PARIS Specifications [ Key Features | PCI Card | Interface Series | Control Surface | Storage ] Key Features Open, relaxed, intuitive interface is user-modifiable Plays 16-128 simultaneous virtual tracks Records 16 simultaneous tracks per EDS-1000 card 4-band full overlapping multi-mode EQ on all channels High-resolution metering on all channels Up to 16 simultaneous real time effects Separate monitor bus with solo-in-place Plug-in effects architecture for ENSONIQ and third-party enhancements with high-quality state of the art ENSONIQ DSP effect plug-ins included Master L/R bus with automation 16 mono or 8 stereo aux send busses, in any combination 16 standard channel inputs per submix 8 stereo effects returns 175 point patch bay 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates 24-bit digital audio path Fader, pan, EQ, pre or post fader sends, bus assignment Intelligent background processing of audio Simultaneous real-time playback of audio segments with different sample rates All data is stored using the host computer's native file system -- any backup and file management utilities can access your audio files Dual platform - Pentium and PowerPC compatible Cross platform interchangeable audio file format Support for Sound Designer II, WAV and the special optimized native PARIS format Windows 95 and MacOS compatible Dedicated control surface (Control 16) External audio I/O for superior signal to noise performance Expandable family of input/output devices (Interface Series) Unprecedented I/O flexibility top   EDS-1000 PCI Card Compatible with full-size standard PCI slots in Pentium and PowerPC computers Contains 6 ESP-2 VLSI 24-bit digital signal processor chips, each with 26 MIPS of DSP power and 52-bit accumulation 24-bit digital audio path 24  streams of I/O Can record or playback up to 16 simultaneous tracks along with stereo subgroup, main and monitor outputs Sample clock master or slave 50-pin connector (SCSI-2 type) for Interface 442/MEC 8-pin Mini DIN connector for Interface 2 8-pin RJ-45 connector for Control 16 (10baseT type) top   Interface Series Standard features for all Interfaces High-resolution 20-bit A/D and D/A converters with 128x oversampling 44.1 or 48 kHz record and playback sample rates +4 dBu / -10dBV audio level matching Interface 2 2 1/4" TRS balanced inputs 2 1/4" TRS ground compensated outputs Connects to EDS-1000 or other Interface 442 or MEC Heavy-duty steel enclosure eliminates interference Interface 442 4 1/4" TRS balanced inputs 4 1/4" TRS ground compensated outputs 2 External Clock BNC connectors 2 S/PDIF digital I/O connectors 50-pin connector for cable (SCSI-2 type) to EDS-1000 8-pin Mini DIN connector for Interface 2 External 1 unit rack mountable enclosure Interface MEC (Modular Expansion Chassis) Base Unit 4 1/4" TRS balanced inputs 4 1/4" TRS ground compensated outputs 2 External Clock BNC connectors 2 S/PDIF digital I/O connectors 50-pin connector for cable (SCSI-2 type) to EDS-1000 8-pin Mini DIN connector for Interface 2 9 expansion slots MEC expansion modules      - Currently Under Development A8oT-20 - 8  analog outputs with quarter inch TRS connectors A8iT-20 - 8 analog inputs with quarter inch TRS connectors ADI - 8 channel ADAT optical digital interface      - Planned Expansion Modules EDS A4i 4 analog inputs with combination XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors EDS A4o 4 analog outputs with XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors EDS STC SMPTE time code synchronization EDS TDI Eight channel Tascam TDIF digital interface EDS D2 2-channel AES/EBU (XLR) and S/PDIF (RCA) Digital I/O top   Control Surface 16 channels and one Main L/R, each with a smooth, long-travel 100 mm fader and dual LEDs for matching automation settings High resolution optical encoder with large weighted wheel for jog, shuttle, editing, and data entry Transport and full auto-locator support, including dedicated loop and punch function buttons Multi-function numeric keypad, provides quick access and control for markers, screen views, data entry and user-assignable functions Studio monitor level control and Dim/Mute button 8-pin RJ-45 connects directly to the EDS-1000 PCI Card using widely available standard 10baseT networking cables, allowing complete cross-platform independence and avoiding interference with other system resources such as serial ports, ADB or MIDI Channel Controls, always active on the selected channel EQ level, frequency and bandwidth controls for up to 4 EQ bands Level control for up to 8 stereo auxiliary sends Pan control Record enable switch and indicator LED Signal source (input or track) indicator LED Select and Mute/Solo switches with LED indicators top   Storage PARIS uses the computer's built-in disk system (SCSI is preferred for better performance but not required). This makes it much easier to configure and add drives, while simplifying back-ups. top Limited Warranty One year, parts and labor   *Specifications subject to change without notice.