Aardvark Direct Pro LX6
Includes Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Software
The Direct Pro LX6 is one of the latest additions to
the new Direct Pro Series, Aardvark’s line of
all-in-one professional hard disk recording interfaces
which began with the popular Direct Pro 24/96. The
LX6 is a professional 4 in / 6 out, 24 bit, 96 kHz
audio interface with a powerful DSP that replaces
the need for outboard effects and outboard mixers.
The LX6’s DSP effects 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. Integrated within
the powerful DSP mixing software, the DSP effects
provide a real-time, high-quality recording
environment that rivals the real-time performance of
outboard compressors, 3-Band EQs, reverb units and
outboard mixers.
The DSP powered LX6 Control Panel mixer software
provides many of the features of an automated
digital mixer. It includes a Drag-n-Drop digital patch
bay, digital peak metering, VU meters, Record FX
switch and Presets for snapshot recall of any setting
on the entire Control Panel mixer. The LX6’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 LX6 features (4) balanced ¼”
analog inputs and a convenient headphone jack with
output level knob 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 LX6 host card allows for true 24 bit
stereo digital transfers in and out of the computer.
Features Overview:
Headphone
Getting truly professional recordings is almost impossible when you're
monitoring with a 1/2 second delay. The Direct Pro LX6 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 LX6, 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 LX6 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 LX6'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
- Analog Inputs: Four 1/4" balanced line inputs (+4dbu/-10dbv with analog input 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
- MIDI Modes: Full Duplex Simultaneous Record/Play
- Expansion: Up to Four (4) Direct Pro LX6 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 LX6
- 19" 2U DUAL Rack: DUAL Rack for 2 Direct Pro LX6
The Direct Pro Package Includes:
- Direct Pro LX6 Breakout I/O Box
- Direct Pro LX6 Host PCI Card with DSP
- Direct Pro LX6 Manual
- Custom 25-pin Shielded Cable
- Software Control Panel
- Windows 95/98 and ASIO Drivers
- Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 (Full version !) Software
