When deciding on purchasing a duplicator, there are a number of key elements to consider when determining which unit and brand would fit your needs the best. Even though price is a strong determining factor, keep in mind what you're getting for the price; will the unit perform as needed? Will the unit grow as your needs grow? Will the company stand behind the product and provide the support you need when you need it? Is the company looking out for your best interest or their own? Most importantly, will the company be around in the future or will they disappear as soon as you need them?

Just like purchasing a computer, home appliance, or even a car, pricing varies depending on performance, reliability, brand name, and manufacturer support. So when you’re selecting a duplicator, don’t just consider the price, but pay particular attention to these 3 key elements:

1. Design & Component material
2. Manufacturing, Testing, and Shipping procedures
3. Customer Service and Technical Support

I) Design & Component material:
When you look at the SharkCopier duplicator from Vinpower Digital, the first thing you notice is the unique look and design. This attractive design not only differentiates itself through its appearance, but through the use of higher quality and more effective components and parts. It’s those parts that ensure a better performing and longer lasting duplicator. There are a number of duplicator providers who just throw components together without taking into consideration quality or effectiveness. The SharkCopier is not assembled with the standard parts and low cost components others use; the SharkCopier is designed to answers to a higher calling, yours! The following components show the added value of the SharkCopier over the competition:

A) Casing (external case): The SharkCopier uses an aluminum casing specially designed by Vinpower Digital created to diffuse the internal heat created by the drives much faster than the standard steel casing. With the SharkCopier’s advanced air flow design and aluminum casing, the internal temperature is approximately 10 ~ 15 degrees cooler than alternative cases on the market. Operating the duplicator under lower temperatures will not only allow for continuous use without a need for a cool down period, but also increases the lifetime of the unit while providing better reliability when duplicating. The less heat concentrated on the drives, the better the performance and the longer they will continue to perform.

B) Controller (operating system): The controller for the SharkCopier is specially manufactured for these units and is not available to the general public as other controller brands in alternative duplicators are. For most of the standard controller companies, their focus is more on uniformity to work the same for everyone instead of optimizing the performance and conveniences expected from users of the SharkCopier. In fact, if you took two identical duplicators with the only variables being the controllers, the SahrkCopier controller will produce a better disc performance rating every time (using the PIPO scale for measuring disc quality). The controllers are calibrated to optimize the industry recognized best drivers/burners on the market. In addition to compatibility, we make a more powerful controller that ensures proper function and more reliability. The added power allows our controller to perform all the same functions as standard controllers but offers more options and capabilities whic h benefit the end user dramatically.

C) Drives (writer and reader drives): The SharkCopier only uses the best drives optimized for multi-drive simultaneous duplication to provide the greatest possible performance. The controller is able to manipulate many of the drives on the market directly to provide stable and quality performance that is better suited for duplicator use. Understanding and using the best drives for your particular needs and circumstances is extremely important for both your end product and your pocket book.

I) Manufacturing, Testing, and Shipping procedures:
Even if you use the best components and materials to build the duplicator, if the proper care and knowledge to assemble them is not performed, then you will not have an optimized unit. The SharkCopier is assembled by the most knowledgeable and skilled technicians and every duplicator has to pass a 72 hour continuous burn-in test before it’s ever released to the public. The SharkCopier is assembled under the strictest Quality Control conditions to ensure every unit sold meets the highest standards in quality and performance. To further ensure that the SharkCopier arrives to the customer in the best condition and to prevent any possible damage caused by the shipping carrier, all of the SharkCopiers are double insulated and packed in a specially designed shipping box. No expense is spared to ensure that the duplicator reaches the customer in the same condition as when it left the show room floor. When the customer purchases new equipment, it should arrive in that manner no matter how it was shipped.

I) Customer Service and Technical Support:
Our relationship with the customer does not end after the unit has been sold. The ability to speak to a technician whom is knowledgeable and available when you have questions is a key component when deciding on a duplicator to purchase. Every SharkCopier sold has the full backing and support of RunTechMedia. Our Tech Support will be available to assist you with any question or difficulty the customer may experience for the life of the product. Even though every SharkCopier has a full one year parts and labor warranty, our technicians will be available to walk you through any problem or questions you may have from the first day to the last as long as you own the SharkCopier duplicator. Our technicians work with you directly and actually have technical training and knowledge of every single duplicator to ensure you get prompt and accurate answers and service. Unlike some fly by night companies looking to make a quick buck who are never available or capable of providing answers or service, we stand behind the products we sell and the customers who buy them. When you look at all of the facts behind what makes a duplicator stand out amongst the competition, the answer is very clear which unit ranks the best, the one that provides the highest compatibility, best performance, longest lasting, and most features. In other words the SharkCopier is what you’re looking for.

