Akai Debuts DD16PB Plus
September 24, 1999
Akai Digital is debuting their new DD16PB Plus at the
AES Convention in New York City.
Incorporating the superb audio quality and file format compatibility options
of Akai's popular DD8 Plus random-access digital film dubber, the DD16PB Plus
brings the added flexibility of 16 channel playback, in either digital or analog
format, to the wide range of available DD8 and DD8 Plus options. The DD16PB Plus
features eight additional analog or digital outputs, for a total of 16 outs (AES/EBU
or ADAT). Providing high quality 24-bit linear data format and 96K sampling rate,
the DD16PB Plus can be used for feature film and video post production use.
Full 16 track playback is possible from either a single drive or from multiple
drives, even those with differing data formats. 32 discreet voices allow real-time
crossfades on all 16 tracks and mixed 16/20/24 bit playback is possible within
the same project. The DD16PB Plus locks to LTC and biphase at any speed, forward
or reverse and offers VideoSync/Wordclock input.
Offering a high level of file format compatibility available, the DD16PB Plus
offers direct playback capability of Akai's DD8, DD8 Plus, DR8 and DR16, DD1000
and DD1500 MO or hard disk files. Direct playback of nearly every other DAW format
is also supported, including Timeline/Tascam MMR-8; Waveframe; Fairlight MFX3plus/FAME/DaD;
BWF and SD-II files on FAT-16 DOS disks created on Zaxcom Deva. Macintosh OMF1
files with SD-II or AIFF audio files including AVID AudioVision and Media Composer
are also directly supported. The DD16PB Plus also supports direct playback of
ProTools Session files from Macintosh disks.
Direct pro-user net of the Akai DD16PB Plus starts at $6,149. Available options
include the DL1500 controller, bringing full editing features and VGA display
to the DD16PB Plus.
For more information, visit Akai at www.akai.com. |
