APOGEE TRAK2-2 CH.24-96K AtoD CONVERTER and MIC PREAMP

With Apogee?s award winning Trak2, you can have everything you need for a high-quality
digital session - in one compact single-unit rack space. A superb mic pre; incredible A/D
any digital interface you need; Trak2 is the best sounding, most flexible digital interface
available...anywhere.

A superb mic preamp...
At the front of the Trak2 is a discrete microphone preamplifier which stacks up favorably
against the best-known mic pres available. Accessible via rear panel XLRs or the front-panel
universal XLR/TRS connectors, the sound of this preamp will have you wanting to use it on
every session, analog or digital. The preamp also accepts hi-Z instrument inputs at the front
panel, for maximum versatility. Just plug an input into the front panel and it?s selected automatically.
An insert point is included to provide an analog output or to allow the insertion of analog
processors into the Trak2 signal path.

...An incredible A/D
From the analog stage, the signal passes to the very latest in A/D conversion technology
from Apogee?s award-winning engineering design team. The 2-channel, 24-bit A/D operates
at 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz with a dynamic range in excess of 117 dB and an overall level
of quality exceeding that of systems costing several times the price. The A/D also includes
Apogee?s renowned Soft Limit process, which maximizes recording level without overs; and
the return of Apogee?s unique Soft Saturate system, which simulates analog tape compression.
Either feature can be switched in and out on one or both channels.

Maximum Interface Versatility
Two Apogee Multimedia Bus (AMBus) slots are provided in addition to the built-in AES-S/PDIF
output, enabling the Trak2 to connect to a wide variety of industry standard interfaces including
Digidesign?s Pro Tools, ADAT, TDIF, SDIF-II, SSL HiWay, and others, with new cards being
added all the time. Many cards support Apogee Bit-Splitting, which enables you to use standard
44.1/48, 16-bit recorders to store 20-, 24-bit, and even 96 kHz signals. The Trak2 features the
latest version of the Apogee Ultra-Low Jitter Clock, used to lock the unit to incoming digital or video
signals and virtually remove jitter. Also included is the latest incarnation of Apogee?s industry-standard
UV22 system for digital word-length reduction, UV22 HR (High Resolution), which takes a high-resolution
digital signal and reduces the word-length to 16 or 20 bits for CD or DVD-V mastering and Internet
applications while maintaining 24-bit detail.

Add a D/A
The Trak2 includes a special slot for an optional 2-channel or 8-channel D/A card with specifications
matching those of the A/D section, turning the Trak2 into a complete digital audio conversion system
with two A/D channels and up to 8 D/A. Hear the Apogee Difference You?ve never encountered anything
like the Trak2 from Apogee Digital. With the sweetest-sounding mic preamp you?ve ever heard, superb
24-bit, 96kHz A/D and optional D/A conversion, interfacing with almost any digital system including a
direct connection to Pro Tools... the possibilities are endless. Try the Trak2 at your authorized dealer
today... and hear The Apogee Difference.

- Superb two-channel microphone preamplifier with ±90dB gain, phantom power, front-panel universal
input socket, high-impedance direct instrument input, analog out ...and an incredible sound.
- Two channels of Apogee?s true 24-bit, 96 kHz A/D conversion with 117 dB dynamic range.
- Full 8-channel digital architecture including 8-channel format conversion and routing.
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF out plus two AMBus card slots to interface with Pro Tools, ADAT, TDIF, SDIF-II, etc.
- Apogee ¨Soft Limit¨ helps you record at a higher level without overs; Soft Saturate? gives you the
sound of analog tape compression!
- Apogee?s enhanced UV22HR? translates 24-bit signals to 20 or 16 bits while maintaining
high-resolution detail.
INPUTS:
* 2 Mic Preamp inputs via front panel Combi connectors or rear panel XLR connectors
* 2 analog line inputs/insert returns
OUTPUTS:
* 2 analog line outputs/insert sends
* AES/EBU S/PDIF output

The DA-16X features a redesigned power supply, standard 192kHz sampling rates,
the C777 clocking technology found in Big Ben, and optional Pro Tools HD and
FireWire expansion cards. And, not only does the X-Series hardware offer unequaled,
groundbreaking technology but it makes it available at a fraction of the cost associated
with previous, premium Apogee gear.

Features:
16 channels of premium 24-bit DA conversion
Sample rates up to 192k
16 channels of AES, ADAT/SMUX Input
Word Clock I/O
Optional HD card for direct connection to ProTools HD
Optional S800 FireWire card capable of sample rates up to 192k, compatible
with OS X/Windows XP and all popular DAW's
All option cards (X-FireWire and X-HD) facilitate connection of multiple units
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) using Big Ben's C777 Clock Technology up to 192kHz
Master clock capability
Adaptive Loop Filtering (ALF) for optimum clock performance and minimum jitter
Support for AES double wire and SMUX formats
Intuitive front panel calibration
Word Clock termination switch
 

Optional 8-channel D/A card with specifications matching those of the A/D section,
turning the Trak2 into a complete digital audio conversion system with two A/D
channels and up to 8 D/A.

The Apogee AES-8-DIGI-IFC Multi-Channel Digital Cable System is an eight channel AES/EBU* input/output connection designed to interface the Apogee Rosetta 800 to a Digidesign 192's AES/EBU connection via DB-25 multipin connectors on both ends with metal shells for improved grounding and RF rejection. This cable provides 8 channels of AES input and output as per the AES standard. Thumb screws are 2.6mm.

The Rosetta 200, Apogees successor to the PSX-100 and Rosetta AD namesake,
delivers the quality of the popular Rosetta 800, in a 2-channel AD/DA solution. Like
the Rosetta 800, the 200 features premium Apogee A/D and D/A conversion, 192k
sampling rates (standard), optional Pro Tools HD, Mix and FireWire expansion cards
and core Apogee technologies such as UV22HR, and SoftLimit. And while the
Rosetta 200 shares much of its feature set with its cousin, it throws in some irresistible
extras such as the new, CODA, Audio Finishing Module, full channel metering, and
MIDI and S/PDIF input and output. Flexibility and features galore make the Rosetta 200
an outstanding option for professional and project studios, mastering engineers, and
audio archivists.

Features:
Channels of premium 24-bit AD/DA conversion
Sample rates up to 192kHz with Apogee's "Intelliclock"
2 channels of AES, S/PDIF (coax & optical), and ADAT/SMUX I/O MIDI I/O
Optional FireWire expansion card for compatibility with OS X, and
Windows XP (X-FireWire card)
Optional expansion card for direct connection to Pro Tools HD & Mix systems
(X-HD card, X-Digi-Mix card)
“Soft Limit" for maximum digital level without overs
CODA: The Aptomizer Level Normalizer, Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), and
Apogees UV22HR for superior dither to 16-bit
Full channel metering

A/D converter card for ISA 428.
 
Technical Info:
THD+N: -110 dB (A-weighted) with -4dBfs input signal at .997kHz
Crystal oscillator accuracy: +/- 15 ppm
Clock Jitter 44.1kHz-192kHz: