Terratec PHASE 28

Terratec PHASE 28 Description

Sporting two inputs and eight outputs, a MIDI interface, and digital I/Os designed for a variety of uses, PHASE 28 features plenty of ports for all audio applications on a specially shielded break-put cable. Configured as balanced 6-3 mm (1/4") jacks, all analog connectors are designed to accept studio levels and signal resolutions of up to 24 bits / 192 kHz. Selected converters and cleverly designed circuitry enable recordists to make crystal-clear stereo recordings and play back high-resolution 5.1/7.1 Surround productions. Gain knobs serve to adjust input sensitivity individually to match analog signal sources. Two signal LEDs make it easy to dial in suitable levels for the premium quality preamp.

The PHASE 28's coaxial digital ports accept S/PDIF, AC3, and DTS data streams with all standard sampling rates up to 32 bits. What's more, the output is designed to handle sampling frequencies up to 192 kHz.

Be it ASIO 2.0, GSIF, MME, WDM, MAC OS9, MAC OSX, or Windows XP, the PHASE 28's software integrates seamlessly into all prevalent systems and programs. Often cited as a benchmark reference, its driver architecture ensures lowest latency, top performance, and flawless compatibility with the audio platform of your choice.

Offering a variety of ports, proven TerraTec technology, and transcendent audio performance on all Mac and PC systems, the PHASE 28 packs a powerful one/two punch - sophisticated studio features at a remarkably affordable price.

Features

• 2 balanced analog inputs 6.3 mm (1/4")
• 8 balanced analog outputs 6.3 mm (1/4")
• 192-kHz / 24-bit resolution
• Surround formats up to 7.1
• Gain knobs and signal LEDs for all input channels
• S/PDIF digital I/O
• MIDI interface for 16 channels
• Multi-platform (MAC + PC)
• Low-latency ASIO support

PCI-board

• 8 balanced analog outputs 6.3 mm (1/4")
• 8 channel playback with 192-kHz / 24-bit resolution
• Coaxial digital S/PDIF I/O, supports AC3- ans DTS-formats
• Digital output with 24-bit /192-kHz resolution
• Digital input with 24-bit / 96-kHz resolution
• EWS Connect** port for synchronizing up to three more PHASE or EWS systems in a computer
• None-Audio mode for AC3 audio streaming (digital I/O)
• Dedicated hardware VU meter for each channel's Control Panel display
• 24 bit/192 KHz A/D converter with 105 dynamic range (S/NR)*
• 24 bit/192 KHz A/D converter with 106 dynamic range (S/NR)*
• Gain knobs and signal LEDs for all input channels
• MIDI interface
• Global zwischen +4/-10 dB Ausgangspegel umschaltbar
• Busmaster transfer support, 24-bit, 4-byte mode (32 bits)
• totaling 4 inputs and 10 outputs

Software

• WDM Drivers for Windows 95/98/ME/2000 and Windows XP
• Drivers for MAC OS9 and MAC OS10 (OSX)
• ASIO 2.0 and GigaSampler/Studio (GSIF) drivers
• ASIO/GSIF Multi-Client mode
• WDM Kernel Streaming (for Sonar ?)
• Support for MME- and DirectSound
• Control Panel for Windows and MAC OS

Bundled Software

• Full PC Version of FL Studio Fruity Edition
• Full PC Version of Wavelab Lite

System Requirements

• Minimum requirement, PC: Pentium II 450 with 128 MB RAM and Windows 98SE/ME/2000 /XP
• Recommended PC: Pentium III 1GHz and higher with 256 MB
• Minimum requirement, MAC: G3 with Mac OS 9.1 and higher
• Recommended MAC: G4 with Mac OS X

*) These descriptions refer to the employed converters' technical specifications.

**) Audio systems with an EWS Connect port can be cascaded and synchronized.
A single PC can run up to four systems using just one driver and one control panel.