Behringer Introduces Ultra-Dyne Pro Stereo Dynamic Processor

July 26, 1999 -- The new Ultra-Dyne Pro is a versatile, high performance digital 6-band stereo compressor-gate-expander with a separate peak limiter section.

The Ultra-Dyne Pro combines two 24-bit signal processing engines with high-quality crystal 24-bit A/D and D/A converters to ensure exceptional audio quality. The unit delivers virtually inaudible compressors, highly precise gates, smooth expanders and a powerful multi-band exciter, all in a compact rack-mount package. The unit's special 6-band algorithms eliminate undesirable effects such as "pumping" and intermodulation distortion. The multi-band exciter function generates harmonics, determining the ratio of odd to even harmonics to smooth out vocal tracks or add dynamic punch to a kick drum.

Output levels and signal density can be optimized automatically via the unit's Ultramizer function to dramatically increase the subjective loudness of the signal. Two parameters set the desired compression and maximization. The unit then automatically determines all of the remaining control parameters based on the program material.

The Ultra-Dyne's Virtuoso™ feature enables compression settings to be automatically determined based on the program material. Half a megabyte of delay permits the delay of individual frequency bands by to 300 msec, allowing the unit's algorithms to anticipate what comes next for more efficient processing. Tube simulation with the selection of different tube types is also available.

Other features include: extensive MIDI implementation; a large, high-res back-lit LCD display; automatic hard-bypass relay for protection during power failures; an optional AES/EBU interface for digital Ins and Outs, and servo-balanced XLR and 1/4" connectors.

Suggested retail list price for the Ultra-Dyne Pro is $699.

For more information, visit Behringer at www.beringer.de.