Optical Disc Recorders

Optical disc recorders introduced digital audio recording to removable optical media, including compact disc and MiniDisc formats. Used in professional studios, broadcast facilities and mastering environments, these systems provided reliable stereo recording and duplication during the transition from tape-based mastering to file-based workflows.

This archive includes optical disc recording machines designed for studio and broadcast applications. From professional CD recorders to dedicated MiniDisc systems, these devices marked an important stage in the evolution of digital audio distribution and archiving.

Made In China, Taiwan

Released in 2000 /

Alesis Masterlink ML-9600 High-Resolution Master Disk Recorder

The Alesis Masterlink ML-9600 High-Resolution Master Disk Recorder is a two-track hard disc recorder – literally, the state-of-the-art in do-it-yourself mixing and mastering systems.

Made In Japan

Released in 2001 /

TASCAM CD-RW700 CD Recorder

The TASCAM CD-RW700 was TASCAM’s budget-minded CD recorder, but features came first when the product was designed. Like most products in this price range, the TASCAM CD-RW700 offered unbalanced I/O, and S/PDIF digital I/O in coax and optical format.

Made In Japan

Released in 2001 /

TASCAM CD-RW2000 CD Recorder

The TASCAM CD-RW2000 at the time of its release was the most advanced stand-alone CD recorder available. Building on the success of TASCAM’s CD-RW700 and CD-RW5000, the CD-RW2000 came with a host of professional features, including comprehensive audio I/O, word sync input, call function for checking play cues, digital gain adjustment and digital fade in and fade out.

Made In Japan

Released in 2001 /

Sony CDR-W66 CD Recorder

The Sony CDR-W66 was a professional CD recorder with 24-bit conversion, Super Bit Mapping, and a 32kHz–96kHz sample rate converter. It featured AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical I/Os, a digital limiter, parametric EQ, CD-TEXT support, and 2x-speed duplication, making it ideal for studios and broadcast use.

Made In Japan

Released in 2001 /

Fostex DV40 DVD Master Recorder

The Fostex DV40 DVD Master Recorder is a professional-grade DVD-RAM recorder designed for high-quality recording and mastering of audio. With excellent converters built-in, the Fostex DV40 is a superb sounding recorder, even by todays standards.

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Made In China

Released in 2002 /

TASCAM CD-RW402 CD Recorder Duplicator

The TASCAM CD-RW402 was a professional 3U rackmount unit that combined CD burning, duplication, and playback in one device. With TOC editing, input level control, fade functions, and duplication at up to 4x speed, it offered a complete solution for CD production. Widely used in studios, it was valued for its reliability, versatility, and ease of integration.

Made In Malaysia

Released in 2002 /

HHB CDR830 BurnIT CD Recorder

The HHB CDR830 BurnIT CD Recorder offers high-quality 16-bit audio recording with advanced features like CD Text, SCMS-free digital input, built-in sample rate conversion, and flexible CD-RW erase modes, all designed for accurate and versatile studio use.

Made In Malaysia

Released in 2002 /

HHB CDR830 BurnIT PLUS CD Recorder

The HHB CDR830 BurnIT PLUS enhances the original model with additional features like Word Clock input for digital synchronisation, balanced XLR I/O, and versatile recording and editing options, making it ideal for professional audio applications.

Made In Japan

Released in 2003 /

Fostex PD-6 Portable Location Recorder

The Fostex PD-6 Portable Location Recorder set a new standard in production sound recording, offering six-channel 24-bit/96kHz recording to DVD-RAM or internal hard drive with an integrated high-specification mixer, advanced timecode functions, and robust media management for professional film and television use.

Made In Japan

Released in 2005 /

Fostex DV824 DVD Multitrack Recorder

The next generation of standalone multitrack recorders arrived with the Fostex DV824, and it provided supreme quality 8-track recording to standard-size DVD-RAM discs in a unique package representing the very forefront of multitrack recorder design.

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Made In Japan

Released in 2005 /

TASCAM DV-RA1000 High Definition Audio Master Recorder

The TASCAM DV-RA1000 recorder is a professional solution for recording high-resolution audio – up to 192kHz/24-bit – to inexpensive DVD media.

Made In China

Released in 2006 /

Fostex CR500 Master Recorder

The Fostex CR500 not only allows for professional mastering of stereo recordings onto CD-R/RW, but it also provides the unique capability of directly recording Broadcast WAV files onto a UDF formatted disc.