Upgrade to an alternative media type:

  • Standard CD-R - Basic CD-R good for most applications.
  • Silver CD-R - No white flood - ideal for simple text/graphics BUT can look good with certain graphics creating a metalic color look.
  • Professional - Higher Grade media type with data storage upto 30 years.
  • Diamond CD-R - Gives a very similar appearance to a replicated/store bought CD without the high cost/slow turnaournd.
  • Vinyl Style - Looks and feels like a real vinyl record.
  • Gold - Made with real gold - the reflective portion is gold providing over 100 years of data integratity.

More about 'Diamond CD-R'
A Diamond CD-R is a recordable CD (CD-R) with a transparent or silver-looking bottom layer, designed to resemble a factory-pressed (Replicated) CD rather than the usual green, blue, or gold tints found on standard CD-Rs.

Key Features of Diamond CD-Rs:

  • Silver/Transparent Underside
    Unlike typical CD-Rs that have a dye-based recording layer (which appears green, blue, or gold), Diamond CD-Rs have a silver-colored recording surface, making them look like professionally manufactured CDs.
  • Better Aesthetic Appeal
    Because they resemble mass-produced CDs, they are often used for music albums, demo discs, or archival purposes where a clean, professional look is desired.
  • Dye Technology
    They typically use a phthalocyanine dye, which is more transparent compared to traditional CD-R dyes.
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