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January 2012 VIP Specials

Happy New Year to all of our friends and clients – we hope that 2012 will be a happy, health and prosperous year for all!

Once again we’ve got three… count ‘em… three… VIP Specials to offer this month, so without further ado here they are:

Blu-ray Duplication in Eco-Friendly Packaging

December 21, 2011 Leave a comment

Blu-ray DuplicationIf there was one thing as big as the expectation and excitement about the launch of Blu-ray technology in the marketplace – it was the utter disappointment at the high cost of Blu-ray replication and all the hoops that needed to be jumped through.

Blu-ray may be all well-and-good for the major motion picture studios, but independent videographers and film makers don’t often see a cost/benefit number that lines up in their favor. The result of that is a strong demand for DVD5 and DVD9 replication by the ‘indie’ industry.

Despite those realities there’s still an alternative, so at Precision Disc we’re please to provide Blu-ray Duplication services in a wide range of packaging solutions.

Packaging options include the standard blue Blu-ray cases with printed paper inserts and, of course, any of our popular Digipak and Eco-Sleeves. We’ve also got some interesting ‘combo’ packages that feature DVD5 or DVD9 *plus* a duplicated Blu-ray companion disc.

That being said, if there’s a specific packaging solution you’re looking for but don’t see it published on our website, just give us a call. The fact that we have our own in-house commercial printing division (which includes digital printing, offset printing, variable printing, die-cutting, folding, gluing and packaging) means that we can provide the custom solution that you’re looking for.

 

December DVD CD Duplication Special

December 2, 2011 Leave a comment

CS100 Eco Sleeve for DVD CD DuplicationDecember is here so that means it’s time for a brand new monthly VIP Special from your friends at Precision Disc.

This month we resurrected an old favorite DVD CD Duplication package…

It’s versatile. It’s sleek. It’s practical. It’s eco-friendly. It’s the ever-popular CS100 Eco-Sleeve – and we’re offering 15% off our regular retail price this month!

Sign up to our VIP Member Program to take advantage of this offer – it’s completely free and it’s really simple to join up.

Simply get a CS100 DVD CD Duplication quote from our website quote system and then take 15% off the net price. The discount does not apply to applicable tax, shipping or any other items over-and-above the CS100 web-quote price. Also, no rush orders please.

As with all of our package prices, this special offer includes full colour disc print, disc content duplication or replication (depending on the quantity),  all set-ups, film, assembly and even barcode and wrap should you require them.

Questions? Comments? Don’t hesitate to give us a shout – we hope that we can be of service to you!

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Celebrating our 10th year in business, Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is the sole DVD CD Replication plant in Western Canada. With offices and manufacturing facilities located in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) in Canada, we ship to clients throughout North America each and every day.

Creating Red Book Standard CD Audio Files using iTunes

Many clients are feeling empowered enough to make their own CD Audio Master discs these days… and that’s absolutely fine… but one increasingly common problem is the creation of off-spec CD Audio Master files being created (especially on Mac computers) using iTunes. It seems that Mac computers and iTunes default to settings that do not comply to the CD replication Red Book Standard.

So to confirm, the Philips “Red Book Standard” for CD Audio replication is as follows:

Sample Rate: 44.1 khz
Sample Size: 16 bit
Channels: Stereo
Maximum Duration: 74 minutes

Based on the version of iTunes I have on my computer, here are the steps for creating an on-spec CD Audio files using iTunes.

  1. In the Menu Bar…. Click on “Edit” then click on “Preferences”
  2. Under the “General” tab there’s a title that reads “When You Insert A CD”. Select “Ask to Import CD” from the menu.
  3. Next to the menu you just selected from there’s a button that reads “Import Settings”. Click on the button and a new window pops up.
  4. Where it reads “Import Using” … select either “AIFF encoder” or “WAV encoder”
  5. Where it reads “Setting” … select “Custom” and a new window pops up.
  6. Where it reads “Sample Rate” … select “44.1”
  7. Where it reads “Sample Size” … select “16 bit”
  8. Where it reads “Channels” … select “Stereo”

Click “OK” on each window to get back to the main iTunes window – now you will be ready to create Red Book Standard audio files for replication.