Even though the drives are an integral part of a duplicator, they are still just one determinant in a sum of parts that generate an optimal duplicated disc. Take a car for example. Two cars could use the same engine, but the mechanics to make the engine work will determine the type of performance the car will get from the engine. Those added components have varying costs and when you use better quality parts as stated above, it will slightly increase the costs. The price for some of the most important components that dramatically affect the performance of a duplicator can vary by a lot. Take the controller for instance, the price can vary from $10 to over $100. The power supply can differ between $30 ~ $80. This specially designed 500Watt** power supply provides the most reliable and stable voltage for the duplicator ensuring the unit will not die prematurely. The standard steel case compared with an aluminum case can differ between $40 ~ $80. All of these elements are necessary to get the best performance out of the duplicator.

Some vendors just purchase equipment from the drive manufactures, while others will actually WORK in conjunction with the manufactures to ensure the drives offer the best performance needed for multi-drive duplication. They also update each drive’s firmware and test all of the drives before they are assembled into the duplicator ensuring the most updated software and compatibility. Many vendors simply assemble the duplicator quickly when an order is received verses a higher quality vendor which will pre-assemble the duplicator and fully test the unit for 3 days to ensure quality before the unit is sold. There are numerous reasons why the price may vary, but isn’t higher quality worth a small percentage price difference? When choosing electronic equipment, it’s wise to select a unit with higher standards and quality rather than a cheaper unit which will cost you more down the road.
*power supply wattage depends on the size of the duplicator and the number of drives.

The answer is No. Two separate duplicators using the same drives will not perform the same if other components differ. The part that has the most dramatic affect on the duplication quality is the controller and the internal temperature of the duplicator. A controller is like the brain of the duplicator which controls all of the signals and commands going directly to the drives. A good controller not only has a larger capacity memory, but also the type of operation system programmed inside is extremely important. While others may use cheap generic controllers, the manufacture of the SharkCopier devoted a lot of time and effort into developing their own highly optimized and advanced controller. The controller for the SharkCopier ensures a more stable duplication with dramatically enhanced compatibility for the drives used. The SharkCopier case utilizes a new airflow design which will quickly and effectively remove heat generated from the drives far better than the competition keeping the whole duplicator cool all times. This reduction in heat allows the drives to perform without interruption or becoming “burnt out”. These two factors are the core factors in optimizing the performance of the drives and what would differentiate the capabilities of two duplicators using the same drives with different components.

No. Even though those companies supply the reading/writing drivers, the actual duplicator is not created by those companies.Many of the vital parts such as the controllers, chassis, power supply, etc. are created and assembled by the duplicator's manufacture.

Be smart when you purchase a true 18x DVD duplicator! Lots of 18x DVD Duplicator sellers are not selling true 18x speed duplicator. Why? Simply because their duplicators do not have three necessary components to achieve 18x duplication speed. These components are 18x or above bandwidth controlling unit, hard drive and 128MB buffer memory. Without these components, duplicators usually can't achieve true 16x duplication speed. A true 18x duplication speed takes about 5.5 min for 4.7GB full DVDR and about 3 min for half full DVDR. Please verify with your seller that you are buying a true 18x DVD duplicator before purchase. Remember that we guarantee all of our 16x DVD Duplicators can burn at true 18x speed!

No. The duplicator can only duplicate one title at a time.

Yes.Our duplicators support all sizes of media.

Yes, the duplicator's speed is the maximum speed it can handle. It can be set to record at any speed lower than its maximum speed.

Yes, all of our DVD duplicators are capable of coping CD's as well.

Yes. Once you generate a master disc, the duplicator will make an exact digital duplication of the original regardless of what type of computer or program the master disc was created on.

No. Even though the DVD duplicators can duplicate the CD format, they do not have the CD+G feature. In order to duplicate CD+G, you need to purchase our special CD+G duplicator.

All of our duplicators are able to duplicate both formats. They can either copy DVD–R/RW to DVD–R/RW, DVD+R/RW to DVD+R/RW, DVD–R/RW to DVD+R/RW, DVD+R/RW to DVD-R/RW, Double Layer DVD+R to Double Layer DVD+R, and Dual Layer DVD-R to Dual Layer DVD-R

DVD video recorders such as the Panasonic DMR Series or similar recorders, requires you to manually finalize the recorded data before you can play these discs on other DVD players or use a duplicator. If the duplicator does not accept the recorded DVD, most likely you have not finalized your masters before you put them into the duplicators.

