Digidesign 003 Rack Factory Analog Recording Workstation

Description

Digidesign Digi 003 Rack+ PLUS Firewire Audio Recording Interface 8 Preamp
Its great to have the 8 preamps, it definitely makes life easier
If you're looking to produce professional quality audio production in your personal or project studio, the Avid 003 family will make it a truly professional result. The 003 family features extensive audio and MIDI I/O, high-definition audio resolution, studio-standard Pro Tools software, FireWire connectivity, and an unparalleled bundle of powerful software for composing, performing, and recording. , sequencing, editing, mixing and mastering, all the tools you need for your production are provided.
The Digidesign Digi 003 Rack+ Factory is ideal for musicians, recording engineers, and producers looking for professional quality, affordable, integrated music recording and production software and hardware for their home or project studio, or for recording live shows. Boasting best-in-class sound quality, 8 built-in mic preamps, and a variety of additional inputs and outputs, Digidesign 003 Rack+ Factory is perfect for recording a whole band, including a discretely miked acoustic drum kit.
The hub of your personal studio
The Digi 003 Rack+ Factory offers an extensive array of analog and digital audio and MIDI I/O, making it the ideal hub of any home or project studio, or a powerful complement to an existing setup. You can connect just about any instrument and device found in your studio to 003 Rack Factory. Plug in your guitar or bass for direct recording, connect line-level instruments such as synths or samplers, or capture sound from any source though a connected microphone”the interface's premium mic preamps deliver the utmost sound clarity. And with its studio-grade 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution, you can expect stunning, high-definition sound every time.
In addition, 003 Rack+ Factory provides the I/O you need to connect your MIDI gear, optical devices (such as ADAT), and S/PDIF digital equipment, and also features BNC Word Clock I/O to sync 003 Rack to other external devices in your studio. Plus, its FireWire connectivity ensures high-speed data transfers between the interface and your Windows- or Mac-based computer system”just plug 003 Rack Factory in and it's ready to go.
Listen with options
003 Rack+ Factory features multiple options for monitoring your sessions as well as other external devices. Dedicated stereo studio monitor outputs allow you to always have reference monitors connected without sacrificing audio outputs, while a stereo pair of alternate control room outputs let you hook up a second set of speakers to allow easy switching between 2 studio monitor sources. 2 headphone outputs, each with its own level control, enable you to run 2 discrete monitor headphone mixes separately from your main mix. And an alternate source input allows you to monitor signals from a connected external device.
Features
Hardware Features:
Professional sound quality, including world-class converters and up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution
Record the whole band: includes 18 simultaneous channels of I/O
8 professional mic preamps built in, featuring
High-quality analog high-pass filters switchable on every channel
Easily accessible trim controls on the front panel
Phantom power and switchable 20dB pads on every channel
8 DI/line inputs, including 1 DI on the front panel for quick and easy plug-and-play recording
8 channels of ADAT optical I/O
2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O
1 MIDI I/O (16 channels in/16 channels out)
BNC Word Clock I/O
Dedicated studio monitor output, plus alternate control room output controllable via easily accessible front-panel switch
Alternate Source input for external device monitoring
Dual discrete headphone outputs with easily accessible, individually controllable volume levels on the front panel
Streamlined, 2U rackmountable chassis
Digi 003 Rack+ Factory Specifications:
Line Outputs (1-8)
Connector: 8 impedance balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz
Dynamic Range: 110dB/113dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0007% (-103dB)
Output Sensitivity: +18dBu
Line Inputs
Connector: 4 balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.1dB, 20Hz-20kHz
Dynamic Range: 111dB/113dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0007% (-103dB)
Input Sensitivity: +17.38 dBu
Input Impedance: 22K Ohm
Gain Range: 0 ” +50dB
Monitor Outputs (Main & Alt)
Connector: 2 impedance balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz
Dynamic Range: 110dB/112dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0008% (-102dB)
Output Sensitivity: +18dBu
DI Inputs
Connector: 4 balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.1dB, 20Hz-20kHz
Dynamic Range: 104dB/106dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0008% (-102dB) - Balanced input
Input Sensitivity: +17.16dBu
Input Impedance: >300K Ohm
Gain Range: 0 ” +50dB
Headphone Outputs
Connector: 2 unbalanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz
THD + N: 0.0009% (-101 dB)
Dynamic Range: 110dB/112dB A-weighted
Output Sensitivity: +23dBu
Aux Inputs
Connector: 2 balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.1dB, 20Hz-20kHz
Dynamic Range: 111dB/113dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.00055% (-105dB)
Input Sensitivity: +17.16dBu
Input Impedance: 10K Ohm
Digital Specifications
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Maximum Word Length: 24-bit
S/PDIF: 2-channel optical or RCA jack pair
Digital Optical: TOSLINK (ADAT, max 48kHz sample rate)
Word Clock: 2 BNC jacks
Host Connection: 2 IEEE-1394a (FireWire) ports
MIDI: 5-pin MIDI DIN connectors - one input, 2 outputs
Size/Weight/Power
Height: 2U rack (3.5"/8.89cm)
Width: 19"/48.26cm
Depth: 13.5"/34.29cm (including all knobs/connectors)
Weight: 11.22 lb./5.09 kg
Power Requirements: 100-240V, 50-60Hz A/C (power cable included)
Max Power Consumption: 1A/110 watts @ 110 volts