PIONEER External Blu-ray Drive BDR-XD08UMB-S Matte-Black Body USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB Type-C) / 2.0 Slim Portable BD/DVD/CD Writer high-Grade Rubber Coating

Price: $134.40
(as of Dec 30, 2023 08:39:44 UTC – Details)

Product Description

BDR-XD08UMB-S is the pinnacle of the XD08 Series with a Matte-Black Body that has further evolved. Ideal for recording and playback of audio & video content. Developed, designed, and manufactured in-house by Pioneer, BDR-XD08UMB-S delivers a comprehensive range of features. This product is equipped with features for enjoying music on a PC, such as the latest and most powerful version, Pure Read 4+. Pure Read 4+ is a function that minimizes the occurrence of error data interpolation when importing (ripping) audio CDs. In addition, the latest high-grade rubber coating results in a refined appearance and luxury feel, which also provides some of the best resistance against scratching and peeling in the industry. The XD08 Series is based on the concept of ease of use, with a clamshell type body that makes it easy to take out discs even on a desk where space is limited, and a compact, lightweight body about the size of a CD case. This product also includes a Type-C conversion cable, which provides easy connection to PCs equipped with Type-C connectors, and an L-shaped USB cable that allows you to connect to the drive in either direction. BDR-XD08UMB-S also has performance features such as Custom Eco function available through the Pioneer BDR-XD08UMB-S Drive Utility. Custom Eco helps reduce the device’s power consumption. As to software, CyberLink Media Suite 10 for Windows OS is available for download free of charge. It is a drive that you always want to keep close to you and feel the satisfaction and comfort of owning it.

PureRead adjusts the reading method and reads data again as necessary to minimize the occurrence of errors in data interpolation caused when scratches, fingerprints, or disc manufacturing defects prevent audio data from being read correctly during CD audio playback. This product features the latest and most powerful version, PureRead 4+, with significantly improved audio data read performance. *Not all discs or all portions of discs may be playable if they are too damaged.

Uses a reversible L-shaped USB cable

Uses a reversible L-shaped USB cable that allows you to place the drive to the left or right of the PC with ease.

The L-shaped USB cable can connect to the drive in either direction, but when plugged in with the cord extending to the right, the cable blocks the AC Adapter Connector. To avoid damage if using an optional AC adapter, plug in the USB cable so the cord extends to the left.

Equipped with an “Forced Open Lever” that allows you to easily eject discs even when the power is off

“I forgot to remove the disc from the drive!” is a common situation when using optical discs. Reconnect to the PC, turn on the power, and press the eject button… The XD08 does not require such troublesome work. By sliding the “Forced Open Lever” on the bottom, you can easily open the top cover and take out the disc.

Displaying PureRead mode

With no disc inserted, press and hold the open button for at least two seconds. The busy indicator flashes, and the current PureRead mode setting is displayed. You can check the mode in advance without launching the Drive Utility on your PC.

Features
Equipped with PureRead 4+ in a compact body. A high-end model that allows you to enjoy Ultra HD Blu-ray on your PC. A mid-range model with a wide variety of colors that also comes with software that allows you to enjoy Blu-ray videos on your PC. A mid-range model with a wide variety of colors that also comes with software that allows you to enjoy Blu-ray videos on your PC. A mid-range model with a wide variety of colors that also comes with software that allows you to enjoy Blu-ray videos on your PC.

Color
MOONLIGHT BLACK(high-grade rubber coating) SNOW WHITE SILVER SUNSET GOLD MISTY BLACK

PureRead
4+ 3+ 3+ 3+

Playing software (for Windows)
Offering at download.(Ultra HD Blu-ray compatible.) Offering at download. Offering at download. Offering at download.

