How to manufacture your CD or DVD
with SuperDigital

1. Record your CD or DVD
SuperDigital's Recording Store can sell you gizmos you need to do this!
Or we can assist by tracking or mixing your album in our studio.

2. Deal with the red tape of copyright & licensing.
You must own or control the content.
If you're performing your own music, & are using zero samples of someone else's music. you do not need to get a license from anyone!
However:
You need to submit an IPR Form with your finished master for our plant so they don't get sued by the RIAA, & indicate on it that you own the content. Download our SuperDigital Order Form which contains this stuff.
You should protect your own songs by registering with ASCAP (ascap.com), or BMI (bmi.com).
When you record someone else's song, obtain a mechanical license from the original writer(s) & publisher of the song.
Contact the Harry Fox Agency (212) 370-5330 (www.nmpa.org), or contact the song's publisher directly .
Submit a copy of your mechanical license, or proof that you have applied for it for any cover songs, with your CD or DVD master.
If you use someone else's performance, software or samples on your CD, even if your CD is not for sale, you need to get a master use license from the original artist or the artist's label, or by contacting the owner of the software for a CD-ROM, enhanced CD, or DVD.
Provide a copy of your master use license, or proof that you have applied for the master use license, with your finished CD or DVD master.
If you have images in your CD or DVD artwork that are owned by someone else, obtain rights to reproduce these materials prior to manufacturing in order to protect yourself from copyright violation.

3. Start thinking about your cover design.
Gather up artwork, photos, logos , lyrics, credits, thank you's etc., Consider handing this off to a professional graphic designer- its worth the investment! Give the designer a sample of your music plus some examples of other CD's you like.Consider the packaging options like DigiPak, standard jewelcase, card sleeves, etc.

4. See us for professional Mastering.
Record labels never release an unmastered album neither should you Mastering is more than some dude applying a $59 program on his computer. Real mastering like you get in Purple makes an audible difference.
Careful application of EQ, limiters, & such, will make your music will sound bigger, fuller, warmer, punchier, more even, & clearer.
Check out on our site Purple Mastering.

5.When ready to submit the artwork for your project printing, your designer needs to read the CD Printing requirements to accompany your art.
File for graphics can be submitted on CD or ftp'd to us. Call 503-228-2222 for info..

6. Manufacture your CD or DVD.
We coordinate all phases of manufacturing - printing the inserts, duplicating the CD's or DVD's, & package the finished product.

Delivery Dates. Altho delivery dates have to be approximate, SuperDigital is known for bending over backwards. Please, don't schedule a CD release party till you have product in your hands. Murphy's law lives.
Any number of steps in the manufacturing process can create unexpected delays.

Color Matching. All printed inserts are "gang-run". This allows us to offer printing at the lowest cost to you, but also means that exact color matching for any one job is not possible.

Bar Code (UPC). For store sales, you must have a bar code or UPC (Universal Product Code) included in the packaging . We include this free on all 500 and up packages.We will generate one for your artwork.

Send us the following:

1. Filled out SuperDigital Order Form, which includes instructions to us , "What you should know"section, master CD/DVD sign off, & IPR form. Review our order form & "What you should know" section & make sure you understand it.
Sign the order form in the 3 necessary locations

2.Finished CD or DVD master, to our mastering specifications

3. CD or DVD graphic design on disc, or zipped/stuffed for ftp, to our graphic specifications

4. Money
There is a Credit Card Authorization on our Order Form (& can be done over the phone too) for Deposit amount, as specified by your rep when you place your order.
We accept:
VISA ,
MasterCard,
AMEX,
Discover,
with signed credit card authorization form. (Your credit card statement will say Superdigital.)

PayPal
Cash, only if you're delivering your order in person.
Certified check or cashier's check.
Money order.

Send it all to:

SuperDigital Ltd.
1150 N.W. 17th
Portland OR 97209

Contact us by Email anytime:
cd at superdigital.com,
graphics at superdigital.com

ftp: ftp.superdigital.com
user: graphics@superdigital.com
password: graphics

Good reasons to have your CD done at SuperDigital  

21 Years Experience-
makin' CDs since 1987. We've workin hard for you!

We are family owned- And we only spend our resources where we feel it's ethical!

We Ain't a franchise chain.

We're musicians too! - We share your pain.

We know music and media technology-
This is our life. Our passion. ...our uumm....job.

Meet or Beat Pricing! We are competitive! 
Show us your best price quote & we'll do our best to beat that price. We can talk!

Personal Service
Our friendly Oregon service means you won't get lost in the shuffle like with East coast mail order firms. We're small enough to care about our customers.
We take personal interest in completing your project with accuracy
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Major Label Look & Sound
"Fast as we can" & competitive prices but with a friendly Oregon attitude. We not talkin' Newark here folks!

Ethical Production
If we need to subcontract part of your job, we will only use production facilities that are eco-sensitive. There is a different attitude here towards quality.  We do not use use plants overseas & especially ones that do not respect copyrights.  Our plants are licensed & certified. And care about the footprint they leave.
   
Graphic Design & Digital Pre-Press
We can design your CD Booklet from the ground up.  Or, we can help refine your materials. We strive to make the process easy for you. 

Free Bar Code
Many stores require a bar code number for retail sales.  At SuperDigital we will provide you with one FREE with orders of 500 & over.  (If you did it yourself, it could cost over $850.)
     
Need Ideas for Distribution?
We figure you have already heard of CD Baby, Amazon and the like, And you know how to surf the web.....so we won't bore you with details. If you need help or advice on distribution, call us,
   
Expert Short Run CD & DVD Duplication Too!
Need 25, 50, or 200?  We love to do them!  Fast service and low prices!  Photorealitic Full Color Direct on Disc Printing is incredible!.

We are the Microbrew Duper
We provide personal attention to quality and customer service.  Oregon is notorious for independent and innovative companies like our local craft brewers.

Thousands of Happy Repeat Customers 

No Sales Tax
Oregon is a No Sales Tax State!

One Stop Shopping for Digital media
We provide a unique array of complete World Class services.

since 1987 we've quietly produced Disc's for:

Nike • Adidas • Tripwire • DeMarini • Bonfire Snowboards • Nautilus • Suunto • IFF • Gango Editions • NIA Technique • KBOO • Team Diamond • Columbia Forest Products • Oregon Symphony • Cummins Northwest • City of Portland • NW Hunter TV • Rose Festival

& 100's of Bands - you name it!