Digidesign 003 Rack Factory
Digidesign 003 Rack Factory Overview:
With an extensive range of audio and MIDI I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the creativity and speed of industry-standard Pro Tools® software, FireWire connectivity, and a big, comprehensive bundle of powerful software included free, 003™ Rack Factory enables you to attain the same high audio production quality as commercial facilities in your own personal or project studio.
Take advantage of the plethora of I/O to connect and monitor all of your studio equipment. Its streamlined design will help save space in even the most gear-packed studio, and give you the freedom to take a professional Pro Tools system anywhere your creative skills are needed - or inspired. And with over 80 powerful plug-ins, virtual instruments, and compatible applications included, you have everything you need (and then some) to compose, perform, record, edit, mix, and master audio for music and desktop post production projects - with truly professional results.
Looking for a complete Pro Tools LE workstation geared for post production and music creation? Check out 003 Rack Factory Complete, which pairs 003 Rack Factory with the Complete Production Toolkit at great savings, providing full 7.1 surround mixing capabilities, up to 128 simultaneous audio tracks, and specialized tools and features for total post production and music creation versatility.
003 Rack Factory also includes over $3,000 worth of additional professional plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.
System Requirements
Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
Minimum 1 GB of RAM
DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
Available FireWire port for 003 Rack system
Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key
Hardware
003™ Rack Factory is professionally engineered to deliver the stunning clarity of high-definition audio, and durably built to withstand any knocks and bounces it encounters when your creative skills are needed on the road.
Wide Range of I/O
High-speed FireWire connectivity
18 simultaneous channels of audio I/O
24-bit/96 kHz resolution
8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs
4 professional mic preamps; 48V phantom power enabled on channel pairs
8 channels of ADAT optical I/O or two channels of S/PDIF optical I/O
2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O
1 MIDI input, 2 MIDI outputs (16 channels in/32 channels out)
BNC Word Clock I/O
Dedicated studio monitor output, plus alternate control room output
Alternate Source input for external device monitoring
Dual headphone outputs
Streamlined Interface
2U rackmountable chassis
4 individual input gain controls
4 discrete high-pass filter switches
Individual headphone source and level controls
Mute switch
Software
Pro Tools software is used in countless professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results - every time.
Digidesign 003 Rack Factory Features
Award-winning Pro Tools® recording, editing, and mixing
48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
Includes dozens of pro effects processing plug-ins and virtual instruments
Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
Unique Beat Detective™ LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
ReWire support for streaming your favorite applications right into Pro Tools
Support for the Digidesign C|24™ and Command|8® control surfaces
Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
Works on Windows and Mac computers
Bundled Plug-ins
In addition to M-Audio Torq LE DJ software and an incredible 8 GB collection of pro-quality loops from industry sound heavyweights Big Fish Audio, Pro Tools software includes a comprehensive bundle of amazing virtual instruments, effects, and utility plug-ins.
Digidesign 003 Rack Specifications:
Mic Inputs
Connector: Four balanced XLR jacks
Mic Phantom Power: 48V
Equivalent Input Noise: -129 dBu
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 105 dB / 107 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)
Mic EIN: -129 dBu
Input Sensitivity: +2.2 dBu
Input Impedance: 2K Ohm
Gain Range: +18 – +65 dB
Line Outputs (1-8)
Connector: Eight impedance balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 110 dB / 113 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)
Output Sensitivity: +18 dBu
Line Inputs
Connector: Four balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 111 dB / 113 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0007% (-103 dB)
Input Sensitivity: +17.38 dBu
Input Impedance: 22K Ohm
Gain Range: 0 – +50 dB
Monitor Outputs (Main & Alt)
Connector: Two impedance balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0008% (-102 dB)
Output Sensitivity: +18 dBu
DI Inputs
Connector: Four balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 104 dB / 106 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0008% (-102 dB) - Balanced input
Input Sensitivity: +17.16 dBu
Input Impedance: >300K Ohm
Gain Range: 0 – +50 dB
Headphone Outputs
Connector: Two unbalanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
THD + N: 0.0009% (-101 dB)
Dynamic Range: 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted
Output Sensitivity: +23 dBu
Aux Inputs
Connector: Two balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 111 dB / 113 dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.00055% (-105 dB)
Input Sensitivity: +17.16 dBu
Input Impedance: 10K Ohm
Digital Specifications
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Maximum Word Length: 24-bit
S/PDIF: 2-channel optical or RCA jack pair
Digital Optical: TOSLINK (ADAT, max 48 kHz sample rate)
Word Clock: Two BNC jacks
Host Connection: Two IEEE-1394a (FireWire) ports (6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable included)
MIDI: 5-pin MIDI DIN connectors - one input, two outputs
Size / Weight / Power
Height: 2U rack (3.5 inches / 8.89 cm)
Width: 19 inches / 48.26 cm
Depth: 13.5 inches / 34.29 cm (including all knobs / connectors)
Weight: 11.22 lbs / 5.09 kg
Power Requirements: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz A/C (power cable included)
Max Power Consumption: 1A / 110 watts @ 110 volts
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