
ORDER » HOW TO SUBMIT MASTER / ARTWORK
AUDIO MASTER
- Files need to be in uncompressed (.wav) or lossless (.flac) format
- All audio files need a control checksum (pack these .wav into .zip archive)
- Tracklist needs to say at least what tracks go on which side
- Check recommended playing times below
- We can provide an FTP account for you to upload your files
- If unsure, you can also mail us A COPY OF your master-CD (pack it well!)
ARTWORK | You give us DTP-ready PDF files
- You need to use templates we give you!
- Make at least 3mm bleed on the edges
- Keep guiding line in a separate layer as fifth color (C,M,Y,K) or another color (PMS)
- Do NOT use transparency (blend it in)
- Any vector graphics should remain vector
- Fonts smaller than 5pts can't be guaranteed to be printed readable
- Images should be 300dpi
ARTWORK | We create DTP materials for you ( from your graphics )
- Charge is 16 EUR/hour (+VAT)
- Timeframe is 15 minutes for each item (pair of labels, sleeve, booklet, insert, ..)
- Send us image with final result (.jpeg, .png, .tiff)
- Send us the original files (.psd, .xcf), if you have them
- Send us the all used font files, if you have them
- Use CMYK model, if available
- Create 3mm bleed on the edges (see below)
- Image resolution should reach 300dpi (dots/pixels per inch), if possible
- Any vector graphics should remain vector (especially written text / fonts)
- Generally, do not use fonts smaller than 5pts
- Do not place written text too close to edges
Maximum Recommended Playing Times | | STANDARD | HIGH VOLUME |
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| 331/3 RPM | 45 RPM | 331/3 RPM | 45 RPM |
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| 7" | 08m30s | 06m30s | 04m50s | 03m40s |
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| 10" | 15m00s | 11m30s | 09m30s | 07m20s |
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| 12" | 19m50s | 15m20s | 12m30s | 08m40s |
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