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Overview

A turnkey recording solution based on the amazing Akai DPS24MKII digital workstation that gives you the great sound and features of a professional studio.

The Akai DPS24 MKII personal digital studio package features all the major equipment you need for a home recording studio. The pack includes: the Akai DPS24 MKII digital personal studio, MXL 992/993 Studio microphone package, BBE 362 sonic maximizer, 2 x Fostex PM0.5 MKII active nearfield studio monitors, Audio-Technica ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones, 10' Advantage Series 1/4" straight instrument cable, 20" Lo-Z microphone cable, tripod mic stand with fixed boom, and a ProMedia CD-R 80-Minute 52 X 50-Pack.

DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio
Tired of having your computer slam on your brakes with RAM shortages or CPU overload? It's time to get back to the reliability of a dedicated hardware studio environment. The best sounding integrated system in price range, the Akai Professional DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio combines a 24-track 24-bit hard disk recorder/editor, a 46-channel automated digital mixer with a complete studio monitoring section, 4 stereo effects processors with FX library, a programmable patchbay and a mastering suite with built-in CD-RW drive, in one extremely powerful desktop unit. The DPS24 MKII adds 5.1 surround mixing to its already impressive list of features.

With its generous complement of dedicated keys, rotary encoders, and motorized faders, the DPS24 MKII's tactile user interface provides direct access to all commonly used functions, without requiring that you cursor your way through endless menus and peer at countless LCD pages just to make some small but significant adjustment.

The DPS24 MKII offers extensive and expandable connectivity: numerous analog I/Os using high-quality AD/DA converters, multiple digital I/Os, word clock, MIDI, USB, and even SCSI and SMPTE options.

Its custom real-time multitasking operating system and dedicated hardware saves you from the headaches of computer-based configurations, conflicts and crashes. Ease-of-use and reliability are the keys of the DPS24 MKII.

However, the DPS24 MKII also communicates very well with computer systems: complete audio import/export features are included, using standard Data CD and Hard disk formats, and the free akSys TrackView software allows you to view your projects on a large monitor, see waveforms scrolling across the screen and see detailed metering with a simple USB connection to your PC. The display also shows timecode, edit points and locate markers, track names/status and more. The free akSysServer utility can also be used to transfer files to/from your DPS24 MKII and PC via USB.

The DPS24 MKII digital studio is comparable to a component system, but in a box. For instance, the recorder/editor offers as many track keys as physical tracks (i.e. 24) and you can seamlessly punch-in/out individual tracks on-the-fly. It features sample accurate audio editing with sample accurate waveform display and analog-like multitrack audio scrubbing thanks to its dedicated jog/shuttle wheel, including varispeed and reverse playback. Both nondestructive copy/paste editing and off-line DSP functions such as timestretch and pitchshift are provided.

As another example, the digital mixer uses professional 100mm touch-sensitive motorized faders for easy and accurate control of the dynamic automation, which supports overwrite, auto-drop, return and trim modes.

Apart from the obvious requirements you would expect from a digital studio (but so rarely get!), it's the small details that also make the DPS24 MKII unique in its field. Things like MAIN/NEARFIELD and MONO monitoring switchable from the front panel for 'reference checking' a mix, STUDIO outputs with built-in talkback for talent 'cue mix', direct ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) inputs to connect outboard preamps bypassing the internal input stage, etc.

MXL 992/993 Studio Package
The MXL 992/993 Studio Package gives you a versatile microphone pair.

The MXL 992 microphone delivers the dynamic range required for the most demanding applications. It has an airy, open sound with low self-noise essential for accurate digital recording. 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. 10dB switchable attenuation. Selectable -10dB low-frequency roll-off. Large brass enclosure. Custom wired internally with premium Mogami cable. Includes deluxe carrying case and custom-designed shockmount.

The MXL 993 microphone is engineered with transformerless FET circuitry and a gold diaphragm capsule design to deliver the dynamic range required in the most demanding instrument microphone applications. It has a silky, open sound with a 20Hz-20kHz frequency range, 10dB switchable attenuation, selectable -10dB low-frequency roll-off, and large brass enclosure. It's perfect for guitar and overhead drum miking. Includes deluxe carrying case and mounting clip.

BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer
The BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer gives your sound the clarity and volume you've been searching for. Unbalanced 1/4" ins and outs. Dual channel with ganged process and low contour controls. Threshold control. Bypass switch for comparison of processed and unprocessed signals. +16dBu headroom. The BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer is ideal for use in pro and semi-pro sound reinforcement, mobile DJ systems, discos, and making cassette copies.

The BBE Process”"What it Is"

Loudspeakers have difficulty working with the electronic signals supplied by an amplifier. These difficulties cause such major phase and amplitude distortion that the sound reproduced by the speaker differs significantly from the sound produced by the original source.
In the past, these problems proved unsolvable and were thus relegated to a position of secondary importance in audio system design. However, phase and amplitude integrity is essential to accurate sound reproduction. Research shows that the information which the listener translates into the recognizable characteristics of a live performance are intimately tied into complex time and amplitude relationships between the fundamental and harmonic components of a given musical note or sound. These relationships define a sound's "sound".
When these complex relationships pass through a speaker, the proper order is lost. The higher frequencies are delayed. A lower frequency may reach the listener's ear first or perhaps simultaneously with that of a higher frequency. In some cases, the fundamental components may be so time-shifted that they reach the listener's ear ahead of some or all of the harmonic components.
This change in the phase and amplitude relationship on the harmonic and fundamental frequencies is technically called "envelope distortion." The listener perceives this loss of sound integrity in the reproduced sound as "muddy" and "smeared." In the extreme, it can become difficult to tell the difference between musical instruments, for example, an oboe and a clarinet.
BBE Sound, Inc. conducted extensive studies of numerous speaker systems over a ten year period. With this knowledge, it became possible to identify the characteristics of an ideal speaker and to distill the corrections necessary to return the fundamental and harmonic frequency structures to their correct order. While there are differences among various speaker designs in the magnitude of their correction, the overall pattern of correction needed is remarkably consistent.
The BBE Process is so unique that 42 patents have been awarded by the U.S. Patent Office.

Fostex PM0.5 MKII Active Nearfield Studio Monitors
Fostex employs the latest cone material technology to obtain extremely pure music reproduction with the PM0.5 MKII Active Studio Monitors. Biamplification provides 40W to the 5" LF drivers and 18W to the extremely responsive 3/4" soft-dome tweeters. With the MKII upgrades, the tweeters are now a one-piece assembly with a redesigned damper to eliminate interference for clearer high-frequency response, and the cabinets sport a high-gloss piano black finish on their front. The compact speaker cabinets are specially designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and incorporate a long bass port for deep and accurate low-frequency response.

The carefully tuned enclosures and circuitry produce great full range performance with exceptional neutrality even at high SPLs. The LF driver cones are made from cut-and-milled aromatic polyamide fibers that are simultaneously resin-impregnated to achieve high rigidity and optimum damping. The cones also have an olefin film thermally adhered to their surface to control frequency response and to ensure long-term reliability. Resin-impregnated cellulose dust caps cover voice coils made of high-purity copper wire to achieve extremely low distortion. Each soft dome tweeter uses UFLC (Poly Urethane Film Laminated Cloth) technology for lightweight and quality performance. Each amplifier is precisely calibrated to match the performance capability of its driver.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones

With the ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones, Audio-Technica has achieved an exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing, these studiophones feature an efficient collapsible design for space-saving portability and storage. Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180 for easy one-ear monitoring and luxuriously padded ear cushions create an outstanding seal for maximum isolation. The adjustable headband is generously padded for ultimate comfort during long mixing sessions. A coiled cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated mini plug with included screw-on 1/4" adapter.

Audio-Technica's sophisticated driver technology and superior components deliver exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while maintaining clarity of sound throughout their extended range, with deep, accurate bass and outstanding high-frequency extension. The headphones feature propriety large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems for ultra-efficient signal transfer.

