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DIGI 003 is announced

Post by TapeOpLarry » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:29 pm

Andy Hong says we'll have some reviews in the May issue:

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Digidesign Unveils 003 Family, Resets the Benchmark for Pro-Level Home Recording
003 launch includes hardware upgrade program for owners of Pro Tools LE and third-party systems

Daly City, CA (March 1, 2007)?With its latest product introduction, Digidesign is pleased to once again bring pro-level tools and compatibility to the home and project studio owner. The new Digidesign? 003? family, which includes 003? Factory and 003? Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools? software, and an unprecedented bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection.

?Since the launch of the Digi 001? nearly seven years ago, more and more users are realizing the advantages that come from having seamless integration between the home and professional studio, as well as the benefits of having access to our extensive library of effects and virtual instrument plug-ins,? explained Dusty DiMercurio, marketing manager for Digidesign?s personal studio products. ?We?ve met this demand by continuing to introduce innovative Pro Tools LE?-based products for the personal studio. The new 003 family takes its place as the flagship of our Pro Tools LE product line, delivering high-end hardware specs, features, software and tools, as well as a high level of compatibility with professional studios.?

Digidesign engineers incorporated new pro-level features in the 003 family that allow users to dive deeper into the power of Pro Tools than ever before. Matt May, product manager for 003 Factory and 003 Rack, elaborates, ?The 003 factory brings several new options that improve workflow. For example, the jog/shuttle wheel offers session navigation functions previously only found on high-end consoles. The dedicated automation mode buttons let you quickly select the automation mode on a per-track basis. And the ability to assign plug-ins and sends directly from the control surface is a first for the Pro Tools LE line?a perfect match for the plug-ins in the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software bundles.?


About the Digidesign 003 Factory
The new 003 Factory provides hands-on control of Pro Tools LE through its integrated control surface and offers an extensive array of analog and digital I/O, including MIDI, ADAT optical, and S/PDIF digital. 003 can also be synchronized with other external devices in the studio via its BNC Word Clock I/O. Eight touch-sensitive motorized faders, eight motion-sensitive rotary encoders, and a Jog/Shuttle wheel provide tactile, hands-on control of multiple elements of a mix with speed and precision, including volumes, panning, sends, inserts (plug-ins), automation control, audio and video scrubbing, and more. The 003 provides a variety of essential visual mix feedback via an LCD display and numerous LEDs, and also functions as a standalone MIDI controller, allowing it to be seamlessly switched from controlling Pro Tools to controlling other MIDI-compatible applications. And with its FireWire connectivity, the 003 ensures high-speed data transfers between compatible Windows- or Mac-based computer systems.

In addition to award-winning Pro Tools LE software, the 003 Factory includes the premium Factory software bundle, adding over $3,000 (USD) in professional Digidesign and Bomb Factory? plug-ins. 003 Factory also includes the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro bundle, offering a comprehensive collection of powerful effects and instrument plug-ins, creative compatible applications, high-quality sounds, training tools, and helpful artist promotion services from companies such as Broadjam.com, Sonicbids.com, and GarageBand.com.


About the Digidesign 003 Rack and 003 Rack Factory
The 003 Rack mirrors all of the same I/O, audio capabilities, and connectivity as 003 Factory, but packages everything together in a streamlined 2U rackmount chassis. Included with the 003 Rack is Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2, which features many of the same creative software and tools found in Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro.

Fraternal twin to the 003 Rack, the 003? Rack Factory features the same professional audio/MIDI interface, but adds the premium Factory software bundle and Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro.

Turbocharged 003 Exchange Program
Digidesign is celebrating the launch of the 003 family by offering a special program that makes it easy for current LE users, or users of third-party systems, to upgrade to any new 003 system. From now through June 20, 2007, owners of Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, or Cakewalk SONAR software?and any USB, FireWire, or PCI/PCIe hardware audio interface?can exchange up to any 003 system at discounted prices and save on the Music Production Toolkit at participating Digidesign dealers. Those who are already Pro Tools LE owners can also upgrade to any 003 system from a Digi 001?, Digi ToolBox?, Mbox?, Mbox? 2, or Mbox? 2 Mini. For more information about the Turbocharged 003 Exchange Program, visit Digidesign?s website at www.digidesign.com/turbocharge.

The Digidesign 003 Factory will be available soon for $2,495 USD. The 003 Rack and 003 Rack Factory are available now for $1,295 USD and $1,695 USD, respectively. For more information, visit www.digidesign.com/003.

