CD Duplication
CD Duplication services offered by Abet Disc are perfect for you if you already have a master disc with audio or data files on it, and you need them copied onto multiple blank CDs.
With songs and music, one of the most common master copy formats is CD-R (Compact Disc – Recordable), which is an optical medium that allows files to be written on a disc only once, but retains the capability to be read multiple times.
One important thing to remember is that when you send in your master disc, it will be copied exactly as-is, so be sure that no changes need to be made to your data. Place all your data and songs / music in the desired order, and we will make as many copies of it as you wish!
Whether you are looking for music, audio, or data CD Duplication, choosing a professional company to handle this process for you carries many advantages!
For example, professional equipment used for CD Duplication allows Abet Disc to quickly produce high-quality copies of your CDs at very competitive rates. This process would would take you weeks to do on your home computer, so there is a huge time advantage to having a professional company do it for you.
The great thing about CD Duplication is that it can be used to make a smaller quantity (hundreds) of copies of your original CD. This is a good alternative to CD Replication services, which are typically used to replicate much bigger quantities (thousands) of CDs.
When you use a professional company to take care of your CD Duplication needs, you get a much higher quality end-product, too!
This is because all of the blank CDs that Abet Disc uses in this process are better than the ones that you could normally get at the store. In addition, all the audio and data duplication equipment used to copy your files is designed specifically for the purpose of accurate, high-quality duplication.
This is especially important for musicians, who like their duplicated CDs to come out with a much better sound quality then if they were to manually undertake this process on a home computer. Abet Disc maintains the highest quality standards in the industry, therefore giving you assurance that your duplicated audio CDs will do a great job at representing your musical talents!
Another great feature offered by Abet Disc is the “thermal on-disc printing” for your CD’s graphics.
Unlike other companies that use ink-jet printing to duplicate your artwork, we utilize a two-step process, which uses heat and pressure, to transfer wax-based ink onto a CD. This results in the highest-quality, deep color visual presentation of your graphics. In addition, thermal on-disc printing is permanent – unlike some labels that peel off over time.
Along with CD Duplication, we provide high quality “offset printing” on your CD covers, inserts, booklets, sleeves, jackets, wallets, and DigiPaks.
This is different from laser-color copiers that are used by some competitors, because it produces much clearer, sharper-looking graphics that cannot be otherwise achieved with a regular laser copier.
This unique printing technique transfers your original image onto a flat rubber surface, which then uses ink from various-color rollers to print amazing quality graphics onto DigiPaks, CD sleeves, jackets, and more!
As a nice bonus, Abet Disc includes a free barcode on all CD Duplication orders, and a free master disc mailing service. This is a rare find in a company that offers CD Duplication!
Abet Disc has assisted clients throughout USA, Mexico, Canada and Europe with their CD Duplication needs by offering the highest-quality, 100% guaranteed fulfillment services at the best prices! We have worked with professional musicians, film makers, and various artists who have relied on our company to deliver the best end-product copies of their CDs.
CD Duplication Inside Out
CD Duplication is an excellent option for the production of short-run low quantities from 10 to 300 discs at low cost. It’s a favorite among indie artists and small companies.
There are many different uses for CD Duplication; CD Duplication can save you time and money. Whether you are promoting your music or a presentation report in the form of CD or software/driver that needs to be duplicated and distributed.
All CD burners have a specific speed for burning (eg. 12X, 16X, 52X) as do CD-Rs. All burning equipments have maximum burning speed and quality.
A CD Duplication company with advanced technologies and expertise can provide you with error free CDs with quick turnaround. We recommend duplicate at 50 percent of drives’ maximum speed capacity for optimal audio quality and error free data. CD-R the recording media is very important to CD Duplication success. We recommend using only A-grade media. Commercial custom duplication systems are able to use 300 recorders at the same time, therefore, cutting down time spent in the burning process.
