Specifications

AARDVARK
LX6 & DIRECT PRO 24/96
COMPUTER HARDWARE
795
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
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LX6 and Direct Pro 24/96 Bundled Software
The LX6 and 2496 set themselves apart by have a fully-DSP powered, user-friendly software con-
trol panel laid out just like an analog mixer with stereo monitor outputs.The hardware & soft-
ware combination of the LX6 and Direct Pro 2496 replaces every aspect of having an analog
mixer, audio interface,and 3 cool effects units, so you can monitor in real-time while recording
direct to the computer with ZERO-latency! This frees up
power for the native processor so you
can record more tracks and use more plug-in effects processors.
The Control Panel replaces an external mixer, while still providing real-time mixing and easy
monitoring. And since it’s powered by the DSP processor on the PCI Card, mixing,monitoring
and metering don't slow down the computer. Works in combination with the hardware to pro-
vide a total digital mixing solution that includes flexible routing, zero-latency monitoring, snap-
shot preset recall,input level trim, +4/-10 selectable I/O and true digital peak metering.
Control Panel
The Control Panel has complete mixing capabilities
and is very easy to use. It can be seen as a 10 channel
mixer with a 2 channel monitor output that can be
routed to any of the 6 line outputs or the headphone
output for monitoring. 6 of the channels are from the
physical 6 inputs of the box (4 analog and 2 digital),
the others are from the software. Any combination of
previously recorded audio tracks can be played back,
mixed and monitored individually or in subgroups,
while simultaneously recording additional audio tracks
from the LX6 or 2496.The panel comes in 4 colors,so
you can match it to your studio,or makes life easy on
the eyes during an all night recording session.
Compressor, EQ & Reverb
The 100% DSP generated Reverb/Echo,
Compressor/Limiter, and Multi-band EQ let
you add effects to incoming audio “on-input”
while recording in real time with no-latency–
just where you need it most! Choose between
simply monitoring the effects while recording
“dry”to multitrack software,or you may record
DSP effects.You can also audition the effects
individually with the effects bypass feature.
Snapshot Preset Recall
Save an unlimited number of screen shots to
recall at any time later.This is particularly
useful when you need to change the patch bay
settings or the input levels for different studio
sessions. Saving different preset mixes you can
get up and running in no time.
ASIO Turbo Mode
The enhanced ASIO 2 driver provides some of
the best latency performance in the industry.
Down to 4ms or less with some applications
such as software synths and VST instruments.
Great for real-time performance.The ASIO also
has a unique 31-step ASIO Buffer Slider which
lets you dial in the exact buffer size that is
optimal for your computer.
Output Routing (Patch Bay)
The patch bay allows routing of any input sig-
nal (as well as the DSP monitor mix) to any
output (including the headphone output) in
real time with no latency.You simply drag the
source to where you want it to go. Tone and
Silence signals can also be routed to any output
for calibration purposes and system checks.
6 Analog Outputs
The rear-panel of the breakout box features
four analog main outputs with 24 bit, 96 kHz
+4dBu on 1/4˝ TRS jacks and 2 additional
outputs on RCA jacks.All 6 outputs can be
used simultaneously to take to a mixer or
outboard effects units.These give excellent
mix down flexibility and provide plenty of
connectivity to the rest of your studio. The
six outputs can also be used for surround
sound mixing.
MIDI In/Out
Built-in MIDI interface lets you integrate
MIDI instruments (synthesizers, drum
machines, etc) into your digital audio system.
The Direct Pro 24/96 breakout box features
both a MIDI In and MIDI Out jack so you
can send MIDI data to and from your
favorite synth.And since the audio and MIDI
are integrated in one box, your guaranteed
perfect audio/MIDI synchronization.
Expandable
fyou feel like expanding your Direct Pro
24/96 system, you can expand up to 4 units
into one computer. In fact, all Aardvark
audio interfaces can be expanded up to 4
units…mix and match! No other line of
computer interfaces allows as much flexibility
and expansion as the Aardvark Direct Pro
Series.
Inputs
The LX6 has four 1/4˝ line level inputs, while
the Direct Pro 24/96 has for combo inputs
that accept either XLR mic or 1/4˝ line level
inputs, or any combination of the two.This
gives you the ultimate in flexibility, allowing
you do all the work right in your computer.
4 Discrete Mic Preamps
Unlike other soundcards that use “mic-pre-
on-a-chip”" solutions, which are not discrete
and can lack the clarity and definition need-
ed for professional use,the mic preamps in
the 2496 are a hand crafted,discrete
transistor design that yields outstanding
noise specs and pristine sound quality. They
also have phantom power for condenser
microphones.The mic preamps are shielded
in the breakout box and combine with top of
the line converters to deliver professional
audio quality from the mic to your computer.
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9.0
The LX6 and 2496 are bundled with Cakewalk Pro Audio 9.0 multi-track
recording and MIDI sequencing software. 28 tracks, 24-bit/96kHz support,
real-time effects, MP3 enabled, import and sync digital video to audio, edit
& print notation w/guitar tablature, real-time Guitar Fretboard display,
time expansion/compression, audio-to-Midi Conversion, fade/envelope &
crossfade,Direct X plug-in compatible,Parametric EQ, Reverb,
Delay/Echo, Flange,Chorus, Pitch Shifting,Vintage Amp Simulation.