Digidesign decided to split their products into two classes. The more expensive HD systems are expandable systems up to simultaneously recording 192 tracks of 24bit/192kHz audio. Because of their own DSP hardware this happens without stressing the computer.
They also offer a variety of interfaces.
* Audio interfaces from 96 to 192kHz
* Midi interface with 10 Midi In/Outs.
* Sync interface
* Remotely controlled microphone preamplifier with 8 phantom powered inputs. You can control it either via software or through the control surfaces available.
And you can choose between 5 different control surfaces:
* ICON integrated console (a big mixing desk)
* D-Show Mixing console (a life mixer)
* Pro Control (a big modular control surface)
* Control 24 (a console developed with focusrite)
* Command 8 (a small control surface)
Of course not everybody needs so much power. Therefore they started another product line for less money. The LE systems. They can simultaneously record up to 8 tracks of 24bit/96kHz audio.
Pro Tools Mbox
A very hot tip for recording your tracks is the new Digidesign Mbox with two focusrite mic-preamps. It seems to be designed for capturing high quality audio tracks at 24bit/48kHz. The price is very affordable.
Plus:
* Pro Tools is industry standard
* Features the best Automation by far
* Straightforward design
* Easy to learn
* Very stable performance
* Some good hardware controllers available
Minus:
* Still doesn't support interleaved stereo files
* Little support of foreign soft- and hardware formats
* High Price (except free version)
Manufacturers Homepage: Digidesign
Platform: Mac (OS 8.6 or higher) / PC (NT 4.0 Workstation)
Typical Users: Recording Studios, Postproduction Studios, Professional Homerecording Artists, Professional Musicians
Demo: Download Pro-Tools free (fully working version of Pro Tools FREE)
Supported Hardware Mac: Supports mainly Digidesign Hardware, but basic support of any hardware that can be recognized by the apple sound manager.
Supported Hardware PC: Digidesign Hardware, only PT-free supports some high quality audio cards.
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