Duplication playback problems usually occur for two reasons:
--The DVD player is an older model and the DVD-R or DVD+R playback format was not added at that time. Try using a newer DVD player, as most DVD players today support DVD-R and/or DVD+R disc format.
--Your blank media is low quality. DVD players may not be able to play every kind of DVD-R or DVD+R media. If you are using sub-standard media, you may encounter playback problems. Thus, we strongly suggest you to use a better playback compatible DVD-R blank media.

You can test duplicated copies for accuracy by performing our “Compare” function. This function compares the duplications to the original master disc by comparing the duplicated disc bit by bit. This process ensures the duplication is a 100% exact duplication of the original, providing optimal playback ability. If there is a recording problem, the duplicator will notify you on the display there was a failure and keep the affected disc in the machine so you can identify which one(s) are defective without disrupting the rest of the duplicating process.

Yes. The number of drives on the duplicator is merely the maximum number of duplications you can produce at one time. You can make any number of duplications up to the maximum without any concerns.

Yes, all of our DVD duplicators are fully standalone with simple one touch buttons to duplicate. No computer knowledge is required AT ALL.

The 2 most dangerous elements for any drive are heat and dust. While the drives are in use, they generate a significant amount of heat. In order to prevent the drives from overheating and burning out, a fan is needed to pull the hot air out and suck in fresh air to cool the drives down. The fans built inside of a SharkCopier use a ball barring system, instead of the cheaper plastic solid fans used by many other duplicators, to ensure stable and continuous ventilation. The problem is, the fresh air has no means to enter the duplicator other than through the front of the unit going directly through the front of the drives. This causes the second major threat to a drive, the culmination of dust on the laser head. Unless you’re working in a completely dust free environment, there will be dust particles in the air. As the air is sucked through the front of the duplicator those dust particles will collect inside the drives and cloud the laser head. The laser head is the optical nerve center of the drives and conducts the process of burning onto the discs. Just as if your eye glasses developed a built up layer of film and dust on the lenses it would be harder to see through them, the same is true for the laser head. As the dust accumulates it makes it harder for the laser to perform forcing the drive to work that much harder and reducing the lifespan of the drive. The SharkCopier is specially designed with a special “gill” venting system on each side of the case to allow the air flow into the machine without passing through the drive face. This eliminates approx. 80% of the harmful dust from entering into the drive itself and landing on the laser head. To further prevent dust from entering the drives, the SharkCopier is equipped with exterior drive door covers to block harmful dust particles. These drive covers keep the dust out and provide an attractive uniform look for the duplicator itself. In addition, since the case is made out of aluminum, it gets rid of the harmful heat up to 3 times faster than a standard steel case.

Yes, but only specific models. Review the duplicator specs to determine if it can handle double/dual layer DVD's (8.5 GB-DVD9) or not. If the duplicator lists that it can handle double/dual layer or DVD9, then it can. If not then it won't be able to duplicate anything larger than the standard DVD5 or 4.7GB disc. In either case, you can only duplicate a DVD5 to DVD5 or DVD9 to DVD9. An 8.5 GB disc can not be duplicated onto a 4.7GB disc and vice versa.

Our duplicators are designed to maximize the quality of the duplicated disc and generally produce better quality discs than a computer. Our duplicators are much easier to use with one touch operations instead of requiring and understanding specific software programs. Duplicators can be set up anywhere there is a power outlet while a computer requires specific programs and is often too difficult to transport. Most computers only offer one CD or DVD driver while a duplicator can come with multiple drivers and can make multiple copies simultaneously.

The reason is most likely due to the condition of your master. The quality of your blank media also plays a significant part in the finished sound quality. By reducing the duplication speed to say (18x) and using higher quality blank media should resolve the problem.

In most case, high fail rates are due to the readability of your master disc, especially for high-speed duplication. We strongly recommend re-creating your master at a low speed, such as (4x for CD Duplicators and 1x for DVD Duplicators) and using high quality blank media. Then, you can use the recreated disc to be the new master disc which should be used as the source to create duplications. This process is called Master Recreation and it will reduce the fail rate significantly.