Features

DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio
    True 24-track hard disk recorder
    • 24 mono tracks, 24-bit uncompressed, 256 virtual tracks per project
    • 24 track select keys, with track punch on-the-fly
    • Up to 24 tracks simultaneous recording, for live recording or digital transfers
    • Up to 24 channels of ADAT digital inputs/outputs, with sample accurate ADAT Sync
    Full-featured onboard editing
    • Sample accurate editing, with sample accurate scrolling Waveform display and tape-like audio scrubbing
    • Non-destructive editing: Copy, Cut, Erase, Insert, Paste, Repeat, Move
    • Off-line DSP features: TimeStretch, PitchShift, BPM Match, Varispeed, Reverse, Normalize, Resample
    • Multi-level Undo/Redo
    Digital Mixer
    • 46 channels (12 mono inputs, 1 stereo Aux input, 24 mono track returns, 4 stereo FX returns)
    • Digital EQ and Dynamics processors on every mono channel (inputs and tracks), with onboard libraries
    • Surround Mixing (5.1, LCRS and Quad) ready
    • Onboard dynamic and snapshot automation
    • 13 professional 100mm long-throw, touch-sensitive motorized faders
    • 18 encoders for real-time control of parameters
    • Monitor section with Main/Nearfield outputs, stereo studio cue output with built-in talkback microphone
    Effects processing
    • 4 simultaneous 56bit stereo FX: Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Phaser, Wah, Pitch Shift/Correction,¦
    • FX Library with Snapshot automation
    • Flexible routing allows real-time processing through outboard equipment, including digital plug-ins hosts
    Onboard Mastering
    • 46 Channels
      > 2 to internal Mixdown recorder (46 > 6 in 5.1 Surround mode)
    • Multi-band Compressor/Expander for stereo Mastering
    • Sample Rate conversion and Bit Depth dithering
    • Track-at-Once and Disk-at-Once CD burning
    Most open system
    • Standard FAT32 disk format, Broadcast WAV audio files
    • Extensive multi-track audio Import/Export and data backup features via IDE, SCSI and USB.
    • ADAT lightpipe I/Os, ADAT Sync out and ADAT LRC remote support
    • Standard 5 1/4" IDE bay for CD-RW or removable hard drive
    • Four ADC Ins "bypass" inputs for outboard preamps
    • Free ak.Sys TrackView software provides SVGA metering and 24-track scrolling waveform display, plus mouse/keyboard based editing.
    • Expansion slots design for future upgrades
    MXL 992/993 Studio Package
    • MXL992:
    • Large gold capsule
    • Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency range
    • 10dB switchable attenuation
    • -10dB low frequency cut
    • Custom wired with Mogami cable
    • Includes shockmount and deluxe carrying case
    • 2 lbs.
    • 993:
    • FET circuitry
    • Gold diaphragm capsule design,
    • Silky, open instrument reproduction
    • 20Hz-20kHz frequency range
    • 10dB switchable attenuation
    • Selectable -10dB low-frequency roll-off
    • Large brass enclosure
    • Perfect for guitar and overhead drum miking
    • Includes deluxe carrying case and mounting clip
    • BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer
    • Ganged stereo process control
    • Ganged stereo low contour control
    • +16dBu headroom
    • Unbalanced 1/4" inputs and outputs
    • Bypass control
    Fostex PM0.5 MKII Active Nearfield Studio Monitors
    • Biamplified with each amp calibrated to its driver
    • 40W LF/30W HF
    • 5" LF driver
    • 3/4" soft dome HF tweeter
    • Independent gain control for tweeter
    • One-piece tweeter assembly with redesigned damper
    • High-gloss piano black front panel
    • Compact, ported bass-reflex design cabinet
    • LF cones made from resin-impregnated aromatic polyamide fibers with olefin film cover Resin-impregnated cellulose dust cap
    • High-purity copper wire voice coil
    • Poly Urethane Film Laminated Cloth technology tweeter construction
    • Locking XLR/TRS combo jack input
    • Frequency response: 50Hz-20kHz
    • 7"W x 11"H x 10"D
    • 14 lbs.
    Audio-Technica ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones
    • Exceptional audio quality for professional monitoring and mixing
    • Collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage
    • Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems
    • Closed-back cushioned earcup design creates an outstanding seal for maximum isolation
    • Adjustable padded headband for comfort during long mixing/recording sessions
    • Single-sided coiled cable terminates to gold-plated mini plug with screw-on 1/4" adapter
    BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer
    • Frequency Response, Process Mode: program controlled
    • Frequency Response, Bypass Mode: 5Hz-30kHz
    • Signal to Noise Ratio 108dB process in/120dB process out
    • Total Harmonic Distortion in Process Mode: less than 0.1% at 1kHz
    • Input Impedance: 47kOhms
    • Nominal Input level: -10dBu
    • Minimum Load Impedance for Full Output Level: 1kOhms
    • Nominal Output Level: -10dBu
    • Maximum Output Level: +16dBu
    Specs

