Free Access to The DAW Buyer's Guide Available On-Line
October 11, 2001Those looking for comprehensive, up-to-date and unbiased
information on digital audio workstations, disk-based multitracks and
tapeless recorders, now have free online access to SYPHA's
reference, The DAW Buyers Guide, at www.dawguide.com.
Visitors can browse through its entire database of over 200 listings, or
search for specific products by application, system type, host platform,
audio quality, replay channels, cost range, manufacturer and system name.
The standardized terminology and format makes for easier comparisons between
systems, and listings can even be printed out using a convenient print
format.
The DAW Buyers Guide covers all types of DAW product, including turnkey
systems, card/unit and/or software packages, disk-based multitracks and
portable tapeless recorders. It covers the whole spectrum of audio recording
and editing applications including semi-pro/project studio work, multitrack
recording, editing, mixing and playback, post production for TV, video and
film, radio production, field and location recording, editing and mastering
for CD/DVD/SACD, and multimedia/Web content creation.
The DAW Buyers Guide aims to include not only every existing system, but
those soon to be launched. The information provided takes the form of
objective detailed listings gained from comprehensive questionnaires, and
summary listings where detailed listings are not possible.
Detailed listings include target markets, hardware and software
specifications, operational features, interfacing with external devices,
recording, playback, editing and mixing capabilities, library management,
networking and file transfer, compatibility and interchange, archiving and
mastering, future development plans, customer support, typical
configurations and costs, and suppliers details with live email and Web
links.
In addition to the product listings, an explanation of the terminology is
provided, as well as useful tips for potential purchasers.
Strict editorial control of the site is maintained by independent consultant
SYPHA, and visitors may keep up to date with developments at the site, as
well as other DAW-related news, by subscribing to the free SYPHAnews monthly
newsletter.
Visitors to www.dawguide.com also have access to The NLE
Buyers Guide. This was launched in April 2001 and covers the whole range of
computer-based nonlinear video editing products, as well as disk recorders
and servers aimed at video editing.
For more information, visit their web site at www.syphaonline.com. |
