AudioSystem EWX 24/96 from TerraTec
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March 7, 2001The new soundcard from the german audio specialists TerraTec Electronic proves itself as a "handy helper". That's because the AudioSystem EWX 24/96 presents the classical soundcard market with a progressive 24Bit/96kHz technology. The card is based on the EWS88-MT/D technology and provides the user with support for all software utilizing ASIO 2.0, GSIF (GigaSampler) and DirectSound drivers. Thanks to the new 24Bit/96kHz converter technology, a signal to noise ratio of more than 100 dB/A is reached.
What exactly do you get for your money? Here are the highlights: In addition to the analog stereo input and outputs there are both an optical digital input and output (TOSlink) for all standard formats up to 24Bit und 96kHz at your disposal. These operate without any sample rate conversion and thereby deliver a 1:1 (bit-true) perfect recording. In the so-called 'non-audio' mode the digital output can send DTS or AC3 audio data from a software DVD player to an external Dolby Digital Receiver. The digital input on the EWX 24/96 also allows itself to be configured so that a digital audio out (TTL) from a CD drive can be connected.
A comprehensive software bundle rounds off the hardware features. Beside Steinberg's sample editor WaveLab Lite, Musicmatch Jukebox and Emagic's audio/MIDI sequencer MicroLogic Fun are also included. And to top it all off, GigaSampler LE from Nemesys. This software turns your system into a value sampler with support for countless sounds in GIG, WAV and AKAI format. In addition to Arturia's Storm - in a special EWX 24/96 edition – awaits the FruityLoops Express, an intuitive, easy to use composition tool inclusive drum-computer, synthesizer and effects processor.
Hook-ups are plentiful. External MIDI devices can be connected to the EWS 24/96 using a MIDI adapter kit (such as the MIDI Kit Master from TerraTec). On a seperate slot there is an interface where you can hook-up, among others, the phono PreAmp amplifier power connecter. Along side the connector cable for the analog inputs and output, a two meter long optical cable to connect to the outside world is also included. For more information, visit their web site at www.terratec.net. |
