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professional 96kHz, 24-bit audio interface The 1296 can be purchased as an expander for an existing MOTU Audio System, or as a core system which includes the PCI-324 card and Audiodesk workstation software. |
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The 1296 can be purchased as an expander for an existing MOTU Audio System, or as a core system which includes the PCI-324 card and Audiodesk workstation software.
Each Audiowire port can support up to 12 channels of 96kHz audio in and out. The 1296 uses the same PCI-324 card included with the 2408 and MOTU's other core systems. You can connect up to three audio interfaces to a PCI-324 in any combination to create a system that fits your needs. With three 1296 interfaces, you can output six discrete 5.1 surround mixes simultaneously. FRONT PANEL Metering The 1296's front panel provides dedicated 19-segment level meters for all 12 inputs and outputs. Two over meters are included, a temporary over meter and an over/hold meter that is resettable via software. Comprehensive clock status LEDs are also included so you can tell at a glance what sampling rate you are using and where your clock source is coming from. Power Switch Useful in the unlikely event you wish to turn off your 1296. An interesting fact about MOTU Audio interfaces is that they are hot swappable. This means you can power off, plug-in, add and remove interfaces without turning your computer off or restarting. REAR PANEL
24-bit, 96kHz analog XLR Input and Output All 12 analog inputs and outputs of the 1296 are professional-grade XLR connectors operating at +4 dB. AES/EBU The 1296 features stereo AES/EBU digital I/O with built in sample rate conversion. This gives the ability to integrate external digital audio sources, no matter what the sample rate, while recording audio at 88.2 or 96kHz on the analog I/O of the 1296. For example, you can still take advantage of the digital I/O on your favorite outboard reverb, while recording audio at 96kHz. Word Clock I/O The 1296 audio interface provides industry standard word clock input and output. The word clock input allows the 1296 to synchronize smoothly with today's digital audio studio. The word clock output can be used as a master clock to drive other digital devices in your studio, such as a digital mixer. The AES digital I/O can be driven separately via a dedicated word clock input. You can even slave to a 48kHz clock source, even when the 1296 is operating at 96kHz. Audio Wire It is a high-bandwidth digital audio format capable of carrying up to 24 channels of 48 kHz or 12 channels of 96kHz digital audio in and out of the computer at the same time. Audio Wire can readily handle all 12 inputs and outputs of the 1296 audio interface simultaneously. Power Supply Like all MOTU hardware
products, the 1296 comes with an internal power supply and
standard detachable IEC power cable. No wall warts or line
lumps. WIZARD The 1296 includes a Setup
Wizard for both Mac and PC based systems. The Setup Wizard
is an interactive, stand-alone "Director movie" that helps
you connect everything together. |
 advanced technologic sound magazine 2002 issue 100
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