ADAT Bridge I/O Now 24-bit Capable
September 25, 2000Digidesign's ADAT Bridge is now
available with 24-bit support via optical I/O ports. Digidesign has updated
the ADAT Bridge I/O to support 24-bit transfers through optical light-pipe
connectors, as well as updating the D/A converters to 24-bit. Along with
the existing AES/EBU and S/PDIF ports the ADAT Bridge I/O is completely
24-bit capable.
The ADAT Bridge I/O is Digidesign's 16-channel digital translator peripheral
which directly interfaces Pro Tools systems with Alesis ADATs, digital
mixing consoles, effects racks, and synthesizers fitted with ADAT optical
ports. The ADAT Bridge I/O comes complete with 16 discreet channels of
24-bit ADAT I/O, high quality 24-bit D/A converters for monitoring, and
separate AES/EBU and S/PDIF ports for mastering to DAT. The advanced user
can combine multiple ADAT Bridges to expanded Pro Tools systems and achieve
up to 72 (software dependent) channels of discreet I/O, allowing Pro Tools
to interface with banks of ADATs or ADAT compatible devices. The ADAT
Bridge can function as a standalone device or as a powerful addition to
any system with existing Digidesign audio interfaces, Digidesign sync
peripherals, or third-party synchronization devices which are equipped
with slave clock output.
The new 24-bit ADAT Bridge I/O is backward compatible with all software
and DSP cards that are currently supported with the original ADAT Bridge
I/O. Current owners of the original ADAT Bridge I/O are eligible for upgrade.
Customers who purchased the ADAT Bridge I/O after June 1, 2000 are eligible
for a free upgrade. For existing owners who purchased before June 1, 2000,
a $295 (US)/ $335 (INT'L US) charge will cover the complete main-board
replacement, new faceplate, parts, labor, and return shipping. Upgrades
can be scheduled with Digidesign Technical Support and arrangements can
be made for a 48-hour turnaround.
The new 24-bit ADAT Bridge I/O is available now for (INT'L US) $1,245
from authorized Digidesign Dealerships worldwide. For more information, visit their web site at www.digidesign.com. |
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