Press releases, Year 2002
ST Audio release Mac OS X drivers for DSP24 series of audiocards
Bucheon City, Korea - Nov 19, 2002 - ST Audio release Mac OS X drivers for DSP24 series of audiocards.
New CoreAudio compatible drivers for Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS X, are available for download on www.staudio.com. ST Audio now supports Mac OS X compatibility for the DSP24 series of cards. The new drivers allow users to install DSP24 PCI cards in modern G3 and G4 Power Macintosh systems.
New drivers are provided for the DSP24 Value - one of the most affordable 24bit/96kHz audiocards today, the DSP24 MEDIA 7.1 package - the worlds first professional 24bit/96kHz audiocard with built-in hardware GM/GS synthesizer and of course for the top selling and award winning DSP2000 C-Port system: one of the most successful multi I/O audiocards available today. Other and future DSP24 based products are supported on the Macintosh plattform as well.
The drivers have been successfully tested with popular Mac OS X audio applications such as Emagic Logic Audio Platinum, BIAS Peak, BIAS Deck, TC Works Spark and Ableton Live - among others. All special functions of the cards (realtime hardware monitoring, built-in digital mixer, ultra-low-latency support, ...) are provided without limitations.
When asked about the new drivers Claus Riethmueller - Product Manager Europe for ST Audio said, "Apple produced a great new operating system that works very well for music production. We are proud to support Mac OS X. Together with our existing drivers for Windows, ST Audio now delivers a true cross plattform product.".
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ST Audio release new "DSP24 MEDIA 7.1" audiocard
Bucheon City, Korea - Jun 05, 2002 - ST Audio release new "DSP24 MEDIA 7.1" audiocard.
With the DSP24 MEDIA 7.1, ST Audio releases the world's first true 24bit/96kHz PCI full-duplex multi-channel audio/media interface with an onboard GM/GS hardware synthesizer.
The MEDIA 7.1 package includes an ultra high quality 24bit/96kHz PCI host card based on ST Audio's professional line of DSP24 recording interfaces, a sturdy external interface unit (9,5") and an assortment of powerful software. A multitude of hardware connection options are provided including a microphone pre-amp with gain control and phantom power, switchable phone pre-amp (with RIAA EQ) / line level analog inputs, headphone amplifier, 8 multi channel analog outputs, digital I/O and a 16ch MIDI interface.
Designed with a wide range of applications in mind, the new MEDIA 7.1 is an excellent solution for musicians, multimedia developers, broadcasters, audiophiles, website designers, DJ's, audio enthusiasts and others. The package comes with Emagic Logic SoundTrack24, a 24bit/96kHz audio/MIDI-sequencer, the DCart32 v4.0 audio restoration software that helps to record/restore and transfer your old vinyl records to CD, Intervideo WinDVD 3.0 for multichannel DVD playback, DART CD Recorder 4.0 Basic to create your own audio CDs and even more powerful software applications.
As an integrated system featuring both hardware and software, the MEDIA 7.1 truly sets new standards for PC multimedia hardware on today's PC. When asked about the new release Claus Riethmueller - Product Manager Europe for ST Audio said, "The DSP24 MEDIA 7.1 defines the new 'packed quality' reference for audiophile users of PC audio hardware in the pro-, home- and project-environment.".
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ST Audio introduce the "ADAM24" ADAT format AD/DA external rackmount converter unit at NAMM 2002.
Bucheon City, Korea - Jan 14, 2002 - ST Audio release new "ADAM24".
The new ADAM24 from ST Audio is an extremely flexible and affordable multi-channel AD/DA converter featuring an ADAT interface housed in a sturdy external rack.
Visitors are welcome to view the new ADAM24 in addition to the full range of ST Audio equipment in Booth:#4835 at the NAMM international trade show to be held between January 17-20, Anaheim, California, USA.
Designed predominantly for use in the project studio, the ADAM24 provides excellent functionality, performance and flexability when connected to your ADAT equiped recording PC. The ADAM24 uses high quality 24bit AD/DA converters delivering uncompromising sound, and with the ADAT interface is extremely well suited for use in all kinds of studio setups. The ADAM24 converts your digital data streams reliably and professionally to audio signals. Similtaneously it will bring your analog signals into the digital domain with absolute pristine fidelity.
Features include - eight analog inputs, eight analog outputs. Two of the eight analog inputs on the ADAM24 include XLR balanced connectors and feature independant quality microphone pre-amplifiers with gain controls and switchable phantom power. This eliminates the need to incorporate a separate mixer in many situations.You can plug in an instrument or microphone, set the gain levels and start recording immediately! A huge step forward in simplifying requirements in many situations.
