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CD package
rates
In order to simplify the actual cost to produce
the product you require we have come up with a
list of package rates for our most popular products.
The prices below are fully inclusive from the
supply of artwork & master, with no hidden
costs. From receipt of all parts please allow
2 weeks for delivery, if you require
any additional editing to artwork or masters we
can normally turn this around in in an additional
48 hours. This
is only a small example of the products we can produce, if you would
like prices on any other packaging options or larger amounts we will be
happy to quote for you.
Call or email to receive samples of our previous work
CD disc only
Price
includes:- Glass Mastering up to 74 minutes / ROM 650 MB, CD with on-body
print up to full colour (offset litho or silk screen), Delivery to 1 UK
Mainland Destination.
No. of
units |
Total cost |
500 |
£280.00 |
1000 |
£300.00 |
2000 |
£500.00 |
All prices exclude V.A.T. |
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CD in full
colour card wallet
Price
includes:- Glass Mastering up to 74 minutes / ROM 650 MB, CD with on-body print up
to full colour (offset litho or silk screen), Card Wallet printed full colour with gloss or matt finish, Barcode
and Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Destination.
No. of
units |
Total cost |
500 |
£425.00 |
1000 |
£450.00 |
2000 |
£730.00 |
All prices exclude V.A.T. |
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CD in album
case with 4 page booklet & traycard
Price
includes:- Glass Mastering up to Audio 74 minutes / ROM 650 MB, CD with on-body print up
to full colour (offset litho or silk screen), Album Case (clear or black trays), 4
Page Booklet and Traycard printed full colour both sides, Barcode, Overwrap and
Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Destination.
No. of
units |
Total cost |
500 |
£445.00 |
1000 |
£530.00 |
2000 |
£890.00 |
All prices exclude V.A.T. |
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CD In Album
Case with 8 Page Booklet & Traycard
Price
includes:- Glass Mastering up to 74 minutes / ROM 650 MB, CD with on-body print up
to full colour (offset litho or silk screen), Album Case (clear or black trays), 8
Page Booklet and Traycard printed full colour on all pages, Barcode, Overwrap and
Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Destination.
No. of
units |
Total cost |
500 |
£505.00 |
1000 |
£585.00 |
2000 |
£970.00 |
All prices exclude V.A.T. |
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CD in slimline
single case with J-Card
Price
includes:- Glass Mastering up to 74 minutes / ROM 650 MB, CD with on-body print up
to full colour (offset litho or silk screen), Slimline Single Case, J-Card printed full colour,
Barcode, Overwrap and Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Destination.
No. of
units |
Total cost |
500 |
£500.00 |
1000 |
£570.00 |
2000 |
£930.00 |
All prices exclude V.A.T. |
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CD in 4
page Digipack
Price
includes:- Glass Mastering up to 74 minutes / ROM 650 MB, CD with
on-body print up
to full colour (offset litho or silk screen), Digipack printed full
colour on all pages with clear or black digi-tray with gloss or matt
finish, Barcode, Over-wrap and
delivery to 1 UK mainland destination.
No. of
units |
Total cost |
500 |
£740.00 |
1000 |
£760.00 |
2000 |
£1290.00 |
All prices exclude V.A.T. |
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CD Masters:- We can glass master directly
form your PQ encoded Red Book CD-R, CD ROM or
Exabyte master. When supplying masters please
use high grade media and record at maximum of
2 x or 4 x speed as higher record speeds can introduce
errors that could result in rejection from the
mastering room.
If you are unable to provide a fully compiled
Red Book master we can create your master from
multiple CD-R's, DATS or edit your existing master.
We can re-arrange track order, top & tail
the tracks and adjust the gaps, we will also check
to see if your audio levels reach the maximum
allowable for CD (peaking @ 0dB FS). If we do
any editing to your master you will be provided
with a CD-R reference disc for approval before
commencing with glass mastering, this service is included in the above package rates.
If you require professional creative mastering
we can arrange for you to attend a session at
Alchemy Soho Mastering in London, one of the finest
mastering studios in the World. Using traditional
analogue and state of the art digital processing
in a custom built environment they can provide
the finishing touches to you recordings. Please
contact us for a quote on pro mastering.
CD Artwork:- We prefer to receive High Resolution
/ Press Quality PDF files layed out onto our templates,
these can be found in the specification section.
We strongly advise you to read our guidelines
before supplying artwork, as incorrectly supplied
artwork can lead to delays in delivery times or
additional costs to rectify any problems.
If we edit your artwork we will provide you with
PDF files for you to approve before we print your
job. If you require we can supply you with AGFA
/ SHERPA colour accurate proofs for you to approve,
please contact us for prices.
