IN5 - Multi I/O Audio Interface
FEATURES:
24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF I/O (Optional) 2 x Mic Pre Amp (JRC4558D) 2 x Insert Points For Mic Inputs For External Processig & Effects. 2 x Phantom Power (48V) 2 x XLR Bal I/O 4 x Mono, 2 x Stereo Line Inputs With Gain Control and A -20db Switchable Pad. 2 x Turn-Table, CD Or Phono Inputs With Switchable RIAA EQ and Level Controls 2 x Headphone Monitoring Amplifiers 450mV Outputs & AUX MIX Selector Switch
FORMAT CONVERTER:
All Types Of Analog Connectors Are Provided On The IN5, Balanced XLR, Balanced & Unbalanced 1/4" Line, RCA & RIAA EQ!d Inputs, Digital S/PDIF Optical & Coaxial I/O. Since All Inputs Can Be Sent To Any Of The Outputs (RCA, Digital, Balanced, Unbalanced), The IN5 Can Be Used As A Very Versatile Format & Level Matching Processor. (Digital Interface Is Optional)
RECORDING INTERFACE:
The IN5 Is A Unique Recording Interface. Whether You Are Using A Stand Alone Analog Or Digital Recording System, A Computer System Or Just A Tape Recorder, The IN5 Will Enable You To Input Any Type Of Signal and Monitor The Output. The Mix Function Enables You To Monitor The Input & Output At The Same Time Giving You A Hardware Zero Latency Mix.
DUAL BUS MIXER:
Each Channel On The IN5 Can Be Switched & Routed To A Monitor Output Or To A Recording Output. This Enables The User To Have Certain Inputs Which Are Only Monitored & Others Which can Be Recorded Through The Digital and RCA Outputs. All Channels Have Separate Volume Controls & Can All Be Mixed Into A Single Stereo Output If Required.
APPLICATIONS:
Many users will be glad to see the options provided for connectivity. 2 x Bal mic inputs with switchable phantom power, peak lights, and gain control can be found on the front of the unit (2 x inserts available on these channels). An additional 4 x mono (2 x stereo) line level inputs, 2 x stereo Turn-table , CD or Phono inputs with RIAA EQ and level controls are also present. This is great news for DJ's home audiophile users wanting to digitize their vinyl and transfer to the PC!
DUAL BUS MIXER:
Each channel on the IN5 can be switched and routed to a monitor or recording output pair. Perfect for eliminating latency when tracking recordings directly to your PC, this special "Direct Recording Mode" enables the user to have certain inputs monitored only, and others sent to your "record outs" with either 24-bit digital or high quality analog fidelity. It's as easy as pressing a button!
RECORDING INTERFACE:
The IN5 really comes into its own when used in conjunction with a PC digital workstation when the optional USBMOD is installed.
OPTIONAL USBMOD MODULE:
An optional high quality 24-bit 96kHz USB enabled ADDA allows conversion from any analog input channel to digital and likewise any digital signal to analog. The input mix functionality allows multiple inputs to mixed and converted to a digital stream simultaneously from any of the 10 analog inputs. A very handy format converter and level matching processor. When using the IN5 fitted with the optional USBMOD module in combination with your PC you will enjoy a quantum leap in the definition and clarity of your recordings.
CONVERSION:
You can use the IN5 to "take over" the job of converting from some older or outdated poor performing converters in your studio equipment. You have an old DAT with ...er..not so great converters? No problem, just connect the IN5 via the S/PDIF connectors on the rear of the unit to your DAT S/PDIF, connect the analog outputs of the SM IN5 to your mixer, and you have instantly improved your ADDA! Futhermore, analog level controls can now be controlled from the front of the IN5
NOISE REDUCTION:
Historically, computer recording cards have been a huge problem because on-board converters of many soundcards are of dubious quality and frequently generate distortion. Because they reside inside the computer's housing the signal-to-noise ratio is degraded considerably by computer noise interference.
The IN5 solves this problem by offering an optional high-quality stereo converter. Its signal is transmitted digitally and loss-free to and from the computer. The USBMOD modules converters work with 24 bits and offer exceptional performance. Being a stand-alone device in dedicated housing, it is immune to pick-up stray computer based interference.
MIX & MONITOR SIGNALS:
Users can mix and monitor signals independently from either the recording PC or the inputs on the from of the PC simultaneously. A great facility that provides flexibility and performance for users of standard two channel soundcards (analog or digital).