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Artwork/Mastering Requirements

We provide a full in-house graphic design service for cds, booklets, inlays, etc. with a nationwide service via email.

You must have Acrobat Reader to view the files on your computer. For more information please contact us to discuss your requirements on 01580 891333.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Form

Click here to download the form as a PDF

Artwork Requirements

Artwork must be provided in high resolution PDF files, JPEG or TIFF to CTP templates as provided below. Files must be provided in CMYK with a resolution of 300DPI, we CANNOT ACCEPT ARTWORK IN RGB. Specification for a DVD9 onBody CAN be used for a DVD5 but only if agreed in advance. Please note that production time for this maybe increased.

If you are unclear or unsure of any of these specifications, please visit our Artwork Hints and Tips page for any help you may need.

You must have Acrobat Reader to view the artwork templates. If you do not have this, you can download it free here.

CD production

Templates (Please select a link to download the PDF template)

Mastering Requirements

Audio Master Inputs should be supplied in the final required form. Tracks should be levelled and gapped free from extraneous noise. Where PQ codes are not present, we can add them for an additional cost provided that you supply an accurate time code listing. Duration: Maximum 79 min including all pauses. Format: We accept CDR, Mini Disc, DAT, Vinyl and Cassettes.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements. It saves you time and money to get your masters right from the start!

DVD Authoring:

For an additional cost we can offer a complete system consisting of the entire DVD production process, encoding, authoring, formatting and writing to DVD-R and DLT.

Testimonials

"The customer service provided by Xpress CDs is second to none and ultimately it is this added quality (which appears quite unique with-in this market place) that makes Xpress CDs a very valued supplier to our business."
West Country TV Production Co.

"Just to reinforce what I was saying to you earlier today, the CDs arrived as promised this morning and

I dropped them off tonight and the customer was also delighted with the end result, not only the product but also the timetable which, despite local difficulties, everybody managed to adhere to.

Once again many thanks to you and the staff for all the help. I promise it will not be such a rush next
Keith Farrington - Music House Productions

I just wanted to email you to say thank you very much for the job you did for me. I think the CDs look fantastic and the quality is better than I could ever have expected. Thanks again.

Kind regards
Matthew

Hi Joe, Just to say thank you for your speedy delivery of our order. The CD’s arrived early this morning. Delighted!

Regards,
Louise

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Many thanks for delivering the CDs so promptly.
We’re really happy with how they have come out and look forward to working with you again in future.

Best,
Emily

Morning - just to say, the CDs arrived yesterday afternoon and look fantastic, thanks so much for all your help!

Mark


Cd's received today...
Perfect.... great job, they look awesome, thanks very much, will be contacting you about the full order shortly.

Regards
Les

"Thank you, CDs arrived today. Great quality, I’m very happy and will have another duplication project for you to do within the next month. Thanks again."
Daniel

Free Delivery

Free next day delivery is standard on all orders over 100 units.

We use bespoke packaging designed and constructed to keep our products safe, however, inevitably damage in transit does occur occasionally and we respond immediately to replace affected goods without delay.

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