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Digidesign Digi 003 Rack+ Music Production System
No longer available at zZounds
8 mic preamps and over $3,000 worth of professional-quality plug-ins!
Overview
Record the entire band in your home/project studio, garage, or even live! Digidesign 003 Rack+ Factory is ideal for musicians, recording engineers, and producers looking for a professional Pro Tools music recording and production solution that's more affordable and portable. With best-in-class sound quality, eight premium mic preamps, and a wide variety of I/O to connect instruments, MIDI gear, and other analog and digital devices, 003 Rack+ Factory works with your computer, providing the power and capacity to record an entire band, vocal or instrument ensemble, or completely micd up drum kit all at once.
Session Standard Bundle contents (optional):
1 x Presonus D8 8-Channel Mic Preamp w/Digital Output
1 x Gator GRCSTUDIO4GOW Laptop Over 4U Rack Case
1 x Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Monitor Headphones
1 x Hosa OPT103 Fiber Optic Cable (3 Foot)
1 x Raxxess Rack Hardware Pack of 24 w/Washers
1 x Gator GM12B 12 Microphone Carry Bag
1 x Furman M8DX Merit Series Power Conditioner w/Lights Meter
1 x Proco Stagemaster 24 X 4 Channel Snake (50 Foot)
It sure seems like a lot of effort to get a project recording studio off the ground, especially if you're thinking about going digital. Once you decide which software you're going to run (an epic decision in and of itself) you've still got a ton of other purchasing decisions: which interface should I get? What mics do I need first? Should I get monitors or headphones? What kind of additional software am I going to need to start recording?… read more The folks at zZounds feel your pain; heck, most of us have been through the same process already. We want to make professional-quality computer recording accessible to everyone, and that's why we've put together a recording bundle that's centered around one of the most successful home studio computer recording interfaces around, the DigiDesign Digi 003 Rack+.
Industry Standard Pro Tools Recording Software
Your new Digi 003 Rack+ is the key to the world of Pro Tools, the industry-standard recording software that ushered in the digital recording revolution. Pro Tools HD systems are used the world over in the most discriminating studios, and as a Pro Tools user, you'll have a worldwide support network and massive online community to exchange ideas with. You'll also be able to take projects you've been working on at home and transfer them seamlessly to a professional studio environment, and vice versa. Record drums at the studio, then bring those tracks home and overdub guitars and vocals on your own time. Collaborate on a song with like-minded producers across the globe. Hire a session vocalist in New York for your Minnesota-based project. This kind of international musical community is only possible when you tap into the power of Pro Tools. Pro Tools LE is the native version of the flagship HD system, and is both powerful and simple to learn. With 48 tracks of stereo audio supported, full-fledged MIDI capabilities, extensive virtual mixing and bussing, and pristine audio processing, you'll enjoy the same creative flexibility as any world-class studio.
High-Speed, High Fidelity FireWire Audio
The wider bandwidth that FireWire provides allows for more audio channels while maintaining stable operation. For the Digi 003, FireWire connectivity means up to eighteen channels of simultaneous I/O, and the Rack+ gives you eight microphone preamps with balanced XLR jacks that let you connect high-quality studio microphones directly to the interface, with no need for any external hardware. Individual gain and filter controls for each mic input are easily accessible along the front face of the Digi. Added to that are eight 1/4" analog inputs (including one in the front for easy D.I. instrument tracking), eight channels of ADAT I/O, and two channels of S/PDIF I/O for a hugely expandable studio rig, which is easily capable of recording full bands or even live performances all by itself. If you add additional hardware, the Digi 003's super-stable Word Clock keeps everything in sync, eliminating common problems like digital "jitter" that can otherwise taint a professional-sounding project. The 003 Rack+'s own analog-to-digital converters are top-notch, with a higher than CD-quality 24-bit depth and up to 96 kHz sampling rate. . . you'll be able to accurately capture the musical nuance of any instrument, from a high-gain guitar stack to a classical lever-harp to a warm and jazzy trap kit. There's also MIDI in, out, and thru ports for connecting external sequencers and tempo-syncing MIDI-enabled rack effects. With XLR studio and control room outputs as well as dual headphone jacks, you've got plenty of monitor routing options, and the Digi 003's rugged, streamlined, 2U chassis is equally at home in you project studio or on the road.
