Media
Production Guide
Mastering
Prepartion
On receipt of your master
disc, we carry out extensive pre production checks to
ensure your media is technically correct.
We cannot feasibly listen to every single track, therefore
we advise clients to listen carefully to their discs and
check for any low audio fidelity issues etc before sending
them.
All masters should be prepared correctly using high quality
discs and the lowest burn speed.
CD & DVD
Duplication
The duplication process involves copying information
directly from your supplied master disc, onto our grade A
blank discs. Duplication is ideal for short runs (between
50 and 500) and quick turn arounds, within 48 hours, as
unlike the replication process, duplication does not
require a glassmaster to be produced. Duplication, also
known as "burning", is carried out in-house on our latest
R-Quest auto duplicators. Data from your master disc is
loaded onto our hard drive, which once verified against
your original is then recorded onto premium blank media,
using a laser process to achieve a consistent high-end
result every time.
Artwork
On receipt of your artwork
our designers will carry out pre-print checks to highlight
any issues with size, resolution, bleed etc. This is to
ensure we achieve the best possible result when
printing.
If we find any problems we will ask you to amend as
necessary, or discuss appropriate options.
We never amend artwork and
charge extra payment without consultation.
For further in-depth information on artwork / mastering
requirements, please see our technical support pages.
We can also provide a bespoke design and artwork service to
meet your project needs and requirements. For further
details, please contact us
CD and DVD
Printing

XpressCDs use the latest Rimage Everest
600 dpi thermal retransfer printers.
This newest Technology leads the way in media printing.
With grade "A" thermal blank discs we achieve a
photo-quality finish, which is permanent, water proof,
scratchproof and UV resistant.
Unlike inkjet printing our thermal print needs no toxic
lacquer application to prevent smudging or scratching.
Some of our corporate clients need high quality printed
media, which they duplicate as and when required. Due to
their robust characteristics thermal discs are the ideal
option.
Printed Paper
Parts
Using both
the latest Xerox docucolour high resolution digital
printers and disc to plate Heidelberg litho printing
machinery enables us to offer a wide range of printing
options.
From the standard 2 or 4 page CD booklet, which sits in the
front of a CD jewel case to 8, 12, 16 + page stitched
booklets, CD back inlays either single or double sided (no
extra cost) and perforated for a professional quality
finish and DVD inlays (wrap) again with single or double
side printing.
All our duplication packaging is the same high quality
"retail spec" as that used for our replication
products.
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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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