The Producer Phase 88 features optimized conversion components and circuits, allowing the user to cut clear recordings on up to eight tracks simultaneously and even play back high-resolution 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. To make the most of the 24-bit converter's dynamic range, the Producer Phase 88 is equipped with an on-board 20-channel hardware mixer with 36-bit internal resolution and 20-in-4 routing. Every input port features a dedicated analogue stage that can be switched from -10 dBv to +4dBv, as well as a variable amp with up to 18dB gains.
An additional S/PDIF (coaxial) digital input/output on the PCI bus card provides an interface to the digital studio environment. Up to four Producer Phase 88 recording systems can be synchronized and cascaded within a single computer. This means that systems with up to 40 physical inputs and outputs and 64 MIDI channels can be configured without adding to the CPU load. The Producer Phase 88 offers drivers for Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP (ASIO 2.0, DirectSound, MME with Multi-Client mode, and ASIO GSIF Multi-Client), Mac OS 9.1, and Mac OSX (ASIO 2.0).
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