    DPS24MKII Studio Package Specifications:

    DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio
    • Sampling Rate: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
    • Quantization Bit: 24 bit/16 bit, uncompressed
    • Number of Playback Tracks: 24 mono Tracks up to 48kHz / 12 Tracks at 88.2kHz and 96kHz
    • Number of Record Tracks: 24 mono Tracks up to 48kHz / 12 Tracks at 88.2kHz and 96kHz
    • Number of Virtual Tracks: 256 Virtual Tracks per Project
    • Recording Media: Internal IDE Hard disk or external Wide-SCSI Hard disk
    • File Format / Audio format: Single partition FAT32 / Broadcast WAV (linear)
    • Recording Time per 10 GB @ 24bit: FS=96kHz Approx. 9 hrs. 55 min. (12 tracks x 49 min. 45 sec.), FS=44.1kHz Approx. 21 hrs. 35 min. (24 tracks x 54 min. 10 sec.)
    • Mixer Channels: 46 (12 mono inputs, 1 stereo input, 24 track returns, 4 stereo FX returns) 48k 24 (6 mono inputs, 1 stereo inputs, 12 track returns, 2 stereo FX returns) 96k
    • Mixer Busses: 20 (8 groups, 4 FX sends, 4 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) 48k 16 (8 groups, 2 FX sends, 2 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) 96k
    • Channel EQ: 3-band semi-parametric (20 Hz -20kHz, +/- 24dB) on every mono channel
    • Channel Dynamics: Compressor/Expander and Noise Gate on every mono channel
    • Internal FX: 4 simultaneous processors at 48kHz / 2 at 96kHz
    • Onboard preamps: 12 x Mic/Line switchable preamps with gain trim and tri-color signal LED
    • ADC: 24bit/96k 128-times oversampling, enhanced dual bit delta/sigma modulation
    • DAC: 24bit/96k 8-times oversampling, advanced segment delta/sigma modulation
    • Dynamic Range: 104dB or more (30kHz LPF, FS=44.1kHz)
    • Distortion Ratio: 0.003% or less (1kHz, 44.1kHz)
    • Channel Crosstalk: 80dB or less (10kHz referenced, 100 ohms terminated)
    • Analog Audio Inputs: Inputs A, 1-12 12 x 1/4" TRS Phone/XLR Combo Jack ” balanced, Phantom Power provided for XLR connection 1-4, Inputs B, 1-1212 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Hi-Z (DI)1 x 1/4" Phone Jack ” unbalanced
    • ADC In 1-4 4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Stereo,AUX In 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, 2-Track In 2 x RCA - unbalanced
    • Analog Audio Outputs: Stereo Out 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced,
    • Main (monitor) 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Nearfield (monitor) 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Studio Out 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Direct Out 1-4 4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, AUX Sends1-4: 4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
    • Stereo Headphone Outputs: 2 x Stereo Phone Jack - adjustable
    • Digital Audio Input: 1 x RCA (SPDIF) 2-channels assignable
    • 1 x Toslink Optical (stereo SPDIF / 8-channel ADAT, switchable)
    • Digital Audio Output: 1 x RCA (SPDIF) Master Output 1 x Toslink Optical (stereo SPDIF / 8-channel ADAT, switchable
    • Wordclock: 1 x BNC - In/Out switchable
    • Foot switch 1 x 1/4" Phone Jack ” also accepts ADAT LRC remote
    • MIDI: 3 x 5pin DIN - IN, OUT, THRUASCII Keyboard: 1 x 6pin Mini-DIN, PS2
    • USB: 1 x Slave V1.1, for connection to computer
    • Internal IDE Drives:1 x 80GB Hard disk and 1 CD-RW drive (in a 5"_ bay)
    • Options: IB-24LTC - SMPTE/EBU LTC Reader/Generator Interface Board, IB-24ADT - 16in/16out ADAT Interface Board w/ADAT Sync, IB-24SCSI - 68pin Wide SCSI Interface Board
    • Dimensions & Weight: (W) x 7.5" (H) x 22.8" (D) 726mm (W) x 190mm (H) x 579mm (D) 28.6", 40lbs/18kg
    General
    • Display: 320 x 240 dots grey-scale graphic LCD with back light, with adjustable angle
    • Time Display: 8 x 7-segment LED display, Time Code or Bar/Beat/Clock display
