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ESOSTAR MP8D 8-Channel Preamp with Digital Out from Alto

January 21, 2005

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ALTO's MP8D is an 8 channel instrument and microphone preamplifier with ADAT and 24-bit/192 Khz AES/EBU-SPDIF digital outputs. The MP8D is part of the ALTO ESOTAR line of processors.

The 8 channels of the MP8D include 8 microphone preamplifiers with exceptional GAIN (+60dB), extremely low distortion (0.007% THD) and outstanding S/N Ratio (-128 dB). Insert points are also provided for every channel as well individual 48 Volt Phantom Power switch and High Pass Filter. Three LEDs are added to every channel indicating Gain, Level, and Clipping. The first 2 channels of the MP8D also include 2 instrument inputs. Users can connect directly with a Guitar or Bass. The MP8D can be used in compact 8-channel recording situations and/or to add microphone preamplification to an existing analog mixer.

Sampling rate and External clock are selectable from the front panel of the unit. The AES/EBU-SPDIF format and the ADAT light pipe output can be run simultaneously giving you 16 digital outputs at the same time. Users can record with the MP8 when connecting to a Laptop, digital console or hard disk recorder.

MP8D Features Include:

8 channels of ADAT lightpipe at up to 96 KHz
8 AES/EBU and SPDIF output with up to 192 Khzsampling rates
External world clock input via BNC connector
EIN: 128 DB
THD+N: <0.007%
Frequency Response: 20-20K, +/-1DB
Insert on each channel
48 Volt Phatom Power
High Pass Switch
Headroom: +22dB
ADAT Lightpipe
192 Khz AES, EBU

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

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