Introduction; Yamaha Dsp Factory - Yamaha DS2416 Owner's Manual

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Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DS2416 Digital Mixing Card. With
8-track simultaneous recording, 16-track simultaneous playback, 24-channel
mixing, 4-band parametric EQ, effects, and dynamics, the DS2416 provides a
complete digital recording studio inside a regular personal computer. Unlike
other audio cards, the DS2416's five DSPs take the load off the computer's
main processor leaving it free to concentrate on timing and other tasks while
the DS2416 takes care of high-quality effects, EQ, and dynamics processing.
In some cases, the DS2416's onboard processing powerhouse may allow audio
software to record and playback a greater number of tracks.
For ease of installation and high data throughput, the DS2416 uses the indus-
try-standard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus. Sound cards
such as the Yamaha SW1000XG can be connected digitally, or two DS2416
cards can be digitally cascaded for 48-channel mixing, each providing 2-chan-
nel analog inputs and outputs, with 20-bit 128-times oversampling A/D con-
verters and 20-bit 8-times oversampling D/A converters, and stereo coaxial
digital input and output. Inputs and outputs can be expanded using the
optional AX44 Audio Expansion Unit, which offers four 1/4-inch analog
inputs—two of which can be used with microphones—four 1/4-inch analog
outputs and a stereo headphone jack. Two AX44s can be used with each
DS2416 card for eight analog inputs and outputs.

Yamaha DSP Factory

The DS2416 Digital Mixing Card forms the heart of the Yamaha DSP Factory
system, a range of products designed to bring professional digital multitrack
recording and mixing to personal computers. Other DSP Factory products
include the AX44 Audio Expansion Unit, and several analog and digital
multi-channel input and output options are currently under development.
Check out the Yamaha DSP Factory Web site for the latest information
<http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/proaudio/homeenglish/>.
DS2416—Owner's Manual