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Description
Unlock the full potential of your studio with the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O, a powerhouse audio interface designed for seamless integration with Pro Tools|HD. This remarkable device stands out with its ability to manage a wide array of digital inputs, making it a versatile choice for any digital studio environment. Whether you're inputting from AES/EBU, TDIF, or ADAT formats, this interface provides exceptional flexibility and performance.
What sets the 192 Digital I/O apart is its ability to support up to 16 simultaneous channels of AES/EBU I/O at 96 kHz, providing robust capacity for digital signal processing. For those who need higher resolution, it also accommodates up to 8 channels at 192 kHz, ensuring high-definition audio quality across your projects. The unit's real-time sample rate conversion on digital inputs makes it extremely adaptable, allowing you to stream digital signals effortlessly at any sample rate.
Adding to its flexibility, the 192 Digital I/O features an Expansion Port for easy integration with other Digidesign interfaces, and a Legacy Peripheral Port for compatibility with older hardware. Whether you're upgrading your studio or building from the ground up, this interface offers the connectivity and quality you need to produce professional-grade recordings.
Key Features:
- Supports up to 16 channels of AES/EBU I/O at 96 kHz
- 8 channels of AES/EBU I/O at 192 kHz for high-resolution audio
- Extensive digital I/O options: AES/EBU, TDIF, ADAT, S/PDIF
- Real-time sample rate conversion on digital inputs
- Expansion Port for connecting additional 192 Digital I/O, 192 I/O, or 96 I/O
- Legacy Peripheral Port for older I/O connections
- Word Clock and Slave Clock input/output
Product specs
| Brand | Digidesign |
| Model | 192 Pro Tools HD Interface with Digital I/O Card |
| Finish | Silver |
| Year | 2000s |
| Categories | Audio Interfaces |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Bus-Powered | No |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS |
| Computer Connectivity | DigiLink |
| Digital Input Format | ADAT/Optical, AES/EBU, S/PIDF |
| Digital Output Format | ADAT/Optical, AES/EBU, S/PIDF |
| Electronics | Analog, Digital, Solid State |
| Format | 19-inch Rackmount |
| Number of Analog Inputs | 0 |
| Number of Analog Outputs | 0 |
| Number of Channels | 32 |
| Number of Digital Inputs | 8 |
| Number of Digital Outputs | 8 |
| Number of Headphone Outputs | 0 |
| Number of MIDI Inputs | 0 |
| Number of MIDI Outputs | 0 |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 0 |
| Sample Rate | 192 khz |
| Simultaneous I/O | 8 x 8 |
FAQs
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What type of connectivity does the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O interface offer?
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The Digidesign 192 Digital I/O interface connects to your computer via DigiLink and supports digital input and output formats such as ADAT/Optical, AES/EBU, and S/PIDF.
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Is the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O compatible with both Windows and macOS?
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Yes, the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O is compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems.
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What is the maximum sample rate supported by the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O?
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The Digidesign 192 Digital I/O supports a maximum sample rate of 192 kHz.
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How many simultaneous input and output channels does the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O support?
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The Digidesign 192 Digital I/O supports 8 simultaneous input and output channels.
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Does the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O require an external power source?
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Yes, the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O is not bus-powered and requires an external power source.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Compatible with Pro Tools HD, enhancing recording and mixing capabilities
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Offers a wide range of digital inputs including optical, SPDIF, AES
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Allows for real-time processing without noticeable latency
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Can expand setup by adding more units for additional inputs
CONS
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Requires specific system configurations for optimal performance
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May not be the most user-friendly for beginners in digital recording setups
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Digidesign 192 Digital I/O.
Comparisons
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Users report that while the Digidesign 192 sounds serviceable, the Lynx Aurora offers a more musical and cohesive sound in mixes.
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Mods and upgrades
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Some owners enhance the Digidesign 192's performance with a Big Ben clock for better audio quality.
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Features and functionality
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Digidesign 192 interfaces are known for their durability, consistently powering up without issues even after many years of use.
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Software and compatibility
Value and pricing
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These interfaces are seen as a bargain on the used market, with prices falling below $500, making them attractive for budget-conscious buyers.
