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Pyramix Virtual Studio

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Overview

Pyramix Virtual Studio version 4 from Merging Technologies is a Windows 2000 / NT4 PC-based audio workstation which combines multi-channel digital audio mixing, recording, editing, digital audio effects processing, and CD-R/DDP mastering. The innovative Mykerinos PCI digital audio card developed by Merging Technologies employs 32-bit signal processing for absolute sonic integrity.

Users may custom-design their own virtual studio routing to make optimum use of available Digital Signal Processing resources. This makes it easy to create different Virtual Studios for different jobs. The possibilities are practically endless, and they're all under your control.

Pyramix features a multi-tasking graphical environment, with direct support for the ADAT, S/PDIF optical I/O formats, Tascam TDIF format, MADI Optical and Coaxial, SDIF, AES/EBU, Open Media Framework Interchange (OMF), SD2, AIFF, BWF, WAV, CD mastering, and Merging Technologies' own Lossless Real-time Coding.

Feature Set

Pyramix features a comprehensive list of features for the broadcast market, CD-R mastering, and audio post-production, surround sound and DSD/SACD mastering applications.

Current Software version 4
Uses the Mykerinos PCI Audio card
Sampling rates support from 32 to 192 kHz and DSD (1-bit, 2.8Mhz)
Audio File Wordlengths from 16 to 32 bits
Unlimited tracks of Hard Disk Playback
64 live inputs / outputs (max. per DSP card)
Real-time Mixing Real-time Audio Effects
Comprehensive set of audio editing tools

Pyramix Main Project Interface

Pyramix Virtual Studio Interface

System Requirements
The following is a general guide for users integrating Pyramix Systems into existing PC's.

Minimum Hardware requirements:
Pentium 266 MHz PC (500 MHz or faster P III recommended for high track count projects) with at least:

1 half-length PCI slot for Mykerinos
64 MB RAM (128MB recommended)
IDE or SCSI System Hard Disk
The IDE controller MUST have Bus Mastering Capability
PCI SVGA board with resolution of 1024x768 or better
PCI SCSI controller (such as Adaptec 2940 or DPT Smart Cache). The SCSI controller MUST have Bus Mastering Capability
SCSI HD between 4 GB and 18 GB for Audio Storage (A-V optimized drives recommended)
SVGA 15" monitor (17" or better recommended)
3 button mouse
Minimum Display requirements
Please note that Pyramix requires a Windows 2000 / NT 4.0 SP5 workstation with a minimum display resolution of 1024x768 256 colors (in small fonts mode)

Recommended Options
CD-ROM drive (as Pyramix software is delivered on a CD)

MODEM 14.4 or better + Internet connection (to allow customers to easily upgrade their software by connecting to our server, and to easily communicate their problems or suggestions to Merging by Email)

MIDI or Sound Board with Midi interface for customers wishing to interface Pyramix with an external Midi remote control such as J.L. Cooper MCS-series.