Gadget Labs Ships Wave/824 Digital Recording
Interface
 April 5, 1999
Gadget Labs announced that it is now
shipping its Wave/824 recording interface worldwide. The Wave/824 is a professional
24-bit interface with 8 inputs and 8 outputs of digital audio with an integrated
MIDI port. Priced at under $500*, the Wave/824 sets a new benchmark for value
in 24-bit multi-channel recording technology.
The Wave/824 is a complete system that includes PCI card, rack-mount patch
box, and basic recording software. "Since the Wave/824 features are modeled
after popular 8-track recorders, it's very easy to hook-up to other studio gear
and start recording", said Rob Ranck, company founder. "It includes
active-balanced audio connections that connect to nearly any analog equipment
including mixers, preamps, amplifiers and monitors. It's the central hub of
a digital desktop studio based on a Windows PC or Mac. Users can also expand
to 16 or 24 analog channels by installing multiple Wave/824 interfaces."
The
Wave/824 combines high current, low-impedance analog circuitry with 24-bit discrete
digital converters to achieve professional audio performance (better than 102
dB dynamic range). "The PCI card incorporates the second generation of
Gadget Labs' exclusive SoundCache(TM) to produce glitch-free audio recording
and playback. This advanced design, combined with our direct marketing focus,
allows us to deliver the Wave/824 interface at must lower cost than other 24-bit
recording interfaces."
In addition to supporting software under Windows(R) 95 and 98, the Wave/824
interface is one of the first multichannel audio products that includes support
for Windows NT. In professional environments, Windows NT is preferred due to
its reliability and advanced management features. The Wave/824 is compatible
with all popular multitrack digital audio software including Cakewalk Pro Audio,
Cubase VST, Acid, Sound Forge, Cool Edit Pro, Samplitude, and SAW. Additionally,
the Apple Mac version of the Wave/824 is scheduled to ship in May 1999.
Available now, the Wave/824 card is sold direct by Gadget Labs in the US and
Canada. Outside of North America, it's sold through a global network of distributors
and retailers in more than 35 countries. For more information, surf to Gadget
Labs Internet web site: www.gadgetlabs.com.
Gadget Labs, SoundCache, Wave/824, Wave/4, WaveWARM and WaveZIP
are trademarks of Gadget Labs, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Prices, specifications and availability
subject to change without notice.
*Price for North America in US dollars.
Specifications
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT
- balanced or unbalanced line x 8
- drive level: +4dBu or-10dBv, auto-switched via software
- input impedance: 32K ohms
- connections: 1/4" jacks and XLR connectors via patch box
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT
- balanced or unbalanced line x 8
- drive level: +4dBu or -10dBv, auto-switched via software
- output impedance: 100 ohms
- connections: 1/4" jacks and XLR connectors via patch box
SAMPLING CONVERSION
analog-to-digital converters
- 24-bit, 128-times over-sampling
- sampling rates (kHz): 11.025, 16.0, 22.05, 24.0, 32.0, 44.1, 48.0
- dynamic range: 105 dB, A-weighted
digital-to-analog converters
- 24-bit, 128-times over-sampling
- dynamic range: 106 dB, A-weighted
- frequency response: 10 to 20 kHz, +-0.1 dB
MIDI INTERFACE
- hardware buffered using 16550 UART
- connection: MIDI In and Out via standard DIN on patch box
DIGITAL I/O OPTION (via add-on daughter card)
- S/PDIF, 24 bit, full duplex
- I/O connection
- RCA connectors (2) on base card
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Windows(r) 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ASIO (Q1/99)
- Macintosh ASIO (May 1999)
- PC interface, resources
- full-length PCI bus, 1-plug and play selectable IRQ
- minimum processor: 166 MHz or higher Pentium(R) processor (or equivalent),
Mac 233 MHz G3 or higher
Gadget Labs, Inc.
333 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 202
Portland, Oregon 97204
web www.gadgetlabs.com
tel 503-827-7371
fax 404-685-0922
email info@gadgetlabs.com
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