Tascam Unveils Software Updates For MX-2424
Hard-Disk RecorderNew Features Allow Direct Interfacing
with Wider Range of DAWs, Ability to Handle Larger Files and Two-Way Macintosh
Compatibility
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Tascam MX-2424 Hard-Disk Recorder
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September 25, 2000 TASCAM (Booth #629) is announcing
its plan for software updates for the MX-2424 24-track, 24-bit hard-disk
recorder. With more than 2,500 units shipped since April 2000, the MX-2424
has already carved a niche as a revolutionary audio recording tool, and
these new software updates add a slew of exciting new features.
Released in September, MX-OS version 1.1 for the MX-2424 incorporates
FAT-32 compatibility which allows for larger PC formatted hard drives,
enabling users to take advantage of greatly extended recording times.
Hard drives may now be formatted by the MX-2424 for direct compatibility
with PC/Windows-based systems. Additionally, MX-OS Version 1.1 offers
compatibility with the Broadcast Wave file format for easy file transfer
between the MX-2424 and PC-based DAWs.
MX-OS Version 2.0, scheduled for release in late fall 2000, allows for
recording and playback at the 96kHz sampling rate. 12 tracks of 24-bit,
96kHz audio will be available on the MX-2424, or 24 tracks at 24-bit,
48kHz rates. Another MX-OS 2.0 feature allows for audio file transfer
via the MX-2424's Ethernet port. Finally, MX-OS 2.0 also provides compatibility
with the HFS+ Macintosh drive format. Like the FAT-32 update, the HFS+
update offers capabilities for larger drive sizes.
TASCAM is also previewing MX-OS version 3.0 at AES. Slated for delivery
in spring 2001, MX-OS 3.0 provides a new graphic editing interface for
Macintosh and Windows computers that offers detailed waveform editing
capabilities. Like previous versions of the MX-2424 operating system,
MX-OS 3.0 will be available at no cost to all registered MX-2424 owners,
and can be accessed as a download from the TASCAM Web site (www.tascam.com).
"A technology-based product like the MX-2424 is designed to be able
to grow as the needs of the industry change," says Mike McRoberts,
TASCAM product development manager. "As an open-ended system, the
MX-2424 can remain free from obsolescence by continually offering updates
that reflect what our customers are telling us they need. Although the
MX-2424 has been regarded as a revolutionary advancement in price versus
performance since its introduction, we're certain that our customers appreciate
the continued support of TASCAM through the development and release of
the new software updates."
A 24-track, 24-bit random access recorder/player/editor with a list price
of $3,999, the MX-2424 has quickly found its way into an array of end-user
settings, with target customers ranging from home and project studios
to commercial music recording facilities to post-production soundstages.
One of the product's recent high-profile applications was scoring for
the recent motion picture release, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.
The TASCAM MX-2424 base model comes with a built-in, nine-gigabyte SCSI
hard drive and two channels of AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O, routable
to any disk channel. The user has the choice of 24 channels of optional
TASCAM TDIF, ADAT optical or AES/EBU digital I/O. Professional-quality
analog I/O is available as an option with 24 channels of 24-bit 48/44.1kHz
audio and 12 channels of 24-bit, 96kHz audio. The MX-2424 provides video
and time code lock capabilities as standard features, making it easy to
integrate with external workstations. It also resolves to AES/EBU, S/PDIF,
word clock, TDIF-1, ADAT optical, SMPTE Time Code (LTC) and video and
chases MIDI Time Code.
An internal drive bay and external SCSI port provide for easy connection
of SCSI hard drives, removable SCSI media and DVD-RAM drives, which can
be used both for extending recording time or back up. For more information, visit their web site at www.tascam.com. |
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