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Even with the latest burn-proof CD-RW drives, CD duplication using a PC can be time consuming. At the very least, it ties up the host PC, which isn't a problem when creating original content or the occasional duplication, but is unsuitable for larger copy runs.
Anyone needing to distribute software samples or documents and images to several people will find a standalone CD duplicator like this is more appropriate.
The Odixion Uno DigiCopier consists of a 16-speed Burn-proof CD-RW drive and a Plextor UltraPlex 40-speed CDRom drive housed in a metal case with an LCD and a selection of buttons. It can be used to copy up to 12 CDs per hour with no connection to a host PC, although a SCSI interface is provided.
The duplicator belongs to the robust school of engineering design. It weighs 4.5kg and is constructed from thick metal sheeting. Much of the weight is accounted for by the built-in mains power supply. It's also easy to use.
Inserting an original CD into the reader and a blank CD-R or CD-RW into the writer will initiate the copying process. There's no need to even press a button although, if you want to simulate the write process first to check for errors, this can be done. The Verify button will, once the copy process has finished, check that the copied CD matches the original.
Other than the noise from the built-in cooling fan, the unit is unobtrusive in use. It ejects each finished CD and starts copying again when a new one is inserted. Other features include a CD-RW erase button and a fit button, which will squeeze oversized audio CDs onto standard 74-minute media.
In addition to the built-in 2Mb data buffer and 512Kb in the reader, the unit's motherboard has an extra 16Mb of memory. This has no effect when a SCSI adapter is attached to the unit, though. At that point, the motherboard's features are disabled and the machine acts simply as a CDRom and CD-RW drive with two separate SCSI identifiers.
What this unit lacks is the ability to create localised CD images and copy them at high speed without leaving the original in the drive. This feature is available in two of the other models in the range: the DigiCopier Quatro (£2,089 ex. VAT) and Octavo (£2,379 ex. VAT).
For short duplication runs, the Uno is a dependable solution. If you need more copies at a time, though, the Quatro or Octavo might be a better option.
Price: £799.99 (ex. VAT)
Specification:
CDRom speed: 40X
CD-RW recording speed: 16X
Number of copies per hour: 12
I/O: SCSI, 2x3.5mm headphones
Media compatibility: CD-R, CD-RW, 8cm CD-R Business Card CD-R
Contact: Odixion 0033 233 890 500
www.odixion.com
See also:
All Optical Drives (CD/DVD Drive)
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