OmniStudio USB Interface Ships
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September 3, 2003
M-Audio has announced shipment of the OmniStudio USB, a complete USB audio/MIDI
studio interface. The new interface combines the features of the Quattro USB and Omni Studio into a single compact 24-bit/96kHz interface for USB
computers. The 4 x 4 architecture is software configurable for 4 x 4
operation at 16-bits, or 2 x 4 or 4 x 2 operation at 24-bits, thereby
getting the most out of the bandwidth available via the USB specification.
The unit sports an on-board mixer along with numerous connections for
auxiliary I/O, effects sends/returns, monitoring and more. OmniStudio USB is
designed for both mobile and desktop operation and includes detachable
rack-mount ears.
The first two inputs of OmniStudio USB feature Neutrik connectors to accept
both XLR and balanced 1/4" TRS microphone and instrument inputs, each
complete with pre-amp, switchable phantom
power, gain control knob (up to 66dB), 20dB pad switch, 1/4" inserts, and
signal present/clip LED. Two additional balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs with
selectable +4dBu/-10dBV operation levels also route to the A/D converter.
Zero-latency direct monitoring of all four inputs is available, complete
with individual mix level controls that are independent of record levels.
Switches control direct monitoring and mono/stereo mode for each stereo
pair. Four stereo aux inputs on pairs of 1/4" TRS jacks provide direct
zero-latency monitoring of the connected signals to the output bus or can be
routed to the A/D converters for recording outboard sound modules and other
line-level signals.
Outputs on the OmniStudio USB include individual balanced 1/4" TRS direct
outputs from the four D/A channels, a stereo balanced 1/4" TRS monitor
output pair complete with level control, a stereo balanced 1/4" TRS record
output pair (independent of the monitor level control), and two separate
1/4" TRS stereo headphone outputs with individual level controls. The unit
also features effects sends with level controls for each of the four D/A or
direct monitor signals, as well as a stereo effects return. OmniStudio USB
also serves as a 1x1 USB MIDI interface, thus providing a complete
all-in-one audio/MIDI interface solution ideal for today's compact and
mobile recording studio situations. OmniStudio USB ships with full driver
support for Mac and Windows computers, including OS X. The package also
includes M-Audio's Maximum Audio Tools bundle including an assortment of
software designed to get users making music immediately.
OmniStudio USB is now shipping at an MSRP of $599.99.
For more information, visit their web site at www.m-audio.com. |
