APOGEE X-HD EXPANSION CARD FOR CONNECTING Apogee Converters WITH DigiDesign HD

Apogee makes the direct connection to Pro Tools | HD systems a reality. The Apogee X-HD option card allows for direct connectivity between Pro Tools HD™ systems and Apogee's X-Series or Rosetta 200 converters. The result is an incredibly powerful combination of Digidesign's™Ê¼ Pro Tools software and Apogee's superior conversion and clocking hardware.

• Primary HD port for connecting directly to HD Core or Accel cards.
• Expansion port for daisy-chaining multiple Apogee devices (AD-16X, DA-16X, Rosetta 800 & Rosetta 200)
• Compatible with the latest versions of ProTools
• May be used along side similar interfaces (such as Digidesign 96 I/O, 192 I/O, Prism Dream ADA-8)
• Please note: Not compatible with Pro Tools|HD Native

Stereo Rack Memory Recorder
The UR-2 is a 1 U rack size stereo audio recorder using SD card and USB storage device that is flexibly adapting to the wide variety of playback requirements.
The UR-2 is a new generation stereo memory recorder from Fostex that uses 2 SD cards (SDHC compatible) and USB storage device as the recording media. The recording/ playback file format is BWF (WAV). Its ample playback functions will adapt to the wide variety of playback requirements. It offers high quality recording of up to 24bit/96kHz (in BWF format). Employing FAT 32 disc format, it is easy to process the file transfer to a PC based DAW.
The analog input and output are balanced XLR/+4dBu and un-balanced RCA/-10dBV, the digital input and output complies to AES/EBU and S/P DIF digital signal. It is flexible to be used in the available audio system. The playback function includes Chain Play and Timer Play, it is suitable for live stage performance and sound installation. In addition to the external control via parallel remote with D-Sub 25pin and RS-232C serial remote, a USB keyboard and 10-key keyboard can trigger the instant playback start, which is very useful at a live event, theater and broadcast environments.
The Mic input located on the front panel offers 48V phantom power, it can be used not only for recording but also for speech to be mixed with playback source. Last but not least, its newly employed organic EL display gives an extremely clear visibility. This combined with DC power operation, it serves for outdoor use very well.

MAIN FEATURES
• 2 sets SD card slots and a USB host connector for alternate recording/playback among the different media.
• Stereo or Mono WAV (BWF) recording to SD card (also SDHC) and USB storage device
• Fs: 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz, Quantization: 16/24bit
• High speed file transfer with PC via USB 2.0 (bi-directional)
• Employing FAT32 format, it allows to directly mount the recorded files to PC.
• It adapts to a wide variety of use environment by offering Chain Play and Memory Play.
• Timer Play and Power ON Play enable automatic playback start for such as chime and repetitive announcement, which are convenient in the installation audio industry.
• The play mode list employs CSV file format so that it is easy to edit by a text editor or spread sheet program software on PC.
• 99 Cue points with locate function. Waveform display under Scrub mode offers easy and visual Cue point setting
• Microphone input with P48V available on the front panel. Not only for recording but for speech to be mixed with playback source.
• Analog I/O with balanced XLR and un-balanced RCA pin jacks, Digital I/O with XLR connectors
• An organic EL display offers high visibility.
• Remote transport control via Foot SW, Parallel remote pot (Dsub 25pin) and RS-232C (D-sub 9pin)
• External USB keyboard can be used not only for file name editing but for transport control such as REC and PLAY.

* 8-track Digital Portastudio with CD Burner
* Records to SD/SDHC Card media
* Import audio tracks from CD
* Built-in stereo condenser microphone
* Two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
* 1/4" stereo line inputs
* Switchable instrument-level input for guitar/bass direct recording
* Multi-band mastering effects
* 2-band EQ per track
* Internal reverb processor with dedicated send per track
* Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
* Track editing, autopunch and bounce features
* Optional RC-3F footswitch offers three switches for punch-in and transport operation
* Compact and lightweight
* Dimensions: 11.4" W x 2.1" H x 8.2" D
* Weight: 4lbs

