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ELAC DEBUT REFERENCE DBR62 LOUDSPEAKERS

ELAC DEBUT REFERENCE DBR62 LOUDSPEAKERS
 

Product highlights:

  • 1" cloth dome tweeter with newly designed waveguide for smooth, accurate highs and extended high-frequency response
  • 6-1/2" aramid fiber woofer with cast chassis for tight, clean bass and midrange
  • frequency response: 44-35,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 86 dB
  • impedance: 6 ohms
  • recommended amplifier power: up to 120 watts
  • custom multi-element crossover with high-grade components to ensure smooth transition between drivers
  • 5-way binding post speaker terminals
  • bass-reflex (ported) cabinet with front-firing port for flexible placement against a wall or bookshelf
    • slotted vent design reduces port noise and improves bass extension compared to traditional port designs
  • cabinet walls are internally braced for reduced resonance and improved stability
  • walnut vinyl finish with black baffle
  • removable magnetic cloth grille
  • 8-1/4"W x 14-1/4"H x 10-7/8"D
  • weight: 18.1 lbs. (each)
  • warranty: 3 years
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
  • MFR # DBR62-BK


SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Enclosure Type: 2-Way Bass Reflex
  • Frequency Response: 44Hz - 35000Hz
  • Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
  • Sensitivity: 86db @ 2.83v/1m
  • Crossover Frequency: 2200Hz
  • Max Power Input: 120 Watts
  • Tweeter: 1″ Cloth Dome
  • Woofer: 6.5 Inch Aramid Fiber
  • Cabinet: CARB2 Rated MDF
  • Port: Dual Flared
  • Binding Posts: 5-Way Metal
  • Cabinet Finishes: White Baffle, Oak Cabinet or Black Baffle, Walnut Cabinet
  • Accessories Included: Magnetic fabric grill
  • Weight: 18.07 lbs Each
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 8.18” x  14.13” x 10.82



ELAC DEBUT REFERENCE DBR62 LOUDSPEAKERS






D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers

 D17

Demand Series D17 High-Performance Tower Speaker with Dual 10" Passive Bass Radiators

D17 high-performance, 3-way tower speakers deliver full-range, room-filling sound and precise imaging in a modern, elegant styling

Patented BDSS™ mid-range provides greater linear excursion and output that results in superior mid-range detail compared to drivers of similar size

Laterally offset tweeter assembly: Reduces unwanted diffraction for a more precise center image in music reproduction

1” annealed aluminum dome tweeter with 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens™ delivers accurate, precise, smooth highs, a wider sound stage and precise imaging

Demand D17

Definitive Technology Demand D17 high-performance tower speakers deliver full-range, room-filling sound and precise imaging in a modern, elegant styling. Ideal for larger rooms, the Demand D17 leverages exclusive technologies of the Demand Series such as a 1” annealed aluminum dome tweeter, BDSS™ midrange/woofer sections, new carbon fiber woofers and dual side-firing passive radiators. The Demand D17 is fully equipped to deliver smoother high-frequency reproduction and three-dimensional imaging from the most technically advanced and beautifully designed premium tower speaker. Demand more from your Hi-Fi and home theater experience.


3-WAY CONFIGURATION WITH DUAL 10" PASSIVE RADIATORS

D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers

The Demand D17 tower speakers feature an exclusive 3-way driver configuration with a 1” annealed aluminum dome tweeter, a 6.5” BDSS™ midrange woofer, a dual 6.5” carbon fiber bass driver complement with a dual 10” side firing passive radiator configuration for a full range, room-filling sonic performance.


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1" ANNEALED ALUMINUM DOME TWEETER


WITH 20/20 WAVE ALIGNMENT LENS™ AND LATERALLY OFFSET TWEETER ASSEMBLY


Definitive Technology sets the standard of minimalist, thoughtful design that serves to better the sound. Proper tweeters must excel in three ways: they must be stiff, light, and well-damped in order to minimize their material characteristics that will affect high-frequency reproduction. Aluminum is naturally stiff and lightweight, meeting the first two requirements. To achieve the third, Definitive Technology tweeters undergo an annealing (heat treating) process to shape and soften the material, thereby providing the necessary material damping.

D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers




Coupled with the 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens™, Definitive Technology 1” aluminum dome tweeters deliver a clear, precise high frequency response and the 20/20 Wave Alignment Lens smooths high frequencies off the tweeter for improved dispersion and a rich and balanced listening experience anywhere in your room.


