Waves Releases L2 Ultramaximizer Hardware Limiter/Converter
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Waves L2
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February 3, 2000
WAVES, a leading supplier of Pro Audio Processors, today
announced the release the L2 Ultramaximizer a 2U 19" rackmount hardware
audio limiter/converter. The heart of the L2 is the proprietary brick wall look-ahead
peak limiter algorithms and IDR (Increased Digital Resolution) dithering
technology from the award-winning L1 software. The L2 Ultramaximizer hardware
features 48-bit internal processing and support for 96kHz sampling rates. Featuring
digital and analog I/O with 24-bit A/D and D/A converters means the L2 is ideal
for the maximum number of audio applications, from mixing to mastering to concert
sound. The L2 Ultramaximizer performs high quality re-quantization to 24, 22,
20, 18, and 16-bit outputs, plus the Waves ARC (Auto Release Control) technology
continuously controls the optimal release time for maximizing levels and minimizing
audible distortions.
Mastering - The L2 Ultramaximizer and IDR processing enhances the perceived
sound quality by as much as 24dB. For example, 16 and 20-bit masters can have
the perceived resolution of 20 and 24-bit signals, respectively.
Recording and Mixing -The L2 Ultramaximizer can be used to requantize
24-bit input signals to 16-bit or 20-bit signal suitable for a wide array
of today's recording equipment, such as DAT, 20-bit MO, CDR, etc. L2 Ultramaximizer
eliminates the danger of clipping when recording hotter signals to the
mix-down deck (or other downstream components, whether for live sound
or broadcasting). Additionally, the L2 can be used for stereo or dual-mono
operation.
I/O:
- Balanced analog (24-bit AD and DA converters)
- S/PDIF (RCA) or AES/EBU (XLR)
- Sampling rates of 32, 44. and 48kHz
- x2 function for doubling sample rates (88.2 and 96kHz)
- Choice of sync to external clock (BNC), digital input, or internal
Waves IDR Master Dither System:
- 2 master dither choices (type1 and type2)
- 3 noise-shaping curves (moderate, normal, and ultra)
- Re-quantizer output: 24, 22, 20, 18, and 16-bits
L2 Limiter:
- Adjustable Threshold (0 to -30.0dBFS)
- Output Ceiling (0 to -30.0dBFS)
- Release time mode: auto (ARC) or manual (0.1ms to 1000ms), independently
selectable on each channel.
Display/front panel:
- All options are controlled from the front panel.
- All meters are resettable infinite-hold peak LED ladders, with dedicated
numeric displays.
- All controls have dedicated rotary controls (no menu pages or LCD displays).
- Full bypass for all processes. Link for stereo/dual-mono operation.
Specs:
- A-to-D:
- Frequency response (unweighted): 20Hz-20kHz, +0.0/- 0.01dB
- Noise: -112dBFS (18.3 bits)
- THD: 3rd Harmonic -130dBFS, (@1kHz, -10dBFS)
- A/D/A combined:
- Crosstalk: 99.5dB (with full scale 1kHz source)
- THD+N, 20-22kHz unweighted: 0.0030%
- Frequency response, 44.1kHz @-24dBFS +0/-0.3dB 20Hz-20kHz
- Noise, unweighted, 20Hz-22kHz: -101.4dBFS at any sample rate
- Weighted, 400Hz IEC-A: -104dBFS
- Weighted, CCIR RMS, 400Hz: -95.6dBFS
The L2 Ultramaximizer is now available from Waves Dealers Worldwide for a MSRP
of US $1995.
For more information, visit Waves at www.waves.com.
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