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Apogee Unveils Revolutionary Master
Word Clock “Big Ben”
NAMM Winter Session, January 16, 2003 -Today at the Winter NAMM
show, Apogee Electronics Corporation (Booth 6729) introduced Big Ben,
a 192 kHz Master Word Clock that offers some remarkable innovation. For
example, using proprietary Apogee technologies, the all digital C777 clock
and "Adaptive Loop Filtering", Big Ben is able to intelligently
minimize jitter to previously unattainable levels. With other features
such as real-time format conversion, fail safe lock to external sources,
termination sensing, an optional Firewire card and a wide range of I/O
choices including 6 word clock outs, Big Ben is poised to create a new
standard for studio digital clocking in the industry.
Ticking away at the heart of Big Ben is Apogee's C777 clock (patent pending).
The C777 uses advanced Direct Digital Synthesis and DSP based filtering
to manipulate incoming clock signals and convert them into usable data.
This data, in turn, informs a process called "Adaptive Loop Filtering"
which dynamically regenerates a stabilized, low jitter, clock source to
send to other digital devices."We are very excited about Big Ben
and feel that it may do for clocking what the Apogee AD-8000 did for conversion,”
says Betty Bennett Co-Founder and CEO of Apogee.
Along with providing considerable control over jitter, Big Ben also address
the dreaded digital drop out using "SureLock". Drop out occurs
when an external source literally fails to send a signal. With the vigilance
of SureLock, Big Ben is able to lock on the last available frequency and
keep on ticking until the failed source resumes at which time Big Ben
will resynchronize without interruption.
Big Ben at a glance:
AES,S/PDIF, Optical I/O - Word Clock/Video In - 6 Word Clock Outs
Real-time format conversion between all digital formats
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) using Apogee's C777 Clock Technology
up to 192kHz
Adaptive Loop Filtering (ALF) for optimize clock performance and minimize
jitter
Optional Firewire connection to facilitate clocking and format conversion
with other Firewire devices
Fail safe lock to external sources (Sure Lock) and word clock termination
sensing
Sophisticated looking 1U rack (19”w x 1 13/16”h x 11 5/8”d
) with brushed aluminum face and led display for options interface
Availability: March of 2003
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