Overs & Unders:-
It is industry standard to manufacture and print within a 10%
tolerance. Therefore an order of 1000 discs may end up as 900 or 1100
delivered. The above detailed package rates include the cost of any
‘Overs’ received on your order. Any ‘Unders’
will be credited back to clients at the standard unit rates.
CD Replication V’s CD-R Duplication
We
have been manufacturing CD’s since 1992 and in 1994 we were one
of the first companies to offer CD-R recording in the north of
England. Our first CD recorder cost over £ 2000.00 and the
discs cost £ 25.00 each. Things have moved on a long way since
then, however having had more experience with the format than most, we
truly believe that replicated CD’s are superior to duplicated
CD-R discs.
CD Replication
All
masters supplied to us are first analysed on Eclipse CD & DVD
verification systems for any errors on the disc. Errors can be produced
by: -
- Defective media, we recommend using high quality branded media.
- Errors in the disc recording process, you should record your master at the
lowest possible speed and avoid running other applications and screen savers
during the recording stage.
- Physical damage, your master should be free of scratches, dust, fingerprints and
only use a felt-tip permanent marker pen to write on the disc. We recommend
sending masters in album cases, as they offer the best protection for the DVD
master.
Once your master has
passed verification we glass master your disc, we then electroform this
to produce a stamper. This is checked to ensure no errors have been
introduced.
Your stamper is then loaded into the pressing
machine. During this stage molten polycarbonate is injected into the
mould holding your stamper and forms your disc. The disc is removed
from the mould moved onto the cooling station. At this point the discs
are clear and contain all the digital information, however it cannot be
played because there is no reflective layer.
The clear discs are
now placed in the metaliser. The metaliser coats the information side
of the disc (upper surface) a thin layer of aluminium. This metal layer
is the reflective surface that can be seen on the reverse of a CD
pressing. The metal layer is then coated in lacquer for protection and
provides a suitable surface to print the label.
We can now
verify the discs to make sure that they are exact copies of your master
with no additional errors. When this stage is completed we are ready to
print your disc.
We have a choice of two printing methods for CD
onbody, silk screen and offset litho. Silk screen is best used when you
want to print solid blocks of colour or use PANTONE, florescent or
metallic inks. We use offset for printing full colour or photographic
images with a high level of shading detail. If your not sure which one
is best for you, send us a copy of your artwork and we will be happy to
advise. The inks used in both processes are scratch and moisture
resistant.
Finally your discs are ready to go to the
fulfilment department and are machine packed into your required
packaging with the associated paper parts. They are then over-wrapped
for protection & security, and then put into 25 way cartons ready
for delivery.
CD Duplication
We
understand that there is a need for CD duplication, if you need very
fast turnaround or a very limited run this is the best option. But if
time and budget allows CD replication offers the best solution, when
you are selling or promoting your product ,the quality, consistency and
a professional image say’s everything. This is why as a company we have never,
or ever will offer duplicated CD-R, as we know that every disc we
manufacture will be of the highest quality and will last long into the
future.
Most small-scale duplicators do not have access to
high-end error checking systems and tend to duplicate discs unchecked.
If your disc is not checked, any errors on your master will be
reproduced on your CD-R copies. These errors will make the disc far
more susceptible to skips or even render it unplayable.
Your
disc will be loaded into a CD copying tower, these contain up to 10
recorders, and the quality of the recorders in towers can vary greatly.
Your disc will then be individually burned onto blank media, most
duplicators use unbranded discs and the quality can be suspect.
Nearly
all duplicators write the discs at the fastest speed possible to
achieve a high throughput. We reject more masters for high-speed write
errors than for any other reason. Even using the best writers and
media, it is almost impossible not to introduce disc errors at high
writing speeds, as with a poor master this makes a disc more
susceptible to playback problems.
Duplication company’s
offer a wide range of disc printing options, from inkjet to thermal
print. The inkjet prints use the same system as in a desktop printer,
however these can be prone to scratches and moisture, even sweat from
fingerprints can leave a permanent mark. Thermal printers offer a
harder wearing and moisture (water) resistant print surface, however colour
accuracy and detail cannot match CD offset print, text and graphics can
appear grainy. Neither of these processes allows you to print PANTONE,
metallic or fluorescent colours.
In the long term there
are issues of durability, CD-R discs, especially write once discs
are highly susceptible to damage from sunlight as the dye’s used
for the recording area are easily damaged by UV rays. Discs left in
direct sunlight can fail in a matter of days.
Although not as
much of a problem as it was several years ago there are issues of
compatibility, many older players will not play CD-R discs,
particularly some high-end audiophile systems. Our pressed CD’s
are universally compatible and will play on all CD players.
Some
of the above might sound complicated, but don’t worry as we are
here to simplify the process. If you have any questions about CD
manufacturing, just give us a call, advice is always free.
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