On-disc printing, Thermal retransfer printing is pigmented ink technology with UV protection. This process helps to ensure the vibrant colors on your CDs last throughout the life of the disc. Your disc at this point should be able to pass any sunshine or dashboard test. Smeared, smudged, or scratched are a thing of the pass with Thermal printing. Available in high-resolution full-color for photo-realistic images, black, monochrome for grey-scale images, or just text, Thermal retransfer is durable. Printed directly to the surface of the disc, the permanent solution helps to prevent wear & tear. Essential for retail, Thermal on-disc printing enables discs to be used for commercial distribution because it can withstand the rigors of day-to-day consumer handling.
When placing an order for CD duplication you must provide a copy of your master disc. This should be carefully burned copy of your final, edited, and mastered audio recording or software data disc. Since this master disc will be used as a blueprint for all your duplication, it is the last piece of the puzzle. There are a few other things to take into account when preparing your master disc for duplication.
The master disc media is of the extremely importance for duplication, always purchase the highest quality Red Book approved CD-R media. Find a suitable proper brand that will produce quality master disc each and every time for duplication, we recommend Taiyo Yuden. Most suitable burning mode for audio and data is Disk-At-Once mode. When you burn your disc in the Track-At-Once mode, a gap of 2 seconds is added in between each song. These gaps could be read by the duplicators as errors or glitches in the audio data, and may cause problems during the duplication process. The optimal burn speed for your master disc depends on your burner’s drive speed. The optimal burn speed setting for your master discs will be 50 percent of the drive’s maximum capacity.
After you’re done burning the master disc, test it on your home stereo and in your car. Checking the quality and to ensure an error free master is of the utmost import. Make sure to check ALL the songs and its transition from one song to another. Remember your master is the foundation of the final products. It is imperative the master is clear from any scratches.
Service oriented company will store your master disc and art-work safe and clean for re-orders.
For information on CD Duplication visit AbetDisc.com an industry leader in CD/DVD Duplication, CD/DVD Replication Audio Mastering, award winning CD Cover Design and Printing.
Let’s create a relationship with you on your next project.
Abet Disc Duplication is located in the heart of California Los Angeles. Abet Disc is an advanced optical disc manufacturing, CD/DVD Duplication, audio mastering and CD design company dedicated to efficiency and high quality standards. Abet Disc a CD Replication company provides complete service. Clients from recording studios, musical instrument manufacturers, independent producers, record labels, advertising agencies, magazine publishers and religious organizations find the service and quality of Abet Disc unbeatable.
At Abet Disc we take care of your order from A to Z. Our turn-around is the best in the industry. With the latest in CD/DVD glass mastering, CD/DVD replication and CD/DVD duplication technologies, with over 100,000 a day production capacity ensures that your deadlines will be met. Coupled with excellent customer service, affordable rates, easy 24-7 online order placing, artwork uploading, templates downloading and consistent high quality, Abet Disc provides you with both a competitive advantage and peace of mind.
Let’s create a relationship with you on your next project.
Aeron Nersoya
Abet Disc
Useful Design Tips
This tutorial assumes you have some experience with industry standard layout and graphics programs
How to set up a Donut for Silver on-disc printing
When creating on-disc artwork with silver text or background, you must include a donut template file along with the regular CMYK or Grayscale file. The donut template file is used to show where the silver of the disc will be showing. Use 100% K to indicate white base on-disc. White will indicate silver.
How to set up bleed
Bleed must extend to Bleed line, further than the Cut line. Using our templates can help visualize this. Please keep all text and anything you do not want cut inside the Safety line.
When sending an .eps or .pdf, make sure you include crop marks so we can cut the job correctly.
Does Abet Disc accept borders on jobs?
Yes, but if the border is too close to the cutline, it may be cut off-center slightly.
We cut through many sheets at a time, so watch your borders to avoid an unwanted mistake.
What color mode should my files be?
If you send us an RGB file, there is a chance that a color shift may occur and you may not be satisfied with your job. 
You should always start and finish your designs in CMYK color mode.
