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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIC SOUND MAGAZINE

2001 issue 99


Echo Mona




Sistema di HD recording a cui potete connettere direttamente microfoni, chitarre e segnali di linea. Il modulo esterno in formato rack da 1 unità di Mona, connesso al computer tramite una scheda interna su bus PCI, comprende 4 ingressi e 6 uscite multiconnessione che possono lavorare con qualsiasi tipo di segnale audio, oltre ad ingressi ed uscite digitali in formato S/PDIF ed ottico ADAT. Anche con Mona, così come con le altre schede Echo, potete usare simultaneamente ingressi ed uscite in formato analogico e digitale, arrivando a registrare fino a dodici tracce contemporaneamente, ed usufruendo di quattordici uscite separate. Completano le ottime caratteristiche di questa scheda convertitori di ultima generazione a 24bit/96kHz 128x oversampling, che assicurano alta qualità audio sia in ingresso sia in uscita. I drivers ASIO e Sound Manager forniti con Mona garantiscono la completa compatibilità con tutti i principali software per Windows 95/98 e presto saranno disponibili anche per Macintosh OS.

Caratteristiche tecniche

Convertitori A/D - D/A 24-bit 128X oversampling

Risposta in frequenza: 10Hz - 22kHz, ±0.25dB

Gamma dinamica di 115dB (pesati in classe A) sugli ingressi analogici

Gamma dinamica di 116dB (pesati in classe A) sulle uscite analogiche

Quattro ingressi microfonici preamplificati di alta qualità con alimentazione phantom

Sei uscite con connettori XLR (+4dBu) e RCA (-10dBV)

Uscite ed ingressi digitali in formato ADAT optical ed S/PDIF

Uscita cuffia con controllo di volume

Sincronismo esterno tramite word clock

THD+n: .001%, 20Hz - 22kHz (sugli ingressi analogici)

THD+N: .002%, 20Hz - 22kHz (sulle uscite analogiche)

Trimming e visualizzazione tramite scala di LED del livello su ogni ingresso

Mixer software per visualizzazione, monitoraggio e settaggio dei livelli di uscita

Drivers a bassa latenza per Windows 95/98/NT, (presto disponibili anche per MAC e BeOS)

Compatibile con i più diffusi software di registrazione ed editing (insieme alla scheda viene fornito Syntrillium Cool Edit Pro Special Edition, programma dregistrazione/editing multitraccia audio)



MONA LAP TOP
E' ora possibile usare il sistema di HD Recording Mona anche sui portatili (sia Windows che Macintosh). La connessione avviene grazie all'Echo LapTop Adapter (CardBus ). MONA LapTop possiede la stessa qualità di Mona. Inoltre se possedete già una di questi sistemi (con scheda PCI) e volete poterli ora utilizzare anche sul vostro portatile, l'adattatore Echo LapTop è disponibile anche separatamente.


Hits four universal inputs allow you to connect microphones, guitars, and line level signals directly into your computer, bypassing external equipment. Using the latest generation of 24-bit96kHz converters, Mona offers high dynamic range and low distortion. Mona comes with a 15' host cable that connects the rack interface to a PCI bus master interface card or CardBus card for LapTops. Mona is shipping with drivers for Windows 95/98, and Mac. Also available Windows NT and 2000 beta drivers.

Specifications

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Analog Inputs (x4):

Frequency Response: 10Hz - 22kHz, ±0.25dB

Dynamic Range of 110dB (A-weighted) on inputs, 115dB on outputs

THD+n: .001%, 20Hz - 22kHz

Nominal Input Level: +4dBu

Maximum Input Level: +22dBu

Microphone Input Level (balanced XLR):

EIN: -129dBV

Input Impedance: 1.5K

Gain Adjustment: 20 - 60 dB

Line Input (balanced TRS):

Input Impedance: 10K

Gain Adjustment: 0 - 40 dB

Guitar Input (unbalanced *"):

Input Impedance: 107K

Gain Adjustment: 10 - 50 dB

Analog Outputs (x6):

Frequency Response: 10Hz - 22kHz, ±0.25dB

Dynamic Range: 115dB A-weighted

THD+N: .002%, 20Hz - 22kHz

+4 dBu Outputs (differentially balanced XLR):

Nominal Output Level: +4dBu

Maximum Output Level: +22dBu

-10 dBV Outputs (RCA): Nominal Output Level: -10dBV , Maximum Output Level: +8dBV

HARDWARE

Host Interface: PCI bus card

PCI bus master interface

Four high quality mic preamps with phantom power(+48v)