When you copy DVD’s or Blu-ray discs, it’s always advisable to copy form the hard drive rather than disc to disc for multiple runs. The reason is that when you copy disc to disc from a reader to the writer drives, the reader drive will need to read the master disc for every run. This constant use will wear out the laser head used to read the disc and reduce the lifespan of the reader drive. In addition, the more often a reader has to read the master disc, the more likely an error can occur in later runs. As the laser begins to deteriorate, the reading quality and capability also suffers. So if you had to copy 50 runs, the first few runs could be fine then future runs could begin to suffer because the master disc is being misread. Whereas the hard drive is much sturdier and has a far longer lifespan and can hold up to r eading data longer and more accurately over a long span of time. If you’re making only 1 set of copies, it would not be a problem. If you’re copying multiple sets of discs, especially at the higher speeds, this could become a significant problem.

Many people do not like to use the hard drive because the process to load the data onto the hard drive takes too long or is too complicated. That’s why we created the load and copy feature. This allows the user to make copies from the hard drive by simply pressing one button. Using the load and copy function, the master disc data will be read to a reserved partition on the hard drive and the copies will be made from the hard drive. This will improve the duplicated discs playback capability and simplify the process of using the hard drive. Consult the user manual to learn more about the Load and Copy feature.

The original version of the Load and Copy feature would load the master data onto the hard drive, then begin making the copies from the hard drive direct to the writer drives. Although this is an effective manner of making copies from the hard drive, the user had to wait until the master loaded onto the hard drive before any copies could be made. This process slowed down the whole copy process slightly. The Improved Load and Copy feature improved this process by duplicating the first round of copies from the reader, disc to disc, while the data loads to the hard drive. Then all the subsequent copies will be made from the hard drive. By creating just the first round of copies from the reader, disc to disc, it minimize the wear and tear on the reader’s laser and therefore not harm the playback capability of the duplicated discs. That way there is no wasted time and the entire job will be duplicated quicker and with better quality than if the project had been done entirely by copying disc to disc.

Blu-ray and HD DVD are new formats of optical media similar to DVD. The difference is that they both use a special blue laser to store anywhere from 3 to nearly 10 times more information on the disc.

Even though both formats use a blue laser to read and write to the discs, they both utilize a different strategy to do so. The HD DVD format can currently hold 15GB on a single layer disc and 30GB on a double layer disc while the Blu-ray format can currently hold 25GB on a single layer disc and 50GB on a double layer disc.

No. Both formats use a different strategy to write to the discs, so they cannot copy on to each other.

This depends on the drive used in your Blu-ray or HD DVD duplicator. Some drives are capable of copying all formats and some are not. You should check the full specs of the unit you are interested in, especially the drive specs.

With the added capacity of each format, you can store far more information on the disc. Not only will this help with archiving but will allow you to film projects in Hi-Definition, include many more additional features, store multiple projects and so much more. The added capacity of both formats creates far more options in terms of content.

No. None of our duplicators will allow you to duplicate copy protected material like the games and movies that you buy from the store.

LightScribe is an innovative technology that uses a special disc drive, special media, and label-making software to burn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs. Because the labels are laser-etched-not printed-there's no ink, no smudging, and no peeling.

Your labels can be whatever you want them to be. Create one-of-a-kind designs with your own photos, text, and artwork or choose from the many free backgrounds provided using the special edition Template Labeler software included with every LightScribe capable duplicator. You may also visit LightScribe's Template Label Gallery, or the Label Gallery for free downloadable designs.

The SharkCopier LS allows the user to copy data, audio or video files onto the data side of recordable CD's or DVD's, plus offers the ability to print directly onto the label side of LightScribe capable CD's and DVD's. This is all done in a single standalone manual tower duplicator where all the drives will print or duplicate simultaneously for a faster superior end product. All of this is done without the need to connect to a PC, refill ink cartridges/thermal ribbon, or a master degree in mechanical engineering. The SharkCopier LS is so easy to use that anyone can use one while offering exceptional print and duplication quality.

1. Create the raw label file (.hgo) using the design software that comes with the duplicator.
2. Burn the raw label file(s) (.hgo) you created on your computer onto a CD.
3. Place that CD into the reader drive of the SharkCopier LS duplicator.
4. Load LightScribe capable discs with the label side down in the writer drive(s) below the reader.
5. Using the menu on the duplicator's LCD, choose and execute the "Print" function. The system will print the specified image directly onto the each disc in all of the writer drives at the same time.
6. Remember, the same drive that burns your label burns your data, too.