Specifications
General
Recording media         CompactFlash card
  Tested media         SanDisk Extreme IV 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
SanDisk Extreme 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
File system         FAT32
File format         BWF (single-channel, multi-channel)
Number of audio channels         8 channels at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
8 channels + stereo mix at 44.1 kHZ, 48 kHz
4 channels at 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bit rates         16 bit/24 bit
Sampling frequencies         44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-up/pull-down)
Reference clock         Internal, Word in, Video in,
Digital in (CH 1-2, CH 3-4, CH 5-6, CH 7-8)
Timecode frame rates         23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 NDF, 30 DF, 30 NDF
Built-in mic         Omni directional, monaural
Low cut filter         Cut-off frequency: 40/80/120 Hz
Slope: –12/–18 dB/oct
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
MIC IN/LINE IN connectors (1–8)         XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Input impedance (LINE)         10 kOhm
  Nominal input level (LINE)         + 6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
+ 4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
  Maximum input level (LINE)         Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, + 22 dBu, +24 dBu
  Input impedance (MIC –25)         2.4 kOhm
  Minimum input level (MIC –25)         –45 dBu
  Maximum iput level (MIC –25)         +11 dBu
  Input impedance (MIC 0)         2.4 kOhm
  Minimum input level (MIC 0)         –70 dBu
  Maximum input level (MIC 0)         –14 dBu
LINE OUT connectors (L/R)         XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Output impedance         100 Ohm or less
  Nominal output level         +6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
  Nominal output level         +4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
  Maximum output level         Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu
PHONES connector         6.3-mm stereo phone jack
  Maximum output power         100 mW + 100 mW or more (THD+N: 1 % or less, at 32 Ohm)
Digital audio inputs and outputs
DIGITAL I/O connector         D-Sub, 25-pin connector
  Format         AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
  Minimum input voltage         200 mVpp
  Maximum input voltage         7 Vpp
  Output voltage         3.5 Vpp
DIGITAL OUT connectors         BNC
  Format         AES3-2003/AES-3id-2001 (AES/EBU)
  Output voltage         1 Vpp at 75 Ohm
Control inputs and outputs
EXT DC IN connector         XLR-4-32 (1: –, 2: NC, 3: NC, 4: +)
  Input voltage         11–16 V (2 A)
CASCADE/WORD/VIDEO IN connector         BNC
  Input voltage         5 V TTL equivalent
  Input impedance         75 Ohm ±10 %
  Allowable frequency deviation of external sync         ±100 ppm
CASCADE/WORD OUT connector         BNC
  Output voltage         5 V TTL equivalent
  Output impedance         75 Ohm ±10 %
  Sampling frequencies         44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1 % pull-up/pull-down)
TIME CODE IN connector         BNC
  Input voltage         0.5–5 Vpp
  Input impedance         10 kOhm
TIME CODE OUT connector         BNC
  Output voltage         2.0 Vpp
  Output impedance         600 Ohm
USB port         USB B-type, 4-pin
  Format         USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 MBit/s)
KEYBOARD connector         Mini-DIN connector (PS/2)
Audio performance
Frequency response (MIC/LINE IN to LINE OUT)          
  All sample rates         20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0 dB (±0.5 dB)
  88.2/96 kHz sample rates         at 40 kHz –1 dB (±1.0 dB)
  176.4/192 kHz sample rates         at 80 kHz –3 dB (+1/–2 dB)
Distortion          
  LINE IN to LINE OUT         0.003 % or less (–20 dB reference level, +23 dBu input, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC –25) to LINE OUT         0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –10 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC 0) to LINE OUT         0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –35 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
S/N ratio          
  LINE IN to LINE OUT         110 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC –25 or MIC 0) to LINE OUT         100 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
Computer compatibility
Windows         Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  CPU         Pentium 300 MHz or faster
  Memory         128 MB or more
  USB         USB 2.0 port
Macintosh         Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later
  CPU         Power PC G3, G4, Intel Mac 266 MHz or faster
  Memory         64 MB or more
  USB         USB 2.0 port
Recommended USB host controller         Intel chipset
Power supply and other specifications
Power requirements         100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz (AC adaptor PS-1225L)
10 AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
External DC battery (DC 11–16 V, 2 A or more)
Battery operation time (continuous operation)         Measured according to JEITA standard at 48 kHz, 24-bit, 8 ch playback or recording, phantom power off. Varies with operating conditions.
  NP type battery (Li-Ion: 14.8 V/4.6 Ah)         About 5 hours
  AA type batteries (NiMH)         About 2 hours
Power consumption         18 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)         270 mm x 100 mm x 260 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight         3.65 kg (excluding batteries)
Operating temperature range         0–40 ºC