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Use cases and applications
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The 192 I/O is considered a cost-effective option for expanding I/O in setups requiring more connectivity, especially when paired with Omni IO and Rednet 5.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 6 Ratings
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mutools asio scope 5.0 creamware + protools hd 10 = realtime recording with plugins without latency !
hi i use mutools asio scope 5.0 (1024 samples buffer) with protools hd 10 tdm pci-x '64 samples buffer). in the same computer windows 7 x 64 lga 775 intel qx6850 8 go ssd p5wdg2 asus mobo mutools do midi and audio plays and recording. protools do all instrument and guitar bass voice plugin. all in real time without bad latency. here an audio demo of my system where i use : rtas : sonivox yamaha custom drum / nexus 2 / synth go / transvst aax 32 bit : eventide e channel / eventide block hole. https://www.reverbnation.com/weesch/song/33726072-last-days-saints 1000 people as seen this system on uad luna forum https://uadforum.com/community/index.php?threads/use-native-plugins-in-realtime-without-latency.60060/ best regards weesch
Really great interface
I like this interface because there are so many available inputs, even on just the digital model. It's great to have optical, SPDIF, AES, etc.
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Protools Essential
Having an HD Protools, this interface is the essential piece. Add more for more inputs.
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Billie Joe Armstrong owns the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O, as part of the Green Day Reverb Collection, according to a listing on reverb.com.
Digidesign 192 is included in the "COMPUTERS, DAWs, RECORDING HARDWARE" list.
This DigiDesign 192 I/O is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.
From Dave's personal pro-tools rig.
This photo by Trey Ratcliff of Hans Zimmer's studio shows 10 Digidesign 192 Digital I/O in the rack. It's the older Digidesign IO, because of the whit-ish colour. The newer version "Avid" has dark grey colour.
Neil Young's ownership of the Digidesign 192 Digital I/O audio interface is documented in Julien's Auctions' December 17, 2017, "Neil Young Online Auction," listed as Lot #23 in the second group (#3198).
Auction for Alan Wilder's Pro Tools rig, which includes a Digidesign 192.
Digidesign 192 is included in the list of Mark's studio gear.
Harry Gregson-Williams's LA studio complex, Wavecrest Music, commenced operations in Venice Beach in August 2003, and comprises three floors of editing suites, mix rooms and a live room, as well as Harry's own studio on the top level. This houses the following gear:
Sequencing and digital audio
*Steinberg Cubase SX and Ableton Live running on dual 3.6GHz Xeon server with 4GB RAM, two RME HD*SP 9652 soundcards, 75GB mirrored SATA system drives and 400GB mirrored SATA audio/sample storage drives. MIDI is streamed over LAN to Gigastudio PCs, and an Emagic Unitor 8 and AMT8 are used for hardware synths. *Pro Tools HD Accel system running on dual 2GHz Apple G5, with one 192 Analog and seven 192 Digital interfaces.
Samplers
*14x Emu E4X. *24x Roland S760. *7x 3.0GHz Pentium 4 PCs with 80GB SATA system drives, RME HDSP 9652 soundcards and 250GB SATA sound drives with custom and commercial sound libraries, running Tascam Gigastudio 3.
Software synths and plug-ins
*Arturia ARP 2600, Minimoog V and CS80. *Antares Filter and Auto-Tune. *Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard. *Gmedia Imposcar and Oddity. *GRM Tools. *Korg Legacy Collection. *Native Instruments Absynth 3, Battery 2, FM7, Kontakt 2, Pro 53, Reaktor 4. *Ohm Force Ohm Boyz. *Spectrasonics Stylus RMX, Atmosphere and Trilogy. *Steinberg D'Cota, X-Phraze, Virtual Guitarist, VG Electric Edition, Groove Agent and Halion.
Hardware synths
*Access Virus, Indigo 2 and Redback. *Clavia Nord Rack, Nord 3 KB and Nord Modular. *Korg Trinity Pro X, Wavestation A/D and M1R. *Novation Supernova II Pro. *Roland JP8080, JD990, JV1080 and MKS80. *Studio Electronics SE1, ATC1 and Omega 8. *Waldorf Q, Microwave II, Microwave XT and Pulse.
Recording, mixing & outboard
*Avalon 727 preamp. *Eventide DSP4000 effects. *Lexicon PCM80 and 90 reverbs. *Quested HQ108 speakers in 5.1 setup. *5x Yamaha 02R digital mixers.
Trevor Horn's Sarm West Coast LA studio uses a Digidesign 192, according to the Sarm website.
This article states that Jerry's studio includes "Apple Power Mac G5 with 4 GB of RAM through five Digidesign 192 interfaces for a total of 72 analog outputs and 64 inputs. Digidesign Sync and MIDI interfaces. Digidesign Expansion chassis with four HD process cards and two HD Accel cards. Video streaming through Canopus FW box to separate mounted monitor."
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if you use plugins like me as hardware in realtime recording this is the best choice for you. many free vst will work with tranvst many rtas style there so bad for aax x64 but it's enough for me
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