DPS24 MKII - Angle
This product has been discontinued.
The Akai Professional DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio combines a 24-track 24bit 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 patch-bay and a mastering suite with built-in CD-RW drive, in one extremely powerful desktop unit. New to the DPS24MKII is 5.1 surround mixing.
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, Wordclock, MIDI, USB, and even SCSI and SMPTE options.
Its custom real-time multi-tasking 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, with a simple USB connection to your PC, to view your projects on a large monitor, see waveforms scrolling across the screen and see detailed metering. 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.
Unlike most all-in-one studios, the DPS24 MKII does not suffer from the compromises of such systems. It 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 editing with sample accurate waveform display and analog-like multi-track audio scrubbing thanks to its dedicated jog/shuttle wheel, including varispeed and reverse playback. Both non-destructive 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 inputs to connect outboard preamps bypassing the internal input stage, etc.
The only true 24-track 24bit linear professional hardware workstation on the market. The most open system for expansion and communication with other systems. The best sounding integrated system in this price range, with 24bit/96kHz support.
Applications:
The only true 24-track 24bit linear professional hardware workstation on the market. The most open system for expansion and communication with other systems. The best sounding integrated system in this price range, with 24bit/96kHz support.
Applications:
- Serious Home Studio / Private Commercial Studio, aspiring Audio Engineer, Semi-pro / Pro Musician
- Live recording, small venue live sound, Radio/Jingle Production, Houses of Worship
The following hard drives have been tested and approved for use in the DPS24 MKII:
|
Manufacturer |
Model Name |
Model Number |
Capacity |
|
Maxtor |
4R080L0 |
4R080L0 |
80GB |
|
Maxtor |
6Y080L0 |
6Y080L0 |
80GB |
This product has been discontinued.
1) True 24-Track Hard disk Recorder
- 24 mono tracks, 24bit
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
2) 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/Red
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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
This product has been discontinued.
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/44.1kHz
- Approx. 21 hrs. 35 min. (24 tracks x 54 min. 10 sec.)
Recording Time per 10 GB @ 24bit/96kHz
- Approx. 9 hrs. 55 min. (12 tracks x 49 min. 45 sec.)
Mixer Channels
- 46 (12 mono inputs, 1 stereo input, 24 track returns, 4 stereo FX returns) @ 48kHz
- 24 (6 mono inputs, 1 stereo inputs, 12 track returns, 2 stereo FX returns) @ 96kHz
Mixer Busses
- 20 (8 groups, 4 FX sends, 4 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) @ 48kHz
- 16 (8 groups, 2 FX sends, 2 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) 96kHz
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 Rang
- 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 in banks of 4]
- Inputs B (1-12): 12 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
- Nearfield (Monitor): 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
- Direct Out (1-4): 4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
- AUX Sends (1-4): 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
Footswitch
- 1 x 1/4 Phone Jack - also accepts ADAT LRC remote
- 3 x 5pin DIN - IN, OUT, THRU
ASCII 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 x CD-RW drive
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
Power
- AC
120V 60Hz (US,
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
- 28.6" x 7.5" x 22.8" (726mm x 190mm x 579mm)
Weight
- 40lbs (18kg)
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
| Live Documents | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Overview | html |
| Manuals & Documentation | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
| DPS24 MKII - Reference Manual |
10 MB | |
| DPS24 - ak.Sys Installation Instructions |
36 KB | zip |
| DPS24 - Documentation for Trackview |
602 KB | zip |
| DPS24 - QWERTY Layout Additional functions for the (optional) ASCII keyboard. |
9 KB | zip |
| Software & Drivers | Size | Type |
| DPS24 - USB drivers for DPS24 ak.Sys 'TrackView' |
8 KB | zip |
| DPS24 - ak.Sys Server for PC [v1.0] New 'server' software for Windows that allows file transfer between DPS24 and PC in a 'no frills', low impact application |
36 KB | zip |
| DPS24 - ak.Sys Server for MAC [v1.0] New 'server' software for Mac OSX that allows file transfer between DPS24 and a Mac in a 'no frills', low impact application |
153 KB | sit |
| DPS24 - ak.Sys 'TrackView' V1.21 |
361 KB | zip |
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