Universal Audio UAD-2 Quad Neve DSP Accelerator Card (Macintosh and Windows)

Manufacturer's Description for Universal Audio UAD-2 Quad Neve DSP Accelerator Card (Macintosh and Windows)

The UAD-2 QUAD Neve is the ultimate way to add the sound of classic Neve analog equipment to music produced on a Mac or PC. This flagship package features a QUAD-processor PCIe card to "power" the included Neve 88RS Channel Strip, 1073, 1081, and 31102 EQs, and the 33609 Compressor plug-ins -- widely regarded as the world's most authentic Neve emulations. It also includes several of UA's most popular "analog classic" plug-ins, the LA-2A and 1176 Compressors/Limiters, and the Pultec EQP-1A. The included UAD-2 QUAD card provides four times the processing boost of the UAD-2 SOLO, allowing for the largest professional mixes. Better still, it gives users full access to the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including some of the best-reviewed plug-ins of all time.

Specifically, the UAD-2 QUAD Neve provides access to popular UAD plug-in titles from Manley, Empirical Labs, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix and more (sold separately). Whether you use Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer or Pro Tools, these UAD-2 plug-ins can inject the character and quality of classic hardware into your mixes, while freeing up your computer's internal processor for other mixing duties.

Mac- and Windows-compatible, with support for VST, Audio Units and RTAS, the UAD-2 QUAD Neve is easy to use. Just install the software, install the card, and start mixing.

Developed by the industry's finest engineering team, and backed by frequent new software and plug-in releases, the UAD-2 is the processing platform of choice for many of the world's top musicians, producers and engineers.

Features
- Flagship quad-processor DSP accelerator for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC

- Includes Neve 88RS Channel Strip, Neve 1073 EQ, Neve 1081 EQ, Neve 31102 EQ EQs, and Neve 33609 Compressor plug-ins

- Includes "Analog Classics" plug-in bundle, featuring LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN/SE Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A and Realverb Pro plug-ins.

- Access the complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, including: Manley, Empirical Labs, Roland, BOSS, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix and more (sold separately).

- Run complex, professional mix processing in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo,

- Digital Performer and more -- without taxing host computer CPU

- Free UAD software upgrades, plus access to more plug-ins at UA's Online Store

- High-bandwidth PCIe card w/ (4) Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors

- VST, AU, RTAS support; Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard and Windows XP/Vista/7 compatible

- Use up to 4 UAD-2(s) in one system; can be combined with UAD-1 cards

- Includes $100 voucher for plug-in purchases via UA's Online Store
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Specifications
* High-bandwidth x1 PCI Express card (PCIe 2.0 compatible)
* UAD-2 SOLO: low-profile, half-height, short PCIe card
* UAD-2 DUO/QUAD: full-height, short PCIe card
* 1, 2 or 4 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processors
* Averages 2.5X(Solo), 5X(Duo), 10X(Quad) the power of UAD-1
* Multi-card support for up to 4 UAD-2's and 4 UAD-1's in one computer
* Cross-Platform for Mac OS X 10.4/10.5, Windows XP/x64, Vista32/64
* Supports VST, RTAS, and Audio Units plug-in formats
* 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz sample rate support for all plug-ins
* Drivers optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures
* Real-time and faster than real-time processing for mix bounces
* LiveTrack low-latency mode for monitoring, tracking and performance
* SessionMap bi-directional UAD-1 <-> UAD-2 session compatibility
* L.O.D.E. (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) automatically balances DSP
loads
* LoadLock ensures resource availability on loaded plug-ins
* Redesigned plug-in Toolbar includes improved preset management
* Redesigned UAD Meter & Control Panel application
* Simplified Registration/Authorization process via one button click
* World's premier plug-in library with premier titles from Neve, Roland,
Moog, SPL, Pultec, and more
* 14-day full function demo for all plug-ins; try before you buy
* Powered Plug-Ins available 24/7 @ my.uaudio.com
* Easy license transfer for previous generation UAD-1/1e/Xpander users
* UAD v5.x supports all existing UAD hardware
* Designed and assembled in the USA

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Windows:

* Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, or x64 Edition), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista (x86 or x64)

Macintosh:

* Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger", 10.5.x "Leopard" , or 10.6.x "Snow Leopard"
* Processor upgrade cards are not officially supported

General:

* 1 available PCIe (PCI Express) x1/x4/x8 or x16 slot
* 256 MB RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)
* 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor
* CD-ROM drive or internet connection for software installation
* 125 MB available hard drive space for UAD-2 or UAD-1 installation
* 250 MB available hard drive space for combined UAD-2 plus UAD-1 installation
* Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization
* Compatible VST or Audio Units plug-in host application software. See compatibility page for more details.

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Shipping Weight: 2 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 3 in