1. Does not require extra equipment like an expensive inkjet printer.
2. No need to purchase expensive ink cartridges.
3. The label does not smear, bleed, or run and is naturally water resistant.
4. The disc can be reprinted over and over again to fill up empty space or add additional content with exact accuracy.
5. Eco-friendly, no ink means no empty ink cartridges in the landfills and no paper labels so it does not contribute to the thinning of the forests.

1. Does not require extra equipment like an expensive thermal printer.
2. No need to purchase expensive ribbons.
3. Can print full images as well as plain text and simple graphics.
4. No need to stop and replace ribbons.
5. Cost per print is far less expensive.

1. Does not require extra equipment like an expensive thermal printer.
2. No need to purchase expensive ribbons.
3. No need to stop and replace ribbons.
4. Cost per print is far less expensive.

The two SharCopier duplicators are very similar in design and features but the LightScribe duplicator, (hint the name), offers the added LightScribe labeling feature.

No. The duplicator cannot read/scan the picture/label on the LightScribe disc. Therefore, it can ONLY read the raw label file (.hgo) from a disc created through the provided LightScribe software.

The Xerox Duplicators offer the exclusive "Drag and Drop" application which sets it apart from other standalone duplicators.

This feature allows the user to "Drag" ISO image file(s) and "Drop" them directly onto the duplicator's internal hard drive from a PC. This feature eliminates the need to first create 1 or more master discs by burning a physical CD or DVD through the PC's writer drive and then loading the newly created disc(s) to the hard drive through the duplicator's reader drive.

No. Unfortunately, Mac computers are not supported at this time.

Yes. The Xerox Duplicators are fully standalone with a simple one touch process to duplicate optical discs. No computer or computer knowledge is required AT ALL. However, without a PC, the user will not be able to utilize the "Drag and Drop" feature.

Yes. Xerox Duplicators can be used as an external hard drive using the "Drag & Drop" function to store many types of files onto the unit's built-in Hard Drive.

If the disc you wish to duplicate is copy protected, they cannot be duplicated.

The answer depends on the drives installed in the Xerox Duplicator purchased. If the drives in the unit are combo CD/DVD only, then the answer is no. If the unit has Blu-ray drives installed, then the answer is yes. You can find out which drives are installed in the unit through the Utility function on the duplicator's controller.

Daisy Chain represents a set of two or more standalone units that are capable of being connected together via a special serial cable and operated by a single master source.

The SharkCopier Daisy Chain works by linking together multiple towers using a special serial cable and the entire string of duplicators are operated by a single master tower. The master disc data is transmitted to each tower simultaneously so that they can all duplicate the same material in unison.

Yes. You can add additional towers at any time, up to 60,000 towers, as long as they are the same series.

Yes, the Daisy Chain is a feature that can be turned on or off allowing the system to be controlled by the master tower or work as an individual standalone unit.

No. The Daisy Chain duplicators are intended to be standalone systems and not designed to be connected to a computer.

In order to ensure quality duplication without widespread failures across all towers due to reading errors, a hard drive is used in each tower. The first duplication run is loaded simultaneously to each tower’s hard drive while making the first set of copies “on the fly”. All additional duplication runs will be copied from each tower’s independent hard drive allowing for faster burning speeds and reduced errors or failed burns.

An autoloader is a more proficient means of duplicating quantity of CD's or DVD's. This is especially true for those companies that have minimal staff available or would like to run duplications continuously overnight unsupervised. An autoloader will greatly increase your production capabilities and reduce your need for additional staff to do menial work such as loading and unloading a manual tower. With an autoloader, your staff can concentrate on more pressing matters and make better use of their time. This way your company will not only save money through efficiency, but also increase profits with faster production and turn around.

The primary function of an autoloader is for continuous unsupervised operation with the ability to run overnight. If you want to ensure proper operation and the ability to duplicate the greatest number of discs in the shortest amount of time, it's best to separate the printing and duplication functions. Adding a printer to the autoloader will negatively affect the autoloaders ability due to the following reasons:

Ink/Ribbon Limitations: All printers require some form of ink or thermal ribbon to function. Ink and Ribbon are finite commodities that run out after a certain number of prints. On average, the maximum lifespan for a single ink cartridge or thermal ribbon transfer is approximately 500 discs. If you're using the 1000 disc TITAN PRO, the most you can hope for is to finish half the job leaving 500 discs to be completed. Say you typically only run quantities of 200 discs. After two runs, you only have enough ink/ribbon for 100 discs, but you need to run 200 discs overnight – it's not possible as the autoloader will stop after 100 discs due to the printer running out of ink/ribbon. Where, if the autoloader ran without a printer, at least the duplication aspect can be finished when needed.

