ST Audio DSP2000 C-Port 24-Bit 96kHz Recording Interface
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High-quality 24-bit/96 kHz multi-channel recording package representing the latest technological advances in digital recording for the home/studio PC.
Overview
The DSP2000 C-Port system is a high-quality 24-bit/96 kHz multi-channel recording package representing the latest technological advances in digital recording for the home/studio PC. The unit ships as a complete audio/MIDI, hardware/software solution in one package. The system delivers outstanding performance never seen before at such an affordable price.
Features
10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz 100% Full-Duplex recording path support
2 x balanced (XLR) inputs with built-in pre-amps (-24dB to +50dB) and switchable phantom power (48V)
2 x balanced (XLR) outputs
8 x 1/4 in. unbalanced inputs
8 x 1/4 in. unbalanced outputs
Coaxial and optical and AES/EBU I/O connections as standard
Stereo headphone output with volume control (1/4 in. connector)
2 x 16 channel (32 channels) MIDI interface ports provided (2 outputs, 1 input)
Peak LED for channel 1 and 2
Up to 4 PCI cards can be sample accurate sync linked (40 channel I/O)
Internal or external sync supported (external can be set via the S/PDIF input)
44-pin H-BUS interface connector available
22kHz~99kHz frequency rates supported
Direct monitoring for input signals (zero latency, by hardware)
Internal mixing, routing, and monitoring software provided
Logic Soundtrack 24 (24-bit/96 kHz powerful recording software from Emagic)
Drivers for Mac OS X, Windows 9x/ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000/XP, ASIO 2.0 (latency can be lowered to 2ms), GSIF (GigaSampler/-Studio)
The package comprises of an ultra high-quality 24-bit/96… read more kHz PCI host card (DSP24), the XG-DB I digital expansion daughter board bracket, the ADC and DAC2000 external converter unit (19 in. standard format), and a powerful recording software application developed by Emagic (Logic SoundTrack 24).
By housing all converters externally in the full-size rackmountable chassis, your recordings are captured with absolute pristine transparency. Full 24-bit/96 kHz bandwidth with full duplex operation is available over 10 simultaneous inputs and outputs.
The kit comes packed with all the I/O options you need right out of the box - 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 2 optical and coaxial S/PDIF + AES/EBU I/O channels all at 24-bit resolution. It also comes with a 1 in - 2 out (32 channels) - MIDI interface and a headphone output with separate volume control. Two of the 8 analog inputs on the ADC and DAC2000 include XLR balanced connectors and feature independent quality microphone pre-amplifiers with gain controls and switchable phantom power. This eliminates the need to incorporate a separate mixer in many situations. You can plug in an instrument or microphone, set the gain levels, and start recording immediately! This makes the package a completely self-contained, fully featured hardware interface for all aspects of home studio recording. With the included Logic SoundTrack 24 software package from Emagic, this solution is the perfect place to begin building your studio.
Because the DSP24 with ADC and DAC2000 is an integrated system featuring both hardware and software, there is no need for concern over compatibility issues. Everything has been designed and tested as a complete solution.
Excellent driver support is available including Mac OS X, Windows 9x/ME, 2000/XP, ASIO 2.0, and GSIF. The included ASIO 2.0 drivers of the DSP24 card support 2ms latency at 96 kHz and 5/6ms at 44.1/48 kHz. This means for users of modern software synthesizers (such as GigaSampler, GigaStudio, or VST Plugins like PPG Wave or Model E) that you can play your sounds now in realtime, even using realtime effects (like DirectX or VST plugins).
The DSP24 card is of course compatible with all today's latest applications including Logic Audio, Cubase VST, Cakewalk, Samplitude, Cool Edit, Acid, Vegas, etc. - it's very simple to install and use and makes a great choice for you to build a home studio around.
The main PCI host card (DSP24) can be connected to multiple external interface boxes simultaneously allowing other options for ADC and DAC conversion, ADAT and T/DIF connections, or multiple input digital connectivity. In addition to all this flexability, up to 3 additional DSP24 PCI host cards (4 in total) can be installed in the same system! This allows for an amazing 40 channel I/O!
As you can see, unlike other systems, this package is extremely flexible and can expand to meet the needs of your future requirements. read less
Features
10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz 100% Full-Duplex recording path support
2 x balanced (XLR) inputs with built-in pre-amps (-24dB to +50dB) and switchable phantom power (48V)
2 x balanced (XLR) outputs
8 x 1/4 in. unbalanced inputs
8 x 1/4 in. unbalanced outputs
Coaxial and optical and AES/EBU I/O connections as standard
Stereo headphone output with volume control (1/4 in. connector)
2 x 16 channel (32 channels) MIDI interface ports provided (2 outputs, 1 input)
Peak LED for channel 1 and 2
Up to 4 PCI cards can be sample accurate sync linked (40 channel I/O)
Internal or external sync supported (external can be set via the S/PDIF input)
44-pin H-BUS interface connector available
22kHz~99kHz frequency rates supported
Direct monitoring for input signals (zero latency, by hardware)
Internal mixing, routing, and monitoring software provided
Logic Soundtrack 24 (24-bit/96 kHz powerful recording software from Emagic)
Drivers for Mac OS X, Windows 9x/ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000/XP, ASIO 2.0 (latency can be lowered to 2ms), GSIF (GigaSampler/-Studio)
The package comprises of an ultra high-quality 24-bit/96… read more kHz PCI host card (DSP24), the XG-DB I digital expansion daughter board bracket, the ADC and DAC2000 external converter unit (19 in. standard format), and a powerful recording software application developed by Emagic (Logic SoundTrack 24).
