Compact Discs are made.

CD Replication normally takes approx 10 - 12 business days for the entire process.  It is possible to replicate discs in 4 or 7 business days, and this requires paying rush fees.  These rush time slots are limited, and are on a first come - first served basis.

CD Duplication or CD-R Duplication

CD Duplication is the process of producing audio or data onto Recordable Compact Discs (CDs) in small or large quantities.  This process starts with your content or source files, a CD-R master is supplied or created, blank CD-R media is duplicated, then the discs are printed, and finally packaging.  For a more complete description of the how CDs are created see How Compact Discs are made.

CD Duplication can take anywhere from a few hours, up to even 7 business days depending on quantities and the type of packaging involved.

CD Authoring

CD Authoring is the process of custom programming a CD-ROM to do something unique such as launch a program when inserted into a computer.