What's the difference between Duplication and Replication?
- Duplication is the process of burning the data onto a recordable disc using recordable drives.
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Replication (referred to as 'molded, pressed or stamped') is a multi step process that involves:
- Creation of a glass master from a CD/DVD master
- Creation of nickel stamper(s) from a glass master
- Injection molding of clear optical-grade polycarbonate substrates (clear discs) from that stamper
- Metallizing and lacquering of those substrates to produce CDs and DVDs.
| Duplicated Media | Replicated Media | |
| Typical Quantity | 1 - 1000 | 1000+ |
| Compatibility | Nearly all new drives/players are compatible | 100% |
| Typical Turn Time | 1 - 7 Days | 2 Weeks |
| Intended Use | Promotional, Demo, Internal Communications, Marketing | Retail |
| Typical Data Layer Color |
CD - Light Yellow, Blue DVD - Purple |
CD - Silver DVD - Silver/Gold |
| Printing Methods |
Thermal - Professional: Photographic Quality, smudge proof, protects dye layer
Inkjet - Prosumer: Photographic Quality, can be susceptible to smudging
Label - Never recommended: easily get stuck in slot loading drives, can cause disc balance/playability issues, excessive wear on players and data corruption due to label adhesive |
Offset - Highest resolution, Best for photographic images
Silkscreen - Standard resolution, Ideal for Solid colors/Graphics |
Grand Savant Media does not produce replicated discs in house, neither do many companies offering replication services.
We can accommodate replication requests as a convenience to our customers or we can recommend a replicator that you can contact directly.
Please call us at 888-310-3462 for more information.
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