A Wealth Of Bundled Software
In addition to Pro Tools, the Digi 003 Rack+ comes bundles with a bounty of virtual instruments and software signal processors to get you started on fully realized, professional sounding projects right out of the box. Seven virtual instruments including the powerful BOOM! drum machine, a grand piano, a tonewheel organ and an analog synthesizer plug-in will help you realize and produce compositions of any style, from simple to complex. No fewer than seventy audio effects plug-ins are also included, ranging from compressors, equalizers, and reverbs, to phasers, delays, and pitch-shifting effects. You even get M-Audio's digital DJ software Torq LE, so you can get started on your next hip-hop masterpiece ASAP. Expand your tonal palette with thousands of third-party virtual instruments and effects plug-ins with Pro Tools' support of the RTAS plug-in format.
Add The Session Standard Bundle And Save Big On Extra Inputs And More
Want to get the most out of your new Digi 003 Rack+? zZounds has put together an amazing deal that will take your project studio to the next level. Many of the folks who work at zZounds run project studios themselves, and we've put our heads together to come up with a comprehensive package deal that'll save you hundreds of dollars as compared to buying the items separately. We start off the Session Standard Bundle with a Presonus DigiMax D8. This one-rackspace unit instantly adds eight more XLR inputs--routed via ADAT fiber optic cable--to your Rack+ for a total of eighteen high-quality mic preamps. Next up is a Furman M8DX power conditioner to help keep all your inputs interference-free and extend the life of all your recording gear. These two units will fit nicely, along with your Digi 003, into the included Gator Laptop-Over-4U Rack Case. If you're looking to build a top-notch mobile rig, this case is a must-have--it's got a top compartment for your laptop and internal cable routing so you can keep everything hooked up even when in transit. Classy. Other studio must-haves we've made part of this awesome bundle include a 24-channel snake, a 12-mic Gator microphone carrying case, and a sweet pair of Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Monitor Headphones. Of course we also give you all necessary cables. All told, the Session Standard Bundle nets you $1400 worth of gear for only $750, exclusively when bundled with the Digidesign Digi 003 Rack+ and exclusively through zZounds.
zZounds and DigiDesign know what makes a successful project studio--zZounds because we're all musicians ourselves, and DigiDesign because they've been working with recording professionals and enthusiasts for decades. The Digi 003 Rack+ and Session Standard Bundle represent the dedication we both share to providing home recordists with the best equipment, software, and recording experience possible; there's no better way to join the home studio revolution! read less
Session Standard Bundle contents (optional):
1 x Presonus D8 8-Channel Mic Preamp w/Digital Output
1 x Gator GRCSTUDIO4GOW Laptop Over 4U Rack Case
1 x Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Monitor Headphones
1 x Hosa OPT103 Fiber Optic Cable (3 Foot)
1 x Raxxess Rack Hardware Pack of 24 w/Washers
1 x Gator GM12B 12 Microphone Carry Bag
1 x Furman M8DX Merit Series Power Conditioner w/Lights Meter
1 x Proco Stagemaster 24 X 4 Channel Snake (50 Foot)
It sure seems like a lot of effort to get a project recording studio off the ground, especially if you're thinking about going digital. Once you decide which software you're going to run (an epic decision in and of itself) you've still got a ton of other purchasing decisions: which interface should I get? What mics do I need first? Should I get monitors or headphones? What kind of additional software am I going to need to start recording?… read more The folks at zZounds feel your pain; heck, most of us have been through the same process already. We want to make professional-quality computer recording accessible to everyone, and that's why we've put together a recording bundle that's centered around one of the most successful home studio computer recording interfaces around, the DigiDesign Digi 003 Rack+.
Industry Standard Pro Tools Recording Software
Your new Digi 003 Rack+ is the key to the world of Pro Tools, the industry-standard recording software that ushered in the digital recording revolution. Pro Tools HD systems are used the world over in the most discriminating studios, and as a Pro Tools user, you'll have a worldwide support network and massive online community to exchange ideas with. You'll also be able to take projects you've been working on at home and transfer them seamlessly to a professional studio environment, and vice versa. Record drums at the studio, then bring those tracks home and overdub guitars and vocals on your own time. Collaborate on a song with like-minded producers across the globe. Hire a session vocalist in New York for your Minnesota-based project. This kind of international musical community is only possible when you tap into the power of Pro Tools. Pro Tools LE is the native version of the flagship HD system, and is both powerful and simple to learn. With 48 tracks of stereo audio supported, full-fledged MIDI capabilities, extensive virtual mixing and bussing, and pristine audio processing, you'll enjoy the same creative flexibility as any world-class studio.
