Save On Blu-ray Replication
The speed of the Blu-ray replication process depends on the speed of the disc drive being utilized in the manufacture of the discs. While the most affordable units function at standard 1x speeds, advanced drives can burn discs at rates as high as 6x, with 8x and 12x units expected to enter the picture as technology continues to improve and become more cost-effective.
Current Blu-ray Replication Speeds
In terms of the time needed to complete the process, Blu-ray replication speeds also depend on whether a single layer or a dual layer of data is being recorded. Each Blu-ray disc layer is capable of holding up to 25 gigabytes of data. Here is a quick reference guide:
- At 1x speeds, a single layer of data takes about 90 minutes and a dual layer about 180 minutes
- At 2x speeds, single layer replication takes about 45 minutes and dual layer takes 90 minutes
- At 4x speeds, 23 minutes are needed for single layers and 45 minutes are needed for dual layers
- At 6x speeds, a single layer can be burned in 15 minutes and a dual layer in about half an hour
Blu-ray replication technology is most affordable to the average consumer in tower unit formats, which can create large quantities of disc copies from a DVD, BD-ROM, BD-R or BD-RE master recordings. More expensive but more efficient automated units are practical for commercial disc mastering applications.
CD Dimensions Inc. has affordable, efficient technologies to assist both individual and commercial consumers with all their media duplication needs. The company offers cutting-edge formats, as well as standard CD and DVD equipment and supplies, complete with friendly and knowledgeable customer service.
