M-Audio Project I/O mixer + audio interface

[Ritzi Lee]

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...ixIO-main.html

Seems like a beast I bumped into.
I'm really curious about this thing.
And the price is also really nice!! Around 1100 euro's.

Check it out:




Extended information
Seamless integration with all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into industry-standard Pro Tools sessions. Faders so you can feel the mix with your fingertips instead of dragging a mouse. On-board display of critical parameters for intuitive operation.

Motorized control to craft more accurate mixes. And professional multi-channel I/O including mic/instrument preamps, Lightpipe and S/PDIF. ProjectMix I/O is the universal solution that combines the best of the hardware and software worlds for a new standard in streamlined production. Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7, Ableton Live 5^, Logic*, Cubase*, Digital Performer*^ and SONAR*^.

Complete Production Experience

Computer-based DAWs seem to have virtually no limitations—except those imposed by using a mouse to do the job of dedicated hardware. ProjectMix I/O finally puts all that tactile control back under your fingertips. It also combines that control with M-Audio’s acclaimed FireWire audio interface technology, eliminating clutter while integrating everything you need to transform your computer-based music system into a full-fledged digital audio workstation.

Total I/O

ProjectMix I/O gives you just about every kind of I/O you might need for a session—and at the same price as many control surfaces lacking audio altogether. Eight analog input channels all feature ¼” balanced and XLR microphone inputs with individual mic/line switches. Of course, phantom power is provided for up to eight condenser mics and input 1 even features a front-panel instrument input so you easily plug a guitar or bass right in. 8 x 8 ADAT Lightpipe I/O brings the simultaneous input total to 16 and allows you to expand your system with devices like M-Audio’s award winning Octane preamp. This allows for eight more channels of preamp via Lightpipe. 2 x 2 S/PDIF handles all your other digital connectivity, and word clock synchronizes ProjectMix with other digital devices.

Total I/O

ProjectMix I/O gives you just about every kind of I/O you might need for a session—and at the same price as many control surfaces lacking audio altogether. Eight analog input channels all feature ¼” balanced and XLR microphone inputs with individual mic/line switches. Of course, phantom power is provided for up to eight condenser mics and input 1 even features a front-panel instrument input so you easily plug a guitar or bass right in. 8 x 8 ADAT Lightpipe I/O brings the simultaneous input total to 16 and allows you to expand your system with devices like M-Audio’s award winning Octane preamp. This allows for eight more channels of preamp via Lightpipe. 2 x 2 S/PDIF handles all your other digital connectivity, and word clock synchronizes ProjectMix with other digital devices.

Transport Control

Dedicated transport controls are another feature that makes doing sessions with ProjectMix I/O a breeze. You get illuminated controls for record, play, stop, fast forward, and rewind, plus a jog/shuttle wheel and locate
buttons for easy project navigation. Sets of keys for in/out points, zoom, region nudge, looping and more will having your flying through sessions with incredible efficiency.

Easy to Use

M-Audio’s design team gave a great deal of consideration as to what features would provide the most value in an affordable package. They knew that cutting-edge features like high-resolution 10-bit touch-sensitive moving faders, large LCD display and mic/line switches on all channels were important. They also found that much of the expense of other units on the market owed to a dizzying number of controls that many users find daunting. Our engineers opted for a streamlined design that places some functions under the control of the keyboard and mouse, where they are best suited. The result is a controller that doesn’t have much of a learning curve, is much more intuitive to use and comes in at an unbeatable price. Check out ProjectMix I/O for yourself at your local M-Audio dealer. We think you’ll agree.

10-bit Touch-Sensitive Moving Faders

The motorized touch-sensitive faders on each of ProjectMix I/O’s eight channel strips and master strip record and playback your changes, making for seamless mix automation. And touch sensitivity means that when you touch a fader in motion, it immediately disengages for manual control and re-engages automation when you release. This provides for both smoother operation and the elimination of motor burnout prevalent in older technologies. ProjectMix’s faders also feature higher resolution than other control surfaces in its price range.

Channel Strip

ProjectMix I/O’s eight channel strips can map to as many channels as your project by simply pressing the bank +/- and channel +/- controls. Each channel strip features all of the functions you’d expect to help you zip through sessions, including buttons for mic/line, record enable, mute, solo, and select. In addition to a touch-sensitive motorized fader, each strip has an endless rotary encoder knob whose function is assigned by one of 15 dedicated buttons for EQ, aux send and more. Related information is displayed in the LCD window directly above each encoder. The encoders and LCD double to control assigned plug-in parameters as well.



Technical specifications
8 entries Micro/Ligne (XLR and jacks) with indicators of signal/pics and phantom food? 8 entries/8 exits with format ADAT
1 stereo input/output S/PDIF
1 entry Instrument high impedance
4 exits symmetrical Jacks? 1 input/output
2 exits helmet Jacks with independent volumes
Word Clock In and Out (2 catches BNC)

8 faders motorized and "touch sensitive", precision 10 bits to control the tracks? 1 sensitive Master fader motorized and "touch
8 rotary coders without end to control various parameters (panoramic, sendings effects, adjustments plug-ins...)
1 serrated roller Jog Wheel? 1 screen LED of function for each of the 8 canaux/faders

Functions by channel: Do Micro/Ligne, Enable Record, Select, Solo
Functions Channel +/- and Bank +/-
Function ZOOM with 4 arrow keys? Keys dedicated for points of hiring In and Out, Locate, Nudge Area, Loop, etc
Choice of listening helmet A or B
Support of the protocols Mackie Control, Logic Control etc

Dimensions: 51 cm X 47 cm X 11 cm
Weight: 7,2 kg

[FIK]

Since it came out I've been thinking of buying one.But then again, there's so much stuff I still want..... (Powercore, virus, new monitors,...) These controllers are getting cheaper and cheaper (less than 1000 euros for this one), so maybe if I wait a while prices will drop a bit more.

[tekara]

its really cool. I would of considered buying one if i hadnt bought a mackie control universal.

played with one of these things the other days, and the motorized faders resembes that of a protools mixer.

Also its really cool the mixer is already setup to respond to templates like cubase/protools/logic etc. When you fire it up, it will tell you what mode its in. Definately worthy of one, plus its really heavy and sturdy too so gigging with it shouldnt be too much of a problem.

[Ritzi Lee]

first demo's will be in store next week!