What resolution should my files be?
Low resolution files may be printed as is or will be placed on hold until we receive new files, slowing your turn-around.
We only accept 300 dpi files and no less.
What are hue and saturation?
Photoshop CS4 color adjustments with hue and saturation, adding color to black and white image. Credits: Photo – Aeron Photography Music – Effusion – Forever My Love
What type of files can I send to Abet Disc?
You may send:
PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATOR INDESIGN QUARK
.jpg, .jpeg, .psd, .tif, .tiff, .eps, .ai, .pdf
Should I send a proof or sample file?
When uploding/sending artwork, do not include any extra files, like proofs or samples, only send the files you need printed.
How should I set up a Spot UV job?
When creating a Spot UV job, You must include a Spot UV template file along with the regular full color file. The Spot UV template file is used to show where the UV will be placed.Use 100% K to indicate where you would like the UV. White will indicate no UV.
How can I set up a file for silver ink?
Silver ink files must be sent in a vector format. You must use a vector program, like Illustrator or Indesign, to call out the object you want in silver ink.
To indicate the silver ink, you must set the object color to Pantone® 877 C. Any other color will not be accepted as silver. Also, labeling the layer as “silver mask” or “silver” will not qualify your file.
Remember, silver is a spot color and transparencies like drop shadows should be avoided.
How do I set up an Metallics Unlimited (MU) file?
With our Metallics Unlimited (MU) system, you can make any CMYK color or full color image into a metallic color. MU jobs must be created in Photoshop. In addition to your full color artwork, you must add a chanel to your final file.
After creating your full color design in a photoshop layer, select what you would like to be metallic with the magic wand or selection tool.Make sure when making your selection, to only select the area that you need metallic. The MU system will not work on gradients so do not include them in your selection. After the selection is made, go to the channels palet, then the channels menu, and select “New Spot Channel…”Make sure the name of your spot channel is “mu channel”. Under “Ink Characteristics”, color is set to, C 0 M 0 Y 0 K 100. Solidity is set to 100%.The black parts indicate what will be metallic and the white parts will print as normal CMYK ink.
Remember, the color or area you indicated in the chanels must match the same area you want metallic in your layers.Save your file as a “Photoshop DCS 2.0″ file.The extension for this file will be .EPS. Your file is now ready to send to Abet Disc. Remember, MU works better with lighter colors and we cannot guarantee any color matching.
How can I make sure my blues do not come out purple?
When using a blue in your design, always make sure to leave at least a 30% difference in your Cyan and Magenta values. Blue is close to purple in the CMYK spectrum. Remember, use a low amount of magenta whenever using high amounts of cyan to avoid purple.
Example: C-100 M-70 Y-0 k-0
How do I export a .pdf correctly?
When exporting from any program such as Indesign or Illustrator, use these settings to make sure your .PDF files export correctly.
Adobe PDF Preset: Press Quality
Compatibility set to: PDF 1.3
ress Text and Line Art set to: Off
How do I get a grayscale image in a CMYK document?
Grayscale images that are converted to CMYK will have a color shift in the final print. That shift may be green or yellow.Always check the CMYK values of your grayscale in the final CMYK document. If there are other values other then K in your grayscale image, there is a chance that the color will vary.To eliminate all values other then K, use your Channel Mixer (adjustment layer) in Photoshop, then click “Monochrome” and adjust accordingly.
What is rich black and how can I get it?
Rich black is an ink mixture of solid black, 100% K, with additional CMY ink values. This results in a darker tone than black ink alone. If you print black alone as 100% K, the resulting black may not be as dark as you might like.
We recomend using…
C 60 M 40 Y 40 K 100
This will give you a deep, dark, rich black.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When mastering do you work with a stereo master file, or do you work with all of the separate tracks of the song?
We accept the following file formats:
Stereo: 16-bit, 24-bit and 32-bit preferably in 44.1KHz.
