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The Accessible Digital Audio Production System!
Below is a list of equipment and technical specifications for a basic OS9-based TDM system.
This system configuration is appropriate for completing professional release quality music cd's, broadcast standard quality radio ads, or audio post production (including descriptive narration) with SMPTE sync to video.
Limitations may include insufficient DSP processing power for large multi-track mixes with multiple effects.
The approximate cost for this system, excluding the cost of the computer, was originally about $ 12,000, but may now be found as a used system for well under $3,000.00.
ACCESSIBLE Digital AUDIO and MIDI PRODUCTION SYSTEM:
BASIC TDM VERSION
Technology List and Specifications:
(Minimum requirements)
Each listed item (in bold type) is followed by Specifications/description:
(note: manufacturers/developers in parentheses)
ProTools D24 for Mac
ProTools 5.1 multi-track digital audio recording & MIDI software, D24 core PCI card, DSP farm PCI card, and documentation. (DigiDesign)
888 I/O
audio interface (A-to_D converter) 18 bit, (only available as a refurbished unit) 8 inputs, 8 outputs, balanced XLR, AES/EBU in/out, S/PDIF in/out, and I/O cables. (DigiDesign)
External floppy disk drive
USB floppy drive for software authorization, Macintosh compatible. (VST)
MacMan MIDI Interface
1 MIDI input, 3 MIDI outputs, ADB in, ADB through. (M-Audio)
Stealth Port
USB to serial (ADB) port conversion kit. (g-three.com)
Express SCSI Accelerator EPCI-DC-Kit
duel chain SCSI, PCI card, cables, and Raid Software. (Atto Technology)
Chita 18 gb hard Drive
External enclosure, 4 mb buffer, 10,000 rpm, 68 pin connector, cables and terminater. (Seagate)
MCS3800 Controllerbr>
Programmable MIDI Control Surface, 8 motorized faders, shuttle/jog wheel. (J. L. Cooper)
Audio Tracker Plug-In
EQ plug-in, (used for monitoring input levels) TDM version.
(Waves)
Logic Audio Platinum 4.7
Advanced MIDI Sequencing software with digital audio recording and mastering. (E-Magic)
Macintosh Computer
Mac OS 8.6, 233 mhz minimum processor speed, PCI card compatible, 160 mb minimum RAM installed, cdrom, and monitor. (Apple)
outSPOKEN Screen reader software
version 8.0 for Mac OS 8.6, (version 9.0 for Mac OS 9.x), Apple English Text-to-Speech installation required. (Alva Access Group, Inc.)
Properly connected and configured, these products provide sufficient functionality for professional use by a blind audio production engineer.
For additional consultation, call Rick Boggs at The Accessible Planet, Inc. (818) 782-7733 or email BlindProducers.org
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