Rating:
A complete system with absolute
audio quality and loaded with pro features.
24 tracks of uncompressed 16/24-bit
linear recording at 32/44.1/48/96kHz offer pristine audio quality and
maximum flexibility. 46-channel, 20-bus mixer with 100mm
touch-sensitive, motorized faders offers 256 levels of undo/redo, copy,
cut, paste, insert, move, and more. Generous complement of dedicated
function keys and easy-to-use transport keys. DSP functions include
timestretch, pitch shift, BPM match, reverse, and normalize. 100
nameable locate positions per project. I/O includes 8-channel digital
plus a 16-channel expansion option with ADAT sync. 24 balanced analog
inputs (12 are XLR combo). A Hi-Z guitar input is included on front
panel. Balanced inserts are provided on inputs 1-4. 60GB internal drive
and CD burner.
Features:
- 24-track hard disk recorder
- 16/24-bit linear recording with no
data compression for artifact-free audio
- 32/44.1/48/96kHz sampling rates for
variable bandwidth
- 100mm capacitive touch-sensitive
motorized faders for professional mix resolution
- 5-fader bank keys for instant access
to all mixer inputs/tracks/groups/sends/returns/MIDI mixer and master
outs
- User bank enables custom mix
configurations
- Dynamics processing (Compressor,
Limiter, and Noise Gate)
- 3-band swept EQ with parametric mid
on all mixer inputs
- 46-channel/20-bus/8-group/8-FX/AUX
digital mixer
- Dynamic and Scene mixer automation
with automation saved to project audio
- Q-Strip gives quick and convenient
access to pan and effects/aux sends
- Q-channel puts an entire channel of
controls (pan, EQ, and sends) at your fingertips
- Collar of LEDs around the control
shows each control's position with midpoint LEDs
- Solo-In-Place: maintains solo stereo
integrity
- 24 dedicated track Record/Edit
select keys
- Main and near-field monitor outputs
with A/B switch
- Studio outputs feed independent
monitor mix to artist monitor system
- 2-track tape/CD input with dedicated
console switch
- Nondestructive realtime Edit Suite
features sample-accurate, multichannel, graphic waveform editing and
edit clipboard
- Off-line stereo DSP edit functions
include: Phase-coherent Time Stretch, Pitch Shift, BPM Matching,
Varispeed, Normalize, and Reverse
- Multi-levels of undo/redo
- Up to 256 freely assignable virtual
tracks
- Dedicated transport keys with
special edit play keys (play to, play from, play over, and play in/out
loop)
- Hi-Resolution jog/shuttle wheel for
multitrack scrubbing
- Dedicated Q-Link Navigation keys
enable instant access
- 6 Q-Link knobs on LCD Pod provide
realtime control and auditioning of effects and other system
parameters
- Autolocator with 100 namable locate
points per project
- External sync to SMPTE (optional)
and MIDI timecode
- 4-channel 56-bit effects processor
with 4 mono inputs, 4 stereo outputs, and over 50 realtime effects
- CD Mastering Suite features:
- -Built-in CD recorder for master
archiving or audio CD burning
- -Stereo Q-Tracks enable true 24-to-2
mixdown
- -Stereo Multi-Band
Compressor/Limiter/Expander
- -Dithered bit-reduction and
sample-rate conversion enable 16-bit/44.1kHz audio prints from
24-bit/48 or 96kHz masters
- Archive function enables backup of
original multitrack masters across multiple CDs
- Redbook audio CD assembly
- 60GB internal IDE HD offers over 5
hours of recording time (24 tracks @ 24-bit/48kHz or 12 tracks @
24-bit/96kHz)
- Main features (rear panel):
- 24 balanced analog inputs (12 x 2
banks) reduce the need for repatching. Bank A uses balanced XLR/jack
combo sockets and Bank B uses balanced TRS jacks (banks are channel
selectable)
- Balanced send/return inserts on
inputs 1-4. Sends can be used as a channel direct out and the returns
enable direct balanced
- A/D converter connection (DPS mic-pre
bypass) for external mic preamps
- 48V phantom power on inputs 1-4
- Direct box impedance switching
(instrument or mic/line) on input 12
- Assignable footswitch input can
accommodate Alesis LRC™ for transport control
- Multipurpose Light Pipe optical
digital audio in/out (standard) switchable 8-channel ADAT or stereo S/PDIF,
plus coaxial S/PDIF
- word clock I/O defaults to send,
switchable to receive
- MIDI in/out/thru receives MTC and
MMC and sends MTC, MMC, MIDI clock, and realtime MIDI control data
- USB ak.Sys port for PC/MAC
communication and O/S upgrades
- PS2 keyboard port for faster
project/track/scene/locate point/effects/patch, etc. naming
- 4 expansion slots for optional
interfaces
- Stereo aux input for external
submixer
Buy it, add a few good mics, and
you've got a pro-level studio! |