A unique sonic signature feature of the Demand Series, the tweeter is offset to deliver a more precise center stereo image and eliminate undesirable symmetric diffraction off the corners of the front baffle.


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BDSS™ MIDRANGE/WOOFER



D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers


BALANCED DOUBLE SURROUND SYSTEM


Patented Double Surround mid-range provides greater linear excursion and output that results in superior mid-range detail compared to drivers of similar size.


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LINEAR RESPONSE WAVEGUIDE™




D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers


Patented Linear Response Waveguide extends both on and off axis frequency response, while improving dispersion for more natural mid-range timbre and more precise imaging.


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NEWLY DESIGNED CARBON FIBER WOOFERS



D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers


This new addition to the sonic signature of the Demand Series tower features a dedicated woofer section for low frequency reproduction. Carbon fiber offers greater rigidity to the cone for deeper bass notes, while preventing cone distortion that can occur with other less rigid materials. Carbon fiber is a strong but light material, ideal for sound reproduction. It ensures that the woofers are sturdy yet light, able to handle higher excursion without deforming and provides deeper, clean low frequency.




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EXTRUDED ALUMINUM FRONT BAFFLE

D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers


Clean, beautiful modern industrial design with an extruded Aluminum front baffle bead blasted finish that provides a timeless look and feel that fits any décor. Lightweight, durable and recyclable, aluminum is truly the metal of a modern lifestyle.


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PREMIUM HI-FI CROSSOVER


Demand Series crossovers integrate the latest in design and premium Hi-Fi quality parts. Polypropylene metal-film capacitors and air-core inductors deliver low distortion, high-clarity circuits for the circuits for the tweeter, and signal linearity for the low frequency reproduction, without compromising the midrange.


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DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA

D17 High-Performance Floorstanding Speakers


Our Design Studio is located in California, where technology and innovation meet entertainment. It goes beyond the idea of a centralized location — it’s a cultural mindset that’s the Definitive Technology wellspring for creativity and inspiration.

BP9080x

  The BP9080x tower speaker is your solution for exceptional, vivid, room-filling sound so you can encounter everything about unadulterated home theater. Forward Focused Bipolar Array grows your room's whole soundstage. Aluminum vault tweeters, superior execution drivers, coordinated fueled subwoofer and Intelligent Bass Control let you hear and feel each note as the craftsman expects. Two-way coordinated Dolby Atmos/DTS:X stature module let you investigate genuine complex sound. Immortal, moderate plan. This is what fixation seems like.






Superior execution Bipolar pinnacle speaker: 16 Hz - 40 kHz
Strong, Forward-Focused Bipolar speaker exhibit for wide and vivid sound scattering

Coordinated 12" controlled subwoofer and double bass radiators

Insightful Bass Control offers upgraded bass while keeping up with generally apparent equilibrium

Dolby Atmos/DTS:X incorporated stature speaker module for multi-faceted sound

Notable and outwardly strong plan highlights machined, airplane level aluminum development

Absolutely dormant, reverberation free bureau structure

(2) 1"aluminum vault tweeters for completely clear highs

(3) 5.25"mid-territory drivers with protected Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS) innovation

(1) 12" woofer and (2) 12" bass radiators

Height Module Driver Complement: (1) 5.25" driver; (1) 1" aluminum vault tweeter

Protected Forward-Focused Bipolar Array (FFBP)

Forward Focused Bipolar Array offers a definitive harmony between room-filling sound and an exact focus picture, while giving you all out arrangement adaptability.

Incorporated 12" Powered Subwoofer and Dual Bass Radiators

The best amplifier is one that duplicates balance between the most noteworthy highs down to ground-shaking lows as precisely as could really be expected. Our incorporated fueled subwoofer coordinated with its individual bass radiator offers further, more effective bass from the pinnacle speaker without the need to add a different subwoofer.

Savvy Bass Control

Smart Bass Control™ is our most recent progression that enables you to regulate profound bass up or down in level while at the same time keeping up with mid-range apparent equilibrium.

Dolby Atmos Certified &DTS:X Compatible

We've coordinated a consistent two-way stature speaker module inside the highest point of the BP9080x so you can hear and feel complex sound (requires a Dolby Atmos/DTS:X-empowered beneficiary and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X-encoded source material).







