Thursday, October 30, 2008

Guide to CD Pressing

CD pressing is done to create a mass quantity of the data of your pc. CD pressing can be done by two ways i.e. CD duplication and CD replication. The results of both the methods are almost the same. Companies opt for CD pressing to get multiple copies of their important data so as to use the data for business, marketing or advertisement.

The quantity of CD pressing done matters the most in the CD pressing technique. Duplication is undoubtedly an efficient way for CD pressing and checks the quality of data after CD pressing. CD duplication is an expensive way to produce multiple numbers of copies and it can stress the CD duplicator. CD Replication is a better way for CD pressing and to get multiple copies in an affordable manner.

Quality assurance is given prime importance in the CD pressing technique. The vendors dealing in the field of CD pressing techniques adopt computerized technique to ensure error free replication of the data in the CD equipment.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Significance of CD and DVD Packaging:

The packaging of CDs plays an important role for protecting compact discs,video discs,optical discs and other formats of optical media.Being rigid and semi-rigid,CD packages protect the inner discs from scratches and other damages.

There are many kinds of CD packaging is available in the market.Jewel case,slimline jewel case,Paper or Tyvack pack, Digipack,Discbox slider,Jakebox,LP Style box,Keep case,Snap case,cake boxes,DVD box sets and others.Here is some useful information about CD packaging cases formats.

Being the oldest,jewel case was originated way back in 1982.Jewel case is three-piece plastic case with a transparent halve to protect the CD.As it name suggests,slimline jewel case are half in size of a normal jewel case made up of fragile polystyrene, semi-opaque with greater strength to protect CDs. Paper or Tyvack pack is the cheapest CD holder and is a kind of envelop.Digipack is a cardboard case,normally similar to jewel case style.Discbox Slider and Jakebox CD covers are originated from the western world.

Monday, October 13, 2008

CD and DVD Programs- It’s Easy to Master CDs and DVDs

Many people think that the art of mastering CDs and DVDs is only known to recording specialists. However, by using special mastering software, a computer and proper knowledge anybody can do CDs and DVDs mastering.

For the production of CDs and DVDs, mastering plays a very important role. It is mainly the process of polishing, editing and providing finished touch to the track before sending the track for replication. Advanced techniques, equipped with mastering gear, are used by specialized mastering engineers to provide best quality of picture and sound to the track.

Mastering CDs and DVDs involves:
• Arrangement of tracks in proper order on the disc.
• Determining and adjusting the spaces between the songs.
• Refining of overall audio and video quality.
• Improvement of intensity and sound of the track.
• And finally, the track is sent for replication.

Besides this, CD and DVD mastering programs are also available. These programs are really inexpensive and you can even download them for free. CD Mastering has become really easy with these programs.

Monday, October 6, 2008

CD Labels: make them personal

CD labels offer an opportunity to personalize the CD case. You can print your own image and logos to give a personal touch to its packaging Nowadays, CD labels are available in a wide variety of materials, finishes and sizes. Get anything from high quality non-ooze adhesives, weather shield materials to Vinyl coated polymers to choose the most appealing CD labels for you.
Nowadays, companies are providing custom color options for CD labels wherein you can write a personalize message.

Most CD labels are printed by laser or inkjet printers. By using the right printing technique, you can avoid errors and get the best output for meeting all your needs.