PC connection: Printers require a PC connection in order to operate while the autoloader is a completely stand alone unit. A PC operated device is typically not as reliable as a standalone unit dedicated to a single function. The PC could freeze in the middle of the job and halt the entire process whereas a standalone unit does not rely on a PC to function. Any errors or glitches generated by the PC will negatively affect the printer and make reliable overnight operation near impossible.

Time and Expense: The duplication process is generally slower than the printing process. It takes approximately 6 minutes to duplicate a full DVD while a typical inkjet printer takes approximately 30 seconds to print on a disc. If you separate the two processes, you can print during regular operating hours and duplicate after hours using a TITAN series autoloader. This will save time by conserving the number of man hours needed to produce the final count of duplicated discs. In contrast, buying two separate units will save you money as well. Not only is the TITAN series autoloader more cost effective than other units on the market, but it allows you to add a separate printer at a lower cost than a combined printer duplicator unit. Not to mention that if one of the components needs to be returned for repair, you still have the other to perform half of the job when needed.

The standalone autoloader is dedicated to just one thing, duplication. An autoloader that is connected to a PC is just one of the functions the computer offers. Not only does this tie up your PC, limiting your ability to perform other functions, but will be more complicated to operate. The Standalone autoloader can be operated by simple 1 button operations instead of requiring complicated software to install. Again, when you're connected to a PC, any time the computer freezes or has a glitch, the duplicator will generate an error and limit your production and quality capabilities.

The TITAN series autoloaders are designed to use the widest variety of blank media on the market. You should be sure to inspect the media to ensure the discs are not stuck together; otherwise you should be able to use most forms of media to duplicate on. Of course, the better the quality of the media, the better the duplication quality and performance. Though this autoloader is designed to produce high quality duplicates even with average grade media to further save money by reducing your expense. It is advised to separate the media before loading into the spindles to reduce the risk of disc sticking together.

The Titan serious autoloader is designed to run continuously overnight without any problem. However, please make sure the unit is placed in the proper environment to ensure the best results and proper function. The ideal environment is one with a moderate temperature and minimal dust. It is advised to separate the media before loading into the spindles to reduce the risk of disc sticking together.

The TITAN series autoloaders were designed for just such an occasion. When your job requires that you create duplications of two or more different masters, you can use the specially designed Multi-Master Recognition Technology (MMRT). This function allows the autoloader to determine when a new master disc has been loaded and will copy the appropriate blank discs with the appropriate master disc. The MMRT provides the operator an increased capability allowing them to concentrate on other pressing matters instead of the need to reload the autoloader every time they wish to copy a new master.

An example of how the MMRT works is if the operator wishes to copy 3 successive titles with master AA requiring 20 copies, master BB requiring 40 copies, and master CC requiring 60 copies. Simply set the autoloader to Multi-Master mode then begin filling the spindles. First load the 60 blank media necessary for job CC then load on top, master disc CC. Next, place the 40 blank media necessary for job BB on top of the existing stack for job CC, then load master disc BB on top. Lastly, load the 20 blank media necessary for job AA on top of the existing stack for job BB, then load master disc AA on top. Start the duplication process and the autoloader will automatically recognize when a master disc is loaded into a drive. That master will then be loaded into the reserve hard drive partition. All subsequent blank media following it will be duplicated with that data/video. The process repeats every time it comes to a new master.

The TITAN series autoloaders use an industrial vacuum pump system to pick up the discs instead of the cheaper center hole picking system used by many autoloaders on the market. The reason we use the more expensive vacuum system is for reliability. All media manufacturers, Industrial Replication and Duplication facilities use the vacuum method to pick discs. Those companies need to handles thousands to millions of discs constantly without complication and have found that the vacuum method is the most reliable method.

This question all depends on the amount of production you have. The TITAN lite is geared toward medium to mild heavy users who do not have the time or the manpower to dedicate to a large manual tower. With the TITAN lite's ability to operate continuously overnight without any human interaction, you can run larger quantities of duplications compared to manual towers. The TITAN lite is the affordable alternative to a larger autoloader and is far more efficient than a manual tower duplicator. For those looking for greater convenience and that industrial reliability, the TITAN lite is your solution. The TITAN PRO/Supreme is geared toward more industrial use with larger volume needs. The TITAN PRO/Supreme offers all of the same benefits as the TITAN lite with significantly more media capacity and more recording drives. When you have greater quantities up to 500 to 1000 discs at a time, the TITAN PRO/Supreme is the solution for you. With its ability to run continuously overnight, it will drastically increase your production and lower your manpower hours. When you need volume, you need the TITAN PRO/Supreme.

