CD Replication
Process
CD
Replication is the industry standard procedure for manufacturing
audio CDs. CD Duplication uses enhanced CD-R media and 'burns'
the data to a heat-sensitive surface, whereas CD Replication
actually "presses" the audio onto an aluminum and plastic disc,
creating physical pits in the surface. This replicated CD is
then covered in a clear plastic layer, to stop the pits
collecting dirt and dust.
Uses of CD
Replication
The
process of replicating CDs is ideal for orders of 1000 units or
more. The reason for this is that while the setup cost of
producing a glass master and formatting the machines for your
job is high, the cost of producing each unit is very low. When
you are producing 1000 CDs or more, the costs of CD Replication
are generally lower than the costs of CD Duplication.