Aluminum Dome Tweeters


Perfectly clear highs rejuvenate the most requesting sound. Our tweeters play higher in recurrence than what is heard by the human ear, making a genuine proliferation of sound as the craftsman plans in the studio or show corridor.


BDSS - Balanced Double Surround System


Further develops driver journey which brings about the chose driver delivering bass result generally connected with a bigger driver, while holding the better scattering and midrange meaning of a more modest driver.


Acoustically Transparent Grille


Partake in the unobtrusive tastefulness of the speaker plan without eliminating a speaker grille to appreciate normal, uncolored sound.


Absolutely Inert, Resonance-Free Cabinet


Most extreme inflexibility with decisively positioned propping further develops imaging while at the same time lessening reverberation, further building up our perfect and strong sound.


Cast Aluminum Base with Spikes and Floor Glides


The wide impression expands in general dependability of the pinnacle speaker, while the expansion of spikes or floor floats assist with keeping your speakers immovably set up whether on cover or other strong floor surfaces like hardwood or concrete.


Moderate Design, Timeless Appeal


Strong moderate tasteful with accuracy machined parts makes a complex hope to supplement the most recognized home theater. The sharp lines of the BP9000 Series additionally reverberation its exact sonic mark.


Driven Backlit Definitive Technology Logo


To feature the incorporated fueled subwoofer and show that your speaker is getting a sign, we've added a LED logo at its base front board. Turn it on or off at your recreation and furthermore note that it will consequently switch off/backup following 20 minutes of no dynamic sign.



Power

Internal Amplifier

Power 455 watts

Driver Complement

System Array

Front Firing Array (2) 5.25" 

Rear Firing Array (1) 5.25" 

Tweeter/Mid Array

Front Firing Array (1) 1" aluminum dome 

Rear Firing Array (1) 1" aluminum dome 


Subwoofer

Diameter 12" (30.48cm) 

Bass Radiator

Quantity

Diameter 12" (30.48cm) 

Electrical

Maximum Sensitivity

Super Tower 92 dB

Total Frequency Response

Overall 16Hz-40kHz  

Nominal Impedance

Compatible with 8 ohm

Dimensions

Cabinet Dimensions

Height 50 1/2" (128.27cm) 

Height with Base 51 1/2" (130.81cm) 

Width 7" (17.78cm) 

Width with Base 12" (30.5 cm) 

Depth 16" (40.64cm) 

Depth with Base 16" (40.64cm) 

Shipping

Shipping Weight

One per Carton 62 lbs

AUDIOLAB DC BLOCK MAINS CONDITIONER

 

Audiolab DC Block Mains Conditioner


Delivering ‘clean’ power to your amp, the Audiolab DC Blocker reduces transformer noise, letting you hear more of the music and less of the electronics.

DIRECT CURRENT BLOCKER - BANISH THE HUM

DC (Direct Current) signals within the mains current may be small but can noticeably affect sound quality. As the DC current enters a toroidal power transfer it becomes saturated, reducing the transformer’s efficiency and causing audible vibration. Connecting the DC Blocker reduces the mechanical hum and restores the mechanical efficiency - letting you concentrate on the music and not the background noise.

MAINS CONDITIONER AND RF FILTER

As well as DC removal, the DC Block also provides additional mains conditioning and RF filtering. These help reduce background noise further still, as noise from other components on the mains system (such as a fridge or dimmer switch switching on and off) is effectively filtered out.

IMPROVES THE ENTIRE SYSTEM

With a quieter mains signal being feed to your amplifier, the whole system benefits. A quieter amp means less distortion relayed to other components, helping reduce distortion and enhance music dynamics.

EASY TO CONNECT

No special installation or even additional mains sockets are required to fit the DC Blocker to your system. Simply plug into your amp’s IEC power socket and then connect to the mains socket vacated by the amp’s power cable.

STYLED TO MATCH YOUR SYSTEM

With its clean, crisp lines, the DC Block looks every bit as sleek as you’d expect from the Audiolab brand. Available in black or silver, the DC Block perfectly matches Audiolab’s other products and also blends well with components from other brands.

Hear the music you’ve been missing, with the Audiolab DC Blocker.




AUDIOLAB DC BLOCK MAINS CONDITIONER


Direct Current Blocker

The typical mains supply is subject to various kinds of interference and non-linear loads, which distorts the AC waveform. Asymmetrical loads will cause the waveform to be offset and result in what is known as 'DC on the mains'. The amount of DC is only small, typically less than 500mV, but it only takes a small amount of DC to saturate a modern high flux toroidal transformer. Saturation of the transformer will invariably result in reduced efficiency and mechanical vibration.

