ST Audio DSP3000 M-Port 24-Bit 96kHz Multi-Channel Interface

ST Audio's new flagship: DSP3000 M-Port -- the professional multichannel recording solution comes packed with all the I/O options you need right out of the box. All of the 8 balanced analog inputs on DSP3000 M-Port feature independent high quality microphone pre-amplifiers with gain controls, inserts per channel, switchable phantom power and level meter display. The system is based on the successful DSP24 PCI card. The new ADC&DAC3000 converter box also provides 8 fully balanced outputs. The usage of 120dB 24bit/96kHz AD and DA converters allows you to start recording any instrument or microphone with perfect monitoring immediately -- without the need of a separate mixer.

Features:
10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz 100% Full-Duplex recording path support

8 x balanced (XLR) inputs with built in pre-amps (-24dB to +50dB), switchable phantom power (48V) and insert per channel (Õ in. TRS)

8 x balanced (XLR) outputs

Level meter display for each input channel (switchable to display output signal)

S/PDIF, optical & AES/EBU I/O connections as standard

Stereo headphone output with volume control (Õ in. connector)

2 x 16 channel (32 channels) MIDI interface ports provided (2 outputs, 1 input)

ADC&DAC3000 external rack can also be used standalone via optical ADAT I/O connectors (no PCI card needed)

Up to 4 PCI cards can be sample accurate sync linked (40 channel I/O)

Internal or external sync supported (external can be set via the S/PDIF input)

22kHz~99kHz frequency rates supported

Direct monitoring for input signals (zero latency, by hardware, software-controlled)

Internal mixing, routing and monitoring software provided

Logic Soundtrack 24 v4.8 (24bit/96kHz audio-/MIDI-sequencer from Emagic)

Drivers for Windows 9x/Me/2000/XP, support for ASIO 2.0 (latency can be lowered under 2ms), multi-client-GSIF (GigaStudio) and WDM available

Enter the world of professional 24bit/96kHz multi-channel recording!
Offering a high end professional audio/MIDI, hardware/software solution in one package, the DSP3000 M-Port represents the latest technological advances in digital recording and offers a level of performance previously unattainable on home PC based digital systems.

The DSP3000 M-Port comes packed with all the I/O options you need right out of the box - 8 fully balanced analog inputs, 8 fully balanced analog outputs, 2 S/PDIF - AES/EBU - Optical I/O channels all at 24bit resolution. It also comes with a one in (16-ch), 2 out (32-ch) MIDI interface and a headphone output with separate volume control. All of the eight analog inputs on DSP3000 M-Port feature independent high quality microphone pre-amplifiers with gain controls, switchable phantom power and level meter display. Just plug in an instrument or microphone to any of the analog inputs, set the gain levels and start recording immediately! Using the inserts (available for each channel), you can use external effect units to process the signal between the microphone pre-amp and the analog-to-digital converter.

Excellent compatibility and driver support to accommodate all your needs is available for the following systems -- Windows 9x/Me/2000/XP plus ASIO/ASIO2/GSIF (multi-client). The included ASIO 2.0 drivers of the DSP3000 M-Port support 2ms latency at 96kHz and 5ms at 44.1kHz with recommended buffer sizes (or even lower values under Windows 2000/XP on fast systems). This means for users of many modern software synthesizers (like VST instruments) you can now play your sounds in real-time, even using real-time effects (like DirectX or VST plugins).

DSP3000 M-Port is of course compatible with all today's latest applications including Logic Audio, Cubase VST, Cubase SX, Nuendo, Cakewalk SONAR, Samplitude, Cool Edit, Acid, Vegas, etc. The DSP3000 M-Port is simple to install and use and makes a great choice for you to build a home studio around. The included Logic SoundTrack24 software from Emagic allows you to use the system for professional recording without additional software.

What you get:
DSP24 - 24bit/96kHz PCI host controller card

XG DB I - Digital I/O interface bracket (S/PDIF, Optical, AES/EBU)

ADC&DAC3000 - 8 in/8 out external 19"/2U rack interface

Emagic Logic SoundTrack24 - 24bit/96kHz audio/MIDI-sequencer

Sonic Foundry ACID XPress 3.0

Sonic Foundry Siren XPress 2.0

What you can do:
Full duplex simultaneous recording and playback offered at 24-bit/96kHz (up to 10 in and 10 output channels)

Interface with digital equipment like MD recorders, DAT recorders, digital mixers, etc.

Record from several (up to 8) microphones connected to the ADC&DAC3000 simultaneously

Utilize the on-board 1 x 16ch MIDI input, and 2 x 16ch (32ch) MIDI outputs with external keyboards or sound modules/samplers

Play software synths in real time with ultra-low latency

Zero latency direct hardware monitoring controlled via software (you don't even need a hardware mixer)

Options and expandability:
The main PCI host card (DSP24) can be connected to multiple external interface boxes simultaneously allowing other options such as ADAT & T/DIF connectivity, or multiple digital input connections. In addition to all this flexibility, up to three additional DSP24 PCI host cards (4 in total) can be installed in the same system! This allows for an massive 40 channel I/O!

The DSP3000 M-Port really is a powerhouse 24bit/96kHz system that offers rock-solid, no compromise audio recordings in a simple to use and expandable package.

Technical Info

Controller Chip & Converters:
ADC&DAC3000 external rack uses Crystal CS5396 24bit/96kHz ADCs with 120dB dynamic range (a-weighted) for all stereo input channels

ADC&DAC3000 external rack uses AKM AK4393 24bit/96kHz DACs with 120dB dynamic range (a-weighted) for all stereo output channels

DSP24 host card uses the IC Ensemble Envy24 I/O controller chip

DSP24 internal I/O for standard windows system sounds (mini-jacks on card) uses SigmaTel 18bit AC-97 Codec (ADC & DAC) 95dB output S/N ratio (a-weighted)