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Several methods exist where it is possible to duplicate or reproduce a CD or a DVD. For the small series, which are needed quickly and where quality is not particularly a problem, it is usually best to opt for the duplication, while that for shipments larger and better recording replication techniques are much better.

Of course, in the long term all boils down to cost, expectations of speed, and the public.

Overall, companies that use CD and DVD replication and duplication techniques tend to be in the developers of the ie film entertainment industry of companies, theatres and the games. Private companies also use them to distribute information about their products or services to customers or for training purposes still in the House.

Discs can be duplicated simply using a computer at home and its CD or DVD drive. For orders more than disks on separate machines for this purpose are used such as hand-fed Tower systems, or even robots versions.

When it comes to massive replication pre-recorded discs (or pressed) are made with a mould of the factory and a process of injection, with a master of glass and stampers. In this case, replication and duplication of DVD and CD offering this service will be also in printing and packaging of services for the client. Storage and distribution may also be available on request.

Replication may seem initially more expensive, but the largest number of copies produced to reduce unit costs by disk and it may in fact be the least expensive option in the long term.

DVD replication gives a client much more flexibility and creativity when it comes to produce their own DVD company. For example, through the use of a mounting, it is possible to add a full menu to film recording, including chapter titles sub breaks and even interviews post and pre-production.

The disadvantage of the use of DVD replication is the increased sensitivity that it gives on the disk. For example, it is much easier to scratch and therefore damage output on a replicated DVD it's a CD that was duplicated. Many customers is willing to risk that for the benefits of the improvement in initial quality of the DVD provides replication processes.

Works of art on the CD or the finished DVD can be provided in the home by the company for the production of discs, or be provided by the clients themselves. A very professional touch can be added here in the House using techniques such as screen printing, personalization laser jet and presented on measurement. For many customers, it is the biggest most side of their CD or DVD commercially - produced additional quality in terms of printing and packaging it brings.