Computer-Based Recording Systems



As the use of computers has increased in audio recording environments, at Sonic Sense we have been studying all the latest options for those seeking computer-based audio solutions. With the advent of some excellent lap-top computers, the computer-based recording system now can be separated into five unique elements:

Analog-to-Digital Conversion
The Computer
Software
Soundcards
CD-Recorders

As so much of the equipment is new on the market, we continuously evaluate products that would best suit ourselves and our clients. As we find other great equipment and packages, we'll have them here soon.

Starting this month, the folks at Sonic Sense will be recording on a stunning new system, that will enable up to 8 hours of 24-bit/48kHz recording. Comprised of a Sony VAIO Picturebook C1VN, Digigram VX Pocket sound card, along with our favorite microphones, pre-amp, and SONIC AD2K+, this system will revolutionize the way live concert sound is recorded.

We will be working with Sonic Foundry's Sound Forge 5.0 and SEK'Ds Red Roaster as our recording software. In order to get copies of our 24-bit recordings, you'll need one of these packages. Please visit our On Tour Page for information about shows we are going to record with the new system.

At this time, we have determined that the following companies have the most exciting products:

Digigram
Plextor
SEK'D
Sonic Foundry


CD-Recorders:

Plextor:
Plexwriter 820
Internal without SCSI card $Call for Price
Internal with SCSI card $Call for Price
External with SCSI card $Call for Price






CD-Mastering Software:

SEK'D
Red Roaster
2 stereo channels for CD mastering
Easily Insert Track ID's
Align multiple audio sources
Real-time plug-ins
Equalization and Effects
De-noising
$249.00
Samplitude Studio
Multi-track editing and CD-Mastering
Unlimited tracks
CD Mastering
Real-time plug-ins
Equalization and Effects
De-noising
Please call or for price Sonic Foundry
Sound Forge 4.5 and 5.0 beta

Soundcards:

Digigram
VX Pocket
PCMCIA laptop card
Up to 24-bit/48kHz analog and digital
S/PDIF in/out
XLR analog input
Call for price
SEK'D
Prodif Plus
The most versatile card for DAT>computer transfer
S/PDIF RCA Coax digital in/out
Optical S/PDIF digital in/out
AES/EBU compatible
ADAT 8-channel in/out
20-bit analog>digital and digital>analog in/out
On-the-fly 48KHz>44.1KHz sample rate conversion
$419.00
Prodif 24
AES/EBU and S/PDIF on 1/4" jacks
Optical In/Out
Analog outs
Please call or Email for price.
Prodif 32
S/PDIF RCA Coax digital in/out
Optical S/PDIF digital in/out
AES/EBU compatible
On-the-fly sample rate conversion
Now available for PC and Macintosh
Please call or Email for price.
Prodif Gold
Prodif 32 with ADAT interface
Please call or Email for price.
Prodif 96
Optical S/PDIF digital in/out
AES/EBU compatible
On-the-fly sample rate conversion
20-bit analog output
96KHz sampling ready
On-the-fly sample rate conversion
Please call or Email for price.
Prodif Pro
Same as Prodif 96 with 8-channel ADAT compatibility
Please call or Email for price.

While developing a computer based editing system, don't forget the importance of Studio Monitors.


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