Duplication vs. Replication:
Duplication is a term used to describe short-run or small quantity copying of CDs or DVD. CD (compact disc) and DVD (digital video disk) duplication came about in the late 1990s as a way to circumvent high production cost and quantity requirements for CD & DVD replication. CD duplication is generally done in quantities from 1-500. Any quantity in this range would fall under the short-run  classification. CD & DVD duplication offers identical sound quality to a replicated CD or DVD, though there are other limitations. Benefits CD & DVD duplication can be used for quantities that would normally be too small for a replication run. CD & DVD duplication allows for a lower cost entry into a data or music project. CD & DVD duplication generally has a much faster turn around time than CD & DVD replication. Drawbacks CDs & DVD that are duplicated do not have 100% compatibility with all audio CD & DVD players. This limitation is shrinking every day as newer players replace older models. Duplicated discs cost more per disc than their replicated counterparts. When a project needs 1000 or more CDs or DVDs it is best to replicate.  Some duplicated discs have a blue/green/black burn side that makes them easily distinguishable from replicated CDs or DVDs. There are diamond silver CD-Rs & DVD-Rs that look like a replicated disc.		Replication is a term used to describe large quantity copying of CDs or DVDs. CD or DVD replication is the industry standard for making mass quantities of a CDs & DVDs. Replication is done via the process of glass mastering and stamping of CDs or DVDs. This is in contrast to CD or DVD duplication where CD-R technology is used to create smaller quantity runs. CD or DVD replication is done for quantities above 500 CDs. Any quantity below this range would fall under the short-run classification. Benefits CD or DVD replication offers a lower per disc cost on quantities above 1000. CD or DVD replication offers 100% compatibility for audio and data CDs or DVDs. Allows for low priced full color coverage of the disc surface via silk screening or offset printing. Drawbacks Replication is a slow process generally requiring 2 weeks to complete. Replication is cost prohibitive for quantities under 500.
We provide affordable CD & DVD duplication and replication services right here in Michigan.  Whether you are in need of 1 copy or 100,000 copies; we are equipped to handle your need on time and on budget.  We also provide video & audio editing services, CD & DVD programming (creating menu and interface) at the price you can afford.  Get a quote NOW!

Michigan CD & DVD Duplication \ Replication Business Process - Typical processes or steps that we follow:
 

1. Get a FREE Quote from Us By using the form provided, you can send us your quote request.  We promise to get it back to you within 24 hours.  Our average respond to a quote request is within 2 hours.  However, there are times such as holidays and other un-foreseen factors that we may not be able to get the quote back to you as soon as we would like to.  The more details you provided us in your request, the quicker the respond will be because we don't have to do much research in providing you a quote.

2. Sign the Service Contact Form We try to make it as simple as we can for you to do business with us.  Once we received the signed Service Contact Form, we begin to work on your project immediately or according to your request.

3. Quality Confirmation Before we mass produced your order, we often ask you to confirm the first copy especially when we have to help you in your art works and interface design.  This step sometime is required and sometime is not.  It's depending on the type of service and the work we do for you.

4. Pick Up & Delivery You can pick up your own order to save shipping cost, we can send them out via FedEx or USPS, or we can delivery them directly to you.  Payment is due upon delivery.  There may be a service charge for direct delivery by us.

4. Acceptable Payment Types     We,  Michigan CD & DVD Duplication \ Replication Services, take Visa, Master Card, Payment (prefer),     American Express, Check, Money Order.