Quality Focused DVD Duplication

When shopping around for DVD Duplication Services you should be aware that in the industry there is always a cost vs quality tradeoff.  Many companies run on the low cost model in which product quality and service suffer.

To better understand what you are buying, first it is important to distiguish DVD Duplication from DVD Replication. DVD Duplication is an industry term defined as copying one dvd on to many using DVD burners.  This process is usually for lower volume runs under 500 units and is not to be confused with DVD Replication which is typically for runs over 1000 units and are stamped, not burned.

If you need less than 1000 units, then you are looking for DVD Duplication.  The best way to ensure that you reiceve a quality DVD Duplication product is to ask these key questions of your duplicator.

1. ask them to explain what type of blank DVDs they use and why they have chosen them. – the quality of blank media varies widely in the industry.  There is great media out there and there is some real junk too.  If you duplication company cannot tell you what type of blanks they use and why, you are probably dealing with a low cost provider that buys many different types of blanks depending on the current price.  These guys are typically your low cost and low quality provider.

2. ask them if they verify the master content for read errors and PI/PO errors.  This is very good way to ensure that the master is of good quality and will have the necessary integrity for making good duplications.

3. ask them what type of disc printing they use.  If the answer is “ink jet” you are probably dealing with a very small company that has not been able to upgrade to equipment that will provide a better quality print that is also water and scratch resistant.

These are some fundamental questions to ask to verify the quality of the disc you are getting.

You also will want to consider getting references from current clients and asking about guarantees on turn times.  There are many low cost, low quality providers out there that will promise great prices at the expense of approximate lead times.  It always pays to do your homework for your DVD projects.

these are just a few tips to get some insight into the product and service quality upon which they build their business.

If you have more questions about DVD Duplication, give us a quick call, we are always eager to earn new clients and provide you with a product and service that should exceed your expectations.