Replication or Duplication
Depending on what your requirements are, you will choose either replication or duplication when you require copies of your CDs or DVDs.
Replication
With replication a CD or DVD is created to be an exact copy of the original. Data cannot be added or changed once the disc has been created.
The injection moulding process that is used to create the discs makes replication very cost effective and also has big advantages when there is sensitive or copyrighted material.
Replication is the most common choice when there are large numbers of CDs or DVDs required. Due to its reliability, this method is particularly popular in the corporate and music industries.
Duplication
In the case of duplication, data is burned onto blank CDs or DVDs by way of CD/DVD writers.
Duplication is the same as the process of writing or burning information by copying from one disc to another.
Duplication is the best option if you have a small amount of discs - less than 500, and if it's a very small quantity you need, you can even copy them yourself at home.
Duplication is often much quiker than replication, so if you're pressed for time, and your information is not sensitive, then duplication is the way to go.
