Music CD Duplication - Step By Step By Chris Rockett
In this article I want to take you through the process of music CD duplication because the first time you do it things can seem very confusing. The problem with music CD duplication is that if you forget any part of the process there can be massive extra charges. Or worse still you might get 2000 copies of your CD printed all wrong, and you will have no way to get your money back. Follow the step by step guide below and you should be fine: 1. Sign your quote: The quote is basically the order form that the music CD duplication house will send you when you first call. You agree on how many CDs you need and jacket printing details. They will then send you a quote which you need to read carefully then sign to agree that you are prepared to go ahead with the order. 2. The master CD: You need to make sure that the master you send out sounds just the way you want it because every other CD will be a perfect copy of that first master. It's also a good idea to put your name and phone number on the master in case it gets lost in the shuffle. 3. Your album artwork: this is the design that will go on the front cover of your CD and in the jacket. It should be supplied on CDR format and then you should also print another paper version that is exactly the way you want it to look. (The colors can sometimes go wrong so the printer needs to know what you expect to see.) If you're getting the music CD duplication house to do the design send in as much detail as possible including sketches and logos. You can't give them enough details. 4. Copyright details: This is the documentation that shows the work is yours. 5. The Cash: they will probably ask for all the money upfront but try and make sure you only give a deposit and pay the rest when your work is completed to a good standard. Final thoughts
Always keep a copy of anything you send by post because if everything goes missing you might have to start all over again!
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