The Rosetta 200, Apogees
successor to the PSX-100 and Rosetta AD namesake, delivers the quality of the popular
Rosetta 800, in a 2-channel AD/DA solution. Like the Rosetta 800, the 200 features premium
Apogee A/D and D/A conversion, 192k sampling rates (standard), optional Pro Tools HD, Mix
and FireWire expansion cards and core Apogee technologies such as UV22HR, and SoftLimit.
And while the Rosetta 200 shares much of its feature set with its cousin, it throws in
some irresistible extras such as the new, CODA, Audio Finishing Module, full channel
metering, and MIDI and S/PDIF input and output. Flexibility and features galore make the
Rosetta 200 an outstanding option for professional and project studios, mastering
engineers, and audio archivists.
Legendary Apogee Conversion in
High-Definition
The most crucial component in the digital recording environment is high-quality A/D
conversion and the most trusted and desirable converters are made by Apogee. With up to
192k sample rates, the ROSETTA 200 combines Apogees legendary conversion quality
with flexibility that complements any digital audio workstation.
The all new CODA: Audio Finishing Module, including the Aptomizer, Sample Rate
Conversion (SRC), and UV22HR
As higher definition audio becomes ever-present in the recording process and music
continues to be delivered as a product at 44.1kHz/16-bit you need tools to minimize the
loss of detail and quality that can be inherent in the course of music production.
To meet these challenges Apogee has developed CODA.
Unique to the Rosetta 200, CODA offers a trio of tools that will preserve the integrity of
hi-def recordings with a minimal loss of quality. Heading up the CODA threesome is Apogees
Aptomizer. With the Apotimizer you can maximize levels with out increasing
noise and distortion. Great for recording, and mastering, the Apotimizers Learn
mode allows the Rosetta 200 to automatically determine the optimum level, and use it
consistently to normalize incoming audio.
Another aspect of CODA is premium sample rate conversion
(SRC). In the past, Apogee hardware has not offered sample rate conversion because the
results were disappointing but recent advances have made SRC a viable option and now a
vital part of CODA. With Apogees implementation of sample rate conversion you can up
or down sample without noticeably affecting the quality of your audio. Apogees
"UV22HR" dithering technology completes the CODA triangle by offering powerful
reduction of high-resolution digital audio to 16 bits for the Internet and CD mastering.
It is estimated that UV22HR is used on 8 out of 10 commercially released CDs in the U.S.
The Rosetta 200 with CODA on board provides an end-to-end solution for capturing and
optimizing high definition digital.
Connect directly to Pro Tools HD and Mix systems
(X-HD card, X-Digi-Mix card)
Like the all new generation Apogee hardware, the ROSETTA 200 has an expansion card slot
that accommodates all Apogee X-Series cards. This gives the Rosetta 200 outstanding
connection capability to Pro Tools HD and Mix systems. With either the X-HD
card or the X-Digi-Mix card connect the Rosetta 200 directly to your Pro Tools
core card, no other hardware required.
Professional FireWire connectivity (X-FireWire card)
FireWire and digital audio are turning pro with Apogees new X-FireWire"
card. With the optional FireWire card installed, youll be able to connect the
ROSETTA 200 natively to any FireWire input device, with near zero latency and without the
need for additional hardware.
SoftLimit: Maximize Levels, Minimize Overs
One of the greatest difficulties in digital recording is getting an adequate level without
clipping and unwanted distortion. With Apogees SoftLimit, you can maximize digital
output levels without overs.
Intelliclock: Dual Stage Jitter Reduction
Another essential for outstanding digital recording is maintaining an ultra-low-jitter,
clock signal. To accomplish this, ROSETTA 200 utilizes Apogees Intelliclock.
Intelliclock is really two clocks in one. A fast-responding ´read´ clock, with a wide
locking range, fills a dedicated FIFO buffer, while an ultra-low-jitter ´write´ clock
writes the data out of the buffer, and is used to clock the converters.
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