CD Duplication Services
We can provide you or your business with quality CD duplication services
for data, audio or video. Smaller orders or orders needing a quick turnaround
for CD replication services can be duplicated using CD-Rs at our Nevada
Iowa location. Larger orders of CDs can be replicated at our factory
utilizing modern injection molding technics. Whether your needs are for
10 CDs or 100,000 CDs, we would be happy to have you as our CD duplication
customer.
If you have any questions about our CD duplication services or the CD replication
process, please read the following FAQ. If your question is not answered
here, please feel free to e-mail us.
CD Replication Services FAQ
What is a stamped CD and what
is a CD-R?Top
A stamped or traditional CD is produced at a CD manufacturing facility where
the information is literally stamped onto the CD as it is being produced. A
CD-R is a CD that has already been through the manufacturing process. A special
coating is applied to the CD that allows information to be "burned" onto
the CD later. Our CD replication services can utilize either methodsdepending
on the size of the order.
Is the quality level of a CD-R
lower than a stamped CD?Top
No. Both a CD and a CD-R have the ability to store the same information without
any loss of quality or data.
When should I use a CD-R instead
of a stamped CD?Top
CD-Rs are the ideal solution for CD duplication services small runs or for
any size run that needs a quick turnaround.
When should I use a stamped
CD instead of a CD-R?Top
If you have at least 10 days before the CD replication project is needed and
if you need at least 1000 pieces.
What is the turnaround time
for CDs and CD-Rs?Top
Stamped CD duplication orders require about 10 - 12 business days to complete.
CD-R replication orders usually take 1 - 3 days to complete.
Why is the turnaround time
for an order faster using CD-Rs?Top
With our CD duplication services, CD-Rs are duplicated on our in-house equipment
that support many CD writer drives. Our equipment is capable of replicating
hundreds of CD-Rs per day.
Are DVD replication services available from CSI, Inc?Top
We can provide DVD replication services from
the factory on orders of 1000 pieces or more. DVDs are similar to CDs in many
ways. DVD-Rs are replicated on our in-house equipment and are available in
any quantity.
Why should I use your service
when I already have a CD writer drive in my PC?Top
If you only need a few CD-R copies a PC writer will work. If you need more
CD-R copies our equipment is specially designed to produce copies quickly,
accurately and with a professional look.
Can CSI, Inc make audio CD-Rs copies?Top
Yes. The equipment we use for our CD replication services makes excellent CD-R
audio copies. We make CD-R audio copies for several local recording studios.
Does it cost more to duplicate
a full CD than a partially full CD?Top
No. Some CD & DVD duplication companies charge more if the CD-R is over 1/2
full. Our CD duplication services pricing is based on the size of the order
not on the amount of information stored on the CD.
What are the minimum order
requirements for CDs and CD-Rs?Top
Stamped CDs have a minimum order of 1000 pieces. There is no minimum order
for CD-R duplication services.
What type of master do I need
to make copies from?Top
A CD or CD-R is preferred. We can also use information from tape (analog or
DAT), zip discs, etc.
Are business card size CD-Rs
available?Top
Yes. Although the CD-R equipment manufacturers have been slow in adapting to
business card size CD-Rs they are in-stock and available.
How are CDs and CD-Rs printed?Top
CDs are screen-printed. CD-Rs are printed using a special ink-jet printer or
a thermal ribbon printer.
What type of artwork do I need
for printing on a CD or CD-R?Top
Screen-printing requires application specific artwork and film output. CD-R
printing needs only a generic graphic file.
What type of packaging is available
for CDs and CD-Rs?Top
Packaging options are almost unlimited. The most popular packaging is a plastic
jewel case or a window sleeve.
Can CSI, Inc produce a complete CD package with a jewel case?Top
Yes, and in any quantity. Along with our CD-R duplication equipment, we have
the in-house capability to print full color jewel case inserts and tray liners
plus shrink-wrap the entire package.
What are some of the "hidden
costs" that I should be aware of when dealing with other CD & DVD
duplication companies?Top
A CD & DVD duplication company may tack on film charges, shipping charges,
setup charges, charges for quick turnaround times, charges for replicating
more than 350mb of information, and charges for additional printed colors.
These hidden costs can add another $.10 - $.25 to the cost of each CD. We make
our customers aware of these charges before they place their order or we include
them in our price quote.
How do you calculate turnaround time?Top
Some companies calculate turnaround time designating the day the master
is received as Day 0 with processing starting the next day or Day 1.
Other companies will claim a 2-day turnaround but require that the artwork
and film for the CD arrive 7 days in advance of the order. At CSI, Inc
most CD-R orders are completed in 24 hours from the time we receive
your master without a 7 day lead-time for the artwork.
Also see our DVD replication services page.
The CD Duplicator - CSI, Inc.
975 West Lincoln Hwy. - Ste. A
Nevada, Iowa 50201
515-382-4623
info@TheCdDuplicator.com
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