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SOURCE AUDIO FILES +
file preparation ↓
• A1 - 4:05 • B1 - 3:40
• A2 - 2:35 • B2 - 4:12
• SIDE A_yourprojectname
• SIDE B_yourprojectname
mastering requirements ↓
sending your files ↓
QUALITY / PLAYBACK +
playback ↓
high quality sound ↓
runtime + volume ↓
track sequencing ↓
cleaning ↓
rpm ↓
PACKAGING / PRINTING +
packaging ↓
cover art templates ↓
center label templates ↓
print specifications + tips ↓
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS
• 300 dpi
• High Quality Print PDF
• Embed all fonts or create outlines for all text.
• Fonts: min. 8 point
• Dark lines on a light background: min. 0.5 point
• Light lines on dark background: min. 1.0 point
• Layout WITH NO any marks / cutting lines
• Layout including margin addition (5mm bleed)
• Don't put any important information in 5mm from trim
• Flatten transparencies
• CMYK only (ISO Coated v2)
• Convert greyscale to CMYK
TIPS
Checking whether the resolution is high enough, can easily be done in a PDF reader or image software. Open your file and set the image to at least 200%. What you see now is about the quality in which your file will be printed, since the human eye can see so close up on a print. If it doesn't look good enough > adjust your files (300dpi / dimensions to scale).
Vector files provide some of the best printing results. Zoom in very close on your print file to see if the edges, especially the curves and fonts, are still razor-sharp, then that element is made in vector and things will be extra crisp. You can have both vector and image in the same file.
If you are still unsure about the print-readiness of the file, we can review it for you - just add "advanced file check" to your order. Feel free to write if you have a question about anything.
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return policy ↓
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12051, Berlin DE
+49 151 63173978
info@discarchive.de
TAX# 16/252/04792
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TEST CUTS +
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12 INCH TEST CUT
1-SIDE
2-SIDES
33€
36€
40€
26€
30€
33€
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EP
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10 INCH TEST CUT
MAXI
EP
1-SIDE
24€
26€
2-SIDES
31€
32€
7 INCH TEST CUT
SINGLE
1-SIDE
20€
2-SIDES
24€