DPS24 24-Track Digital Personal Studio

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