Articles on CD, DVD, Blu-ray & Vinyl

Cover song licensing An informative guide on obtaining licensing for cover songs What is classified as a cover song and do I need to pay

Physical CD, DVD and Blu-ray sales dominate UK digital downloads – 2012 A look at sales of physical CD, DVD and Blu-ray vs their digital

Glossary: Types of CD, DVD and Blu-ray In this article we take a definitive look at all the types of optical discs available, and what

Short-run CD duplication and printing What is a short-run duplication and what are the advantages? What is short-run CD duplication? Short-run CD duplication services refer

How to promote my event using CD Flyers Information about CD flyers and why the return on investment is worthwhile In the cut-throat industry of

Computer optical drive loading mechanisms Exploring the different types of drive loading mechanisms and how to decide on the best option for you When searching

Using disc imaging software to create backups of your discs Why is it important to backup your data and what’s the best method of doing

How to Clean Your CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs A guide on how to clean and maintain your discs Proper care and cleaning of your

The history and evolution of the compact disc (CD) A look into the origins of the CD and how it has evolved over the years

Exploring different CD printing methods Examining the different options available for printing onto a CD, DVD or Blu-ray disc. Discs are printed for their aesthetic

How to create an autorun CD Instructions on how to create an autorun for your CD or DVD master When a CD is inserted into

What are the different types of Blu-ray, DVD and CD cases? A comparison of all DVD and CD cases Before anyone listens or views the

CD Versus MP3: The big debate This article will look at the ever evolving debate of CD versus MP3, which format is better? The Compact

How to verify an audio CD for CD text An easy way to check a master audio CD for CD text, IRSC and MCN or

International Standard Recording Codes (ISRC) What are they, how to acquire them, and how to use them with your songs and recordings What are ISRC

How to prepare your graphics for DVD and CD printing Step by step guidelines on preparing your designs and artworks This tutorial has been written

The correct way to submit your songs for audio mastering This article will look at best practices for how to prepare and send final mixes

Prepare your audio masters for optimal lacquer cutting and vinyl pressing Mixing and mastering for vinyl: Audio supplied for vinyl record lacquer cutting and pressing

What can a CD be use for? The compact disc has a variety of uses – we talk about the practical and more unusual uses