CD Support
Now that you've decided on Imperial Media Services for your CD duplication or CD replication project, what is your next step? Do you need audio mastering services or a CD transfer? Not to worry, Imperial Media Services has a fully integrated post-production, design and manufacturing facility, offering a comprehensive roster of CD duplication and replication services, as well as vinyl pressing for promotional, retail ready and bulk projects.
The services include:
- Mastering
- Editing
- Restoration
- Transferring
- 5.1 surround sound mixing and mastering
We offer both analog and digital processing or a combination of the two.
Imperial Media Services accepts the following audio formats:
- CD-R master
- Mini-disc
- Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
- PMCD master (pre-mastered CD)
- CD-Rom with WAV, SD II, MPEG or AIFF files
Have any more questions? Take a look at out our FAQ or call us directly at 800.736.8273.
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Imperial Media serves all of Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, as well as the rest of California and the US.
No matter what kind of CD support you may need, the answers are only a click away at Imperial Media Services.
What is the difference between duplication and replication?
There are a number of differences between the duplication and replication processes and the client should decide which best suits their needs. The final product from both processes result in a bit for bit copy that is identical to the original master. The decision to choose one process over the other is a function of time, quantity, playability and price.
Price - Duplication jobs by their very nature require lower up front fees because set up time is negligible. Replication on the other hand requires a glass master or stamper to be produced, incurring time and money. These charges typically are amortized in the per unit price of the discs once a certain minimum quantity is ordered. So replication becomes more feasible as the number of units ordered increases.
Time - Industry standard turn times for duplication orders is 1 to 5 days, depending on the quantity ordered. Replication requires 7 to 14 business days from approval. Standard turn times for Imperial Media are 24 to 48 hours for duplication and 72 hours for retail ready duplication jobs. Imperial�s replication jobs require 5 to 10 business days to ship. Rush charges may be incurred for shorter guaranteed turn times.
Quantity - Replication, due to its industrial nature, requires a minimum of one 1,000 units to be economically feasible. Duplication is better suited for shorter runs accommodating as few as 10 units. Duplication runs in the thousands become feasible as time constraints become more urgent or pressing.
Playability - Playability differences between duplication and replication have everything to do with the quality of the blank media when talking about duplication and age of the equipment used to play the disc. Duplicated discs will play on almost all stereos and computers manufactured in the last few years. Replication ensures playability on 99% of all players presently on the market.