    • Accessories: AC Cable, Operator's Manual
    • Power: AC 120V 60Hz (US, Canada), 110W
    • Sampling Rate: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
    • Quantization Bit: 24 bit/16 bit, uncompressed
    • Number of Playback Tracks: 24 mono Tracks up to 48kHz / 12 Tracks at 88.2kHz and 96kHz
    • Number of Record Tracks: 24 mono Tracks up to 48kHz / 12 Tracks at 88.2kHz and 96kHz
    • Number of Virtual Tracks: 256 Virtual Tracks per Project
    • Recording Media: Internal IDE Hard disk or external Wide-SCSI Hard disk
    • File Format / Audio format: Single partition FAT32 / Broadcast WAV (linear)
    • Recording Time per 10 GB @ 24bit: FS=96kHz Approx. 9 hrs. 55 min. (12 tracks x 49 min. 45 sec.), FS=44.1kHz Approx. 21 hrs. 35 min. (24 tracks x 54 min. 10 sec.)
    • Mixer Channels: 46 (12 mono inputs, 1 stereo input, 24 track returns, 4 stereo FX returns) 48k 24 (6 mono inputs, 1 stereo inputs, 12 track returns, 2 stereo FX returns) 96k
    • Mixer Busses: 20 (8 groups, 4 FX sends, 4 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) 48k 16 (8 groups, 2 FX sends, 2 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) 96k
    • Channel EQ: 3-band semi-parametric (20 Hz -20kHz, +/- 24dB) on every mono channel
    • Channel Dynamics: Compressor/Expander and Noise Gate on every mono channel
    • Internal FX: 4 simultaneous processors at 48kHz / 2 at 96kHz
    • Onboard preamps: 12 x Mic/Line switchable preamps with gain trim and tri-color signal LED
    • ADC: 24bit/96k 128-times oversampling, enhanced dual bit delta/sigma modulation
    • DAC: 24bit/96k 8-times oversampling, advanced segment delta/sigma modulation
    • Dynamic Range: 104dB or more (30kHz LPF, FS=44.1kHz)
    • Distortion Ratio: 0.003% or less (1kHz, 44.1kHz)
    • Channel Crosstalk: 80dB or less (10kHz referenced, 100 ohms terminated)
    • Analog Audio Inputs: Inputs A, 1-12 12 x 1/4" TRS Phone/XLR Combo Jack ” balanced, Phantom Power provided for XLR connection 1-4, Inputs B, 1-1212 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Hi-Z (DI)1 x 1/4" Phone Jack ” unbalanced
    • ADC In 1-4 4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Stereo,AUX In 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, 2-Track In 2 x RCA - unbalanced
    • Analog Audio Outputs: Stereo Out 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced,
    • Main (monitor) 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Nearfield (monitor) 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Studio Out 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, Direct Out 1-4 4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack ” balanced, AUX Sends1-4: 4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
    • Stereo Headphone Outputs: 2 x Stereo Phone Jack - adjustable
    • Digital Audio Input: 1 x RCA (SPDIF) 2-channels assignable
    • 1 x Toslink Optical (stereo SPDIF / 8-channel ADAT, switchable)
    • Digital Audio Output: 1 x RCA (SPDIF) Master Output 1 x Toslink Optical (stereo SPDIF / 8-channel ADAT, switchable
    • Wordclock: 1 x BNC - In/Out switchable
    • Foot switch 1 x 1/4" Phone Jack ” also accepts ADAT LRC remote
    • MIDI: 3 x 5pin DIN - IN, OUT, THRUASCII Keyboard: 1 x 6pin Mini-DIN, PS2
    • USB: 1 x Slave V1.1, for connection to computer
    • Internal IDE Drives:1 x 80GB Hard disk and 1 CD-RW drive (in a 5"bay)
    • Options: IB-24LTC - SMPTE/EBU LTC Reader/Generator Interface Board, IB-24ADT - 16in/16out ADAT Interface Board w/ADAT Sync, IB-24SCSI - 68pin Wide SCSI Interface Board
    • Dimensions & Weight: (W) x 7.5" (H) x 22.8" (D) 726mm (W) x 190mm (H) x 579mm (D) 28.6", 40lbs/18kg
    • Hard drives that are supported under version 2.00 of the DPS24-MKII OS.
    • Maxtor 4R080L0 80GB
    • Maxtor 6Y080L0 80GB
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