192kHz Audio Interfaces Coming from EGO SYS
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| Waveterminal 192X |
November 7, 2001
EGO SYS Inc. announced
its 192 Series of PCI-based multichannel audio interfaces, which
offer 24-bit/192kHz performance, priced from an affordable $199 (US).
The series includes the Waveterminal 192L and Waveterminal 192X - both with stereo-inputs and six-outputs on PCI cards; and the 4-
in/8-output WaMi Rack 192X. The new interfaces are based on the
designs of EGO SYS' original Waveterminal and
WaMi Rack, but with advanced audio capabilities to meet the needs
of DVD-Audio production within the PC recording environment.
Housed on a half-length PCI card, the Waveterminal 192L ($199) is
a 2-in/6-out design featuring 20-bit/96kHz A/D converters and 24-
bit/192kHz D/A converters, all with 100 dB dynamic range. Other features
include: stereo analog line inputs, mono mic preamp with 12VDC phantom
power, headphone amp output, 24-bit/192kHz S/PDIF stereo optical
digital output and full duplex (simultaneous record/playback) capability.
The $299 Waveterminal 192X is also
a 2-in/6-out interface boasting a 24-bit/192kHz A/D and
24-bit/192kHz D/A converters. Also standard is a 24-bit/192kHz S/PDIF
stereo optical digital output, simultaneous record/playback and support
for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 surround formats. Used with a software
decoder such as the WinDVD Player, the 192X transforms your PC into
a full-blown 5.1 home theater system--with 192kHz/24-bit resolution.
Options for the Waveterminal cards include S/PDIF optical (TosLink)
digital inputs, 192kHz S/PDIF coaxial I/O and a 1-in/1-out MIDI interface.
Intended to form the central core of a complete 192kHz/24-bit recording
system, the WaMi Rack 192X ($799) is a single-rackspace unit that
connects to your computer via a half-length PCI card. Features include
four studio-quality discrete XLR mic preamps (line/mic switchable)
inputs with 48VDC phantom power, headphone output with independent
level control, built-in MIDI interface, optical and coaxial S/PDIF
connectors, and offers support for Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS ES 6.1,
and 7.1 surround sound formats.
All 192 Series systems support the EGO SYS E-WDM driver for compatibility with Windows XP, 2000, ME, and
98SE offering low-latency performance with digital audio applications
such as Nuendo, Cubase, Gigastudio, Cakewalk, Sonar and Logic.
The EGO SYS 192 Series products are slated to begin deliveries in
January 2002.
For more information, visit their web site at www.egosys.net. | 
