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In this day and age it is important to find eco friendly products to help conserve the environment we live in. Surprisingly becoming eco friendly is a cool and hip thing to do among young and old individuals. This article will help to explore some areas where environmentally safer items can be purchased when shopping.

• Ecopack-wrap

Shrink wrap is a transparent film that is used when items need to be viewed through their packaging. An economically better choice is ecopack-wrap. Shrink-wrap costs more due to its use of heat during processing but is useful due to its ability to effectively wrap products. Reach for ecopack-wrap when shopping as it does not use the heating process and often results in cheaper pricing due to this small but impactful situation. Both products effectively wrap products but look for the cheaper environmentally safer packaging by searching for recyclable insignia.

• Eco Green Printing

• Eco-Wallet CD Duplication

• Eco-Wallet DVD Duplication

Producers are always attempting to find ways to shrink costs and grow profits. Consumers are not the only individuals looking for cost effective ways to save money. Big businesses and corporations, the producers, consistently research to find out different, cost cutting, and creative ways to find new products to help keep the environment green. When shopping continue to look for the recyclable and green-printing symbol on any items purchased. Using recycled materials is a great way to do your part to save the environment and help save the planet. Not only will you be helping the environment but you will be able to shrink your budget and fell good about doing it.

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What is the difference between Ecopack-wrap and Shrink-wrap?

Ecopack-wrap and Shrink-warp are commonly used as an overwrap on many types of CD and DVD packaging, including Sleeves, Jackets, Wallets and DigiPaks. A transparent plastic film is used for warping and packaging the product.

Ecopack-wrap

Shrink-wrap

“I have been a performer since 1965–with records in the Top Ten and a Grammy award, too. I’ve also composed music for many movies as well as performing on national TV shows such as “Tonight”. Abet Disc has facilitated me in many ways: manufacturing 2 CDs of my music, as well as making excellent DVDs of my movie and TV work. I thoroughly recommend this company. I have had nothing but excellent quality work as well as extreme politeness and thoughtfulness.” Ian Whitcomb more

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There is no doubt that musicians and filmmakers have been lucky enough to be blessed with a special gift– that artistic ability that turns them into masters at their craft, whether it is by creating that song for the next hit CD or weaving a wonderful story for that next successful movie on DVD.

However, in order to produce a truly overall professional product of the highest quality, the technical side must be viewed as a final and critical step in the overall making of that CD or DVD, in essence, the finishing touch that will make it perfect.

Therefore, deciding which company you will entrust with your cherished CD or DVD for duplication, replication, audio mastering, DVD authoring or any other type of optical disc media manufacturing, is one of the most important decisions you can make. So, it makes sense to go with a company that has worked extensively with both the film and music industry, assisting these major record label companies and movie studios by producing, on their behalf, the highest quality DVD and CD products on the market. www.abetdisc.com is the answer.

“I have been a performer since 1965–with records in the Top Ten and a Grammy award, too. I’ve also composed music for many movies as well as performing on national TV shows such as “Tonight”. Abet Disc has facilitated me in many ways: manufacturing 2 CDs of my music, as well as making excellent DVDs of my movie and TV work. I thoroughly recommend this company. I have had nothing but excellent quality work as well as extreme politeness and thoughtfulness.” Ian Whitcomb more

Placing an order with www.abetdisc.com can be done quickly through the website by simply following these easy steps:

• Register as a new client at www.abetdisc.com;
• Fill out the required information ;
• Once the account is set up you will be brought to screen describing the services, simply double click on the service(s) you require;
• A complete description and cost for the service will appear–answer the questions under the “place your order” tab, then click “add to cart” (you can also click the options “add to wish list” and “email a friend”;
• click on “my cart” where you can review your order – click “continue” to go to the checkout/shipping page and complete the information;
• Once you have paid for the order, you will receive, by email, an order confirmation, along with your receipt, ID order number and prepaid FedEx mailing label (paid by Abetdisc);
• Print the label;
• Insert your finished product into an envelope and attach the label;
• Drop the package at any FedEx location nationwide USA
• If you have any art work – you can either include it directly in the envelope or upload it to through the upload page.

