For those who are interested in post production and will be at NAB, please stop by the Harrison booth.
We've assembled a truly innovative "proof of concept" system based entirely on the Linux platform. 5 computers (a total of 12 cores) work together in this system, each contributing a part of the processing and control load, very similar to the way a renderfarm works in a graphics facility.
The Harrison products on display are:
- Trion: a mixing control surface which simultaneously controls several DAWs along with Harrison DSP.
- Xengine: a multi-Opteron, ultra-low-latency DSP engine with 64-bit I/O over gigabit ethernet cable.
- Xrouter: a 1536x1536 audio router with (4) 64-bit Xrange ports, (8) MADI ins, and (8) MADI outs.
- Xdubber: a recorder/workstation, optimized for stem recording and playback in floating-point.
Setup for this ultra-sophisticated system couldn't be simpler. The components are connected using CAT5 cable for both control and audio. All control cables are connected to a single ethernet switch, and gigabit audio is sent to our XRouter which provides signal-by-signal routing between the boxes at 64-bit depth. The XRouter embeds video sync in the audio stream which allows sample-accurate locking to timecode. The only connectors needed are a set of XLR connectors for outboard gear and monitors. For those of you looking for a drop-in upgrade for your mixing room, this is it!
In addition to the Harrison products, we are showcasing some "up and coming" products from the Linux Audio consortium:
- 64Studio: an easy-to-install linux OS with a comprehensive selection of audio software
- JACK: an inter-app audio routing protocol that allows multiple programs to share audio and a timeline
- Ardour2: a digital audio workstation (DAW) with all of the post-production necessities
- xjadeo: a video playback utility which synchronizes with sample accuracy to Ardour
While still in "beta" form, we've found that in many ways this software is more stable, more accurate and more powerful than similar products at any price point.
Come see a piece of the future of the audio industry. If you've heard about Linux but never really seen what it can do for your facility, this is your chance.
MIX A SCENE FROM "24"!
Additionally you'll be able to view and remix the stems from Fox's hit show, "24"! We'll have the audio and video from a crucial segment running in our booth. Trust me, this week's epsiode is going to be a big one! You'll hear people talking about it at the show. Come by the Harrison booth to try mixing the tracks.
For further information contact:
Claude Hill - Sales Director
or
Gary Thielman - Advanced Products Manager
Harrison Consoles
1024 Firestone Parkway
La Vergne, Tennessee USA 37086
Voice 615-641-7200
Fax 615-641-7224
Email
info@harrisonconsoles.com
Internet
www.harrisonconsoles.com