Apogee Debuts Rosetta 800 AD/DA with Support Up To 192 kHz

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Apogee Electronics Corporation unveiled its latest multi-channel converter, the Rosetta 800. With standard 96k and optional 192k sampling rates, the Rosetta 800 bundles some of Apogee's most celebrated features, found in its flagship unit the AD 8000 and the Rosetta AD, with the latest in high-definition digital audio.

The Rosetta 800 offers such Apogee attributes as "SoftLimit", "UV22HR", and "Intelliclock". These features combined with converters that are the benchmark for the digital audio industry and optional Firewire connectivity make the Rosetta 800 an ideal choice for those seeking a high-definition, professional solution at a project studio price. "We have made a concerted effort to streamline the requests of our customers into one all-purpose unit. I think the Rosetta 800 accomplishes this and then some," says Betty Bennett Co-Founder and CEO of Apogee. Rosetta 800 at a glance:

• 8 channels of premium 24-bit AD/DA conversion
• Sample rates up to 96k with optional 192k upgrade
• 8 channels of AES, ADAT I/O
• Optional Firewire card for compatibility with OS X (no driver required), and Windows XP
• "Soft Limit" for maximum digital input level without overs
• "UV22HR" for superior dither of 24 bit resolution down to 16-bit
• Unique channel selection for flexible signal routing
• Advanced, dual-stage "Intelliclock"

Availability: July, '03

For more information, visit their web site at www.apogeedigital.com.