Mackie Introduces Non-Linear, Non-Destructive 24-Track Hard Disk Recorder Under $2k
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MDR24/96
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Remote 48 Pro
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August 8, 2001
Mackie Designs Announces the first Non-Linear, Non-Destructive 24-Track
Hard Disk Recorder for under $2000.00
Mackie Designs Inc.
announced a new 24-bit/24-track non-linear hard disk recorder with
a U.S. price of just $1999.00 (introductory MAPP). Available in
September of 2001, the new low-priced MDR24/96 makes Mackie's
hard disk recording technology available to a much broader audience.
"We are very excited about the MDR24/96," stated Scott Garside,
Recording Products Market Manager at Mackie Designs. "It compliments our
existing product line very well and provides a perfect recorder
alternative for users who don't require the advanced graphical editing
capabilities of the HDR24/96, but would still like to experience the
benefits of Mackie's hard disk recording technology. The MDR24/96 is
truly "plug and play" for people more interested in music than manuals."
Fully compatible with Mackie's HDR24/96, the new MDR24/96 includes an
internal 20 gigabyte Ultra-DMA hard disk that delivers over 100 minutes
of 24-track recording at 48kHz and a built-in drive bay for Mackie Media
M-90 recording drives and Mackie Media Project backup drives.
The MDR24/96 ships with 3, 24-bit, 48kHz analog I/O cards as standard.
Optional digital I/O cards are available. Sync and clock capabilities
include MIDI MMC and MTC, SMPTE, video blackburst and Word Clock. A
standard 100BaseT Ethernet port for connection to PC's and networks is
also included.
The MDR24/96 is also fully compatible with Mackie's new Remote 48 Pro
remote control ($1499.00 MSRP; available Fall, 2001). With the Remote 48
Pro, users can operate two hard disk recorders from a single control
surface-allowing an MDR24/96 and HDR24/96 to function seamlessly as a
full 48-track digital recording system with advanced editing
capabilities for under $7000.00.
The MDR24/96 benefits from true non-linear recording-providing far more
recording time per gigabyte. Non-destructive recording capabilities
allow users to record multiple versions of a track or track segment
without destroying the original. All edits are non-destructive as well
and the MDR24/96 allows for up to 999 Undo's. During playback, the
recorder recombines the non-linear segments into a seamless soundstream.
Features include:
- 24 Tracks - 192 Virtual Tracks - for up to 100 minutes of continuous recording
- Built-in 20Gb internal disk plus pullout bay for extra Mackie Media removable hard drives
- 100 BaseT Ethernet port built-in
- 3.5 inch drive bay for importing tempo maps and software upgrades
- 24 channel of Analog I/O standard
- Optional Digital I/O cards
- Full Meter Bridge
- Non-destructive cut, copy and paste editing (with free upgrade)
- 999 Un-Do's
- Sync to SMPTE, MIDI, and Word Clock & Video blackburst
- Optional remotes available
The MDR24/96 will be shipping in early September, 2001. The MDR24/96
will also be on display at the 111th annual AES Convention in New York
from September 21st - 24th, 2001. Mackie will be located in booth #1110.
For more information, visit their web site at www.mackie.com. | 
