Step By Step Instructions
1. Upload Your Audio for CD
AUDIO FILE SPECS:
- Total length cannot exceed 79 minutes
- All audio files need to be 44.1 kHz, 16-bit
- Preferred audio file types: WAV, AIF, AIFF, DDP*
- Other acceptable audio file types: AAC, FLAC, MP3, M4A, physical CD master mailed to us
24-bit audio files may cause pops and clicks when converted to 16-bit for audio CDs. Please make sure your audio files are 16-bit.
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UPLOAD DDP
* DDP (Disc Description Protocol) is a proprietary format for creating audio disc masters. Windows or MAC software is required. We recommend HOFA.
2. Upload Your Audio for Vinyl
AUDIO FILE SPECS:
- 33 1/3 rpm 12” Vinyl - Maximum Time: 23 minutes per side
- 45 rpm 12” Vinyl - Maximum Time: 15 minutes per side
- Preferred audio file types: 16-bit or 24-bit WAV, AIF or AIFF
- Other acceptable audio file types: AAC, FLAC, MP3, M4A, physical CD master mailed to us
3. Upload Your Images and Tell Us About Your Artwork
GRAPHIC DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill out the Graphic Design Form to:
- Upload the images you want us to use *
- Type out the text you want us to put on each panel of your CD package
- Give us directions about color preferences, style, placements of elements, text alignment, etc.
- Let us know if you have any font preferences
* Images should have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Dots per inch, or dpi is how the resolution of digital images are measured. Imagine that there are tiny dots of ink on the paper. The more dots per inch you can have, the more detailed and clear your images will be. Low resolution files tend to print blurry or pixilated.
Please make sure your document settings and scanner settings are set to at least 300 dpi (sometimes referred to as ppi 'pixels per inch') to get your graphics looking as good as possible. We cannot make your images higher resolution than the original files you send us.
Please fill out one form for each package you've ordered graphic design for. Once you complete one form, simply refresh the page and fill out the form again.
GRAPHIC DESIGN FORM4. Proofing, Payment & Time Estimates
Proofing Audio
We will not send you audio proofs for CDs. For vinyl, we will send you mp3 proofs via email to verify the placing and spacing between tracks. You need to approve these before we can proceed with test pressings by replying to the email.
Proofing Graphics
We will lay out your graphics and send you .pdf proofs via email within 2-3 business days. You will have to reply to those emails saying you approve, before we start production. If you need us to make changes to your files after seeing your proofs, please let us know by replying to said emails.
Payment
Once you've approved your proofs we will send you an invoice via email which can be paid online, either in full or in multiple installments. For CD projects we require payment in full before we ship. For vinyl projects, we require a 50% down payment before we can proceed with test pressings. The balance needs to be paid in full before we ship.
Production Time and Ship Date
CDs:
Once we receive your art approval, we will start production and email you an estimated ship date. We will email you again with a tracking number as soon as the shipping label has been generated.
Vinyl:
Vinyl production times are estimated between 12-16 weeks for Atomic Groove Packages and 24-36 weeks for Atomic eco-vinyl. Production times for vinyl are not guaranteed due to the fluctuating demand and delicate manufacturing process. You are welcome to call us at (503) 610-2929 any time during your order process to get updates. We thank you for choosing us!
A link to this page was emailed to you once you placed your order.
If you wish to mail us your files on a CD, DVD, USB or hard drive, please write your order number on it and send to:
Atomic Disc LLC | 1288 Liberty St. NE | Suite 170 | Salem, OR 97301