Other recorded disks, tapes or other physical media

CPC v2.1 Code: 4769

About other recorded disks, tapes or other physical media

cpc code 4769 covers the production and distribution of a wide range of recorded physical media, including optical discs, magnetic tapes, and other storage formats. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader information and entertainment sectors, enabling the distribution of digital content, software, and multimedia across various applications and industries. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for reliable and versatile physical media remains strong, making this industry an important component of the global economy.

Production process

The production of physical media covered under cpc code 4769 typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the manufacturing of the base media, such as optical discs or magnetic tapes, the recording of digital content, and the packaging and distribution of the final products. Advanced techniques, such as laser-based recording and precision molding, are often employed to ensure high-quality, consistent output.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of physical media under cpc code 4769 include raw materials such as polycarbonate, dyes, and metals for the base media, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the recording and packaging processes. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating the production equipment and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing cycle.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 4769 are various types of recorded physical media, including 4765 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, 4766 Magnetic tapes, and other storage formats. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, such as 4761 Software publishing, 4762 Motion picture and video production, and 4763 Sound recording and music publishing, which utilize the physical media for the distribution and preservation of their digital content.

Family tree for other recorded disks, tapes or other physical media

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47'>47: Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/476'>476: Audio, video and other disks, tapes and other physical media, recorded</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4769'>4769: Other recorded disks, tapes or other physical media</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4761'>4761: Musical audio disks, tapes or other physical media</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4762'>4762: Films and other video content on disks, tape or other physical media</a>"]

    D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47691'>47691: Audio books on disk, tape or other physical media</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47692'>47692: Text-based disks, tapes or other physical media</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47699'>47699: Other non-musical audio disks and tapes</a>"]


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