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Metric Halo Adds +DSP to ULN-2

Metric Halo has released the Mobile I/O ULN-2+DSP, a portable FireWire audio interface with built-in digital signal processing that operates under Mac OS X.

Metric Halo has released the Mobile I/O ULN-2+DSP, a portableFireWire audio interface with built-in digital signal processing thatoperates under Mac OS X. The new ULN-2+DSP features two analog I/O withinserts, front panel level control, phantom power and trim link.

Incorporating the same FireWire connectivity, 24-bit/96kHz AD/DAconverters, and powerful onboard DSP as the 2882+DSP, theUltraLow-Noise ULN-2+DSP provides two analog mic/line/instrument inputson Neutrik Combo connectors. The ULN mic preamps provide up to 72 dB ofgain and an EIN of -129 dBu (wideband/unweighted) with exceptionaldetail and an ultrafast slew rate.

Two channels of AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital I/O with selectable samplerate conversion are additionally included. A pair of analog inserts onbalanced TRS connectors allows outboard analog dynamics processing tobe introduced between the mic pre’s and the A/D converters. A wordclock I/O and 4-pin XLR power port (for use with typical broadcastcamera batteries) complete the rear panel connections.

The new +DSP version adds the same onboard processing chip found onthe Mobile I/O 2882+DSP, allowing Metric Halo’s signal processingplug-ins to be used without taxing the computer’s processor. Thehigh-resolution DSP is connected directly to the converters and I/O,features automatic processing delay compensation and ultralow signalprocessing latency, and offers dynamic and instant instantiation ofplug-ins. The ULN-2+DSP ships bundled with a variety of Metric Halo’splug-ins, including MIOComp, MIOLimit, MIOEQ-6, MIOEQ-12, MIO M/SProcessor and MIOStrip. Compatible with both Mac OS 9 and X, the highlyanticipated MIO plug-ins are now shipping with all Metric Halo +DSPmodels.

Flexible signal routing and sophisticated patch andpreset-management systems are also featured in the new +DSP version,including a front panel, nine-preset and routing register system forstand-alone operation. ULN-2+DSP’s front panel recall system allows theunit to function as a stand-alone mic pre/converter system. Instand-alone mode, the ULN-2 operates with the converters directlyrouted to and from the AES/SPDIF I/O. As a stand-alone converter, theULN-2 provides a 24-bit/96kHz stereo front end with ultralow-noise micpre’s for any recording system. It also functions as a digital monitorcontroller, making it ideal as a digital headphone amp and studiomonitor controller. For ease of monitoring, the unit also includes aheadphone amplifier with front panel level control. A balanced stereomaster control room monitor output is also provided, with volumecontrol on the front panel.

For more information, visit Metric Halo’s distributor, TransamericaAudio Group, at www.transaudiogroup.com. For more new productannouncements, visit mixonline.com/products_new_products/index.htm.

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