Yes, it can duplicate multiple masters in succession without requiring any human interaction. The TITAN series autoloader features Multi-Master Recognition Technology (MMRT). Traditionally, autoloaders can only handle one duplication job at a time and additional manpower is needed to load a new duplication job (ex. Load new master disc, insert more blank discs, etc.) Now, with this totally revolutionized new multi-master recognition technology, the TITAN series can handle multiple duplication jobs per run by itself.

Yes, the autoloader works much the same as the manual towers and will not count failed duplication in the auto-counter nor place them in the completed bins. Instead the robotic arm will discard any failed discs.

No, this unit does not require a computer connection and can duplicate with one push of a button.

Please review the following chart:

DVD±R				CD-R
*Based on 2.5GB disc at 16x Duplication speed				*Based on 300MB disc at 40x Duplication speed
Number of DVD Drives	1 hr.	10 hrs.	20 hrs.	Number of CD Drives	1 hr.	10 hrs.	20 hrs.
3 Drives	36 Discs	360 Discs	720 Discs	3 Drives	54 Discs	540 Discs	1080 Discs
4 Drives	48 Discs	480 Discs	960 Discs	4 Drives	64 Discs	640 Discs	1280 Discs
6 Drives	60 Discs	600 Discs	1200 Discs	6 Drives	78 Discs	780 Discs	1560 Discs
7 Drives	63 Discs	630 Discs	1260 Discs	7 Drives	84 Discs	840 Discs	1680 Discs
8 Drives	64 Discs	640 Discs	1280 Discs	8 Drives	86 Discs	860 Discs	1720 Discs
Note: 3 drives is only avalible for TITAN lite™ in 100 Disc Capacity.
4, 6, 7, & 8 drives are only avalible for TITAN PRO™ in 500 or 1000 Disc Capacity.

The answer depends on a couple of factors pertaining to time and/or money. For small to medium quantities and if time and manual labor is not a factor the manual tower would be a better solution. For larger quantities or time and manpower is limited the autoloader would be a wiser investment.

Tower duplicators are best when you have the manpower/time available to continually load and unload each drive as the load cycle is finished. Towers can perform faster per hour than an automated unit due to the time needed for the robotic mechanism to load and unload each drive in the final throughput. But that is subjective based on the quickness of the person(s) loading and unloading the manual tower drives.

Automated duplicators allow for unattended duplication. Once a system is loaded (with up to 1000 discs) the machine can be left alone to duplicate while you are busy doing other tasks or left to run overnight requiring far less human interaction than a manual tower.

Manual tower duplicators are less expensive to purchase compared to most automated systems. If cost is a prohibitive factor then a manual tower is a better solution.

Automated equipment can cost more initially, but since the autoloader can run continuously day and night without any dedicated manpower, you can increase production and lower expenses. The bottom-line is that, for larger quantities, autoloaders costs are often lower in the long run.

The TITAN PRO is an excellent autoloader and will provide years of solid service, but the key advantages of the TITAN Supreme are:

1) More Robust – the entire outer body has been redesigned to create a more robust and longer lasting product. The base was created with a more level sheet metal construction to ensure better drive and spindle alignment from day one and long into the future. The robot arm and picker are made from titanium for a stronger more secure picking ability in an industrial atmosphere.

2) More Modular design – Allows the unit to be serviced on site quickly and easily with easily reachable parts to minimize any downtime for repair in the future. No need to open the entire enclosure to get to the major components to ensure optimal alignment even after the unit was serviced.

3) New Advanced Components - More Than 12 high Performance and Long Life German Engineered self lubricating Bearings were used for better reliability and speed.

4) Linear Guide System on the robotic arm: High grade silicon bearings Sliding Instead of plastic wheels Rolling along the outer arm base

5) Revised vacuum picker for more reliable disc picking and placement

6) Powerful Power Source: Intel ATX Power Universal 90 to 270V self-adaptive power supply with High Wattage output.

7) Metal Spindle with Titan Coating for superior verticality and stability along with Abrasion Resistance and Static release

8) Fewer visible parts that the user could accidentally break or disrupt – ensuring fewer user errors or downtime

So the TITAN PRO is meant as a more economical solution while the Supreme is meant as an industrial use solution.