In a few days, depending on the timeframe selected, you will receive a professionally finished product that will be worthy of your talent. It really is that simple.

Placing your order

We encourage you to place your order online for the fastest possible service. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at any point during this process.

Once you complete placing your order, you will receive order confirmation email receipt with your order-ID#.

CD, DVD, Replication, Duplication and Audio Mastering orders over $200 qualify for pre-paid FedEx mailing label, paid by Abet Disc, will be email to you, print the label, stick it, and drop off your master disc at any FedEx location near you. You may upload your artwork online or mail it in together with your master.

Easy Drop off and Pick-up

If you prefer to pick-up, Abet Disc makes it easy!

Once your order is shipped your tracking number will be emailed to you and

you may pick-up at any FedEx location near you.

Answers

Need help with your design? visit our useful design tips page. Use Abet Disc layout templates to assist you with sizes and dimensions. Visit our templates page You still have questions? visit our FAQs page.

“I have been a performer since 1965–with records in the Top Ten and a Grammy award, too. I’ve also composed music for many movies as well as performing on national TV shows such as “Tonight”. Abet Disc has facilitated me in many ways: manufacturing 2 CDs of my music, as well as making excellent DVDs of my movie and TV work. I thoroughly recommend this company. I have had nothing but excellent quality work as well as extreme politeness and thoughtfulness.” Ian Whitcomb more

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Stochastic printing vs. Conventional offset Printing

Computer-To-Plate technology utilizing a different technique for printing halftones known as Frequency Modulation (FM) screening, or stochastic printing. Conventional offset screening, or Amplitude Modulation is certainly better, especially when higher line screens of 175 to 200 are used in halftone and four color CMYK process printing.

The best way to define stochastic printing is to compare it to conventional offset printing.

In conventional offset printing, images are printed using grid-like screens that separate the image into evenly space dots that are larger in size in the darker areas and smaller in size in the light areas. In four color process printing, separate screens are used to reproduce each of the four colors, black, cyan, magenta and yellow.

In stochastic printing, images are printed by dots spread randomly throughout the image area. The dots are not equally spaced and aligned in a row or grid and they vary according to the tonal value to be reproduced. The lighter areas have few dots, the darker areas have more dots.

Printing with stochastic screening offers the advantages of less ink on the sheet, can reproduce too much detail; grain of image’s photographic film can become visible, imperfection in flesh tones are more visible, holding a small dot is a great challenge on press, very unforgiving on press, tighter controls have to be implemented, 20% more dot gain than conventional, proofing is difficult.

Conventional offset screens have the advantages of greater latitude of changing color density on press, more forgiving halftone reproduction, better printing of large amounts of ink on paper and better production of one and two color printing. Metallic or opaque ink halftones have larger impact and works better for skin tones.

For more on printing visit AbetDisc.com today!

Enter To Win $100 Gift Card In The AbetDisc.com Artwork Design Contest!

Calling all artists/designers! Want to add the accolade of “Best Cover Designer” in addition to all your other titles? Enter the AbetDisc.com artwork design contest today for the chance to win a $100 gift card good towards future CD or DVD duplication, CD or DVD mass recording replication, or any services offered by AbetDisc.com.

Before customers can listen to your CD, they have to be tempted to pick it up and buy it. Only the best, most attractive, creative and artistic covers are going to get people to notice your disc. You owe it to yourself, after pouring your heart into your project, to now highlight your disc with eye-grabbing packaging. That is why AbetDisc.com is going to reward you in their best artwork contest for CD or DVD cover design.

You’ll have to think creatively to win the abet design contest- but that’s ok if you’re up to the challenge! It is all to the benefit of boosting your CD’s or DVD’s success. The folks at Abet Disc are musicians, too, and they understand the importance of creating an eye-catching CD cover design. Just check out their design that won the 2009 American Packaging Design Award for eco-friendly packaging design- a simple yet nifty envelope that invites customers to buy it just to see what’s inside!

