Aardvark Direct Pro 24/96
Includes Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Software
Direct Pro 24/96 is a revolutionary concept in computer hard-disk
recording, combining the best features of digital
mixers, studio-quality effects, dynamic signal
processing and four high quality discrete mic preamps.
Hand designed mic preamps of this quality often come with a very high price tag.
Aardvark is breaking new ground by providing this
technology plus many more great features, in an
affordable computer recording interface.
The Direct Pro 24/96 is equipped with studio quality
DSP-based effects, which allow for monitoring with
effects while recording without any latency, similar
to monitoring with outboard effects processors. This
latency is unavoidable when using plug-in effects or
native software effects on input. These effects,
integrated within the powerful DSP mixing software,
provide a real-time, high-quality recording
environment that rivals the real-time performance of
outboard compressors, 3-Band EQs and outboard
mixers. The DSP powered 24/96 Control Panel mixer
software provides many of the features of an
automated digital mixer. It includes a Drag-n-Drop
digital patchbay, digital peak metering, VU meters,
Record FX switch and Presets for snapshot recall of
any setting on the entire Control Panel mixer. The
24/96’s superior sound quality comes from it’s low
jitter clock, shielded 24 bit/96 kHz converters and
uniquely shielded PCI card, all of which are
specifically designed to keep out computer noise.
The front panel of the Direct Pro 24/96 features (4)
balanced &” analog inputs and a convenient
headphone jack for easy monitoring while tracking,
overdubbing or mixing. The Rear panel has (4)
balanced 1/4” analog outputs, (2) unbalanced RCA
outputs as well as MIDI I/O to provide seamless
audio and MIDI integration between hardware and
software. Digital S/PDIF I/O on the 24/96 host card allows for true 24 bit
stereo digital transfers in and out of the computer.
The Direct Pro 24/96 is $699 US LIST and is currently shipping.
Features Overview:
Mic Preamps
Aardvark knows that getting great sound truly begins with the quality of
the mic preamps. That's why we use a hand-crafted discreet transistor
design to make your microphones sound better than they ever have
before. It even has an invariable phantom power supply so you can use it
with the world's best microphones.
Universal Inputs
Our clever inputs will accept any XLR Mic input or 1/4" Line input with a
3-stage analog trim adjustment of up to 70 dB (that's more than a
mixer!). This lets you go directly from any microphone right into the Direct
Pro 24/96 and also completely avoids the noise and hassles of extra
cables & connectors.
Headphone
Getting truly professional recordings is almost impossible when you're
monitoring with a 1/2 second delay. The Direct Pro 24/96 not only
provides real-time effects making latency a thing of the past, but it also
gives you an easy headphone output so your tracking is perfectly smooth
and in real-time, just like your tracking live with classic analog gear.
DSP Compressor
Add professional punch to your bass and drum tracks to get
a massive sound that rivals that of the world's top
professional studios. Almost any track comes alive with the
smooth and natural sounding circuits that are included in the
Direct Pro 24/96, completely eliminating the need to buy an
outboard compressor.
DSP Multi-Band EQ
A transparent 3-Band equalizer with a professionally
sweepable mid-range allows you to control your sound with
an accuracy that even expensive outboard mixers can't
beat. And because the Direct Pro 24/96 does it with DSP &
software, you can save your settings as presets to make
demoing EQ's as easy as point and click.
DSP Reverb
All of the classic sounds of an expensive outboard reverb unit are
included, complete with the style and finesse of different rooms around
the world. The Direct Pro 24/96's lush, natural-sounding reverb gives you
three ambient settings characteristic of a quiet room, a large hall or even
a Classic European style church to make you sound like you never have
before.
Specifications:
- Converters: 24 bit, 96 kHz A/D D/A Shielded Converters
- THD+N: .002% @ 1 kHz
- Dynamic Range: D/A 110dB, A/D 100dB
- Frequency Response: 7Hz-44KHz, +/- .5 dB at 96 kHz
- Sample Rates: 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
- Mic Preamp: Discrete, 8 transistor/channel design
Freq. response at -3db: 1.6 Hz- 200kHz EIN at
20Hz-20kHz, 150 Ohm: -130 dBu THD at 20db gain:
0.0005%
- Phantom Power: 48 Vdc, max current: 40mA
- Analog Inputs: Four Combination 1/4" & XLR Connectors:
XLR MIC Inputs (w/ 60 dB Level Trim), Phantom Power Switch on Front,
1/4" Guitar/Instrument Inputs (w/ 40 dB Level Trim),
1/4" Unbalanced Line Inputs at -10dBv (w/ 40 dB Level Trim),
1/4" Balanced Line Inputs at +4dBu (w/ 40 dB Level Trim)
- Analog Outputs: Four 1/4" outputs +4 dBu balanced, 2 RCA outputs -10dbv unbalanced
- Headphone Output: Stereo Headphone Jack Output on Front,
- Digital I/O: S/PDIF In/Out (RCA Connectors), OPTIONAL: AES/EBU In/Out
- MIDI I/O: MIDI In/Out on 5-pin DIN Connectors
- Sync I/O: S/PDIF Digital Clock, MIDI
- Modes: Full Duplex Simultaneous Record/Play
- Expansion: Up to Four (4) Direct Pro 24/96 systems can be used
for up to 16 inputs and 24 line outputs
- Computer Card Type: PCI Bus Architecture, 5" Length
- Connectors on Card: 25-pin Connector to Breakout I/O Box
- Powerful DSP: 24Bit, 80 MIPS
- Minimum System Requirements: 133 MHz w/ Win 95/98; 64 MB RAM
- Options:
- AES/EBU I/O: AES/EBU I/O connects to S/PDIF I/O
- 19" 2U MONO Rack: MONO Rack for 1 Direct Pro 24/96
- 19" 2U DUAL Rack: DUAL Rack for 2 Direct Pro 24/96
The Direct Pro Package Includes:
- Direct Pro 24/96 Breakout I/O Box
- Direct Pro 24/96 Host PCI Card with DSP
- Direct Pro 24/96 Manual
- Custom 25-pin Shielded Cable
- Software Control Panel
- Windows 95/98 and ASIO Drivers
- Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 (Full version !)
