Digidesign Digi 002 LE Rackmount FireWire Music Production System

24-bit/96 kHz fidelity. 18 channels of audio I/O. Integrated MIDI I/O.

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With an extensive range of audio and MIDI I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the creativity and speed of industry-standard Pro Tools software, FireWire connectivity, and a big, comprehensive bundle of powerful software included free, 003 Rack enables you to attain the same high audio production quality as commercial facilities in your own personal or project studio. Learn More...

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"Protools is the industry standard and 002R makes that an affordable reality."

Feature:
The interface itself is typical. I/Os and rack ears, but the power of the 002 is in the Protools. Incredible engineering software. We support other platforms such as Logic, DP and even Cakewalk in our studio, but PT is our main platform and whether it's TDM or Host based, PT makes profitable in studio production a reality.

Quality:
We've heard stories of occasional troubles with the first units that hit the street, but our 002R has performed flawlessly since we installed it. As did our 001 when we purchased it several years ago.

Value:
We are a full service for profit studio and we require maximum return for our investment. The 002R keeps it's suite busy and productive. We've spent MUCH more money on studio additions that haven't returned a tenth of what the 002 has.

Desirability:
Another TDM or PTHD system would have been nice, but the gap in price didn't justify it. And now having worked with the 002R I can see that, although our TDM Suite is incredible, the 002R comes so close that I would easily consider it again in a heartbeat.

Sound:
Our studio uses both HOST and TDM PT systems. Digi001 sounded good and now the 002 sounds even better. A very comparable sound to the high end PT systems.

Support:
We should probably rate it higher than 7, but frankly we've not had to contact Digi for support on the 002R and the rating simply comes from second hand reports of people that have.

Overall:
Digi always has their little quirks and some things that users grumble about, but bang for buck, there's little out there that compares favorably to the 002R and PTLE on a Mac G4 or G5

Submitted: 11/26/2003

Style of Music: Rock, Country, Gospel

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"great sound, value, performance, +++"

Feature:
everything that it says it has works great, i wish it had seperate i/o for outboard efx/comps but for the price good

Quality:
some of the buttons a bit funny( not funny haha). but oncde again for the price

Value:
I think everything is overpriced a good wireless beltpack is like 4 grand with no mic or receiver. everyting is overpriced...but everyone needs there cut eh?

Desirability:
is a box what do you want the best gear in the world looks like c**P but you don`t need funny lights to make look cool.

Sound:
I do not like the preamps....but even using crappy mackie pre`s make a lovely recording....I never use the ints di`s all inputs come from my 1604vlzpro bal line level and this thing sounds great with no noise verry nice.

Ease of Use:
if you never used ptotools before you may have a little curve for use, but if you use an approved computer the thing works great, rem the lower down on the list your computer is the more choppy it will run. I have a mac mini and it even works on it.

Support:
helped when i needed it...but keep your reg stuff handy

Overall:
looked into this for a long time...nothing else beats it...if you are a pt guy

Submitted: 1/15/2007

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Digi 002 Rack Basics

Digi 002 Rack, the latest FireWire-based Pro Tools LE system from Digidesign, offers all of the integrated I/O facilities of the Digi 002

Technical Info

FireWire connectivity

8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs

4 mic pres with individual gain and high-pass filter; 48V phantom power enabled on channel pairs

8 channels of ADAT optical I/O or 2 channels of S/PDIF I/O

Outputs 1 & 2 mirrored on 1/4" TRS monitor output (with dedicated volume control) and RCA-based -10 dBV fixed output

MIDI I/O: 1 IN port, 2 OUT ports (16 channels IN/32 channels OUT)

24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters

Alternate Source Input for direct monitoring of -10 dBV audio equipment (tape players, CD players, etc.)

Headphone output with dedicated volume control knob included
Footswitch for QuickPunch control

2U rack-mountable chassis

Macintosh System Requirements
Mac OS 10.2.6 Required

Total System RAM:
384 MB minimum , 512 or higher recommended
More RAM increases overall system and Pro Tools performance
512 MB RAM or higher suggested for sessions with high edit density, extensive use of plug-ins, or simultaneous use with MIDI sequencers
DigiTranslator 2.0 will also require additional RAM
2 GB RAM requires Pro Tools LE 6.1 or higher with Digi 002 systems
OS X does not require minimum or preferred RAM settings for Pro Tools as RAM is dynamically allocated

Color monitor required with a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768

Apple QuickTime 6.1 or higher required

Mac OS X Requirements with Pro Tools 6.1 Systems

Approved Mac OS X Operating System - Mac OS 10.2.6 Required

Pro Tools TDM and LE version 6.1 software has been tested and approved on all computers listed as supported in these compatibility documents with Mac OS 10.2.6.
Settings & Requirements

Pro Tools Does Not Support Energy Saver. In the Macintosh System Preferences, launch Energy Saver, click the Sleep tab, and disable all Sleep features. Set "Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive" to Never. Do not manually put your computer to sleep when running Pro Tools.

QuickTime 6.0.2 or higher required. QuickTime downloads are available from www.apple.com/quicktime
QuickTime Pro 6.0.2 or higher is also supported

Windows System Requirements
System Software:

Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
Service Pack 1 Required
Windows XP Settings & Requirements
Pro Tools LE 6.1 can NOT be installed or used on systems running Windows 98, Me, 2000, NT, 95, or 3.1

Total System RAM:
384 MB minimum
512 MB (or higher) highly recommended
Additional RAM may be required for for:

High edit density sessions
Sample rates above 48 KHz
DAE buffer setting larger than the default
Extensive use of plug-ins
Simultaneous use of MIDI sequencers or software options such as DigiTranslator
Additional RAM is recommended for better video playback performance
Monitor, color required, minimum resolution of 1024 x 768

Apple QuickTime 6.0.2 or Higher Recommended

Required only on systems using video
AGP graphics card with 16 MB or more video RAM required for movie playback

If you purchased a new Pro Tools LE system, or an upgrade to Pro Tools LE 6.9.x software on or after September 1, 2005, from an authorized dealer, you're automatically eligible for a free update to the corresponding version of Pro Tools 7 software. Registered Pro Tools M-Powered software users are also eligible for a free update. All registered users who are eligible for a free update will be contacted directly by email with a free update offer.
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