Connection standard
USB 3.2 Gen1(USB3.0)/2.0 USB 3.2 Gen1(USB3.0)/2.0 USB 3.2 Gen1(USB3.0)/2.0 USB 3.2 Gen1(USB3.0)/2.0

USB port
Type-A & Type-C (conversion cable included), USB power supply supported. Type-A & Type-C (conversion cable included), USB power supply supported. Type-A & Type-C (conversion cable included), USB power supply supported. Type-A & Type-C (conversion cable included), USB power supply supported.

Supported OS
Windows 11,10,8.1, macOS 10.11-14 Windows 11,10,8.1, macOS 10.11-14 Windows 11,10,8.1, macOS 10.11-14 Windows 11,10,8.1, macOS 10.11-14

Dimensions / Weight
5.24 x 5.24 x 0.58 inches / 8.1 ounces 5.24 x 5.24 x 0.58 inches / 8.1 ounces 5.24 x 5.24 x 0.58 inches / 8.1 ounces 5.24 x 5.24 x 0.58 inches / 8.1 ounces

Pioneer Blu-ray drives are the go-to drive for many users including for professional use, to the extent that Pioneer optical drives have become the drives of choice.

There are many reasons for this—Pioneer devices have many unique features that take advantage of long-cultivated knowledge and technology accumulated in the development of optical drives, as well as being one of the few manufacturers to not only design in-house the optical pickup, one of the most important parts in the design of optical drives, but to use in-house development and manufacture for the optical drive itself.

Here, we’ll introduce the reasons that Pioneer’s Blu-ray drives are the drives of choice for a wide range of users.

The history of Pioneer optical disc drives started with the development of LaserDiscs, and the company continued with the development and manufacture of all optical disc drives, including for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. This optical disc drive technology and expertise accumulated over many years is fundamental to the performance and quality of current Pioneer Blu-ray drives.

Pioneer uses in-house development and manufacture for everything—from optical pickups through to disc transport mechanisms, control circuitry for these, and even the chassis. This drive condenses our expertise in optical disc technology going back to the era of the LaserDisc, enabling stable read and write operations.

Pioneer Blu-ray drives are renowned for their high writing quality, and are used for storage of historical documents such as those in libraries and museums, examination and treatment data in medical institutions, academic content and research data in educational institutions, and master data at broadcasters. The drives are also used for the storage of confidential documents, statistical data, and other data in government offices.

In previous drives, when a read error occurred because of problems such as scratches or fingerprints on music CDs, this section with the error was interpolated and the sound approximated from this. Pioneer Blu-ray drives include PureRead technology, a unique technology for accurately reading data from music CDs. This technology automatically determines the state of discs that have scratches and makes adjustments accordingly to use an optimal read method, thus providing reading of music CDs that is as close as possible to the original.

Different to the predominant tray-type used in slim external USB drives, our unique slot loading mechanism provides ease-of-use with an ingenious, novel configuration. Additionally, the high-speed stationary type incorporates a disc resonance stabilizer that also calculates airflow when the disc is rotating at high speeds. This mechanism provides more stable writing. “A range of other innovations provide industry-leading stability in writing and read operations. ”

Pioneer’s unique design blends a luxurious design with the functionality of a space-saving clamshell type that opens and closes vertically, as well as a slot loading type that enables easy loading and removal of discs.

The latest high-grade rubber coating, which provides some of the best resistance against scratching and peeling in the industry.
PureRead 4+ for accurate reading of CDs.
Compatible with the USB 3.2 Gen1 standard for high-speed data transfer and stable power supply.
Ultra-lightweight 230 g (0.51 lb) and portable clamshell type drive Long-term data protection with M-DISC Type-C conversion cable included.
Windows 11 / The compliant macOS is Monterey 12, Ventura 13. Compatible Windows Software, CyberLink Media Suite 10 is included. (download)
Our products are compatible with Windows 11. The included Cyberlink software can also be updated to Windows 11 version 2022 Update (version 22H2).
Included Accessories: User manual (including application product key and warranty information)/　L-shaped USB cable (Type-A)/USB exchange cable (Type-A → Type-C).