So after you’ve made the disc, put your talents to work on the designing a cover suitable to win this artwork contest. What will be your inspiration? A “popping” holographic image of your logo? A provocative image or set of images highlighting your main song title and lyrics? An enigmatic symbol-only cover with no words? Or will you try for cover packaging with creative cutouts or simply a haunting black and white photo? Whatever works best to market your CD, use it to your advantage! Remember that a picture speaks a thousand words, so don’t waste the chance to capitalize on designing a cover that shouts for attention.

Entering the Artwork design contest is easy and it’s free! You receive one entry with each CD or DVD duplication design, replication and printing order by simply checking off the box saying that you want to submit your artwork when placing an order. At the end each month, Abet Disc will choose a winner out of all the submissions. Win the $100 gift card and use it to purchase more CD duplication designs of your winning cover so everybody can see it! Show the world that you are the all-around accomplished artist! Good luck!

Visit http://www.abetdisc.com for more details on the abet design contest.

How can I get my CD track names to show on my computer?

We recommend Apple’s iTunes since it’s on all Macs and on a lot of PCs, download it for free: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

If you’re releasing a new CD it’s very important to get that info. into CDDB database, the database that iTunes uses, so that anybody who plays it will see the track and the artist info.

When you insert a CD into iTunes that’s had its data uploaded to CDDB, it’s identified and the track and artist info. is automatically downloaded in to iTunes .

How to upload your CD info to the database

1- Insert your CD into a computer and open iTunes.
2- Right click on the first track in the iTunes window and select “Get Info” or (command-I), and enter in the album name, artist, year, genre, copyright info, etc.
3- Go to Advanced>Submit CD Track Names. Your info will be uploaded to CDDB. Once it’s processed in their system, when anybody puts your CD into iTunes, all of your information will show up.

NOTE: Before uploading, be sure that you have everything is entered correctly. If you submit the wrong info, it can be a hassle to change it. To do so, you have to contact Gracenote, it can take a while.

for more CD track Name, CDDB database info visit: AbetDisc.com

Taking care of you is our #1 priority, thank you for the opportunity to serve you. –Abet Disc

"It was a pleasure to work with Abet Disc for our DVD duplication needs. We had a small run, but were treated like a "big" customer. The Abet Disc website was extremely easy to use and with little effort our supply of live concert DVDs were on my desk in short order. I feel like I’ve found a new partner for my promotional activities. — Nancy Meyer – Personal Manager for Ernie Watts Bates Meyer, Inc."

"The T-shirt’s you did for me Look so Awesome!!! Thank you, Eileen Care"

“We have been a customer of Abet Disc for many years and they have never disappointed us. Their service and timeliness are both impeccable. They are very flexible and always work within our deadlines. I would recommend abet disc to anyone” – GTCbio

"Hey Aeron, CDs look great!! Big Thanks for all your help." -Eileen Carey

"I wanted to say how grateful I am to Aeron at ABET DISC for pretty much creating a mini miracle. They not only had my Cd’s ready in 3 days but they also re-designed my CD layout. I am proud to recommend ABET DISC for all the services needed in the entertainment business today!! -Karina Nuvo"

"Hi Aeron, The shipment of 10 boxes arrived today and the boxes show no signs of damage. The DVDs are beautiful and the inserts look great! Everything is perfect! We thank you for your interest in our project and making sure all of the details were covered. Again, you have our loyalty with your business and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship. Thanks, Sherry"

"Hey aeron, just got the cds this morning and they look SO GOOD! thanks so much for all your help and patience with me. I really appreciate the extra time you gave. Thanks again, Phil"

"Abet Disc gave me a good price and were very cool to me when manufacturing my album "Singer, Sailor, Soldier, Spirit: Translations of Vladimir Vysotsky." Many kudos to them! Vadim Astrakhan."

