Specifications

APOGEE DIGITAL
TRAK2
COMPUTER HARDWARE
805
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
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Front panel left and right
connectors are universal
XLR/TRS jack types and
accept mic,line,balanced
or unbalanced, –10 dBV or
Hi-Z direct instrument
inputs. TRS connectors are
selected automatically
when an instrument is
plugged in.
The Trak2 features Apogee’s stunning
24-bit digital conversion. The quality
of your A/D converter defines the
quality of the entire digital signal
from then on – so you need the best.
Is it a superlative 2-channel mic
preamp followed by the highest
quality A/D, or a world-class A/D
preceded by the best-sounding mic
pre you’ve heard? Either way, you’ll
notice the Apogee difference.
The Trak2 is controlled from the large graphical backlit
LCD display,which indicates signal flow and the status
of the different parameters. Navigate with the cursor
keys; change values with the delta wheel. Push the
wheel to set the value.
Multi-segment, multi-mode
peak/average LED meters
give a clear indication of
level, with user-defined
over indication. Meter
either before or after your
recorder. Super-high
resolution calibration
mode, and a phase meter to
keep you on track.
LEDs indicate phantom
power,polarity, insert and
aux input status
Built-in stereo monitor
D/A and headphone
amplifier allow instant
checking of selected
signal pairs passing
through the unit.
Apogee’s proprietary
technologies are selectable
on a per-channel basis.
Soft Limit allows
maximum level without
overs; Soft Saturate adds
the warmth and punch of
analog tape compression.
With an optional
video card the
Tr ak2 can be set
to lock to PAL,
NTSC and B&W
video, with
sample rate
pull-up and
pull-down.
Programmable keys
pro-vide instant
front-panel access
to any function in
the Trak2. Each
Quick Key can store
two functions.
Selects the meter
mode – peak,
average, hold,etc –
and clears the over
indicators when
required.
Apogee’s UV22HR system
preserves maximum detail when
reducing the Trak2’s 24-bit
conversion to 16- or 20- bit for
CD or DVD. Low (multi-pass)
or Normal (mastering) settings
for maximum flexibility.
Balanced or
unbalanced, the
mic preamp
offers up to ±90
dB of gain,
adjustable from
the front panel.
The super-smooth linear
power supply is built
around a custom toroidal
transformer, minimizing
interference and avoiding
potential spikes and noise.
A generously-specified
exposed heat sink is
included.
BNC connectors
provide word clock
to other devices,
and synchroniza-
tion to word clock
in. The input is
also used for
optional video
sync.
All installed interfaces can
be used simultaneously;
any signal input to the
Tr ak2 is output from all
available interfaces.AMBus
technology allows full 8-
channel digital format con-
version, for maximum ver-
satility in the studio.
Two 8-channel AMBus
slots are provided, sup-
porting cards like those in
the AD-8000. Interfaces
include a direct Pro Tools
connection, ADAT, TDIF,
SDIF-II (DASH), SSL
HiWay and others.
+4 dBu or -10 dBV,
balanced or unbal-
anced, the line level
inputs provide
direct access to the
A/D section.
Inserts allow you to patch
analog processing gear
between the mic pre and the
A/D converter, or to derive an
analog output from the mic
pre-amp alone for processing
elsewhere.
Plug in a 2- or 8-channel
D/A converter card to
build a complete
conversion system. Cards
offer the same 24-bit
capability and superb
performance as the A/D.
With the Digi-8+ AMBus
card,the Trak2 becomes a
unique Pro Tools
interface, communicating
direct with the computer
for super-quality
performance.
AES/EBU &S/PDIF
output irrespective of
the presence of AMBus
cards,enabling the Trak2
to be used straight out of
the box.
High-density connector
provides a serial connection
for transferring firmware
updates from the Internet,
planned MIDI remote con-
trol capability, and more.
Cable included.