What is the difference between CD/DVD duplication and replication?
You can make copies of your CD/DVD two different ways, the information can be burned onto a blank CD-R or DVD-R which is called duplication or you can have the disc go through a manufacturing process which is called replication. Knowing the difference between the two processes is important so you can determine which one is best for you. CD AND DVD DUPLICATION The process of duplicating a CD/DVD is similar to burning a disc on your computer. The CD/DVD duplicator is a tower with several burners in them and is capable of making 100’s of disc per hour. What you end up with after the duplication process is a CD-R or a DVD-R which can now be printed on and packaged. The duplication process is great for small runs of 600 or less and has a faster turnaround time, usually 1-3 working days depending on quantity. Once you exceed that it is more cost effective to go to replication. CD and DVD REPLICATION The process of replicating a CD/DVD is done through a manufacturing process. You can submit t
