Impact Twin is a brand new, state of the art audio interface that features ground-breaking technology to ensure that the music you record sounds as good on the inside of your computer as it does on the outside. How?
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Well, Impact Twin's two mic preamps utilize our Impact III Technology which itself features three stages of top level processing. You get a high quality and very flexible mic preamp, superior 24/192 HD Conversion, plus a set of recording Channel Tools that lets you shape and optimize your sound making it the perfect recording. With each of these stages carefully combined behind Impact Twin's rugged and cool looking exterior, you have a 'take anywhere' device that offers the ultimate in recording quality.
Let's look in more detail at those all-important stages.
The Impact III Mic preamp makes the best of any microphone. So whether you record with the finest vintage tube mics, the most demanding low-budget condensers, or even a handheld dynamic, Impact Twin has been designed from the ground up to maximize the signal you record into your DAW. And with the two Impact III mic preamps, Impact Twin gives you maximum flexibility. Whether recording instrument, line or mic, with or without phantom power, Impact Twin works the way you need it to.
However, no matter how good your mic preamps, if your signal path doesn't then lead on to the best converters then you may as well pack up and go home. Impact Twin's 24/192 HD Convertors let you select your conversion rate - all the way from 44.1kHz right up to High Definition 192kHz for the ultimate in pristine audio capture, maintaining the essential transients of your sound.
For years we've been innovating in the world of signal enhancement, so Impact Twin includes essential recording Channel Tools that go even further to optimize your sound with onboard EQ, Compressor and De-esser that quickly, simply and invisibly tame and enhance those signals - no matter what you're recording.
Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connector (S/PDIF)
RCA Phono, 75 Ohm
Formats (S/PDIF and TOSLINK)
S/PDIF (24 bit), IEC 958, Pro-status bits
Connector (ADAT or TOSLINK)
Optical Pipe
Format (ADAT)
8-ch. @ 48 kHz, 4-ch. SMUX @ 96 kHz
Digital IO Engine
TCAT DICE II, handling all IO formats
Clock and Jitter
Internal Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
External Sample Rates
43 to 193 kHz, jitter rejection at all rates
Jitter Rejection Engine
JET technology in TCAT DICE II
Jitter Rejection Filter (4th order)
> 3 dB @ 10 Hz, > 100 dB @ 600 Hz
DIO Interface Jitter
< 1 ns peak, BW: 700 Hz to 100 kHz
AD/DA Conversion Jitter
< 42 ps RMS, BW: 100 Hz to 40 kHz
Digital Output Phase (stand-alone and across network)
< 0.5 % of Sample Period
Input Slip Sample Tolerance(all DIs)
+50 % to -50 % of sample period
Processing Delay DIO @ 96/48 kHz
0.15/0.3 ms
Frequency Response DIO
DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz
Line Inputs Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4
Connectors
1/4" Phone Jack (balanced)
Impedance, Bal./Unbal.
20 kOhm/25 kOhm
Full Scale Input Level @ 0 dBFS
+13 dBu
THD+N
< -100 dB (0.001 %) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
SNR
>111 dB(A), >108 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Freq. Response
+0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk
< -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
ADC
A to D Conversion
24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream
A to D Delay
0.68 ms / 0.63 ms @ 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
Mic. Inputs Ch. 1, 2
Connectors
Neutrik Combo (XLR)
Sensitivity Full Range Pad on/off
-10/+10 dBu <> -52/ -32 dBu
Total Preamp gain
62 dB
Impedance, Pad on/off
2000/1300 ohm
NF @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain
< 4 dB
EIN @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain
< -127 dBu
THD+N, Min. Gain
< -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
SNR, Min. Gain
>109 dB(A), >106 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
48 bit Precision EQ
Hi Gain
+/- 12 dB
Hi Frequency
200 Hz to 40 kHz
Hi Bell
On: 6 dB/oct. shelve / Off: Parametric
Hi Mid Gain
+/- 12 dB
Hi Mid Frequency
200 Hz to 20 kHz
Hi Mid Bandwith
0.10 to 4.0
Lo Mid Gain
+/- 12 dB
Lo Mid Frequency
20 Hz to 2 kHz
Lo Mid Bandwidth
0.10 to 4.0
Lo Gain
+/- 12 dB (only available when Lo cut is off)
Lo Frequency
20 Hz - 400 Hz
Lo CUT
On: Cut / Off: 6 dB/oct. shelve
Compression/De-Essing
Compression/De-Essing styles
"Female Voice", "SoftFemale Voice", "HardMale Voice", "SoftMale "Voice", "Hard", "Guitar", "Bass", "Speak", "Sax", "Trumpet", "Snare", "Percussion", "All purpose"
Instr. Inputs Ch. 1, 2
Connectors
Neutrik Combo (1/4" Phone Jack)
Sensitivity Range
-25 dBu <> +17 dBu
Total Preamp gain
42 dB
Impedance
1 MOhm
THD+N, Min. Gain
< -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
SNR, Min. Gain
>107 dB(A), >104 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk
< -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Monitor/Line Outputs Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4
Connectors
1/4" Phone Jack. Ground sensing design.
Impedance
< 100 Ohm
Level Range (Ch. 1, 2)
-40 dBu <> +12 dBu (analog gain scale)
Fixed Full Scale Range (Ch. 3, 4)
+12 dBu
THD+N
< -94 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
SNR
>111 dB(A), >108 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Freq. Response
+0/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk
< -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
DAC
D to A Conversion
24 bit, 128 x Oversampling Bitstream
D to A Delay
0.70 ms / 0.65 ms @ 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
Headphone Outputs
Connectors
2 x 1/4" Phone Jack (Stereo)
Impedance
80 Ohm
Gain Level Range
-80 dBu <> +16 dBu @ 300 ohm (analog gain scale)
THD+N
< -94 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
SNR
>103 dB(A), > 100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Freq. Response
+0/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk
< -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Power @ 40 Ohm Load
200 mW
Power @ 600 Ohm Load
93 mW
EMC
Complies With
EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2, FCC part 15
Class B, CISPR 22 Class B
Certified To
IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL60065 and CSA
E60065 CSA FILE #LR108093
Environment
Operating Temperature
32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperature
-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
Humidity
Max. 90 % non-condensing
Control Interface
MIDI
In/Out: 5 Pin DIN
FireWire (DAW)
IEEE 1394a, IEC 61883
General
Dimensions (W x H x D)
9.28" x 2.48" x 9.5" (235.8 x 63 x 241.2 mm)
Weight
3.3 lb. (1.5 kg)
Finish
Acrylic front panel. Plated and coated steel back plate. Rubber coated soft touch cover surrounding metal chassis.
PPM Meter (Ch. 1, 2)
3 LEDs per channel
Mains Power Supply (included)
12V DC, Adapter for 90 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto select)
FireWire bus-powered
8 to 30 VDC
Power Consumption
<14 W
Warranty Parts and labor
1 Year |
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