ODC Mastering Systems
ODC mastering systems are known throughout the industry for their innovative technology, and consistent high performance and reliability. ODC Mastering Systems feature our patented advanced recording medium widely known as Dye Polymer. This recording medium is rapidly becoming the preferred recording medium for DVD and higher mastering densities.
With ODC Mastering Systems you can rely on our products, our technology, and our people to do what it takes to make you successful in mastering.
ODC Mastering Systems are based upon the concept of modular automation. Modular automation provides the advantages of automation and the flexibility of modularity combined into one system. When you combine the LaserWave with ODC's LaserPrep automated glass preparation system you gain all the advantages of automation but retain the production buffering capability of a modular system concept.
ODC's Laser Wave Mastering System
ODC Laser Wave mastering system is especially built to handle the stringent demands of high-density DVD mastering. LaserWave, the only mastering system capable of utilizing ODC patented advanced dye-polymer recording medium, features a unique closed- loop, servo-controlled quality system known as DRAW (Direct-Read-After-Write) Mastering. This unique capability ensures unsurpassed quality and consistency, every master, every stamper, every disc. In addition, the Laser Wave is the only mastering system on the market today that features a totally integrated network front- end providing the utmost in automation, integration, and performance.
Accuracy and Reliability
The Laser Wave delivers a repeatability rate of +1% on every master it generates. The rate of repeatability is 10 times better than what can be achieved on the industry alternative LBRs, which are open loop photoresist-based processes.
Current Laser Wave Models
There are two models of the Laser Wave: the M-4000 ( 4X recording speed system designed for CD mastering) and the M-5400 (2R-40MHZ DVD / 4X CD switchable system). The M-5400 model offers a state-of-the-art self-optimization technology that allows the system to automatically switch instantaneously between high-density DVD and CD mastering jobs with no operator intervention required.
ODC LaserPrep Glass Preparation System
The LaserPrep automated mastering glass preparation system is the latest breakthrough in modular automation for CD and DVD mastering. The environmentally self-contained LaserPrep operates in a normal office or plant environment. This system processes new glass or glass already in the cassette directly from the ODC glass recovery system and automatically final cleans, coats, performs quality checks, bakes, and inserts up to 20 pieces of glass into an environmentally sealed storage/transport container ready for mastering. The system utilizes two input and two output cassettes for a full capacity of 40 pieces of glass without operator intervention. This unit is capable of supporting two LBRs operating at 4X recording speeds. The LaserPrep is network ready for remote programming and process monitoring and easily integrates into the LaserWave network provided by ODC.

The system can be configured for either 170 or 160 x 1.6 mm glasses. With the Laser Prep, you can prepare your mastering glass well in advance of your mastering needs or continue preparing glass while the LBR is in maintenance. This buffered operation is key in reducing overall production downtime.