Digidesign's DigiDrive* Offers Reduced
NoiseDigiDrive® Offers Significantly
Reduced Noise and Optimized Performance For Audio Production Applications  January 28, 1999Digidesign eliminates the guesswork in choosing a certified compatible
hard drive for Pro Tools* systems by offering the DigiDrive*, a 10,000
RPM, 9 GB hard drive that delivers the speed, capacity and reliability
to handle the most demanding Pro Tools projects. Available from authorized
Pro Tools dealers and fully supported by Digidesign Customer Support,
DigiDrive offers Pro Tools customers the convenience of one-stop shopping
and service.
DigiDrive offers several advantages over generic hard drives. Digidesign/Avid's
exclusive, patent-pending QuietDrive* technology dramatically reduces
noise by up to 15dB, making the unit quiet enough for use in critical
listening environments. Up to four units can be clipped and interlocked
together in a stack configuration. An optional quick-release rack kit
with a non-proprietary docking system lets users rack mount two drives
side-by-side in a 2U space. Self-contained construction, including built-in
power and connections, allows users to take the drive to various studios
without needing a proprietary dock. Front-mounted controls and indicators
provide optimum convenience and visibility. Advanced thermal sensing circuitry
enhances cooling efficiency by controlling fan speed, and a built-in heat
detection/indicator circuit alerts of potential problems before the drive
or data are threatened.
Each unit comes with the DigiDrive Tuner application that optimizes the
drive for use with Pro Tools. The drive supports fast/wide ATTO (single-
and dual-channel) and fast/wide Adaptec (on-board dual-channel) host adapters,
with additional systems to be announced as certified.
DigiDrive's suggested retail price is $1,495* (With the purchase of a
Pro Tools TDM systems. Retail price of the drive purchased separately
is $1,838.) For more information, visit Digidesign at www.digidesign.com. | 
