Digidesign Digi 003 Rack Music Production System

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"Great for new Protollers!"

Feature:
Really good! Lots of ins and outs, mic pres, digital i/o, Pro Tools, Asio drivers, what else... Many people agree that there's been no big improvement since 002, and I think so too, since the i/o's are the same. But the fact is that as I didn't own a 002, and I was looking foward to move to pro tools, this 003 thing with improved converters and at the same price was all that I was asking for, and since I own nothing but a home studio, there is nothing else I need. I can do my recording in an HD system, a SSL console and Neumann mic in a World-Class studio and come back home to edit and make some overdubs on my own. It really works for me.

Quality:
So good! I was wondering what I was going to get when opening the box. The Digi 003 happends to be a really well made, solid, metal, peace of gear. The pots are not the best, though. As for Pro Tools... two words: Rock Solid! (Even in my P4 2.0 PS)

Value:
Yeah man! Pro Tools, lots of work, compatibility with each and every studio in the planet, rock solid playback/record.

Desirability:
Yes. I do.

Sound:
Sound is really good. I could notice the sound quality improvement compared to my last interfase (MOTU 896HD, that sounded really good for the price). I also worked on a 002 a couple of times, and I cannot remember the sound was this good. But anyway, that was with other monitors and another room too, so... The pres acomplish there mission and far more. This system is destined for small project studios and perhaps some overdubbing, so they really work fine. If you are looking for some state-of-the-art pres, you should be thinking in spending some more money.

Ease of Use:
Pro Tools makes it all easier once you had taken the time to learn the basic shortcuts. After that is all music you think about. And I want to make clear I am not in a MAC, not even a PC, but a PS (Peace-of-Sh·%&), the hardest way to do things. Ant still was really easy to install and work with it.

Support:
Ok, this I can't really tell. All I can say is that registering and getting authorization codes for Digidesign soft was really quick. But, as for other manufacturers softs (IK, Celemony, and so on) is a pain in the butt. Copy this, paste that, conect here, check e-mail, go to hell! I cannot say anything about tech support. I live in South America, and I don't think Digidesign knows where that is.

Overall:
I spect to use this thing for a while. Eve if a I get an HD system, I would keep this for homework and field recording.

Submitted: 5/16/2007

Style of Music: Rock


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The 003 Rack offers an extensive range of features such as 8 channels of simultaneous recording and MIDI I/O, making it the ideal hub of any home or project studio. By using the creativity and speed of industry-standard Pro Tools software, FireWire connectivity plus the powerful software included free, you have the tools to create your music with the same high quality as commercial facilities. You can connect just about any instrument and device found in your studio to 003 Rack. Plug in your guitar or bass for direct recording, connect line-level instruments such as synths or samplers, or capture sound from any source through a connected microphone — the interface’s premium mic preamps deliver the utmost sound clarity. And with its studio-grade 24-bit/96 kHz audio resolution, you can expect stunning, high-definition sound every time.

Note: Free Upgrade to ProTools LE Version 8!
Anyone who receives 7.4.2 since October 3rd gets a free upgrade to version 8 (now shipping) as a free download. Version 8 features a gorgeous new interface, dozens of new plug-ins, five new virtual instruments and more!


The Digi 003 interface also doubles as a standalone 8x2 digital mixer, complete with EQ, dynamics, delay, reverb, and snapshots — making it perfect for the studio or the stage.

Digi 003 includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE 7 software, which offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award–winning film sound. Projects created with Digi 003 and Pro Tools LE software also open on Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools M-Powered systems — providing instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools–equipped project and professional studio around the globe.

In addition to the over 50 instrument and effects plug-ins that come with all Pro Tools LE systems, the Digi 003 Factory also includes over $3,000 worth of extra professional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.

In addition to Pro Tools LE software, all Digidesign 003™ and Mbox 2 systems include an unprecedented, comprehensive bundle of valuable software and services.

003 Factory, 003 Rack Factory include over 80 professional plug-ins, incredible virtual instruments, high-quality sound libraries, compatible creative applications, special artist promotion services, and other handy tools. 003 Rack includes much of the same bundled software and resources, offering over 60 plug-ins, instruments, applications, services, and more.

Many of these outstanding plug-ins have been used on countless professional recordings — and many are exclusive to Pro Tools systems.

Plug In Effects

Moogerfooger Analog Delay

JOEMEEK SC2T Photo Optical Compressor

JOEMEEK VC5T Meequalizer

Cosmonaut Voice

Digidesign Maxim

Bomb Factory BF-3A Classic Compressor

Digidesign D-Fi bundle (Lo-Fi, Sci-Fi, Recti-Fi, Vari-Fi)

Tel-Ray Variable Delay

SansAmp PSA-1

Moogerfooger Ring Modulator

Voce Spin

Voce Chorus/Vibrato

iLok USB Smart Key

ProTools
Pro Tools software is used in countless professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results -- every time.