Many users will find that the ADAM24 combined with an ADAT PCI compatible audio interface card installed in their computer is all they need to record with professional results. When asked about the new release Claus Riethmueller - Product Manager Europe for ST Audio said, "The ADAM24 is sure to turn a few heads once people realize the power, flexibility and value of the ADAM24".
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ST Audio introduce the "SRC VI" Real-Time Sample Rate Converter/digital patchbay at NAMM 2002.
Bucheon City, Korea - Jan 14, 2002 - ST Audio release new "SRC VI".
The release of ST Audio's new SRC VI provides numerous solutions for the ever increasing demands of today's home/pro digital studio. With the SRC VI, tasks such as real-time sample rate conversion and digital patchbay requirements are covered with ease.
Visitors are welcome to view the new SRC VI in addition to the full range of ST Audio equipment in Booth:#4835 at the NAMM international trade show to be held between January 17-20, Anaheim, California, USA.
With users trying to avoid excessive AD/DA conversion between devices in the studio, digital streaming between devices is becoming common place. As more and more devices in your studio including S/PDIF or AES/EBU digital interfaces (mixers, keyboards, dampler, DAT etc) users are finding connectivity a real burden. Enter the SRC VI.
Main application examples include:
- Providing digital patchbay/switchbox for up to 6 AES/EBU and S/PDIF signal
streams
- high quality realtime sample rate convertion (bypass possible)
- digital signal distribution
- master clock generation (WordClock out)
- signal convertion (AES/EBU <-> S/PDIF)
- signal repeating to extend the max. length of digital connections
You can connect up to six AES/EBU or S/PDIF input streams at the same time to the SRC VI (5 inputs are on the back side of the product, one input in each format is placed on the front for easy access). There are six separate outputs (2 AES/EBU, 2 optical S/PDIF, 2 coaxial S/PDIF) that are sending out the signal that has been selected on the front panel. One output in each format is placed on the front side for easy access, the other outputs are on the back panel. The input signal can be sent out via the outputs 1:1 if desired (with the same sample rate). Also the sample rate can be changed if needed. There is even a WordClock in- and output for internal and external synchronisation.
When asked about the new release Claus Riethmueller - Product Manager Europe for ST Audio said, "The development of our SRC VI represents where studios are at at this point, clean signal path, easy routing and format conversion between devices is of the utmost importance.".
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ST Audio introduce new ADAT PCI Card called the "DSP24 ADAT" at NAMM 2002.
Bucheon City, Korea - Jan 14, 2002 - ST Audio release new "DSP24 ADAT" PCI card.
With the arrival of the DSP24 ADAT PCI card, users now have an affordable solution for interfacing ADAT compatible hardware (digital mixers, digital tape machines, synthesizers, etc.) with PC workstations. Visitors are welcome to view the new DSP24 ADAT in addition to the full range of ST Audio equipment in Booth:#4835 at the NAMM international trade show to be held between January 17-20, Anaheim, California, USA.
The ST Audio DSP24 ADAT PCI card contains everything you need to form a powerful 8 channel digital audio link between any of your ADAT compatible digital equipment and your Windows PC. Just insert the ST Audio DSP24 ADAT card into an available PCI slot and connect it with optical cables to your ADAT compatible device. The available analog output allows you to monitor signals directly with the card without a separate DAC unit.
The card features 24bit/48kHz ADAT optical I/O, 24bit/96kHz S/PDIF coaxial RCA I/O, analog stereo output for monitoring (24bit/96kHz AKM DAC), WordClock I/O (BNC connector), internal or external sync supported, direct monitoring for input signals (zero latency by hardware, software controlled), 1 MIDI input (16 channels), 1 MIDI output (16 channels).
ike all current ST Audio recording cards, the DSP24 ADAT PCI Card provides extensive driver support for Windows 98/ME/NT4/2000/XP, support for ASIO 2.0 (ultra-low-latency), GSIF (GigaStudio). The drivers have multiclient functionality that allow use of the different driver models (MME, ASIO 1.0/2.0, GSIF) simultaneously.
Software from Emagic and Sonic Foundry is shipped with the card. Acid XPress 3.0 & SIREN XPress 2.0 by Sonic Foundry, and a special 24 bit enabled version of Logic Audio recording software called Logic SoundTrack24. Of course the card is also fully compatible with all major music applications.
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