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New Optical Patchbay from Frontier Design

Frontier Design Group introduced APACHE, a new digital patchbay with 12 optical inputs and 12 optical outputs (96 channels of 24-bit audio) in a 1U rackmount configuration. Featuring an independent precision PLL for each optical input, APACHE carefully re-clocks all incoming ADAT signals, for trouble-free patching at all resolutions. APACHE has easy-access routing controls and indicators on the front panel (there's no menu hierarchy to navigate).

With APACHE, you can:

• Route an input to one or more outputs.

• Use the optical ports for either ADAT-format or TOSLINK-format signals.

• Store and recall 12 presets (complete routing setups) within APACHE.

• Store and recall an unlimited number of presets, and control APACHE routing from a computer, via MIDI system-exclusive commands.

• Select "Scanning Status" mode for continuous information about all current patches, or select "Activity Status" mode for detailed information about specific patches.

• Connect multiple APACHEs, using the MIDI in/out ports to expand the patchbay beyond 12 inputs and 12 outputs.

Ship Date: July/August 2002, MSRP: $799, Pricedirect from manufacturer: $649

SPECIFICATIONS

• 12 optical inputs and 12 optical outputs supporting both ADAT and TOSLINK (optical SPDIF) digital audio signals on standard optical connectors
• 1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output
• 12 patch presets within APACHE unit; unlimited number of presets when using computer-based MIDI control
• Power: 120V~0.2A 60Hz, and 230V~0.1A 50Hz, IEC power cord
• Dimensions: 48.7cm x 12.1cm x 4.5cm (19" x 4.8" x 1.75"), 1U rackmount enclosure
• Weight: 2.1 kg (4.5 lbs)

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.frontierdesign.com/.

Recent Frontier Design Group headlines

• Frontier Design Group Releases AlphaTrack™ and TranzPort™ Plug-ins (2008-03-13)
• AlphaTrack™ Now Compatible with Apple Logic Pro and Logic Express (2008-01-17)
• Frontier Design Group Releases AlphaTrack's Version 1.2 Driver (2007-10-09)
• Frontier Design Group Announces Expanded DAW Support For AlphaTrack Controller (2007-08-22)
• Frontier Design Group Adds Adobe Audition 2.0 Compatibility for AlphaTrack Controller (2007-06-18)
• Frontier Design Group Ships AlphaTrack DAW Controller, Adds Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro Support (2007-03-16)
• Frontier Design Group Introduces AlphaTrack Control Surface (2006-10-08)
• Frontier Design Group Announces TranzPort Compatibility With Ableton Live (2006-08-02)
• Frontier Design Group Adds iTunes Support With TranzPort v1.3 (2006-04-27)
• Frontier Design Group Announces Update For TranzPort Software (2006-03-28)

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