Difference between cddvd replication & cddvd duplication

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Difference Between CD/DVD Replication &
CD/DVD Duplication

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The CD stands for Compact disc. DVD stands for Digital Video Disc. CD is used
mainly to store the data .The data can be in any form. It can be audio, video or
simple text form. DVD is an optical disc storage media that offers higher storage
capacity than a CD. You can increase the storage capacity of the CD/DVD even in
GB by using various techniques like Blue-Ray method, Compression techniques.
To understand the difference between CD/DVD replication and duplication, it is
important to know what is CD/DVD replication and duplication.



Difference between CD duplication and CD replication
It is often believed that CD replication and CD duplication are one and the
same, but that's not true. When you go to CD duplication and replication
service provider the first question he would ask you is - What do you want -
replicate a CD or duplicate a CD? It is but obvious then that the next question
you will have is: "What is the difference between CD duplication and CD
replication?” Although, both these terms may seem interchangeable but they
actually represent two distinct production processes.



In CD duplication process, a DVD/CD burner drive is used to extract data from
the master disc and record information on to a blank disc. CD duplication
towers can be used burn hundreds of CDs together at the same time. Many
copies from the master disc can be created simultaneously from each tower as
each contains several CD/DVD trays to generate multiple copies in one go.

CD replication is a production process in which replica CDs are created during
manufacture using a glass master. Replication begins when a flawless glass
master that contains relevant data supplied from client is created. The glass
master is then used to develop a stamper. This stamper is then loaded onto an
Injection molding machine which is used to replicate CDs/DVDs.



Which is better to choose - Replication or Duplication?

To choose which one is the best, you have to consider factors like time, price
and quality. If you need less quantity and have short span of time then it is best
to go for CD duplication. For instance, when you need 100 to 2,000 discs within
a time span of less than 5 days then CD duplication is the best bet. If your
requirement is 2,000 discs or more then CD replication is a great choice. The
economy of scale results in a lower cost per disc with such large quantity orders
and becomes a cheaper option when compared to CD duplication.



Below are some advantages CD/DVD replication and duplication. Once all data
is written on the blank CD, the master verifies the final information and the
process completes.

Advantages of CD Replication
Maintains the quality as the parent CD/DVD
Gives best results
Copy large quantities of disc
Perfect reliability with accuracy
Lower cost per disc
No discoloration on the data side of the disc



Disadvantages of CD Replication

Higher turnaround time, usually between 7-10 business days
Most facilities have a minimum order requirement
High setup cost
Not suitable for smaller production runs

Advantage of CD duplication

Lower turnaround time, usually 2-3 business days
Short run requirement.
Low cost with no glass mastering
Digital full color printing is available



Disadvantages of CD Duplication

Higher cost per unit
Burn area is visible on the underside of the disc
Lower print quality as compared to replication
The bottom-line is that the difference between CD/DVD duplication and
CD/DVD replication comes down to print quality, quantity of discs, cost per disc,
and turnaround time. The right service for you depends on your requirement
governed by the above mentioned factors. For more information on CD/DVD
replication and CD/DVD duplication, visit - http://www.vcmreplication.com/



About VCM Replication:
VCM Media Replication Services is a leader in the media replication industry.
VCM Replication combines the highest quality of replication technology, quality
control standards, and the best engineers in the business to get the best results.
VCM specializes in DVD & blu-ray authoring, CD & DVD production, CD printing,
CD & DVD duplication, CD & DVD replication, SD card replication and packaging.
For more information visit - http://www.vcmreplication.com/

For more information visit - http://www.vcmreplication.com/



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