Pure Music UK - DVD Mastering Manufacturing and Pressing

DVD 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 12 – 14 days for delivery, if you require any additional editing to artwork 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.

DVD (4.7 GIG) disc only

Price includes:- Glass Mastering, replicated DVD with on-body print up to full colour (offset litho or silk screen), Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Dstination.

No. of units	Cost
500	CALL
1000	£430.00
2000	£790.00
3000	£1165.00

All prices exclude V.A.T.

DVD (4.7 GIG) supplied in card wallet printed full colour

Price includes:- Glass Mastering, replicated DVD with on-body print up to full colour (offset litho or silk screen) supplied in card wallet printed full colour, barcode & Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Destination.

No. of units	Cost
500	CALL
1000	£585.00
2000	£1020.00
3000	£1435.00

All prices exclude V.A.T.

DVD (4.7 GIG) in box with printed insert

Price includes:- Glass Mastering, replicated DVD with on-body print up to full colour (offset litho or silk screen) supplied in Amaray box with full colour DVD insert, barcode, overwrap & Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Destination.

No. of units	With black case	With clear case
500	£660.00	£770.00
1000	£680.00	£790.00
2000	£1270.00	£1370.00
3000	£1855.00	£2035.00

All prices exclude V.A.T.

DVD (4.7 GIG) in box with printed insert & 4 page booklet

Price includes:- Glass Mastering, replicated DVD with on-body print up to full colour (offset litho or silk screen) supplied in Amaray box with full colour DVD insert, 4 Page DVD Booklet, barcode, overwrap & Delivery to 1 UK Mainland Destination.

No. of units	With black case	With clear case
500	£770.00	£820.00
1000	£790.00	£840.00
2000	£1370.00	£1410.00
3000	£2035.00	£2110.00

All prices exclude V.A.T.

DVD Masters:- We glass master directly form your DTL or DVD +/- R authoring disc.

DVD 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.

DVD Replication V’s DVD-R Duplication

We have been manufacturing optical discs 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-R 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 DVD’s are superior to duplicated DVD-R discs. Although DVD offers a higher capacity than CD, the processes for DVD-R and CD-R duplication are essentially the same.

DVD 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 DVD 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 DVD 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.

DVD Duplication

We understand that there is a need for DVD duplication, if you need very fast turnaround or a very limited run this is the best option. But if time and budget allows DVD 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 will offer duplicated DVD-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 DVD-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 DVD 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 resistant print surface, however colour accuracy and detail cannot match DVD 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, recordable DVD-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 DVD-R discs, particularly some high-end audiophile systems. Our pressed DVD’s are universally compatible and will play on all DVD 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 DVD manufacturing, just give us a call, advice is always free.