High-Speed, High Fidelity FireWire Audio
The wider bandwidth that FireWire provides allows for more audio channels while maintaining stable operation. For the Digi 003, FireWire connectivity means up to eighteen channels of simultaneous I/O, and the Rack+ gives you eight microphone preamps with balanced XLR jacks that let you connect high-quality studio microphones directly to the interface, with no need for any external hardware. Individual gain and filter controls for each mic input are easily accessible along the front face of the Digi. Added to that are eight 1/4" analog inputs (including one in the front for easy D.I. instrument tracking), eight channels of ADAT I/O, and two channels of S/PDIF I/O for a hugely expandable studio rig, which is easily capable of recording full bands or even live performances all by itself. If you add additional hardware, the Digi 003's super-stable Word Clock keeps everything in sync, eliminating common problems like digital "jitter" that can otherwise taint a professional-sounding project. The 003 Rack+'s own analog-to-digital converters are top-notch, with a higher than CD-quality 24-bit depth and up to 96 kHz sampling rate. . . you'll be able to accurately capture the musical nuance of any instrument, from a high-gain guitar stack to a classical lever-harp to a warm and jazzy trap kit. There's also MIDI in, out, and thru ports for connecting external sequencers and tempo-syncing MIDI-enabled rack effects. With XLR studio and control room outputs as well as dual headphone jacks, you've got plenty of monitor routing options, and the Digi 003's rugged, streamlined, 2U chassis is equally at home in you project studio or on the road.
A Wealth Of Bundled Software
In addition to Pro Tools, the Digi 003 Rack+ comes bundles with a bounty of virtual instruments and software signal processors to get you started on fully realized, professional sounding projects right out of the box. Seven virtual instruments including the powerful BOOM! drum machine, a grand piano, a tonewheel organ and an analog synthesizer plug-in will help you realize and produce compositions of any style, from simple to complex. No fewer than seventy audio effects plug-ins are also included, ranging from compressors, equalizers, and reverbs, to phasers, delays, and pitch-shifting effects. You even get M-Audio's digital DJ software Torq LE, so you can get started on your next hip-hop masterpiece ASAP. Expand your tonal palette with thousands of third-party virtual instruments and effects plug-ins with Pro Tools' support of the RTAS plug-in format.
Add The Session Standard Bundle And Save Big On Extra Inputs And More
Want to get the most out of your new Digi 003 Rack+? zZounds has put together an amazing deal that will take your project studio to the next level. Many of the folks who work at zZounds run project studios themselves, and we've put our heads together to come up with a comprehensive package deal that'll save you hundreds of dollars as compared to buying the items separately. We start off the Session Standard Bundle with a Presonus DigiMax D8. This one-rackspace unit instantly adds eight more XLR inputs--routed via ADAT fiber optic cable--to your Rack+ for a total of eighteen high-quality mic preamps. Next up is a Furman M8DX power conditioner to help keep all your inputs interference-free and extend the life of all your recording gear. These two units will fit nicely, along with your Digi 003, into the included Gator Laptop-Over-4U Rack Case. If you're looking to build a top-notch mobile rig, this case is a must-have--it's got a top compartment for your laptop and internal cable routing so you can keep everything hooked up even when in transit. Classy. Other studio must-haves we've made part of this awesome bundle include a 24-channel snake, a 12-mic Gator microphone carrying case, and a sweet pair of Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Monitor Headphones. Of course we also give you all necessary cables. All told, the Session Standard Bundle nets you $1400 worth of gear for only $750, exclusively when bundled with the Digidesign Digi 003 Rack+ and exclusively through zZounds.