* Eligible third-party digital audio workstations (software and hardware interface combinations) include Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, or Cakewalk SONAR software, and any USB, FireWire, or PCI/PCIe hardware audio interface. Customers must provide their software authorization USB key and/or software installation disc along with their hardware interface to the participating dealer when they make their exchange.

About Digidesign
Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc., is the world?s leading manufacturer of digital audio production systems and the winner of the 2001 Technical Grammy? Award and 2003 Academy Award? of Merit (Oscar? statuette) for the design, development, and implementation of the Pro Tools digital audio workstation. Digidesign provides the professional music, film, video, multimedia, and radio broadcast industries with tools for digital recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, signal processing, and surround mixing. Digidesign products are marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide through a distribution network of value-added dealers, distributors, and OEM relationships. M-Audio, a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians and audio professionals, and Sibelius Software, the market leader in software for writing, teaching, and publishing music, are business units of Digidesign. For more information, visit www.digidesign.com.

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Post by TapeOpLarry » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:35 pm

And I just noticed: No upgrade plan from a DIGI 002. This totally sucks. Maybe I can turn in my old Mbox...

Anyone want to buy a DIGI002R? Once again it happens....
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Post by RodC » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:43 pm

TapeOpLarry wrote:And I just noticed: No upgrade plan from a DIGI 002. This totally sucks. Maybe I can turn in my old Mbox...

Anyone want to buy a DIGI002R? Once again it happens....
That is weird, they have competitive upgrades but nothing for their loyal customers?
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Post by dsw » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:51 pm

Often they come up with the upgrades a little later. The 003 isn't even shipping yet...

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Post by theshaggyfreak » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:57 pm

According to someone on the DUC, it seems that there is a reason for the 003s lack of major upgrades. It looks like Digi was pushed to put out a new product to comply with international standards with concerns to lead components. I know quite a few manufacturers that are having this problem as well. It looks like the 003 was designed to replace the 002 so that they didn't loose world market share. According to the rep, it does have a better A/D/A and pres, though.

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Post by ceilingcat84 » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:05 pm

I wonder how much better the pres and ADA are. if they're just so-so it looks like all digi really added was the wordclock...

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Post by oyrgawd » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:17 pm

Don't forget the additional headphone output. And also don't forget that they <i>removed</i> 4 line inputs.

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Post by JGriffin » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:21 pm

oyrgawd wrote: And also don't forget that they <i>removed</i> 4 line inputs.
Where do you see that? Looks like 8 line ins to me.
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Post by oyrgawd » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:27 pm

XLR mic and 1/4" DI inputs for 1-4, 1/4" line inputs w/ +10/-4 switches for 5-8. The front panel has "mic/DI" buttons for inputs 1-4, but no apparent way to use them as line inputs.

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Post by theshaggyfreak » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:39 pm

oyrgawd wrote:XLR mic and 1/4" DI inputs for 1-4, 1/4" line inputs w/ +10/-4 switches for 5-8. The front panel has "mic/DI" buttons for inputs 1-4, but no apparent way to use them as line inputs.
It's pretty much always been that way. There's no way to bypass the pres on the 002 for 1-4.

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Post by oyrgawd » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:44 pm

Right, but on the 002 you could switch between line and instrument levels for the 1-4 1/4" inputs.

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Post by theshaggyfreak » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:58 pm

oyrgawd wrote:Right, but on the 002 you could switch between line and instrument levels for the 1-4 1/4" inputs.
The Mic/DI button probably does the same thing I'm betting.

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Post by oyrgawd » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:33 pm

You're right. I just assumed they nixed the line inputs coz they had them nicely labeled before. On p. 56 of the Getting Started Guide Thing, it explains that:

"The DI ("Direct Inject" or "Direct Interface") In-
puts are balanced connectors for guitars and
other instrument level sources that support
1/4-inch TS connections. Operating levels for
these inputs are fixed at +4 dBu.

Gain is controlled by the corresponding Input
Gain knob (located on the top panel of 003, and
on the front panel of 003 Rack). The source
(Mic, Line, or DI) is chosen using the Mic/DI
switch."

I guess its other letdowns predisposed me toward assuming this was yet another letdown...

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Post by Slider » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:56 pm

THIS is what all the hype was about???
Sheesh.

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Post by chuckfurok » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:04 am

theshaggyfreak wrote:comply with international standards with concerns to lead components.
Are you saying my 002 is full of lead!? Aw crap, guess I have to upgrade now. Wait, excuse me, I mean buy almost the exact same thing for more than I paid for the almost same thing.

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