Otari Introduces CDP-64 Industrial CD-R Duplicator

Otari Corporation announced its new CDP-64 industrial CD-R duplication system.

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Otari introduces the CDP-64 Large-Scale CD-R Duplicator, the world’s fastest stand-alone CD-R duplication system

— With advanced robotics and materials handling capability, Otari CDP-64 puts CD-R duplication on a par with molded disc replication for speed, reliability and quality, at a fraction of the cost —

— Simultaneous disc duplication on 64 drives in a single, shock-mounted, operator-friendly unit serves the optical disc industry’s fastest-growing mid-sized run niche market —

CANOGA PARK, CALIFORNIA, November 30, 2000  In a move that takes CD-R duplication to an entirely new level, Otari Corporation today announced the roll-out of the Otari CDP-64 Large-Scale CD-R Duplication Unit, the world’s fastest CD-R duplication system. Featuring advanced robotics, state-of-the-art material handling and operator interface, the CDP-64 provides an entirely new level of productivity and profitability to the rapidly expanding CD-R market.

First announced last June at RepliTech North America, in Miami, the Otari CDP-64 Large-Scale CD-R Duplication Unit has technology never before seen in CD-R duplication systems, providing productivity which rivals that of Red Book replication lines but at a fraction of the start-up and labor costs. The CDP-64 is configured with a maximum of 64 CD-R drives mounted in the chassis as a matrix of 8 columns by 8 lines. Disc supply and master data acquisition are done on an 8-drive Line unit basis to minimize drive idle time when changing discs. The result is continuous duplication outputting between an astounding 1,400 finished discs (10-minute program length) to 500 finished discs (70-minute program length) per hour.

The robotics and material handling technology developed by Otari for the CDP-64 is the key to the system’s high productivity. Otari has designed a unique Quick Disc(tm) Auto-Loading System (patent pending), combined with a double feed prevention/detection system, enabling fast and reliable disc handling. To enhance workflow speed, discs are supplied and ejected as stacks on spindles. Since the disc loading mechanism can be adjusted to accept every type of standard spindle supplied by the customer, operators do not have to transfer discs by hand from carrier spindles to the machine spindles for duplication. In addition, the CDP-64 utilizes an enclosed, shock-floated chassis construction to keep CD-R drives free from dust and vibration, and the system is fully stand-alone, requiring only AC power and compressed air to operate.

Productivity and profitability are further enhanced via the CDP-64’s large touch screen control panel, conveniently located on the machine, which provides easy and intuitive operation. One operator can easily handle as many as eight CDP-64 systems simultaneously. The system’s high-speed 12X CD-R drives can complete duplication of 74-minute discs within about 8 minutes per disk. Optional 16X drives are available. Data acquisition from a master disc is done at a maximum of 40X speed. And thesedrives support various disc formats including CD-DA, CD-ROM, Video CD, CD Extra and most Business Card CDR’s.

The business implications of the Otari CDP-64 are significant: It establishes the most advanced link ever between desktop-type CD-R duplication systems and full-scale replication lines at less than 25% the cost of a replication line. This allows media manufacturers of all types to service the increasingly critical short- to mid-sized run market for optical discs, in a variety of format and applications environments, while decreasing turn-around time for all types of jobs and customers. And that means increased profitability.

“The Otari CDP-64 is the first of a new generation of digital products which is a direct result of Otari’s extensive expertise in media manufacturing,” declared Otari Vice President Tim Schaeffer. “The CDP-64 is the answer for more cost-effective, more efficient and more profitable scenario for our customers.”

Otari, Inc., established in 1965 in Tokyo, Japan, first specialized in the manufacturing of high-speed audio tape duplicators. The company’s research on magnetic recording resulted in a series of renowned master recorders, most notably – the MTR-90 and MTR-10. For 35 years, Otari has been a leading manufacturer of professional audio products for the broadcast, post-production, music recording and live sound markets, including: analog and digital recorders, mixing consoles, as well as high-speed industrial audio and video cassette loading and duplication systems.

For more information on the full range of Otari products, contact: Chris Steinwand, Otari Corporation, 8236 Remmet Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304. Tel: 818-598-1200, Extension 256 Fax: 818-594-7208 Email: csteinwand@otari.com