The CD+G formatted discs is a very unique format. Unlike standard CD's, CD+G takes the images/graphics, (which are embedded within the audio track sub-channels), to allow the discs to show the song lyrics while playing the music. Standard CD-ROM or CD-RW drives will not be able to accurately detect those hidden images and distort your copies. In order to make an exact back-up copy of your produced CD+G disc, you need to make copies from a hard drive. If you do not use a hard drive, there is a high possibility the copied disc will have glitches and cause the images to jump while playing the disc. Only the Plextor Premium writer drive has the ability to copy the full disc accurately, both the audio and graphics. Since the reader does not serve a beneficial purpose, why add it on and pay the added expense.

The Plextor Corporation was one of the founding inventors of the CD+G format and currently the only drive on the market that can make 100% accurate duplications of a CD+G disc. There are different models of Plextor drives, but if you want the best quality duplication for CD+G, you must use the Plextor Premium CD-RW drive.

People who work with Karaoke/CD+G discs care a great deal about the audio/visual quality of the discs. Because the CD+G format is a difficult format to copy, you need to ensure that the duplicator you use have 3 key elements:
1) A powerful CD+G capable controller able to operate the duplicator and control the drive(s) to provide the highest quality capable.

2) Plextor Premium drive(s) to ensure the duplicator can accurately read and write the CD+G format.

3) An effective hard drive to read the audio and graphics to the writer accurately with high quality to eliminate glitches and prevent the screen from jumping. Only if those 3 features work effectively with each other will you truly get a 100% exact duplication from the original material for CD+G duplications.

All of the duplicators come with a standard warranty which covers parts and labor. The manufacturer will provide all services if needed. The warranty varies depending on the model. In most cases there's a one year warranty. Check the product specifications to get the exact information.

Yes. All duplicators can be upgraded by sending them back to the manufacturer for a nominal fee. Often times the software can be upgraded through firmware/software which can be provided by the manufacturer. Software upgrades are determined on a case by case basis. They may or may not involve a fee. Any attempts to alter the machine on your own or through a non-authorized service technician will nullify the warranty.

No. All of the duplicators are assembled to exact specifications depending on the number of drivers to be included. There will not be enough space to add any additional drivers later.

Yes. The duplicators can be upgraded at our factory for a nominal fee. Any attempts to alter the machine on your own or through a non-authorized service technician will nullify the warranty.

No. Installing the hard drive requires special wiring and pre-configuration procedures which can be only done by our certified technicians. Any attempts to alter the machine on your own or through a non-authorized service technician will nullify the warranty.

The way the duplicator is packed for shipping can make the difference between receiving a functional unit in perfect condition and a damaged unit that may not function properly or at all. Most duplicator retailers package their duplicator in some kind of foam, but a single layer is not effective enough to protect against common handling by shipping providers. If a package becomes damaged upon shipping, the shipping carrier will investigate the way the product was packed and based on their findings, will determine whether they will pay out on a claim. All shipping providers mandate that a package must be meet minimum packing requirements, but even those may fall short for electronic equipment such as a duplicator.

Our units are double packed with double walled outer and inner boxes. The SharkCopier duplicators are packed in strong protective foam inside a sturdy cardboard box. That box is then suspended in a larger box using thick cardboard and protective foam supports. This added precaution will ensure that your unit will arrive safe with no damage from the normal wear and tear that takes place during shipping. Some retailers claim to double pack their units but they just pack one box in another without the added layer of foam support. This does nothing to protect the duplicator inside.   We assure you that all of our SharkCopier duplicators are shipped using the proper double packing method ensuring the duplicators safety. If you purchase a duplicator from another retailer, make sure it's properly double packed with 1 box suspended in another by 2 layers of thick foam or there is a significant risk of damage!


1) Triple Layered thick protective foam encasing the duplicator

2) Sturdy double walled interior box housing the foam protected duplicator




3) Extra thick cardboard support surrounded by thick protective foam to immobilize the interior boxed duplicator inside the exterior box

4) Sturdy double walled exterior box housing the double foam protected duplicator




5) General overview of a TRUE double packed duplicator

No. One format cannot be duplicated to another. For example, CD's can only be duplicated to CD (including VCD to CD) and DVD's to DVD.

Yes. your DVD duplicator can duplicate your Authoring DVD master into General DVD-R/+R format duplicates. The duplicator cannot use Authoring DVD blank media.

No. If the disc you wish to duplicate is copy protected, they cannot be duplicated

Yes, your DVD duplicator will duplicate both NTSC and PAL DVD Video format. However, your duplications will be in the same format as the master disc. If you're duplicating the PAL format the duplications will be in the PAL format. The same applies for NTSC.