Multi-tracks: if you are bouncing your tracks in to sub groups we prefer 24-bit 441.KHz.
2. Can you work with wav. files for mastering?
We accept both wav. and aiff files.
3. Can the design files be sent to you via Internet?
Yes, you can upload your files online ( upload ).
4. If I have a rough idea of how the cd cover should look, do you also make suggestions and help with the design?
Yes, our designers will work with all the elements you provide, and we have a design idea form you can complete to help the designers better grasp what you are envisioning.
5. If I need to print more cd’s in the future, can I send you the master copy and you print more cd’s?
We save your master copy and artwork for future reorders, all you have to do is simply place an order and we are ready to start.
6. What is the difference between Offset & Silkscreen printing on-disc?
Silkscreen printing:
Silkscreening is most appropriate for up to 3-color printing – especially if the colors are PMS colors, and for solid ink coverage. With silkscreening, ink is applied to a screen and forced through the holes in a stencil to create an image on the surface of the disc. Silkscreen printing can include up to 5 single colors, for 4-color process (CMYK) we recommend Offset printing over Silkscreening.
Offset Printing:
Offset printing provides higher quality image at175 lines per inch (vs. 85-135 lines per inch for silkscreen). Offset printing applies 4 layers of ink CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). The more lines per inch, the smoother and clearer the printing looks. Offset printing is ideal for intricate full-color designs, skin tones, and crisp text. It is the only choice for photo quality printing.
7. Do you return my master disc?
It’s a standard practice in the industry to keep the master disc, mainly for reordering and for error check.
8. I need help with my account, do you have tech support?
Yes! 24/7 email support: support@abetdisc.com
9. How would I get the data to you?
Simply place your order and you will receive an email receipt with order ID# followed by an email with a prepaid FedEx bill attached for your master Disc and Artwork or you can upload your artwork ( upload )
10. How do I upload my music to you guys? The upload section says design only. What do I do?
Once your order has been processed you will receive a prepaid FedEx bill for your master Disc (CD or DVD)
11. How can I get my CD track names to show on my computer?
Click >> http://www.abetdisc.com/welcome/pages/cd-track-names.html
12. If I leave areas without color, will there be no ink on those bits and just the shiny silver disk?
If you are looking to have some parts of the disc silver background and some parts with white base printed, you need to provide a separate file for the white base.
click here to see sample of a donut in our useful design tips page.
13. How much is shipping?
All orders are subject to 10% over/under run, we don’t charge for over-runs, we don’t believe in charging you more if we produce more items than you order, there for we charge you shipping after your order is completed. You will receive an email with your total shipping coast and instructions to pay for your shipping, your paid invoice will include your tracking number and a link where you can track your package.
14. Can I get physical proofs?
Yes, we provide you with PDF proofs for free, printout proofs are optional, Epson Ultra Hi-Definition printed proof/hard copy proof, it is a 80%-85% match with the final printed product and it is sent through mail for the customer to approve before the job is printed.
15. Is there really a $20 coupon for registering?
Yes, once your request is processed your coupon is emailed to you with-in 24 hours Monday – Friday.
16. Do you really provide Barcode for free?
Yes, we provide you free barcode, a custom barcode for single-product use only, you register the barcode numbers with your retailer/distributor online or retail store. When your product is scanned at the register, the scanner reads the UPC number from the barcode, looks up your product’s price and description in the retailer’s database, and your sale is recorded.
17. Can you print DigiPaks using a brown card stock?
Yes, as a custom order with additional fee, or you could also have the paper-color as your background-color in your image with matte coating or UV, no extra coast.