Removing the DC from your mains supply will not only restore efficiency and reduce mechanical hum of noisy transformers, it will also improve the performance of the connected audio equipment, resulting in greater clarity and dynamics.

The audiolab DC BLOCK utilises a simple connection and intelligent design that will help remove DC from your mains power supply, instantly.

As well as DC removal, the audiolab DC BLOCK provides additional mains conditioning and RF filtering, of both common and differential mode noise, which further contributes to the optimal operation of your audio equipment.

The audiolab DC BLOCK mains conditioner is compatible with most audio equipment that utilises an IEC mains inlet and will offer a no-nonsense, instant improvement to the mains power supply, and ultimately, the performance of your Hi-Fi system.

Key Features:

  • Removes DC from AC mains supply
  • Reduces transformer hum
  • Reduces RF interference
  • Improves the performance of audio components

AUDIOLAB DC BLOCK MAINS CONDITIONER





KLH AUDIO MODEL FIVE LOUDSPEAKERS

KLH AUDIO MODEL FIVE LOUDSPEAKERS



 

KLH Audio Model Five Loudspeakers



The legendary KLH Model Five was first introduced in 1968 and served as the heart and soul of KLH’s success throughout the late 1960’s and 1970’s. At its core was the acoustic suspension design that dominated the loudspeaker industry for decades and made the Model Five one of the best-selling loudspeakers of its era. In 2021, KLH re-introduced the Model Five; building on the original acoustic suspension design and using the most advanced loudspeaker technology available today.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Iconic Mid-Century Modern Styling
  • 90db Sensitivity.
  • Acoustic Suspension Design - The most accurate and linear enclosure design available today
  • Three-Position Acoustic Balance Control to tailor the loudspeaker’s output for the most difficult acoustic environments
  • Dedicated midrange driver to reproduce the critical mid-frequency band
  • Non-Resonant Die-Cast Aluminium Midrange & Woofer Frames
  • Machined Aluminium 1” tweeter faceplate
  • KLH cabinetry featuring a structurally reinforced 3⁄4” MDF Enclosure
  • Thirteen Component network using high quality iron-core inductors & Mylar capacitors
  • Each speaker includes its own 5 ̊ slant riser base made of powder coated 14-gauge steel
  • Low-Profile Magnet Attached Grille • 10-Year Warranty

WHAT'S IN THE CARTON:

  • Model Five Loudspeaker
  • Matte Black Slant Riser Base
  • Owner’s Manual


The Model Five acoustic suspension speaker is known as one of the finest and most sought-after speakers for audiophiles, both new and seasoned. Our updated version of this classic speaker has real wood veneers, cast aluminum baskets, and uses acoustic suspension design principles made famous by founder Henry Kloss.




Two Amazing Finishes

The KLH Model Five is offered in two gorgeous finishes (English Walnut and West African Mahogany), allowing the loudspeaker to blend with all home decor. The English Walnut Model Five comes with a beautiful Stone Wash Linen grille cloth that magnifies the rich finish of the real wood veneers. Meanwhile, our West African Mahogany finish is complemented by an Old-World Linen grille cloth that will stop you in your tracks. Want the option of both grille colors with the finish of your choosing? Don’t worry- you can purchase each style separately below!


Iconic Mid-Century Modern Styling


Acoustic Suspension Design - The most accurate and linear enclosure design available today
Three-Position Acoustic Balance Control to tailor the loudspeaker’s output for the most difficult acoustic environments
Dedicated midrange driver to reproduce the critical mid-frequency band
Non-Resonant Die-Cast Aluminum Midrange & Woofer Frames
Die-Cast Aluminum Tweeter Faceplate
KLH cabinetry featuring a structurally reinforced ¾” MDF enclosure
Thirteen component network using high-quality iron-core inductors & Mylar capacitors
Each speaker includes its own 5° slant riser base made of powder coated 14-gauge steel
Low-profile magnet attached grille
10-Year Warranty





Bang & Olufsen kit

Bang & Olufsen is rolling out an automatic Beolink software update to its new generation of home speakers and here's why you should care: from B&O loudspeakers, music systems and turntables of the 1980s to its most modern wireless speakers, the new Beolink software promises to make a generation of products across the decades work seamlessly together.

