"Improvements in technology and production have enabled us to manufacture STUDI/O more cost effectively," comments Rolley. "As we continue to ship STUDI/O, the new lower list price makes it available to a larger group of customers, especially to project studio musicians. STUDI/O has already earned a reputation for technical excellence and stability — lowering the price ensures that STUDI/O will remain a leader in the DAW market."

STUDI/O is a 16-channel, 24-bit digital audio PCI card that allows recording engineers and home studio owners to input/output 16 channels of 24-bit digital audio in parallel from a PC or Macintosh to a pair of Alesis ADATs using standard fiber-optic cables. STUDI/O includes two 8-channel 24-bit Alesis ADAT optical interfaces and an 18-bit stereo analog monitor output. For mastering applications, one or both ADAT interfaces can be software-configured for optical S/PDIF input and/or output, including sample rate conversion, for connection to DAT machines or high-performance converters. With the addition of Word Clock in & out, ADAT timecode input and MIDI timecode input via

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Sonorus' STUDI/O-Sync Backplate (suggested retail price — $149.00), STUDI/O can be synchronized within a professional digital studio environment to a master clock generator. STUDI/O can then also be utilized as the master clock generator via Word Clock out, sending its high quality clock to the Alesis BRC or other devices. With ADAT timecode input and the supplied tray application, Windows audio applications can perform sample accurate playback and recording. Additionally, frame-accurate punch-ins for programs that synch to MIDI timecode is now possible via the MIDI driver.

More information about Sonorus, Inc. products is available on the Web at http://www.sonorus.com or via email at info@sonorus.com. STUDI/O is a trademark of Sonorus, Inc. BRC is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.