Abet Disc Client Testimonials
Taking care of you is our #1 priority, thank you for the opportunity to serve you. –Abet Disc
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"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." |
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"The T-shirt’s you did for me Look so Awesome!!! Thank you, Eileen Care" |
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“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 |
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"Hey Aeron, CDs look great!! Big Thanks for all your help." -Eileen Carey |
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"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" |
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"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" |
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"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" |
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"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." |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"Abet Disc is second to none in quality and service. I'll never go anywhere else!" — Scott Morris |
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"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 |
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"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. |
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“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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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. |
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"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" |
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"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 |
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"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. |
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"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 |
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"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. |
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"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. |
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“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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
O Card, Slipcase, CD Duplication Packaging
O-Cards / Slipcase: Add to the experience of unique CD packaging by using an O-Card / Slipcase to cover your Jewel Cases and cases. O-Cards / Slipcases are left open at both ends to allow the CD case to be easily removed. O-Cards / Slipcase can be printed in full color. O-Cards / Slipcase can house just one CD jewel-case or digipack case.
more CD Duplication info.
Get Your Voice Heard Through CD Duplication
Whether you’re a musician in search of a recording label, a motivational speaker in search of an audience, or a company in search of customers, using CDs or DVDs is an extremely effective means of communicating your message. Marketing and advertising professionals understand the power of audio and video to leave a lasting impression, and frequently insert CDs or DVDs into mass mailings, magazine polybags, and press kits. They know something that those who are just making a name for themselves aren’t aware of: CD duplication and DVD duplication isn’t as expensive as it might seem.
Whether you’re putting together your own press mailing, developing a demo CD to send to movers and shakers, wish to sell video of your performance, or want to showcase your products and services, you can add an extra touch of professionalism by working with a company that specializes in CD and DVD duplication. When it comes to cost, it works like other forms of printing: the higher the quantity, the lower the per-piece price.
For example, if you want to produce a CD in a printed cardboard sleeve, you could get 1,000 made for about a dollar a piece. Up the quantity to 10,000, and the price drops to around 56 cents a piece. This price typically includes replicated discs with full-color offset or silkscreen printing, a printed cardboard sleeve, insertion, and shrinkwrap.
Bulk quantities of CDs and DVDs are even less expensive. One thousand CDs run only about 45 cents each, while DVDs are priced as low as $650 per thousand, or 65 cents per DVD. As for packaging, a printed paper sleeve adds only about seven cents per CD or DVD, while a jewel case is about 20 cents per case.
DVD box packaging is also an option at around $1.20 per DVD for 1,000, and about 67 cents per piece for 10,000. This kind of replication and packaging typically includes printing, a full-color case wrap, assembly, and overwrap. A top spine label generally costs a few cents more.
If you’re planning to do a mailing, you can use a CD duplication service that will duplicate your CD, then insert it into a cardboard mailer and shrink-wrap it. Pricing for the replicated discs and mailers runs about $1.60 each for 1,000, or about 50 cents each for 10,000.
If you want to go the extra step and take advantage of cutting-edge technology, the best DVD and CD duplication services have products like FlexDVD, which is a DVD that can bend without snapping or cracking. This is perfect for cover mounting and mass mailings. Another new and intriguing technology is called “Rub ‘n Smell,” whereby a scent is embedded into a varnish that covers the printed side of the disc and is activated when the recipient rubs the disc’s label. Now, that’s the sweet smell of success!
The bottom line, though, is that whether you’re marketing yourself or your business, you can take advantage of the same techniques that huge marketing firms use – without breaking the bank.
How To Choose A CD Duplication Company
Whether you need a few hundred CDs or DVDs or a few thousand, it’s important to choose the right company to help you with this process. A CD Duplication company has all the necessary equipment to produce high quality CDs or DVDs with professional artwork to make your discs really shine.
First, understand the difference between CD duplication. The two processes provide similar results, but differ in the quantity of CDs or DVDs you can copy and the methods used. For instance, if you need a few hundred DVDs, then DVD duplication will suffice. Duplication is the process in which the data is burned onto a recordable disc’s surface. Replication, however, uses a glass master copy to stamp data onto the CDs or DVDs. Quantities for CD or DVD duplication are usually between five hundred and a thousand, while replication is used for quantities of more than a thousand. You can even make a million copies using CD duplication!
