Cd dvd replication and packaging

1. CD Replication and Packaging
If you are in search for a cost efficient method of storing information in an
effective way, you should be thinking about using CDs. CDs can store up to
700Mb of information in easy to access formats. The information is written
on the CD using a CD write, which is a device containing a special laser lens.
The format used to write the CD allows the information to be accessed and
used in other places. Due to the increase in demand of more and more CDs,
we now have CD replication machines which enable the writing of many CDs
simultaneously.
The replication industry has got a major boost especially because of the demand for music and film CDs
all over the world. As opposed to most people’s beliefs, the replication process is just a simple
procedure that involves the copying of information of the master source (which can be a master disk,
computer, or data stick) and writing it on multiple disks. With this ability, it becomes easy to create
multiple disks for distribution. This can take quite a long time if we decide to create new disks in bulk.
This process is beneficial to individuals of companies that are interested in creating multiple disks for
distribution or for sale. The cost is efficient and thus provides a great way of making extra profit where
sakes are involved.
The process might be simple, but the equipment that makes CD
replication possible is nothing close to simple. The machines are
automated and usually come at a high price tag that makes most
individuals and companies outsource the job to replication companies
that have made the process their business. The process is only
possible where multiple disks are involved because the smaller the
number, the more expensive the cost per unit becomes. It is
therefore advisable that if you are interested in making copies of a
master disk using the replication process, you should ensure that you intend to have many copies that
will be practical in terms of cost.
Many people often confuse replication with duplication. These are two separate procedures with the
main difference being that CD replication is done with the owner’s consent while duplication is not and
has in many ways resulted into piracy cases. The packaging of the replicated CDs will depend on the
customer’s requirements. The overall cost will be determined by the specification of the packaging.