Apogee Releases New Firmware for Pro Tools Interface Card

Jul 24, 2001

Digital audio conversion system manufacturer Apogee Electronics (booth 1523) has announced the release of a new version of their popular AMbus Digi8+ card, used to interface Apogee units like the AD-8000, AD-8000 Special Edition and Trak2 to Digidesign Pro Tools systems.

The new version is A5, and includes the new 3.0.0 firmware. Registered owners can upgrade free of charge.

Improvements over previous versions include:

• Wider range of clock configurations
• Simplified operation
• Enhanced system stability
• Enhanced compatibility with all versions of Digidesign hardware and software

In order to insure complete compatibility between all Apogee units and all versions of Pro Tools software and hardware, Apogee intends to insure that all Digi8+ card owners have the latest Digi8+ card version, A5. Additionally, the company would like all users to benefit from the simpli-fied operation offered by this latest version, thereby insuring consistency between all Apogee-equipped Pro Tools systems.

Registered Apogee owners who have an earlier Digi8+ card version, (the version number is on a small label next to the DIP switches) are invited to contact Apogee Tech Support at +1 310 915 1000, or email support@apogeedigital.com, to arrange a free exchange of their card for a version A5 card.

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