How? Well, Bang & Olufsen has been in the multi-room game for 40 years now, (raise your hand if you remember the Master Control Link launched in the early ’80s?) so if anyone can, it's the Danish high-end audio specialist. The new update promises a simple way to wirelessly connect new Bang & Olufsen home speakers with classic B&O multi-room installations and iconic Bang & Olufsen products, through decades of Beolink innovation.

Fancy enjoying a classic record on the Beogram 5500 turntable from 1986, now streamed wirelessly to the terrace through the latest Beosound Level speaker? How about breathing new life into your Beosound 9000 CD player by pairing it with the recently launched Beolab 28 speakers? According to B&O, the possibilities are endless.

Christoffer Poulsen, senior vice president of product management at B&O said, “Bang & Olufsen first invented multi-room 40 years ago and we’re pleased to announce our continuation of expertise in this field with our new software update that makes products launched decades apart work seamlessly together. Beolink Multiroom is built for the future and enables all our network-enabled products to be seamlessly connected, played and controlled together across rooms."

The Beolink update also brings new features such as 'One Touch to Music' (which lets you simply tap on a speaker to start playing music from a preferred source, or use the remote, ie. no phone required) and 'Touch to Join' (so that by touching the speaker in the kitchen, once you've left your bedroom, your chosen music can follow you). These aim to elevate your multi-room music experience and allow for greater control over your entire entertainment set-up, which can of course grow with you over time. 

The introduction of Beolink Multiroom technology for B&O's latest audio tech platform in Beosound Balance, Beosound Level, Beosound Emerge and Beolab 28 promises Beolink connectivity that bridges the firm’s rich heritage of connected products from 1986, and now spans different technologies and music formats including turntables, CD players, MP3 media, and the latest streaming media and music services. 

And whether you want to use the Beoremote One, Beoremote Halo, or stick with the B&O app, Beolink integration should allow listeners to control all speakers  through their preferred

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  Bang & Olufsen kit

Acoustic Energy 100th series of acoustic systems

 Acoustic Energy has pleased fans of its products with a completely new series of acoustic systems. The 100 series includes AE1002 bookshelf speakers , AE1092 floorstanding speakers, AE1072 center channel speakers and AE1082 active subwoofer . In the spring, the developers promise to present the flagship "towers" AE1202 .

As the manufacturer explained, the engineers and designers were faced with the task of maintaining the compact dimensions of the acoustic systems, while making their sound more ambitious.

Several steps have been taken to solve this problem. The 4" paper cone driver was replaced with a 5" 4-layer voice coil driver. Instead of MDF in the manufacture of the case, HDF panels with a thickness of 15 mm began to be used. This made it possible to increase the internal volume by 30%, dimensions - by 15%. A 25mm soft dome tweeter and waveguide have been specially designed to match the new woofer.

Exact prices have not yet been announced, but according to preliminary estimates, they will fall in the range of 299 - 599 pounds . Users will be able to choose between black and walnut finishes. Bookshelf speakers are also available in white.

Acoustic Energy 100th series of acoustic systems


JBL 4305P Bookshelf Speakers

 JBL has announced the 4305P bookshelf speaker at CES 2022 . This is a fully self-contained 300W system with a built-in DAC that processes a 24bit/192kHz signal. The developers report six inputs to which you can connect a wide range of analog and digital equipment (combined XLR / TRS , balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS ).


The shelf speakers support Apple AirPlay 2 , Google Chromecast technologies , have a Bluetooth interface for signal transmission over a wireless network. The JBL 4305P is Roon Ready certified and MQA capable .


Inside are a 5.25" composite fiber cone woofer with a molded frame and a 2410H-2 1 " compression driver with a High-Definition Imaging horn . The woofer works in a bass-reflex configuration. The drivers are complemented by a class D amplifier delivering 25 watts per compression driver and 125 watts per woofer.

JBL 4305P Bookshelf Speakers


Echo AudioFire 2


Echo AudioFire 2

 This card can safely be called the "big sister" of Infrasonic DeuX, which was discussed at the beginning of the review. With comparable external dimensions, Echo AudioFire 2 has a higher signal-to-noise ratio and a much better audio chip that allows you to get clear, powerful sound even on a mid-range audio system. This device is produced by the wonderful company Echo Audio.

