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CD Direct Metal Mastering Technology-A Step Towards a More Efficient Manufacturing Process for Compact Discs

Described will be a more efficient method of producing Compact Disc pressing masters and stampers. This new technology allows stampers to be produced more directly, avoids complicated and sensitive steps during their production, and eliminates the need for a clean-room environment. The necessary initial investments are much lower than those required for the currently used laser mastering method.

Authors: Redlich, Horst; Joschko, Guenter
Affiliation: TELDEC Schallplaten GmbH, Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany
AES Convention:81 (November 1986) Paper Number:2372 Import into BibTeX
Subject:Audio Recording

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