Difference Between CD Duplication and CD Replication
CD Duplication vs CD Replication
When you first hear the words duplicate and replicate, can you think of any differences between the two? For most people, one word seems to be synonymous with the other, but this is not the case at all when you talk about CD duplication and CD replication.
In simple terms, CD duplication is the process that most computer owners use for their data or music files. With CD duplication, the information is burned onto a disk. What you need to have for this, is a software and a CD burner that will allow you to automatically burn the information onto a CD, and if you want to have several copies of disks containing the same data, the information needs to be burned again. That is practically how the process of CD duplication works.
CD replication, on the other hand, can be referred to as ‘professional CD burning’. Instead of burning the data onto each individual CD, a process is followed whereby the CD is molded to be an exact copy of the original ‘master copy’. This is the process used to produce the CDs sold on the market ‘“ because, just imagine how tedious it would be if the songs on the thousands of CDs released needed to be burned individually.
So, what are the other key differences between CD duplication and CD replication? CD duplication is more appropriate for personal use. It is actually inexpensive, and convenient for individuals who have computers at home. CD replication is more appropriate for commercial use, and the professional process of inputting the data onto the disk is a more reliable one. CD replication also offers a quicker, more convenient and high-quality way of replicating the data or songs from the master copy to individual disks.
Summary:
1. CD duplication is the process of burning data onto individual disks, using a CD burner and software; while CD replication is a more professional way of making multiple copies of disks from a master copy.
2. CD duplication is more suitable for personal use, while CD replication is more suitable for commercial use.
3. CD duplication is a more tedious process, while CD replication is faster, more accurate and easier.
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Good article.
but I must say you can use cd duplication for commercial use as well if the process of duplication and printing on cd was done right.
You certainly could use CD duplication for commercial projects that are not that sentisitve when it comes to quality.
You have written a very good article… nice work!
While there is a big difference between duplication and replication when it comes to the ‘process’, the type of process to choose generally depends on the quantity of discs required (and to a lesser extent, how quickly you need them).
CD manufacturing and DVD manufacturing is generally more cost effective in higher quantities due to the mass-production process of replication-manufacturing. However, due to the set-up costs of replication-manufacturing it is not as cost-effective for small quantities. For example, the cost of a replication stamper is the same whether you want to produce 1 disc or 1,000 discs.
There’s also other concerns. Terrestrial Radio ( Commercially driven ) will not accept CD-Rs or one-offs. Plus, they are looking for hit driven top 40 commercial artists on the A list anyway.
For independent artists on a budget this is a drag.
Also Pandora which gives you enormous exposure will not play your music unless you have a commercially produced CD listed for sale on Amazon. It’s their rules so ask them.
Digital downloads for sale don’t count. For Indie artists, it is better to promote through college radio ( no commercials ) with your CD-Rs. Just make sure they look as professional as possible. You can even print on white label CDs.
It’s all a learning process of trial and error. Roots Music Report has a new category (chart) for internet radio play covering different genres.This has been the saving grace for many of getting recognition through sending out CDs that you create. Learning Photo shop Elements and having a studio recorded CD professionally mastered are all part of the process.
My friend reached # 2 with his CD on Roots Music Report Country Internet Airplay Chart on a budget of under $3000.00 doing it all himself. CDs will be replaced by digital in the near future so how to approach putting out your CD is a rapidly changing technology.
Good Luck!
I think it’s also good to note that if you are duplicating/replicating an audio disc and are using a CD/DVD manufacturer you MUST make sure your disc is in the correct format! Not all manufacturers will check to make sure that your music cd is an actual AUDIO DISC before starting your project. If it is in the wrong format, you will end up with a CD that will not play in a standard CD player, and will only play when put in a computer!
It’s a huge difference among CD replication and CD duplication .CD duplication is for personal use, inexpensive, and convenient for individuals .CD replication is more appropriate for commercial purposes for further-details click here
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