 

The modest size did not allow placing digital and MIDI interfaces in the device case, but the developers solved this issue by installing a proprietary connector on the rear panel, to which the dongle with the corresponding inputs / outputs is connected. They did not forget about a separate headphone output (3.5 mm jack), providing it not only with a volume control, but also with a powerful amplifier, thanks to which this connector turns into an additional stereo output.

The software control panel is made in the form of a mixing console and allows you to output sound from different programs to separate channels. Echo AudioFire 2 is highly recommended as a budget option for a truly professional sound system that will faithfully serve its owner for many years.





Echo AudioFire 2


  • Interface:  FireWire 400
  • Inputs:  2x1/4" TRS, S/P-DIF, MIDI In
  • Outputs:  2x1/4" TRS, 1 x 1/8" TRS, S/P-DIF, MIDI Out
  • DAC:  24 bit/ 96 kHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:  114 dB
  • Purpose:  studio, Hi-Fi-audio

Lexicon Lambda USB Audio Interface

 Not every PC has a FireWire interface or a PCI slot, and not everyone wants to get them. In this case, I suggest paying attention to the brand new Lexicon Lambda external sound card from the Lexicon Pro Corporation, which has been producing devices with an original design and non-standard layout of controls since ancient times.

 

It has just about everything you need to record and play back audio in a budget home studio, including a pair of phantom-powered mic inputs with the ability to connect external effects processors, as well as a Hi-Z input for recording a live instrument. Without exception, all inputs and outputs (except for headphones with a powerful amplifier) ​​are equipped with hardware signal level controls. The package includes the popular Steinberg Cubase LE software.

The device looks very unusual, I would even say cool. With this fact in mind, and also with a discount for the lack of a digital interface and support for the professional ASIO data transfer protocol, Lexicon Lambda will be an excellent "first" device for a young talent who, in addition to basic sound capabilities, is also interested in the spectacular appearance of a sound card.

Lexicon Lambda USB Audio Interface

  • Interface:  USB 2.0
  • Inputs:  2xXLR, 2x1/4" TRS, MIDI In, 2xInsert
  • Outputs:  2x1/4" TRS, 1x1/8" TRS, MIDI Out
  • DAC:  24 bit / 48 kHz
  • Purpose:  studio

Terratec Producer Phase Ñ… 24 FW

Terratec Producer Phase Ñ… 24 FW

 Our review is completed by a device from the German company TeggaTes, which is well known for its solutions in the field of professional audio equipment. The word "producer" in the name is not accidental: having such a unit at hand, you can record, master and mix musical compositions for a long time and confidently.

Combined XLR / TRS connectors with preamps located on the front panel, as well as a headphone output, are equipped with volume controls, there is also a useful Master knob responsible for the overall output signal level, and the presence of two Inserts allows you to connect to this card external sound processing devices.

And of course, one cannot fail to mention the "real German quality" - here it is manifested in its entirety. Impeccable assembly guarantees the stable behavior of the Producer Phase x 24 FW in the field, and high-end DACs will eliminate doubts about the purity of the sound, the high level of which is confirmed both by our own ears and tests using specialized software. Simply put, this is a justified long-term investment that will not become obsolete either morally or hardware for a very long time.



Terratec Producer Phase Ñ… 24 FW

  • Interface:  FireWire 400
  • Inputs:  4 x 1/4" TRS, S/P-DIF, MIDI In, Insert-In
  • Outputs:  5 x 1/4" TRS, S/P-DIF, MIDI Out Insert-Out
  • DAC:  24 bit / 192 kHz
  • Purpose:  studio, Hi-Fi-audio

ESI DuaFire

 

ESI DuaFire


Here is another good example of an external sound card with the "correct" interface inputs, among which we see the popular Hi-Z mono jack for recording live instruments. It, like the XLR microphone input, has a signal level control. The hardware architecture of ESI DuaFire allows signal transmission with a minimum delay not exceeding 1.5 ms. True, for some reason, the developers of this sound system decided to abandon both the digital and MIDI interfaces, but unexpectedly offered a stereo input and stereo output on budget RCA connectors.

 

It's interesting to note that this is an attempt to save users from the so-called "Power over FireWire" problem. On the back of the ESI DuaFire is a switch that de-energizes the power adapter socket if you connect the sound card to a 6-pin connector, so the chance of accidentally burning your device is halved (smile).

The rugged metal housing means that the device is not afraid of frequent transportation and will endure careless handling when performing in clubs and other turbulent places. However, it should be remembered that this card can only work with analog interfaces.

ESI DuaFire