Preparing
a Master for Media Fast
Preparing
a CD, DVD, audio cassette, or video cassette
master for replication or duplication
can be a tricky process. There are a
few significant items that should be
considered when submitting a master to
Media Fast so that problems can be avoided
and the ordering process can be
expedited.
Recommended
Maximum Length for an Audio CD
Audio CD's and DVD's are written from
the inner stacking ring to the outer
edge.
Most
of the errors in CD & DVD replication and duplication occur as the digital content
reaches the outer edges of the disc. Accordingly, Philips
recommends
that
for
optimum
performance,
any
audio
CD
program
should
not
exceed
74:30
minutes. For CD masters exceeding 74:30 minutes
of audio, you must sign a waiver. Ask your Media
Fast representative for more information.
Handle Masters Carefully
After you create your master, make sure that you handle it carefully. Be sure
to avoid touching the data side of a CD-R or a DVD-R. Avoid getting fingerprints
on tape or other sensitive media. Keep masters out of the sun or intense heat.
Always
package
masters
with
enough
padding to prevent damage during shipping. These precautions can prevent problems
that could delay or increase the costs of your media projects.
Provide Two Copies of Each Master
Sometimes a master can contain errors that only Media Fast's sensitive testing
equipment can detect. However, these errors are often circumvented if two copies
of each master are provided to Media Fast. This prevents disc burn errors that
are
contained
in one master from delaying the manufacturing process.
Keep One Copy for Yourself
Always keep at least one copy of each master that you produce in your own archives.
This is a type of insurance against the problems that would arise if the only
working copy of your project was damaged during shipping.
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