New in Pro Tools 8 software
Award-winning Pro Tools(R) recording, editing, and mixing

48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)

Includes dozens of pro effects processing plug-ins and virtual instruments

Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window

Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software

Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks

Unique Beat Detective(TM) LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool

ReWire support for streaming you favorite applications right into Pro Tools

Support for the Digidesign C|24(TM) and Command|8(R) control surfaces

Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options

Works on Windows and Mac computers

Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro
If you’re looking to make the most of your creativity, sometimes it’s good to think “inside the box.” There you’ll find either Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 or the premium Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro, which come bundled free with all Digidesign Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools|HD systems. Both bundles offer an unprecedented, comprehensive collection of powerful effects and instrument plug-ins, creative compatible applications, high-quality sounds, artist promotion services, and other helpful utilities to professionally compose, perform, record, sequence, edit, mix, master, and promote your audio creations.

Included Software, Services, and More

Ableton Live Lite 6 Digidesign Edition - Compose music, create mixes, and perform musical ideas in real time with this intuitive sampler/sequencer. It also features Elastic Audio for easy real-time beat matching and track mashups, project management tools, multitrack warping to shape sounds, and Pro Tools compatibility via ReWire.

Propellerhead Software Reason Adapted - Be a one-man (or one-woman) band. This impressive virtual rack of synthesizers, samplers, drums modules, and effects lets you easily compose music, sequence sounds, enhance mixes, and stream your creations directly into Pro Tools via ReWire — no real instruments needed. Plus, its unique, virtual patching capabilities offer flexibility as you create sounds.

IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE - Buying, borrowing, or stealing amps isn’t always feasible to get the perfect guitar tone. Thankfully, this virtual guitar rig plug-in comes with amp and cabinet models, stomp boxes, and other effects to help you get all of the right tones right away. Re-create everything from your favorite vintage tube amp sounds to modern-day edgier tones, mellow jazz sounds, or your own creations.

FXpansion BFD Lite - Good drummers are hard to find. If it’s beats that you need, this virtual instrument lets you work with real acoustic drum kit sounds (three full kits in Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2, six full kits in Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro) and individual drum samples, all of which feature pristine sound quality, multiple velocity layers, and drum mic'ing options.

Celemony Melodyne uno essential - Got stellar songs but a so-so singer? Or maybe your drummer’s a little lazy on the beat. Correct pitchy performances, restructure melodies to create unique compositions, fix timing issues, and more — all without compromising sound quality. This easy-to-use audio editor enables you to improve mono tracks to create perfect performances in your mix.

Digidesign Xpand! by Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) - Create your own unique sounds with this powerful sample-playback/synthesis workstation that enables you to craft everything from pristine-sounding acoustic instruments to complex soundscapes and beat-driven loops easily. The perfect tool for songwriters, DJs, sound designers, music producers, and anyone else looking to add originality to their compositions.

Digidesign Synchronic - If electronic or dance music is your groove du jour, this beat and audio manipulation instrument plug-in provides a deep set of tools to create truly distinctive loops and enhance the originality of your creations. Tweak audio loops on the fly, add effects to richen sounds, crossfade two mixes DJ-style, and more for spontaneous composition. A cool tool for sound designers too.

Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro only
Sound Libraries - Build up mixes quickly using high-quality samples from some of the best in the business. Both Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 and Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro include the M-Audio ProSessions™ SE sound library. Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro provides even more sounds from premium sample sound creators Big Fish Audio, Cycling ’74, Sonic Reality, and Zero-G.

Way Out Ware TimewARP 2600 Lite - Add that classic 70s phat synth sound to your mixes with this virtual emulation of the vintage ARP 2600 analog synthesizer that’s so realistic, it’s even endorsed by the ARP’s original creator, Alan Robert Pearlman. Choose from over 60 different preset patches to instantly add analog warmth and texture to your mixes — or even play the synth live.

Arturia Analog Factory SE - Loaded with hundreds of analog synthesizer sounds, this versatile virtual instrument provides a wide range of classic to modern synth pad and lead line sounds, plus all the tweakability you need to make the sounds your own. Great for generating sounds in the studio or for live performance.

iZotope Effects - This “lite” collection of powerfully diverse iZotope plug-ins includes Ozone 3 Lite to help you master your mixes to perfection, Trash Lite to get a variety of classic guitar amp tones and stomp box effects that rival a real rig, and Spectron Lite, a complete spectral effects toolbox for truly unique signal processing.

Trillium Lane Labs TL EveryPhase - Get the classic sound of analog phaser effects with the flexibility of a Pro Tools plug-in to produce rich, modulated sounds in your mixes, ranging from a subtle tremolo to the most extreme filtered feedback. Choose one of a wide range of presets to instantly get the effect you want, or grab hold of the controls to dial in the exact phaser effect you need.

Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro only
Trillium Lane Labs TL Utilities - This handy toolkit of plug-ins helps ensure that your sound sources are up to par as you lay down tracks, and includes TL Metro, a versatile metronome that creates click tracks with ease; TL InTune, a professional digital tuner; and TL MasterMeter™, the first over-sampling meter for Pro Tools for critical mixing and mastering applications.

Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro only
Pro Tools Method One Instructional DVD - If you’re new to Pro Tools or music creation in general, start here. Learn Pro Tools system essentials, from setting up sessions and recording audio to editing MIDI, working with loops and plug-ins, automating mixes, and more.

One-Year Membership to Broadjam.com - Promote your music online and reach new fans around the world with a free one-year Broadjam.com membership, which provides tools to sell music and merchandise, build a website and fan base, send music to radio stations, and more.

One-Year Subscription to Sonicbids.com - If you want to make waves in the industry, you need to let them know that you exist. This free Sonicbids.com subscription lets you promote yourself to the media, record labels, booking agents, and more using your own Electronic Press Kit (EPK).

Free GarageBand.com Contest Entries - Get feedback from listeners, online radio airplay, increased exposure, and a chance to get signed when you submit a GarageBand.com song contest entry. Get one free entry with Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 and three free entries with Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro.

Free Plug-in with Pro Tools Education - If you want the very best Pro Tools education, Pro Tools Training Facilities worldwide offer a wide range of courses. And when you enroll and attend an eligible course, you’ll receive a school voucher to choose a Digidesign plug-in for free.

Choose from:
- Synchronic
- Hybrid
- SoundReplacer
- Maxim
- Smack! LE
- DigiTranslator 2

Free Bomb Factory Plug-ins
The Free Bomb Factory plug-ins offer powerful effects and utilities from the makers of some of the very best digital emulations of classic analog processors in the industry. All Pro Tools LE systems include these seven plug-ins.

- Bomb Factory BF76 Compressor
- BF Essential Clip Remover
- BF Essential Correlation Meter
- BF Essential Meter Bridge
- BF Essential Noise Meter
- BF Essential Tuner
- Funk Logic Mastererizer

DigiRack Plug-ins
Bring your mixes alive with the DigiRack plug-in collection, which offers a wide variety of professional real-time and file-based effects, signal processors, and studio utilities. All Pro Tools LE systems include these 39 plug-ins.

- 1-Band EQ
- 4-Band EQ
- Chorus
- Click
- Compressor
- D-Verb
- D-Verb-AS
- DC Offset Removal
- DeEsser
- Delay
- DigiReWire
- Dither
- Duplicate
- Dynamics II
- Dynamics III
- EQ II
- EQ III
- Expander-Gate
- Extra-Long Delay
- Flanger
- Gain
- Gate
- Invert
- Limiter
- Long Delay
- Medium Delay
- Mod Delay II
- Multi-Tap Delay
- Normalize-Gain Change
- Ping-Pong Delay
- Pitch Shift
- POWr Dither
- Reverse-DC Removal
- Signal Generator
- Short Delay
- Slap Delay
- Time Comp-Exp-Pitch Shift
- Time Shift
- Trim

Technical Info

Mic Inputs
Connector: Four balanced XLR jacks

Mic Phantom Power: 48V

Equivalent Input Noise: -129 dBu

Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 105 dB / 107 dB A-weighted

THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)

Mic EIN: -129 dBu

Input Sensitivity: +2.2 dBu

Input Impedance: 2K Ohm

Line Inputs
Connector: Four balanced 1/4 in. jacks

Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 111 dB / 113 dB A-weighted

THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)

Input Sensitivity: +17.38 dBu

Input Impedance: 22K Ohm

DI Inputs
Connector: Four unbalanced 1/4 in. jacks

Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 104 dB / 106 dB A-weighted

THD + N: 0.0008% (-102 dB) - Balanced input

Input Sensitivity: +17.16 dBu

Input Impedance: >300K Ohm

Aux Inputs
Connector: Two balanced 1/4 in. jacks

Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 111 dB / 113 dB A-weighted

THD + N: 0.00055% (-105 dB)

Input Sensitivity: +17.16 dBu

Input Impedance: 10K Ohm

Line Outputs (1-8)
Connector: Eight impedance balanced 1/4 in. jacks

Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 110 dB / 113 dB A-weighted

THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)

Output Sensitivity: +18 dBu

Monitor Outputs (Main & Alt)
Connector: Two impedance balanced 1/4 in. jacks

Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted

THD + N: 0.0008% (-102 dB)

Output Sensitivity: +18 dBu

Headphone Outputs
Connector: Two unbalanced 1/4 in. jacks

Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

THD + N: 0.0009% (-101 dB)

Dynamic Range: 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted

Output Sensitivity: +23 dBu

Digital Specifications
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Maximum Word Length: 24-bit

S/PDIF: 2-channel optical or RCA jack pair

Digital Optical: TOSLINK (ADAT, max 48 kHz sample rate)

Word Clock: Two BNC jacks

Host Connection: Two IEEE-1394a (FireWire) ports (6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable included)

MIDI: 5-pin MIDI DIN connectors - one input, two outputs

Size / Weight / Power
Height: 2U rack (3.5 in. / 8.89 cm)

Width: 19 in. / 48.26 cm

Depth: 13.5 in. / 34.29 cm (including all knobs / connectors)

Weight: 11.22 lbs / 5.09 kg

Power Requirements: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz A/C (power cable included)
Massive connectivity in 2 rack spaces!
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