If you only need a hundred or so CDs or DVDs, consider purchasing your own duplicator. Duplicators can range in price anywhere from a few hundred to two thousand dollars depending on the features, quality, and brand. This can help if you own a company or franchise and need to make copies for employees. Churches and non-profit organizations also find these to be handy for copying low-quantity items.
Choose a Company that Meets Your Needs
When choosing a CD duplication company, be sure the company offers all the services you’ll need from start to finish at a reasonable price. Some companies will do CD mastering, replication, and design for you. There are brokers that merely work as a middle man between you and the CD duplication company. Brokers can be helpful if you’re just starting out and have a really big project to complete. There are also manufacturers that outsource the replication work to other smaller companies.
Probably the best solution if you want very professional service is to choose a company that specializes in CD mastering, CD design, and CD duplication. A specialist can help you determine the best route for duplicating your CDs or DVDs and how to choose the proper design for your CDs and packaging. Some companies will even create artwork for you. This is a big plus because you won’t have to hire a graphic artist separately. You can complete the whole process professionally using a single company.
Locating a Vendor
There are several ways to find CD duplication specialists. You can contact those in your own city to compare their offerings and pricing. If you live in a small town, you might have to travel a good distance to the next largest city to find a CD duplication company. Or, you can benefit now from online services and never have to leave the office. Working with an online vendor can save you time and money. You can also check out what they offer and their pricing easily by surfing their website.
If you have the financial means, be sure to opt for higher quantities to get great discounts per CD. This will save you money in the long run and allow you to make higher profits when selling your CDs or DVDs.
If you’re in the music industry, motivational speaking, or need cd duplication for other purposes, use the tips above to carefully choose a CD duplication company that’s right for you!
Cheap CD Duplication Services – Los Angeles
Cheap CD Duplication Services – Los Angeles
If you’re interested in distributing your music on disc or your CD-ROM, you’ll need to look into CD duplication services. You’re probably interested in the least expensive option, so cheap CD duplication companies will be a big priority. However, price isn’t the only thing you should consider. There are a lot of other things to think about when you’re trying to get a large run of high quality discs made on time and well. CD duplication, the advantages of duplicaion, and the things you should look for in a quality CD duplication company. That way, you’ll be able to tell which companies are right for your needs.
CD Duplication
CD duplication is a method producing small runs, if you don’t need 1000 discs CD duplication is the best option. The price depends on the quantity of discs you want to duplicate. It’s the best method to use if you’re a musician just getting started and doing promotions, or if you’re trying to do some small scale advertising. You can even get high quality full-color printed discs, just like the kind a big label would produce.
If you’re looking for scale 100 to 300 copies CD duplication is your best choice. Each CD will be an exact copy of the master. These discs are constantly checked for quality and fidelity to the original master disc you provide to the factory. Every discs will be checked to make sure they can be played in just about any device, so you’ll know there won’t be problems getting your information out there. Generally, factories producing CDs will have a minimum order you need to comply with. The larger your order, however, the cheaper it’ll be per unit.
What To Look For In CD Duplication Services
If you’re interested in finding cheap CD dupliation companies, but want to make certain that you’ll end up with a high quality product and good service, you should pay attention to a few things. Find out the company’s reputation and whether or not they have a good return customer base, for instance. You’ll also want to see how you feel about their customer service. Working with a service that treats you poorly isn’t worth it in the long run, even if their prices are relatively low. It’s better to choose a company that can really do what you need them to.
Make sure you find out what’s including in the price you’re quoted. Are you just receiving bulk CD duplication, or will you also be getting disc printing, printed cardboard sleeves, and insertion into the sleeves, shrink wrapping, CDs in Digipaks or CDs in jewel-cases it can make a big difference in the final cost of your product if you don’t pay attention. You’ll often find that it’s better to pay a few more cents per disc to do it at the factory, even if cheap CD duplication is a priority. CD duplication can be a great way to get your information and your message out there!
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