SNAMM06: Mackie Launch Satellite of Their Own

US Mobile/Studio recording system solves a number of problems 16/07/06

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SNAMM06: Mackie Launch Satellite of Their Own

Satellite - an interface of two halves

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Mackieâ€™s self proclaimed â€œnext generationâ€� recording interface, the new Satellite FireWire Recording System, offers an innovative approach to digital recording, featuring a two-part audio interface which they tell us is designed to get the best out of computer recording in both live and studio environments. The heart of the Satellite System is the Satellite Pod, a sleek, portable two-channel FireWire interface that incorporates two of Mackieâ€™s acclaimed Onyx preamps, as well as 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters. Additional Satellite Pod features include dual headphone/control room outputs with individual level controls, two inputs, two outputs, and a rugged portable design. The Satellite Pod snaps into the Satellite Base Station which provides AC power, additional I/O, talkback and monitor switching functions. By plugging the Satellite Pod into the base station, the Satellite System becomes a two-input, six-output FireWire audio interface with professional features such as an advanced routing matrix, built-in talkback microphone, advanced monitoring functions and surround speaker control. The Satellite Systemâ€™s two inputs can be switched between mic, instrument or balanced line input sources, and its six-channel volume control provides for surround sound mixing. Its control room section provides for switching between two separate monitor outputs for multiple monitor speaker setups. Both Mac and PC compatible, the Satellite System works with all ASIO and Core Audio compatible software. It comes bundled with a full version of Mackieâ€™s award-winning Tracktion 2 software, providing a complete out-of-the-box recording setup with professional features like a 64-bit high-definition mix engine, unlimited track count, ReWire and VST support, MIDI controller mapping, external synchronization, and integrated support for Mackie Control Universal and C4 control surfaces. Also included is a full set of Mackieâ€™s Mixing and Mastering plug-ins.

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