TERMS

MASTER TAPE REQUIREMENTS

DIGITAL MASTERS--DAT, Audio CD/CD-R and CD-ROMs and Jaz (1 Meg Cartridges Only) are acceptable, as are fixed SCSI hard disks with enclosures (Sony PCM-F1 format tapes are not acceptable, please have a DAT copy made). CD-ROMs may be ISO-9660, Joliet (Windows) and Macintosh HFS format. If you are supplying CD-ROM data files, we accept the following file formats: WAV (16 bit), AIFF (16 and 24 bit), and Sound Designer 2 (16 and 24 bit). Sony 1610/1630 and Exabyte DDP Master CD image tapes are accepted for direct replication, but are not accepted for mastering at QCA.

ANALOG MASTERS--Quarter track, half track or full track format at 7.5, 15 or 30 i.p.s. on 1.0 or 1.5 mil tape stored tails out on 7" through 14" reels. Use paper leader tape between selections and sides, 1/4" and 1/2" mastering available. Alignment tones are recommended to insure best mastering results. We suggest 10 kHz, 1000 Hz, 100 Hz and noise reduction alignment tone.

MASTERING--Master tape should be edited and ready for mastering. The tape box should be properly labeled including tape speed, format, alignment tones, type of noise reduction (if any) along with titles in proper sequence and times of selections. Also indicate total time. Be sure to include along with the master tape any special instructions, or indicate that it is to be transferred exactly as is. Be certain to note any changes in level between selections and indicate clearly any equalization adjustments that are necessary. If no instructions are included with the tape, our mastering engineer will do whatever he thinks necessary to make the best sounding compact disc, cassette or record possible. If complex adjustments are necessary, or if editing or fades are required, we advise you to order a CD reference disc, test cassette or test pressing which can be approved or revised before your order is replicated. Should you wish to be present during the mastering session, an appointment is required. Mastering sessions are $100.00 an hour and are billed in quarter-hour segments.

TERMS: All prices are F.O.B. our plant. Terms are either full payment with order, or 50% with the order and balance due before shipping. Payments made within two weeks of shipment must be cash, money order, or certified check. Any other type of payment will delay shipment until check clears. NO CODs. For added convenience we also accept Visa, Master Card and American Express. 1 1/2% per month will be charged on all past due accounts. In the event the customer fails to pay within 120 days for any work completed, the company has the right to sell, dispose of or use any such material on hand, in any way the company chooses. In this case all negatives, masters, tapes, cassettes, trademarks, etc. become the property of QCA, Inc. Customer is liable for shipping and storage charges on undelivered freight, any unpaid balance, and all fees incurred in collection of same. There will be a $20.00 charge on any NSF checks.

All orders are considered complete within 10% above or below quantity ordered. On orders of 2000 units or less all overs are provided to customer free of charge, and unders are deducted as a credit against your order at the invoiced item per unit price. On orders greater than 2000 units, overs or unders will be billed as a charge or credit against your order at the invoiced item per unit price.

SHIPPING--All shipments are F.O.B. Cincinnati, Ohio. No partial shipments unless order is paid in full. Freight charge: 14¢ per CD (1000-5000), 18¢ per CD (300-999), 20¢ per CD (less than 300, minimum $7).

DROP SHIPMENTS--One shipping address is allowed per order. Any additional drop shipments will be charged at $5.00 each.

SPECIAL NOTE--All photos, artwork and logo prints should be no larger than 8" x 10". Transparencies are acceptable, however 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" or larger is preferred.

Prices are subject to change due to fluctuation in material costs and material submitted.

FREE BAR CODE GRAPHIC!

Since a bar code is necessary for retail sales and many stores won’t sell your product without one, QCA will give you one free. That’s right! With each project you will receive a unique bar code number for no additional cost. Your unique number can be effectively tracked by any retailer or distributor for pricing and inventory control purposes.

If you have your own record label and will be releasing many different titles over time, QCA recommends that you contact GS1 US (formerly The Uniform Code Council) to get your own unique bar code. You can request an application at www.gs1us.org. The cost is significant, but the number you are assigned can be used to generate numerous bar codes for future titles.