Jul 14, 2003 12:00 PM, Editors

Apogee's portable D/A converter, Mini-DAC, is now available worldwide through authorized dealers and distributors. Mini-DAC augments the Apogee Mini-Series and offers Apogee's D/A conversion for reference monitoring in professional recording studios, in the field, and as an upgrade to premium home and car audio systems.

The Mini-DAC features Digital-thru mode, which gives Mini-DAC users the option of connecting any 2-channel digital device (Rosetta AD, Trak2, Mini-Me) to their computer/DAW via Mini-DAC’s optional USB. For Mac OS X users, the Mini-DAC offers true plug-and-play setup with no driver required and ultralow latency. Other features available are analog output level control, up to 192kHz sampling rates, and multiple input and output options such as AES, optical and S/PDIF.

Additional features include: compact and portable 5.5x10 inches (1/3-rack width with a 1U rackmount kit available); inputs include AES (single and double wide), optical (ADAT, S/MUX and S/PDIF), S/PDIF coax and optional USB; and support for OS X Core Audio and USB drivers available for Windows XP and Mac OS 9.x. Pricing: $995 without USB and $1,295 with USB.

For more information, visit www.apogeedigital.com/minidac.

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