Metacorder

Metacorder is a program that transforms a Mac computer operating with OS X into a powerful but economical multitrack recorder, capable of up to 24 tracks. Using Mac's resident recording program, Core Audio, Metacorder has proven to be very stable and reliable. A variety of audio input devices can be used such as the Mackie Onyx mixer series with FireWire card or the MOTU Traveler portable audio interface. Trew Audio has assembled complete Metacorder packages (including new Mac iBook or PowerBook computers) to help you chose a system that fits you best.

Metacorder allows recording to up to four drives: Simultaneously to a primary and a secondary hard drive (or DVD-RAM) plus mirroring from the primary hard drive to removable media such as CD or DVD-R.

Metacorder also allows the user to enter text called "metadata" directly into the recording. The text information includes ROLL NUMBER, SCENE, TAKE, and NOTES information that are attached to the recorded files to aid in editing. And, Metacorder compiles this text to create a sound report that is stored along with the recording as a PDF that post production can view or print. Of course, this same PDF file can be printed by you on the set, on real paper, complete with all of the information commonly used with traditional handwritten sound reports!

Below is a list of recommended complete packages that include a combination of the Metacorder registered software and licensed dongle, Apple G4 PowerBook or iBook, Mackie Onyx 1620 mixer or MOTU Traveler. If you already have one or more parts of a package, we will be happy to quote individual items as well. Remember there is no sales tax charged when shipping to most destinations!

Package 1:
Metacorder Program
Apple G4 iBook
(14 inch, 1.33GHz, 60G, 512MN, Superdrive, Airport)
MOTU Traveler FireWire audio interface
$4,158.00 USD
$5,083.00 CAD

Package 2:
Metacorder Program
Apple G4 iBook
(14 inch, 1.33GHz, 60G, 512MN, Superdrive, Airport)
Mackie Onyx 1620 mixer with FireWire port.
$4,399.00 USD
$5,561.00 CAD

Package 3:
Metacorder Program
Apple G4 PowerBook
(15.2 inch, 1.67GHz, 80G, 512MB, 8x Superdrive, BT, APX, Backlit keyboard)
MOTU Traveler FireWire audio interface.
$4,899.00 USD
$5,998.00 CAD

Package 4:
Metacorder Program
Apple G4 PowerBook
(15.2 inch, 1.67GHz, 80G, 512MB, 8x Superdrive, BT, APX, Backlit keyboard)
Mackie Onyx 1620 mixer with FireWire port.
$5,199.00 USD
$6,476.00 CAD

Works with Any Core Audio Interface (44.1 kHz - 192kHz, 16 - 24 bit, 2 - 20 Channels)

Make your own choice of Mic Pre, A-D Converters etc, with easy metadata entry and choice of recording media

Any Mac compatible Media, internal IDE, FireWire, USB/USB2, PCMCIA etc, Flash, including DVD-Ram

Full Network support via Ethernet / 802.11

Any OS X Macintosh including PowerBook, iBook, iMac and Power Macs

Supports up to 20 record channels

Very clear and concise user interface with instant access to all parameters. No modal windows means that you can press record at any time, no matter what you are doing.

Powerful and intuitive Metadata functionality, including Project, SoundRoll, scene, take, track labels and indexes, recording notes. User friendly system automatically updates scene and take using US, UK or generic slating systems. Metadata can be edited before, during or after recording. Metadata stored in several formats including bext and the revolutionary new iXML format for seamless post production.

Automatically manages file naming and file system hierarchy on all volumes

Dual System record (record identical data to 2 volumes at the same time in real time)

Background SoundRoll Mirror (non real time) automatically mirrors current SoundRoll to slower media as recordings are made (eg ideal for Compact Flash, networked, or DVD-Ram for high track counts, where real time record is not possible)

1-30 Second pre-record buffer across all channels at all sample rates/bit depths. Hit record anytime and automatically capture up to the previous 30 seconds into your files. Never miss 'Action' again.

Built in sample accurate LTC/Userbits reader, using audio input device.

Supports all timecode rates including 23.98 and 30 FPS

Built in confidence monitor mixer, with M-S decode, per track Mute/Solo/Pan etc

Supports Monophonic, Polyphonic and Dual Polyphonic file recording Modes. Complete flexibility in track arming.

Writes Broadcast WAVE, or SD2 files.

Supports simultaneous playback of recorded files, during recording of new files (for file checking or on-set playback). One-touch Instant Review Button to listen back to the last take.

Supports offspeed playback in a range 0 to 225% in 0.1% increments

Features 128 Segment Level Meters on all inputs. Color coded meters to re-enforce track arm status

False start function automatically marks files and sets up for retake.

Audio Overload alert tone preference.

Slate button feeds one input to all tracks whilst button is held, and dims output.

Supports variety of USB connected peripherals including programmable keypads

Can be controlled via MMC, or supports Yamaha 01x control surface buttons

Robust Unix based reliable architecture. Full compatibility with Avid, Final Cut, Pro Tools and all other DAWs.

Internal Hard drive can operate as FireWire target device for mounting on Desktop system (PowerBook / iBook based systems only)

Auto records audio with broken timecode into segments (sample accurate across all tracks) for loading location sound from linear tape. Intellimerge feature allows automatic pre-concatenation of voice slate into main sound file

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