| This is one of the longest living storage media found in | | | | Then a thin acrylic layer is sprayed over the aluminum |
| the market today. It is primarily used to store data and | | | | to protect it, the label is then printed onto the acrylic. |
| is widely used by all sectors of society. Cost efficiency | | | | SHORT RUN CD DUPLICATION.: |
| is the main reason, it is still used as it is relatively cheap | | | | In this modern age of competition you need an |
| to manufacture. It was invented in 1981 and was | | | | affective, affordable and reliable method to draw in a |
| launched in 1982. In 1985, the CD -ROM was | | | | steady stream of customers. CDs are copied and |
| developed and this new media began to be used for | | | | winged not exceeding 500 units. |
| storing data generated on a computer. It quickly | | | | It offers quicker turnover times and |
| became the default standard for computer storage | | | | 1. It saves time and money if you only need a small |
| media. | | | | quantity of Cds. |
| CD MANUFACTURING: | | | | 2. It's great for marketing CDs that may need to be |
| It is the physical manufacturing of your compact disc | | | | updated regularly. |
| from small poly carbonate beads. One of the | | | | 3. It can be used to test and proofing CDs before |
| components in the production of the beads is crude oil. | | | | ordering large no of discs. |
| CD DUPLICATION: | | | | 4. Distribute the information as needed. |
| Audio or CD ROM data is burned onto high quality | | | | Duplication process is done to a CD in duplication |
| CDRs and labeled using either a laser printed label or | | | | towers where many CDs are burnt simultaneously, |
| black thermal printing directly on the disc face. The | | | | instead of being injection molded as in CD replication. |
| main advantage of the CD-R discs is that they work in | | | | MUSIC CD DUPLICATION: |
| almost all CD players and CD-ROMS, which are | | | | Duplication refers to burned CDs -- like the CD burner |
| among the most prevalent media players today. They | | | | that we've all seen on personal computers. Burned |
| are even relatively inexpensive. The main drawback is | | | | audio CDs have playability issues in some CD players, |
| once you have burned in the digital pattern, it can't be | | | | particularly car stereos, portable CD players, and older |
| erased and rewritten. | | | | CD players. |
| CD PACKAGING: | | | | Replication refers to pressed CDs. For replication |
| Packaging is generally termed into 2 groups. | | | | projects, the first thing to do is a bit test on the master |
| 1. standard packaging | | | | to make sure that there are no "uncorrectable errors". |
| 2. creative packaging | | | | The master might very well play in your CD player, but |
| Standard packaging includes the standard CD jewel | | | | fail this test. This is one of the most frustrating |
| case, slim jewel case, clam shells, ejector case, DVD | | | | experiences that can happen. To capture on film the |
| case and plastic wallets which fall under the mailing | | | | faces of those who must repeatedly turn in new |
| and storage category. | | | | masters because the used cheap burning software, or |
| Creative packaging includes the digipak, printed card | | | | burned their master at 32x, would be a story of great |
| wallets, mail packs, 3 packs, slipcases, and more. | | | | interest to those who never experience this frustration |
| These are created mostly from card and can be | | | | Duplication has faster turn times, since a stamper does |
| printed, or glass laminated and even embossed. | | | | not need to be made. The duplication process can |
| CD PRINTING: | | | | literally start as soon as a master is received, whereas |
| A CD is a fairly simple piece of plastic consists of an | | | | the replication process doesn't begin for about 5-7 |
| injection-molded piece of clear polycarbonate plastic. | | | | business days, during which time both a glass master |
| Once the clear piece of polycarbonate is formed a | | | | and a stamper are made. |
| thin, reflective aluminum layer is sputtered onto the disc. | | | | |