The X-48MKII is a standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation which integrates the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation.

It boasts 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks. Yet the X-48MKII goes beyond mere standalone recorders - its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive transform it into a complete integrated workstation.

Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with Broadcast WAVE and OMF import and export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools. Support for eSATA hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multitrack solution for high-quality music, post production and live recording applications.

48-track digital recording at up to 96 kHz/24 bit

24-track recording at 192kHz/24-bit

32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count

Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync

Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format

Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and metering functions

Built-in 1-TB hard drive

eSATA port for external hard drives

Built-in DVD+RW for backup, transfer and restore

±12.5% varispeed

Grid-style editing

Workstation/Mixing

Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot

Graphic user interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters

48-channel mixing at 96kHz / 24 channels at 192kHz

32-bit floating point mixer resolution

6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown)

24 busses, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss

Full dynamic automation

Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 4 VST plug-in inserts per channel

Rear Panel Connections

48 TDIF Digital Inputs and Outputs

Stereo SPDIF In and Out

Two 24-channel option slots support analogue (IF-AN24X), ADAT (IF-AD24X)or AES/EBU (IF-AE24X) expansion cards

BNC Video In and Thru, auto-terminating

BNC Word Clock In, Out and Thru, autoterminating

MIDI In and Out

TRS balanced 6.3-mm SMPTE In and Out

6.3-mm Footswitch Input

Digital audio inputs/outputs

TDIF connector (x6): DB25 (Female) connector (mm screws)

Format: Conforms to TDIF-1 standards

Word length: 24 bit

S/PDIF digital input and output: RCA jack

Format : IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF)

Control input/output

WORD SYNC IN : BNC (unbalanced), TTL level, 75 Ohm termination (automatic)

WORD SYNC TRU, WORD SYNC OUT: BNC (unbalanced), TTL level, 75 Ohm termination

MIDI IN, MIDI OUT connector : DIN 5 pin

Format: Standard MIDI format

TIME CODE IN, TIME CODE OUT: 6.3-mm TRS standard jack, (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

Format : Conforms to SMPTE standards

FOOT SW : 6.3-mm phone jack, (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)

REMOTE: DB9 (female, metrical screws), conforms to RS-422, Sony 9-pin serial protocol (P2)

USB (x4) : USB A type connector, 4-pin

Protocol: USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s)

Network: RJ45 LAN connector

Type: 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet

VGA : DB15 (female) connector (inch screws)

Mouse : Mini DIN connector (PS/2)

Keyboard : Mini DIN connector (PS/2)

eSATA : eSATA (External Serial ATA), 7-pin (female)

Type : SATA2, 3 Gb/s

Power requirements and other specifications

Power : AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz

Power consumption: 49 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 483 mm x 184 mm x 439 mm

Weight: 13.7 kg

Operating temperature range: 5-35 C