"From start to finish, Aeron at Abet Disc did an incredible, professional job in pressing my Music For Moms CDs! I was happy with the whole experience, and Aeron went out of his way to expedite the process and make sure everything was perfect. The CDs look fantastic!" — Debra Davis

"Abet Disc is cool and Aeron is a lifesaver. I had to deal with a lot of last minute snafus that Aeron at Abet Disc was very helpful with, and despite all of the challenges, I got a beautiful looking CD on time. When it comes to deadlines and delivering a great looking product on schedule, Abet Disc is the answer." — Mary Beth Abella

"Abet Disc is second to none in quality and service. I'll never go anywhere else!" — Scott Morris

"Aeron at Abet Disc treated me very well. I received my product in a quick manner and had it hand-delivered to my door, which was not expected. Thanks Aeron!" — Evan Hirschelman

"We’ve been ordering replication and CD label printing from Abet Disc for the past couple of years. We are a small sized company, and quick turnarounds are imperative to our livelihood. We have been impressed with the quality of workmanship and quick turnarounds we have received. What’s more, the pricing has been a godsend! Thanks Abet Disc!" Robert Wilde President Interlex, Inc.

“The service that I receive from Abet Disc is by far the best! My sales representative at Abet Disc, always answers directly and has the answers I need. I’ve used other Disc Manufacturers, done the research, and am confident that the quality of product, level of service, and competitive price that I get from Abet Disc just can’t be beat. I would highly recommend Abet Disc to anyone…except maybe my competitors.” — David J. Revere, President, RV Dealer Media Company

"I have been a performer since 1965–with records in the Top Ten and a Grammy award, too. I've also composed music for many movies as well as performing on national TV shows such as "Tonight". ABET Disc has facilitated me in many ways: manufacturing 2 CDs of my music, as well as making excellent DVDs of my movie and TV work. I thoroughly recommend this company. I have had nothing but excellent quality work as well as extreme politeness and thoughtfulness." Ian Whitcomb

"I'VE been in business for decades now and worked with HUNDREDS of companies. So I knew i only wanted the BEST when it came to replicating, printing, and packaging my new CD, "BREAKOUT". Once again, the good folks at Abet Disc have come through with FLYING COLORS. THESE GUYS INSPIRE by providing more than just a "good job" or "satisfaction" … they inspire LOYALTY …. AND that special feeling you ONLY get when you KNOW you have the right company and the right people on your team!! From the first time you talk with them, to receiving the finished product, it's a CLASS experience !!! — MICHAEL DAVID, DAVID CREATIVE

"My american debut album FULL MOONS OVER PANDEMONIA is a double CD. I came to ABET disc looking for replication (and, hoping for, mastering assistance). I had already checked just about everybody else out. No one could accomodate my idea of a short-run double album. Mastering fees ran from the outrageous to the ridiculous. I was delighted to find that ABET was the affordable One-Stop-Shop I didn't believe existed! Brilliantly assisted by ABET's Tony, I ended up with a miraculously mastered, stunningly packaged album at an absolute bargain price. Tony – big, phat THNX!! YOU DE MAN!!!" – Lars Frykholm

"I would liked to extend my gratitude Êand appreciation to all of your staffs at the Abet Disc for doing a superior job on my debut CD, I certainly will recommend you to everyone, and hope to work with you again very soon." – Isamu Nakashio

"A.B.E.T. executed my album with superb precision. The Bonus Maxamus design work that was created, printed with uncanny results. I found the music duplication to be an exact replica of my original master. It was as if I blinked and 1000 CD's, pressed and packaged, appeared before my eyes. Nice work." – Bonus Maxamus

"We asked Abet Disc Inc. to duplicate 1000 CDs for our school fundraiser and they were fantastic! Even with 12-page inserts and a special printing request for 100% recycled paper, they promptly delivered the finished CDs in less than 10 days. The CDs and inserts look wonderful and the quality is exceptional. We recommend Abet Disc, Inc. to anyone!" -Wen Lee Naturalist Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School, Wrightwood

"I consider it a priveledge to recommend you to anyone who is looking for someone to take care of the mastering and replication of their CD. I personally want to thank you for your patience, and help with the artwork side of my project. You were very professional and even went out of your way to get a shipment of 100 CD's out to us early. We SOOO appreciate that. You showed excellent customer service, and we are extremely happy with the end result. The CD sounds great, and it looks great too!" – Rev.Verna Brown Soul Devotion Ministries.

