Listed below are 10 tips in preparing your music CD for duplication
1. Is the sound correct? You want to make sure your sound is mixed correctly and the same volume should be equal throughout the CD. This means all songs should have equal volume on the entire CD. You do not want to find out after duplication you are having to turn the volume up and down.
2. Make sure and check all details of the CD. This would mainly refer to the table of contents on the CD. It is also important to make sure that all tracks are in the correct place.
3. Graphics are also very important as this could be what sells your CD. Making sure you have the right look on both the CD and the packaging is very important.
4. Check your spelling. Make sure and go through all spelling on the CD as well as the packaging and make sure there are no errors.
5. Before duplicating your CD make sure that you get it copy written before doing your duplication..
6. Make sure you format your printing to the best of your ability. There are a many options for formatting your CD packaging. You can print a one page insert up to a 10 page insert so you want to make sure that you have the correct placement and wording for all your content.
7. You can package in many different ways. You do not have settle for just a standard jewel case, so explore your options before duplicating your CD.
8. These items should always be included: copyright, contact information and the people that help put together the CD.
9. Make sure you test a few CD’s after duplicating to be sure they are correct.
10. The most important item is to pay attention to the details and make sure you do not have to go back and track or re-do any of your CDs. Knowing what you need when starting out will save you time and money when beginning the CD duplication process.