![]() ![]() DSD isn’t well known outside the ultra high end of classical recording because, while the quality and resolution is unparalleled, it is a fundamentally different system than the familiar PCM digital we all understand. The AX32 follows the track of the earlier AX24 with an enhanced performance on the standard sample rates and the high sample rates like 192 KHz, DXD, 384 kHz and the one bit DSD format. The AX32 is the ideal choice for a ‘high-res’ project like this piano recording because DAD were the first to design converters that handle sample rates up to 384 KHz. Earthworks have their QTC50 which, although an excellent mic for audio recording does illustrate the fact that microphones that are designed to operate at very high frequencies do tend to owe some provenance to measurement mics and test equipment, particularly as one of the more common uses for these very high frequencies is in acoustic testing where scale models of spaces are built and correspondingly high frequencies are used to extrapolate the behaviour of the full size buildings.ĭSD Recording At 384KHz With the DAD AX32 ![]() ![]() There are other contenders for mics, which are designed for this kind of very high frequency use. The new C-100, ECM-100U and ECM-100N mics from Sony have all been designed to operate predictably up to 50KHz and it is these which were chosen for the case study in the video above where they were used in combination with a DAD AX32 to capture the sound of a newly built and unique piano created by Australian piano builder Wayne Stuart which goes beyond the, previously unchallenged king of pianos, Bosendorfer Imperial Grand with its 96 keys by extending this to 108 keys, that’s 9 octaves! Something which can’t be guaranteed in mics which aren’t designed to do this. In the video above, a team working with Sony use their new range of Hi Res microphones to address the fact that the majority of microphones are designed to operate within the range of human hearing, not at all unreasonable and hardly a criticism, and to take advantage of potential contribution of of frequencies over 20KHz it is essential that the microphones used in hi res recording operate properly over 20KHz. Microphones Operating At Extended Sample Rates In his recent piece on working at 192KHz Dan noted both pros and cons although many of these were practical and related to the operation of equipment and plug-ins rather than the effect of capturing audio at extended sample rates. 8 I/O cards and 2 I/O modules can be installed.We have seen a growth in interest in high resolution recording and the continuing debate around the merits of recording at higher sample rates. With all I/O card and options installed, you can control a 1,500 x 1,500 matrix of audiochannels. ![]() With the AX32 you get pristine AD and DA conversion with superb sonic quality, versatile I/O structure and IP Audio via Layer 3 Ethernet (Dante) that follows the track of the AX24 with an enhanced performance in terms the sonic quality of the AD andDA conversion, up-to 48 analogue audio channels and a flexible digital signalinterface, routing and distribution structure. Quite simply, AX32 changes seamlessly between workflows in seconds, optimizing your production time and efficiency. Excellent box for a studio that requires flexibility or dolby ATMOS, surround, or immersive workflows.ĪX32 is an audio routing centerpiece, digital format converter, world-class AD/DA converter and monitor controller. You have the option of adding optional I/O cards such as Mic Pre cards, line in cards, Dante I/O cards, AES I/O cards, Madi cards/ and SPQ speaker processing card from NTP Technologies DAD to fit your workflow. Route audio channels using DADMAN software on Mac or Windows. For use with the NTP/DAD CARDS ONLY) This unit is in mint condition and includes the Dante card and is licensed for Pro Mon. IMPORTANT(This unit will not work with the Avid branded expansion cards. This unit is identical to the Avid MTRX with the two Mini Digilink ports to connect to Pro Tools HDX cards. ![]()
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