ECHO MIA MIDI DIGITAL SOUND CARD
If you're serious about digital audio, you shouldn't settle for anything less than a truly professional audio interface.... and now with MiaMIDI you don't have to. MiaMIDI offers a pair of balanced 1/4 inch analog inputs and outputs and operates at the +4dBu levels used by pro-audio gear. It combines this with 24-bit/96kHz converters and 106 dB of dynamic range for the quality your recordings deserve. Also included is an S/PDIF digital audio interface for connecting to other digital audio equipment, and MIDI input/output jacks on a custom molded cable.
A unique feature of MiaMIDI is the use of "virtual" outputs. MiaMIDI appears to software as if it has eight separate outputs, which are digitally mixed down to the physical outputs using MiaMIDI's "console" software and its on-board DSP. This makes MiaMIDI compatible with all popular multi-track software. And, with Echo's "multi-client" drivers, more than one application (such as an editor and software synth) can be playing back through MiaMIDI at the same time.
Please note that the MIDI functions of MiaMIDI only work under Windows ME/2000/XP(WDM) and Mac OS X.
Hardware Features
2 balanced ¼" analog inputs with 106dB (A-weighted) dynamic range
2 balanced ¼" analog outputs with 106dB (A-weighted) dynamic range
MIDI in/out
24 bit coaxial S/PDIF digital I/O
Supports full duplex 4 channel in, 4 channel out operation.
PCI bus mastering interface: works with PCI-X (3.3/5 volt) & Power Mac G5
+4dBu or -10dBv analog I/O on each analog channel
Software Features
Software console for monitoring, metering, and setting levels
Built-in digital mixer provides near-zero latency monitoring
Driver support for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP and Macintosh OS 8/9/X (Jaguar & Panther)
Support for WDM, ASIO and GSIF
8 "Virtual Outputs"
Low-latency drivers
Compatible with all popular recording products
Digital connectors
Coax S/PDIF
Analog outputs
2 1/4" (TRS),
(8 virtual)
Digital outputs
2
Analog inputs
2
Digital inputs
2
Nominal output levels
yes
Nominal input levels
yes
Default nominal level
+4
Analog input gain
no
Input clocks
no
Output Clocks
no
Midi
yes
Sample rates
32, 44, 48, 88, 96
Dynamic Range
106dB (A-weighted)
Full Duplex
yes
GSIF compatible
yes
Other
8 virtual output
Interface
PCI bus master
*Universal inputs support mic, guitar, & line level signals over XLR or 1/4" (balanced TRS or unbalanced TS) cables. Meters, trim knobs, & phantom power switch are provided.
**GSIF compatibility will be added in a software update soon after launch.
All cards have output levels for analog outputs and monitors that can route from any input to any output.
All cards support internal input clock.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
About Echo Audio:
Echo Digital Audio Corporation designs and manufactures DSP based audio software and hardware. The Company is located 10 miles south of Santa Barbara in Carpinteria, CA where it has been in business for 25 years.
Echo introduced its first PC sound board over 20 years ago. During the 1980's the Company's audio peripherals and speech compression were standard products in the education and special needs markets with over 100 educational publishers supporting the Echo technology.
Over the past 10 years Echo has developed numerous audio technologies including: multi-track recording products, audio ASICs, reference designs for various DSP-based audio products and DSP system software and drivers. Echo has licensed its DSP technology to several semiconductor companies and multimedia industry leaders including: Analog Devices, Hewlett Packard, Asahi (AKM), Motorola, Peavey, Rockwell, Sony, VLSI, Mackie and Carvin.
In 1997 the Company introduced a family of professional digital audio products for multi-channel playback and recording. Echo products deliver cutting-edge solutions for home and studio musicians, the broadcast industry, the home entertainment market, and various OEM manufacturers. This family of products leverages the Company's extensive experience in both the PC market and DSP-based audio technology.
ECHO WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Echo requires that all products are repaired or replaced directly by Echo, not by the retailer. To initiate a warranty repair, you must contact ECHO directly at www.echoaudio.com or by phone at 805-684-4593.
