Prepare A Master
General Master Guidelines
Master Guidelines for Audio CD Replication & Duplication
Master Guidelines for CD-ROM Replication
General Master Guidelines
- Masters must be "READY TO RUN":
- songs in correct order
- needing no equalization, compression, or level adjustment
- complete list of song titles
- While we can accept all master formats, there may be nominal charges associated with certain formats.
- NEVER send your only copy. Always supply us with a “RUNNING MASTER”.
- A Master Log is required to be supplied by the customer for all formats. Projects without a completed Master Log will be put on hold until one is supplied.
- Prepare a list that is accurate to locate beginning and ending points.
- Prepare a guideline of spurious noise information that indicates any unusual noises or general notes regarding the quality of the recording.
- Eastco is not responsible for errors in your Master Log or if no Master Log is provided.
Master Guidelines for Audio CD Replication & Duplication
- CD-R is the preferred master format for CD replication & duplication. Other formats are accepted but will incur additional charges for re-mastering to CD-R.
- CD-R masters must be burned “Disc at Once” in a single session and must be PQ coded
- CD-R masters must conform to Red Book standards.
- CD-R masters must be 16 bit, 44.1 kHz and peak no higher than 0 db (“digital zero”).
- CD-R masters must be free of C2 Errors.
- CD-R masters must be free of scratches, fingerprints, etc…
- The maximum number of tracks on a CD is 99.
The minimum track length is 4 seconds.
The maximum length of a CD is 74 minutes.
80 minute discs are possible, contact us for details.
Master Guidelines for CD-ROM Replication
- Due to the wide array of content available to be delivered on CD-ROM, your master guidelines will be specific to each project. Contact us to find out what specifications your project requires.