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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct DVD CD manufacturing with a wide range of the most popular eco-print and packaging solutions available. With offices and replication facility located in Surrey, British Columbia (a suburb of Vancouver), Precision Disc ships to clients throughout Canada and the United States daily.

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Three VIP Special Offers for October

Our VIP Member Special in October features not one… not two… but three offers. Even better – you’re not limited to picking just one of our VIP Specials – you can pick all three if you choose to!

October CD/DVD Special Offer:

DVD CD manufacturing from Precision Disc

Get a jump on the Christmas rush by ordering now… and here’s a deal to give you plenty of incentive: *Order 300 units… but receive 500… and we’ll throw in 100 free promotional posters and 100 free stickers too!

*Conditions: CD/DVD: Limited to discs packaged in standard Cases, Eco-Sleeves or Digipak as provided on our website quote system. Can not be combined with other CD/DVD offer.  Posters: 11” x 17” printed CMYK (4/0), bleed to edge. Stickers: 2” x 2” stickers printed CMYK (4/0), bleed to edge, not intended for outdoor use. Full payment and all artwork must be submitted at time of order. No rush orders.

October External Hard Drive Special:

Speed and massive storage capacity are typically cited as the chief benefits of RAID storage management. Real-time redundant backup of data and fault tolerance make RAID a critical part of any enterprise, regardless of size. Commercial enterprises that fail to employ (or use) RAID or disk mirroring can face large costs in the event of single disc back-up failure.

  • Rocstor “ArcticRoc 2T” Pro Tower RAID System with 6tb capacity: $549.95 (plus tax and shipping)
  • Rocstor “ArcticRoc 4T” Pro Tower RAID System with 12tb capacity: $1,079.95 (plus tax and shipping)

October Commercial Printing Special:

Even in this electronic age of e-mails, texting, widgets and apps, people still like to receive a more personal marketing ‘touch’. Postcards are great because they are slim, economical, practical and can be personalized through variable printing.

Get 20% off custom printed promotional postcards from our commercial printing website:  www.PrecisionPrinting.ca. Create a free account and place your order using coupon code: VIP20

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Choose Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. for factory-direct DVD CD manufacturing, commercial printing, external computer hard drives, blank media and packaging supplies and much more!  From our offices and manufacturing facility in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) we ship to clients in Canada and the United States daily.

External Computer Hard Drives and Storage

September 19, 2011 Leave a comment
External Computer Hard Drive and Storage Devices

Rocstor - Rocpro 850

Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is pleased to announce that we are offering a new product line – professional grade External Computer Hard Drive and Storage Devices.

These are professional grade FireWire, USB and eSATA storage solutions especially suited for those in the audio and video production industry. Our selection of external computer hard drive and storage devices provide performance, reliability and the latest connectivity options.

The most popular item so far has been the Rocstor “Rocpro 850″ – a new generation of Rocpro external SATA Hard Drives that delivers extraordinary performance and reliability for both Mac and PC users. Specifically designed for demanding audio/video professionals; the new Rocpro 850 contains a fast SATA high capacity 3.5″ drive mechanism in a stylish and unique aluminum case that can be stacked or mounted vertically. With its built-in power supply, fan-less and quite operation the Rocpro 850 can be easily moved from one desktop environment to another using the provided carrying case.

For information or any questions about the Rcopro 850 or any other of our external computer hard drive and storage devices please contact our Customer Service Specialist:

Murray Scorpio
Phone 604.530.0770 (ext 224)
Call Toll Free 1.866.530.0770 (ext 224)
Email: murrays@predisc.com

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From our offices and replication facility in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver), Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct CD DVD manufacturing with eco-friendly print and packaging serices along with other related professional media products and services.

Introducing Murray Scorpio – A New Team Member

September 15, 2011 Leave a comment

The management team at Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is very pleased to introduce Murray Scorpio as a new and valued member of the company in the role of Product/Services Development and Media Sales.

Murray brings over twenty years of industry related experience to Precision Disc, as well as a broad base of knowledge and skills which include Media Sales, Optical Discs and Packaging, and External Computer Hard Drives for the Film industry.