zZounds and DigiDesign know what makes a successful project studio--zZounds because we're all musicians ourselves, and DigiDesign because they've been working with recording professionals and enthusiasts for decades. The Digi 003 Rack+ and Session Standard Bundle represent the dedication we both share to providing home recordists with the best equipment, software, and recording experience possible; there's no better way to join the home studio revolution! read less
Specs
Mic Inputs
Connector: Eight balanced XLR jacks
Mic Phantom Power: 48V
Frequency Response: +0.0 / -0.25 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 103 dB / 106 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)
Input Sensitivity: +6.4 dBu
Gain Range: +18 - +65 dB
Gain Range (Pad engaged): -0 - +45 dB
Line Outputs (1-8)
Connector: Eight balanced XLR jacks
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
Line/DI Inputs
Connector: Eight balanced 1/4 in. jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 103 dB / 106 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0010% (-100 dB)
Input Sensitivity: +21.64 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
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
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, one output
Size / Weight / Power
Height: 2U rack (3.5 inches / 8.89 cm)
Width: 19 inches / 48.26 cm
Depth: 13.5 inches / 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)
System Requirements
Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
Minimum 1 GB of RAM
DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
Available FireWire port for 003 Rack+ system
Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key
Connector: Eight balanced XLR jacks
Mic Phantom Power: 48V
Frequency Response: +0.0 / -0.25 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 103 dB / 106 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)
Input Sensitivity: +6.4 dBu
Gain Range: +18 - +65 dB
Gain Range (Pad engaged): -0 - +45 dB
Line Outputs (1-8)
Connector: Eight balanced XLR jacks
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
Line/DI Inputs
Connector: Eight balanced 1/4 in. jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 103 dB / 106 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0010% (-100 dB)
Input Sensitivity: +21.64 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
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
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, one output
Size / Weight / Power
Height: 2U rack (3.5 inches / 8.89 cm)
Width: 19 inches / 48.26 cm
Depth: 13.5 inches / 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)
System Requirements
Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
Minimum 1 GB of RAM
DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
Available FireWire port for 003 Rack+ system
Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key
Digidesign's Description
Digidesign Digi 003 Rack+ Interface
Record the entire band in your home/project studio, garage, or even live! Digidesign 003 Rack+ Factory is ideal for musicians, recording engineers, and producers looking for a professional Pro Tools music recording and production solution that's more affordable and portable. With best-in-class sound quality, eight premium mic preamps, and a wide variety of I/O to connect instruments, MIDI gear, and other analog and digital devices, 003 Rack+ Factory works with your computer, providing the power and capacity to record an entire band, vocal or instrument ensemble, or completely mic'd up drum kit--all at once.003 Rack+ Factory comes with everything you need to compose, record, sequence, edit, mix, master, and promote your music. It includes award-winning Pro Tools software, the most popular and widely-used professional music production application in the world, along with a huge collection of studio-quality sound processing and effects plug-ins, virtual instruments, compatible applications, and sound libraries to get you started creating right away. Plus, the included Factory collection of professional plug-ins (worth over $3,000 USD just on its own) will help you enhance tracks and achieve impeccable, polished mixes quickly and easily.
003 Rack+ Factory also includes over $3,000 worth of additional professional plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.
Hardware
003 Rack+ Factory is professionally engineered to deliver the stunning clarity of high-resolution audio, and durably built to withstand any knocks and bounces it encounters when your creative skills are needed on the road.
Great I/O Flexibility
* 18 simultaneous channels of audio I/O
* 24-bit/96 kHz resolution
* 8 professional mic preamps; 48V phantom power on all channels
* 8 analog DI/line inputs (including 1 on the front panel); 8 analog outputs
* 8 channels of ADAT optical I/O
* 2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O
* 1 MIDI I/O (16 channels in/16 channels out)
* BNC Word Clock I/O
* Dedicated studio monitor output, plus alternate control room output
* Alternate Source input for external device monitoring
* Dual headphone outputs
* High-speed FireWire connectivity
Streamlined Interface
* 2U rackmountable chassis
* 8 individual input gain controls
* 8 discrete high-pass filter switches
* Individual headphone source and level controls
* Mute switch
Software
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.
Features
* Award-winning Pro Tools 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 LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
* ReWire support for streaming you favorite applications right into Pro Tools
* Support for the Digidesign C|24 and Command|8 control surfaces
* Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
* Works on Windows and Mac computers
Bundled Plug-ins
In addition to M-Audio Torq LE DJ software and an incredible 8 GB collection of pro-quality loops from industry sound heavyweights Big Fish Audio, Pro Tools software includes a comprehensive bundle of amazing virtual instruments, effects, and utility plug-ins.
003 Rack+ Factory (included)
003 Rack+ Factory also includes over $3,000 worth of additional professional plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.
003 Rack+ Factory Plug-in Bundle;
* Bomb Factory BF-2A
* Bomb Factory BF-3A
* Fairchild 660 and 670
* Purple Audio MC77
* Cosmonaut Voice
* JOEMEEK SC2 Photo Optical Compressor
* JOEMEEK VC5 Meequalizer
* Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser
* Moogerfooger Analog Delay
* Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter
* Moogerfooger Ring Modulator
* SoundReplacer
* TL EveryPhase
* Tel-Ray Variable Delay
* Voce Chorus/Vibrato
* Voce Spin