MAM Quality

	The MAM Difference

MAM-A has developed a reputation for quality that is un-equaled in the CD industry. Because of our patented Phthalocyanine (thalo-sy-a-neen) dye and our attention to detail in the manufacturing process, we offer recordable media that is more reliable and longer lived than any other recording media available today. If you store it on MAM CD-R, you can be sure that you can reliably retrieve it for a long time to come. In fact, we conservatively estimate that our MAM Gold CD-R will last in excess of 300 years when stored at room temperature.  No other recording media that we know of can offer that kind of reliability. (Tapes don't come close and even "stamped" CDs will last 5-25 years at best).

	The MAM Advantage

Because MAM makes all of its own discs, and makes most of the component materials which go into its discs, MAM CD-R media benefits from a consistency and process control which no other manufacturer can equal. Since we don't rely on third-parties to provide our technology, production facilities, or raw materials, MAM CD-R customers know that each component and each step in the manufacturing process has been subjected to the most rigorous quality controls in the industry. Every MAM CD-R is warranted for life. No other CD-R media manufacturer offers a warranty of this strength.

Every MAM CD-R is certified for use with all high speed recorders up to 52X. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, MAM's molding process results in discs that are flatter than the competition. While all discs are slightly warped, if they are warped beyond a certain tolerance they cannot be used for high speed recording. Second, the unique characteristics of the Phthalocyanine dye simply works better in high speed writers than other dyes. Some of the key parameters to judge CD quality actually improve at higher speeds with MAM CD-R.

	High Speed Compatibility

"Phthalocyanine" dye is more sensitive to powered laser light and more conducive to high speed recording than other dyes. It is altered more quickly and sharply by the laser. Therefore it guarantees very precise recording at speeds 2X-52X with any type of recorder, and errorless read back by any type of player. Since we have not changed our dye formulation in over 5 years, drive manufacturers are able to easily configure their units for our dye. That's why MAM CD-R is compatible with every writer & reader on the market--a CD-R that we manufactured 5 years ago will perform the same as the ones made today. Most of our competitors need to re-formulate for different speeds, requiring drive manufacturers to accommodate multiple variations.

	The MAM Difference

• Patented Phthalocyanine Dye Technology and manufacturing know-how allows MAM to uniquely offer:
  • Unparalleled High Speed Performance
  • Exceptional compatibility with a typical writer and high speed CD-ROM drives
  • Cleaner, better defined pits result in consistent data retrieval and improved tracking
  • Environmental Stability-- resists damage even in severe conditions of heat and UV light (as in automobiles)
  • Uniformity inside and out on each disc
  • Uniformity disc-to-disc
  • 100+ Year Life Expectancy
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Higher sensitivity, which requires lower power during writing, extending laser life
• Diamond Coat® Protective Surface
  • Enhanced toughness and durability to withstand physical and environmental assaults that would destroy lesser discs
  • MAM’s Diamond Coat® is applied over the "industry standard" coating for additional protection not offered by other manufacturers
  • Approved for use with the most popular thermal printer(s)
  • Provides an optimum surface for high-resolution printing and improved print adhesion
• Integrated Chemical Manufacturer - MAM can maintain tighter controls over manufacturing, resulting in uniform quality throughout the manufacturing process from dye production to disc production
• One-stop shopping - MAM offers many options:
  • Silver or Gold reflective surfaces
  • Thermal print compatibility in white, clear or custom colors
  • Ink Jet print compatibility in white or clear coatings
  • Packaging in Jewel Case or Bulk
  • Digital Audio Discs approved for use in SCMS equipped recorders by Philips, Marantz and others
  • True archive-quality Gold CD-R for long term data storage
• All MAM discs are manufactured in state-of-the-art clean room facilities