“Murray is a very welcome addition to our team at Precision Disc because he’s a go-getter with great people skills.” states company General Manager Mike Arnold, “His knowledge and experience in Media Sales is going to be a great asset, and he’ll also be spear-heading a new product line for us with external computer hard-drives.”

Murray’s accomplishments and credits also include:

  • Computer programming/repair.
  • Information Technology consultant.
  • Product and Service Development
  • Administration and Purchasing.

Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct CD DVD replication services with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. Located in Surrey, B.C. Canada, and celebrating their 10th year in business, Precision Disc continues to evolve and grow, providing a range of complimentary media products and services to their CD DVD manufacturing product line.

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Colin Logan – A New Member Of Our Team

September 14, 2011 Leave a comment

Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is pleased to announce the hiring of Colin Logan as a valued member of our DVD Product/Services Development Team and Customer Service Specialist.

With a wealth of knowledge and ability in the video/film and DVD manufacturing side of the industry, Colin has over 20 years of directly-related experience in Sales, Customer Service, Production and Post-Production.

In addition, having personally researched, applied and tested many techniques and workflows for creating DVD/Blu Ray compression and authoring that are on par with Hollywood’s stringent standards, he is heading up the new DVD and Blu Ray authoring services department for the company.

Colin’s list of credits include:

  • DVD Production Manager on two Bryan Adams DVDs and the Fischerspooner DVD.
  • Numerous ‘Extreme Sports’ DVDs and Blu Rays.
  • Over 500 DVD, 200 CD and 10 Blu Ray projects.

“We’re very happy to have Colin on-board with Precision Disc.” explains General Manager Mike Arnold, “He has a proven skill-set and provides our clientele with a customer service specialist that speaks from years of hands-on experience. The fact that he also treats each project as if it was his very own blood, sweat and funds says a lot about him as a person.”

Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct CD DVD manuafcturing services with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. Located in Surrey, B.C. Canada, and celebrating their 10th year in business, Precision Disc continues to evolve and grow, providing a range of complimentary media products and services to their CD DVD manufacturing product line.

September VIP Special

September 6, 2011 Leave a comment

September 2011 VIP Special.
What? September is here already?
  That means people are back from holiday, the kids are back in school, and time for a very worthy VIP Special from your friends at Precision Disc!

VIP Members: Place your order in September to take advantage of this month’s VIP Special:

  • Order 1,000 units – *Get $200 off
  • Order 500 units – *Get $100 off
  • Order 300 units – *Get $75 off

Not a VIP Member? It’s very easy to sign up and, best of all, it’s completely FREE to do so. Click here to check out the details.

*Limited to discs packaged in Standard Cases, Eco-Sleeves or Digipaks as provided on our website quote system. Get a webquote and apply the discount to the net price (does not apply to applicable taxes, shipping or items over and above the webquote price). Cannot be combined with other offer. No rush orders.

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Choose Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. for factory-direct DVD and CD manufacturing with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. From our offices and replication facility located in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) we ship to clients throughout Canada and the United States each business day.

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Introducing Precision Printing

Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is pleased to announce the launch of a new brand – Precision Printing.

With so much importance already being put on the environmentally-friendly aspects of our CD DVD packaging products, applying ourselves to the more traditional print market was an obvious choice, and so Precision Printing was born.

Precision Printing is providing a wide variety of popular promotional print products, and more are being added all the time:

• Greeting Cards
• Bookmarks
• Presentation Folders
• Rack Cards
• Postcards
• Posters
• Brochures
• Business Cards
• Envelopes
• Letterhead
• Flyers
• Sales Sheets
• Door Hangers

At the heart of our printing capabilities is our KBA 74 Karat 29” waterless digitally integrated offset press which is considered to be one of the ‘greenest’ on the planet while delivering very high quality print reproduction for our discerning clientele.

Our KBA 74 Karat does away with the paper waste, ink sludge, toxic cleaners and chemical developers that are typically associated with offset printing. Through the use of soy based inks, completely waterless printing technology, and inline aqueous coating, our 74 Karat provides the highest level of eco-friendly print without sacrificing the quality of the print one bit.

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Choose Precision Disc for factory-direct CD DVD manufacturing with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. With our manufacturing plant and offices located in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) we ship products daily to clients throughout Canada and the United States.

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