Jargon: CD duplication and DVD duplication
Definition of “jargon” - (noun) – the language, esp. the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group.
In the CD duplication and DVD duplication industry there is no lack of jargon that can be rather confusing to clients… and there’s probably no better place to start than with the word “duplication”.
In our line of work, when we hear the word “duplication” we automatically think of a particular product and production process that has its own unique requirements, pricing and scheduling. There are actuall two different ways to produce CDs and DVDs, with duplication being one of them.
CD duplication and DVD duplication refers to taking the data from one disc and transferring the data onto a blank recordable CDR or DVDR disc (the ‘R’ stands for Recordable). This is exactly the same process that you perform on your home computer which is also commonly referred to as ‘burning’ a disc.
The CD duplication and DVD duplication process is really efficient and cost-effective when you need small quantities of discs or when you are in a real rush for discs to be made, but it does have its limitations – and that’s where “replication” comes in.
When you buy a major label audio CD, movie DVD or brand name computer game or software title, you will be buying a disc that was replicated – not duplicated. Every replicated CD and DVD is custom-made from scratch and individually imprinted with data during the manufacturing process. A replicated disc is higher quality, more durable and also more cost-effective to produce in quantities of 300 or greater.
On the other hand, CD duplication and DVD duplication have less set up costs and requirements which make them quick and inexpensive to produce in small quantities. So there you have it – two different processes for producing discs, with each having a unique set of values and benefits.