Four universal analog inputs with precision 24-bit 128x oversampling analog-to-digital converters

Six analog outputs (both XLR & RCA) with high-performance 24-bit 128x oversampling digital-to-analog converters

S/PDIF digital I/O with up to 24-bit resolution

ADAT optical digital I/O

Trim control and level meter for each input

Headphone output with volume control

On-board 24-bit Motorola 56301 DSP

24-bit data resolution maintained throughout entire signal path

Multiple sample rates from 8kHz to 96kHz

Word clock I/O

SOFTWARE

Full duplex operation (simultaneously record up to 12 channels while playing back up to 14 channels)

Includes mixer application for audio inputs and outputs, monitor assignments, volume, and metering

Includes Syntrillium Software's Cool Edit Pro - Special Edition multitrack recording/editing software (Win 95/98) NOTE: The SE version is limited to 10 tracks in multitrack mode, does not support DirectX plugins, and does not have all of the editing features of the full version.

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PCI 2.1 Pentium system running Windows 95 / 98

Genuine Intel CPU (Pentium class or better) or AMD Athlon with KX-133, KT-133, KX133A or AMD 760 series chipset

Motherboard with a genuine Intel chipset

16MB RAM (more highly recommended)

PCI 2.1 bus slot

Compatible with Windows 95/98/ME, Mac and GSIF.

Beta drivers are available for Windows 2000/NT and WDM.



MONA LAP TOP
Now you can run your computer-based studio wherever you can take your laptop. Mona LapTops run on most Windows and Macintosh portables. They easily connect to a laptop with the Echo LapTop Adapter (CardBus). Mona LapTops provide the same outstanding recording quality found on Mona. If you own a laptop and already have a Mona for your desktop
computer, the Echo LapTop Adapter is available separately to allow sharing your recording system between your computers.





Software Compatibility

Acid (Sonic Foundry)

Acoustic Mirror (Sonic Foundry)

Audio FX 1,2,3 (Cakewalk)

Cakewalk Pro Audio (Cakewalk)

CD Architect (Sonic Foundry)

Cool Edit Pro (Syntrillium)

Cubase VST (Steinberg)

Deck ASIO (Bias)

Digital Performer (MOTU)

DSP FX (Power Technology)

Gigasampler (Nemesys)

Gigastudio (Nemesys)

Guitar Studio (Cakewalk)

Logic Audio Gold (emagic)

Logic Audio Platinum (eMagic)

Loops for Acid (Sonic Foundry)

Metro (Cakewalk)

Nuendo (Steinberg)

Peak (Bias)

Pro Tools (Digidesign) compatible w/free version

Sound Forge (Sonic Foundry)

Sonar (Cakewalk) WDM beta driver available

Vegas (Sonic Foundry)

Wave Lab (Steinberg)

To Be Determined

Dart (Tracer)

Diamond Cut Live (Tracer)

Digital Orchestrater Pro (Voyetra)

Freestyle (MOTU)





Echo worldwide contacts

ECHO
contact
Echo Italy : Midi Music
e-mail Tel.+39 - 0113185602
Australia - Music Link e-mail
Austria / Germany - Hyperactive Audiotechnik e-mail
Brazil - MQuanta Music & Technology e-mail
Cabada - Annex Pro e-mail
Chile - Audiomusica e-mail
China - Central Music e-mail
Czeck Republic- Disk e-mail
Ecuador / South America - Code e-mail
El Salvador / Central America- MSI e-mail
Finland - Sarka Pro e-mail
France - SCV Audio - Tel: (0)1 48 63 22 11
Greece - Diamantopulos Music e-mail
Hong Kong - Autosoft e-mail
Iceland- Tonastodin e-mail
Indonesia - ChandraCom e-mail
Israel - Halilit Musical Instrument e-mail
Japan - Hook Up e-mail
Korea - Midi Land e-mail
Mexico - Top Music e-mail
Russia - Multimedia Club e-mail
Netherlands / Belgium/ Luxemburg - BMI Groothandel e-mail
New Zealand - Music Link e-mail
Norway - Marios Musik e-mail
Oman - Tunes Trading e-mail
Poland - Sequence Music e-mail
Portugal - Jardine Computers e-mail
South Africa- Tuerk Music e-mail
Spain - Adagio e-mail
Switzerland- SDS Music e-mail
Taiwan - Midi Mall e-mail
Thailand - Sattellite Mastering e-mail
Turkey - Compel Tel.212.224-3201
United Kingdom- Arbiter Group
e-mail
Viet Nam - Viet Thuong Company e-mail



 

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIC SOUND MAGAZINE

2001 issue 99

 


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