"Aeron, Thank you SO much for the wonderful replicated discs and artwork. You were a pleasure to work with and I am filled with pride at the product we created together. I have received nothing but compliments on your professional presentation of the artwork and music I submitted. I was completely impressed and will be recommending and using your services in the future. Thank you!!! — David Isaacs"

"Abet Disc did the impossible…. everyone told me I could not get our new CD, "A Week in the Life" replicated in the short time we had. Not only did Aeron get it done, he got it to me 2 days before I needed it! I've tried Disc Makers and Rainbow before and there is ABSOLUTELY NO COMPARISON to Abet Disc… the service, attitude, and professionalism is second to none! Thanx again Aeron!!!" – Aaron Beavers of Shurman

"Just a note to tell you how much we like Abet Disc and appreciate your services. The communication with you is always open and clear, the price is right and the work comes back as promised. We are very happy with the results and look forward to doing more and bigger projects with you in the future." All the Best, — Bob and Claire Corff, — Corff Voice Studios.

"Our expirence working with Abet Disc was nothing short of exceptional. Having tried our hand at ordering replication from a large corporation and wating 5 weeks to be completly disatisfied… Our demands were tough: we needed 1000 units in 7 business days, a barcode, artwork, the full deal. I am convinced that no one could have done a more professional and through job than Abet Disc. Our CD came home to us looking and sounding FAR BETTER than what the big corporation could do, and in 1/5 the time!! We told ourselvs that Abet Disc would be our guys from here on out– a promise we intend to keep." — Burnt

"I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Tony from Abet Disk on a recent video-to-DVD project. He patiently worked around my challenging schedule and produced a beautiful DVD of our commencement. It was my pleasure to with Abet Disk! Sherine Adeli Pasadena City College.

"From my first meeting with Aeron through delivery of my CD one short week later, Abet Disc Inc. came through with flying colors. They exceeded all expectations and made my project better in every way!. I've had all compliments on the entire package thanks to Abetdisc. I will place all my future creative CD and DVD productions with these guys! Thank You Aeron." Michael David – David Creative.

“When I contacted DiscMakers to duplicate and master my forthcoming release, Mercy To Be Found (Bella Vista Records), I was hoping for the mastering to make a significant difference in the overall sound and balance of the record. While they were able to bring the volume levels in to balance from track to track, the attention to sonic detail was not all there. With the advance single, Cadmium Angels, approaching AAA radio release, I felt that the track needed more definition and more clarity. When I contacted Tony at Abet Disc, Tony provided a risk-free sample of their mastering techniques on the track. The difference was huge! In addition to a warmer low end, the mid range was not as muddied and the high end was more airy and clean which allowed the vocals to find their proper place in the mix. Hats off to Abet Disc and their attention to detail. Thanks Tony!” –Tom Langford, singer/songwrite

"I was pleased with the fact that I could order spine labels seperatley from a CD order. I had a hard time finding a company that would do that. I would like to do more business with ABET DISC in the future do to the fast and easy service I was provided with. Tony was very helpful and made placing my order a painless task…thanks again…" -La'Aerial

"We just got the DVDs in today! I just want to say thank you very much for your phone tech support and the DVDs look awesome… We will definitely come back to you for our future replication needs." "Thanks!"– Alex

"We ordered 1000 cd's of my father's Vision Cd a year ago and your quality and service was outstanding. It was a pleasure dealing with your company and we will definately use your services in the future. Best Regards," Manoochehr Sadeghi