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Audio:
CD-R: We accept CD-I, CD-XA and Mixed Mode Red Book Audio formatted CD-R Compact Discs as input for CD-ROM and AUDIO reproduction.
NOTE: I-Tunes, Toast, Easy-CD Creator and other consumer CD burning software should not be use to master Industry standard audio CDs or make Enhanced Audio CDs. You should use the professional versions of the software or professional equipment for mastering for professional industrial standard replication.
4 MM DAT: We accept 4mm DAT tapes with a sample rate of 44.1 kHz. Only for clients that have opted to use our post-production and mastering services. We do not accept this media for final replication. DATA FILES: We accept the following file formats when clients use our post-production and mastering services: Stereo Interleaved SDII, .AIF or .WAV data files on MAC or PC CD-ROM or DVD ROM. We also offer 24 bit 48kHz/96kHz Mastering (Call for specifications)
Data Formatting for CD-ROMs (Software & Mixed Mode):
ISO 9660: This file system is an international standard and is supported by none other than Microsoft in their MS-DOS CD-ROM extensions. Most other systems also support CD-ROM discs that conform to the ISO-9660 standard. HFS (Hierarchical File System): The format is supported solely by Apple Macintosh computer systems. A disc using this format will be like a Macintosh hard drive.
Dual Partition: This consists of creating both an ISO and an HFS partition on the same disc. IT looks like an HFS on the Mac and a DOS/PC disc on DOS/PC machines. CD-ROM-XA: CD-ROM-Extended Architecture is an extension to the CD-ROM standard using elements of the CD-I specification, and consistent with the ISO-9660 volume and file structure standard. Mixed Mode: This is a combination of audio tracks and CD-ROM tracks on the same CD. The audio information is supplied on CD-ROM or 4 mm audio DAT tape.
Mastering and Post-Production:
On all CD packages, your CD-R master will go straight to the glass master unless you are having The Gate do any post-production or mastering. Please see the Post-Production area of this site for services and pricing. All masters submitted for post-production must not have final compression or limiting. Text and Data Files: Text files —credits, song lists, etc.— must be supplied to The Gate with the information on a PC diskette or via e-mail.
DVD and video:
Please call (925) 256-1770 for custom pricing and media requirements or go to the DVD area of this site.
Graphics and Design templates:
Since basic design services are included with all manufacturing packages, most clients take advantage of this service. See Design Policy, If you intend on providing The Gate with your own film or graphic files, they will need to match our specs exactly! Please go to our template area and download our templates and graphic checklist for your project.
Additional important information:
All prices reflect a 4% cash discount.
There are no hidden charges or miscellaneous expenses! All orders are subject to a 10% overrun charge that will be billed after you receive your project. I-Tunes, Easy-CD Creator or Toast cannot be use to master audio CD’s. All film that is provided must match our specs exactly. Please call (925) 256-1770 or e-mail helpdesk@gatemedia.com for templates if you do not find what you are looking for on this site. All packages can be made-to-order and you are more than welcome to customize your own project. Please call (925) 256-1770 with any additional questions you may have and for additional price quotes. When supplying your master please follow the above requirements closely to avoid delays.
We are here to help you get your project completed in the most professional way possible. Please don't hesitate, call now and we will assign you a personal consultant to help guide you through the process.
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