By housing all converters externally in the full-size rackmountable chassis, your recordings are captured with absolute pristine transparency. Full 24-bit/96 kHz bandwidth with full duplex operation is available over 10 simultaneous inputs and outputs.
The kit comes packed with all the I/O options you need right out of the box - 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 2 optical and coaxial S/PDIF + AES/EBU I/O channels all at 24-bit resolution. It also comes with a 1 in - 2 out (32 channels) - MIDI interface and a headphone output with separate volume control. Two of the 8 analog inputs on the ADC and DAC2000 include XLR balanced connectors and feature independent quality microphone pre-amplifiers with gain controls and switchable phantom power. This eliminates the need to incorporate a separate mixer in many situations. You can plug in an instrument or microphone, set the gain levels, and start recording immediately! This makes the package a completely self-contained, fully featured hardware interface for all aspects of home studio recording. With the included Logic SoundTrack 24 software package from Emagic, this solution is the perfect place to begin building your studio.
Because the DSP24 with ADC and DAC2000 is an integrated system featuring both hardware and software, there is no need for concern over compatibility issues. Everything has been designed and tested as a complete solution.
Excellent driver support is available including Mac OS X, Windows 9x/ME, 2000/XP, ASIO 2.0, and GSIF. The included ASIO 2.0 drivers of the DSP24 card support 2ms latency at 96 kHz and 5/6ms at 44.1/48 kHz. This means for users of modern software synthesizers (such as GigaSampler, GigaStudio, or VST Plugins like PPG Wave or Model E) that you can play your sounds now in realtime, even using realtime effects (like DirectX or VST plugins).
The DSP24 card is of course compatible with all today's latest applications including Logic Audio, Cubase VST, Cakewalk, Samplitude, Cool Edit, Acid, Vegas, etc. - it's very simple to install and use and makes a great choice for you to build a home studio around.
The main PCI host card (DSP24) can be connected to multiple external interface boxes simultaneously allowing other options for ADC and DAC conversion, ADAT and T/DIF connections, or multiple input digital connectivity. In addition to all this flexability, up to 3 additional DSP24 PCI host cards (4 in total) can be installed in the same system! This allows for an amazing 40 channel I/O!
As you can see, unlike other systems, this package is extremely flexible and can expand to meet the needs of your future requirements. read less
Specs
Controller Chip and Converters
ADC and DAC2000 external rack uses AKM AK4524 ADC/DAC (24-bit/96 kHz, 100dB S/N ratio A-weighted) converters on all stereo inputs and outputs
DSP24 host card uses the IC Ensemble Envy24 I/O controller chip (ICE1712)
DSP24 internal I/O for standard windows system sounds (mini-jacks on card) uses SigmaTel STAC97xx 18-bit AC-97 Codec (ADC and DAC) 95dB output S/N ratio (A-weighted)
Additional Options (not included)
ADC III, 8ch (24-bit/96 kHz ADC, rackmountable, 8ch XLR balanced analog inputs, 8 mic-preamps, phantom power, S/PDIF 8ch outputs, 120dB dynamic range)
DAC III, 8ch (24-bit/96kHz DAC, rackmountable, 8ch XLR balanced analog outputs)
DM III, 8ch (8kHz ~ 100KHz 24-bit/120dB modulation, 4 S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs, rackmountable)
DS2000 (ADAT- and TDIF-I/O interface, rackmountable)
ADC and DAC2000 external rack uses AKM AK4524 ADC/DAC (24-bit/96 kHz, 100dB S/N ratio A-weighted) converters on all stereo inputs and outputs
DSP24 host card uses the IC Ensemble Envy24 I/O controller chip (ICE1712)
DSP24 internal I/O for standard windows system sounds (mini-jacks on card) uses SigmaTel STAC97xx 18-bit AC-97 Codec (ADC and DAC) 95dB output S/N ratio (A-weighted)
Additional Options (not included)
ADC III, 8ch (24-bit/96 kHz ADC, rackmountable, 8ch XLR balanced analog inputs, 8 mic-preamps, phantom power, S/PDIF 8ch outputs, 120dB dynamic range)
DAC III, 8ch (24-bit/96kHz DAC, rackmountable, 8ch XLR balanced analog outputs)
DM III, 8ch (8kHz ~ 100KHz 24-bit/120dB modulation, 4 S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs, rackmountable)
DS2000 (ADAT- and TDIF-I/O interface, rackmountable)
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(46 ratings)
Submitted January 3, 2004 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Functional..that's it"
Sound
Very clean with a little tweaking here and there of course.
Features
Inserts would have been nice..I have to run my external processors (ie;compressor/limiter, etc.)in line for each track recorded.
Value
The thing to remember is that although this is a fine interface for the money, the best results that I have obtained, have come from using the bundled Emagic software. The software was designed specificaly for use with the dsp 2000. High dollar/profile software (ie; Cubase,Sonar, etc.)does not seem to work as well with this card without a lot of tweaking, and even then trying to get the right drivers can be a headache.Stick with the included software and augment your setup with external recording devices.
Manufacturer Support
St audio has a Q&A board only. I posted a question 3 weeks ago and still haven't receieved a response.
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