The latest progression in TCs Multi-Award winning mastering technology - the Finalizer 96K - delivers unprecedented levels of clarity, warmth and punch to your mix.
The Finalizer 96Ks all new set of advanced features and enhancements, including 96kHz internal and external processing truly puts the world of professional mastering within reach of every studio - large or small.
Inserted between the stereo output of your mixer or workstation and your master recording media, the Finalizer 96K dramatically rounds out your material, creating that radio ready"" sound - previously unattainable outside a professional mastering house.
Convert
24bit/96kHz resolution A/D and D/A converters, Format conversion (AES/EBU, S/PDIF and Tos-link) ADAT interface (track bounce)
Sample Rate Conversion
Enter and exit at any Sample Rate e.g. 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz and make even asynchronous conversion possible
Shape
Five band 24bit Stereo Digital Equalizer
Enhance
Choose between Dynamic EQ, Stereo Adjust, Digital Radiance GeneratorT and Spectral Stereo Image
Normalize
Real-time Gain Maximizer
Expand
Variable Slope multiband Expander
Squeeze
Multiband Compressor
Trim
Variable Ceiling multiband Limiter prevents overs
Fade
Manual or Auto Fade Tool
Dither
Maintain the highest resolution at the digital AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs, Tos-link and ADAT
Balance
L/R balance in 0.1dB steps
In short, all the tools you need are provided in the Finalizer 96K and makes it essential in your studio.
When you use the Finalizer 96K you can easily enhance the Dynamics of your mix while you mix. Inserted between the Stereo output of your mixer or DAW and your DAT or CDR, it enhances the dynamics and ensures optimal Analog to Digital conversion.
Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors XLR (AES/EBU), RCA Phono (S/PDIF), Optical (Tos-link, ADAT)
Formats AES/EBU (24 bit), S/PDIF (20 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958, EIAJ Optical (Tos-link), ADAT Lite pipe
Output Dither HPF/TPDF dither 8-24 bit, mono, stereo, inverted
Word Clock Input RCA Phono, 75 ohm, 0.6 to 10 Vpp
Sample Rates 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Processing Delay 0.2 ms @ 48 kHz, 0.1 ms @ 96 kHz
Frequency Response DIO DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz
DC to 47.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 96 kHz
Compressor THD+N -130 dB (0.00003%) @ 10 dB Compression, 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion Type Asynchronous
Dynamic Range 130 dB
THD+N -106 dB 44.1 to 48 kHz @ 1 kHz, -2 dBFS
Input Rate Range 31 kHz to 49 kHz
Analog Inputs
Connectors XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance 20 Kohm
Max.Input Level +22 dBu (balanced)
Sensitivity @ 12 dB headroom: -22 dBu to +10 dBu
A to D Conversion 24 bit (6.144 MHz delta sigma @ 48/96 kHz)
A to D Delay 0.8 ms @ 48 kHz, 0.4 ms @ 96 kHz
Dynamic Range >103 dB (unweighted, BW=22 kHz), >106 dB(A)
THD -95 dB (0,0018 %) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.2 dB @ 48 kHz
10 Hz to 45 kHz: +0/-1 dB @ 96 kHz
Crosstalk <-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz, typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz
Analog Outputs
Connectors XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance 100 ohm (active transformer)
Max. Output Level +22 dBu (balanced)
Full Scale Output Range -10 dBu to +22 dBu
D to A Conversion 24 bit (6.144 MHz delta sigma @ 48/96 kHz)
D to A Delay 0.57 ms @ 48 kHz
0.28 ms @ 96 kHz>100
Dynamic Range 100 dB (unweighted, BW=22KHz), >104 dB(A)
THD -82 dB (0.008 %) @ 1 kHz
-6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 20 kHz
+0/-0.5 dB @ 48 kHz
10 Hz to 45 kHz
+0/-3 dB @ 96 kHz
Crosstalk <-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz
typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz
EMC
Complies with EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, Class B of FCC rules/part 15, Class B of CISPR 22
Safety
Certified to IEC 65, EN 60065, UL 1419 and CSA E65
Environment
Operating Temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
Humidity Max. 90 % non-condensing
PCMCIA Interface
Connector PC Card, 68 pin type 1 cards
Standards PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0
Card Format Supports up to 2 MB SRAM
Control Interface
MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5 Pin DIN
GPI, Pedal, Fader ¼"" phone jack
General
Finish Anodized aluminum front, Plated and painted steel chassis
LCD Dimensions 56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display
19"" x 1.75"" x 8.2 (483 x 44 x 208)
Weight 5.2 lb. (2.35 kg)
Mains Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
Power Consumption <20 W
Backup Battery Life >10 years.""
The Finalizer 96Ks all new set of advanced features and enhancements, including 96kHz internal and external processing truly puts the world of professional mastering within reach of every studio - large or small.
Inserted between the stereo output of your mixer or workstation and your master recording media, the Finalizer 96K dramatically rounds out your material, creating that radio ready"" sound - previously unattainable outside a professional mastering house.
Convert
24bit/96kHz resolution A/D and D/A converters, Format conversion (AES/EBU, S/PDIF and Tos-link) ADAT interface (track bounce)
Sample Rate Conversion
Enter and exit at any Sample Rate e.g. 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz and make even asynchronous conversion possible
Shape
Five band 24bit Stereo Digital Equalizer
Enhance
Choose between Dynamic EQ, Stereo Adjust, Digital Radiance GeneratorT and Spectral Stereo Image
Normalize
Real-time Gain Maximizer
Expand
Variable Slope multiband Expander
Squeeze
Multiband Compressor
Trim
Variable Ceiling multiband Limiter prevents overs
Fade
Manual or Auto Fade Tool
Dither
Maintain the highest resolution at the digital AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs, Tos-link and ADAT
Balance
L/R balance in 0.1dB steps
In short, all the tools you need are provided in the Finalizer 96K and makes it essential in your studio.
When you use the Finalizer 96K you can easily enhance the Dynamics of your mix while you mix. Inserted between the Stereo output of your mixer or DAW and your DAT or CDR, it enhances the dynamics and ensures optimal Analog to Digital conversion.
Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors XLR (AES/EBU), RCA Phono (S/PDIF), Optical (Tos-link, ADAT)
Formats AES/EBU (24 bit), S/PDIF (20 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958, EIAJ Optical (Tos-link), ADAT Lite pipe
Output Dither HPF/TPDF dither 8-24 bit, mono, stereo, inverted
Word Clock Input RCA Phono, 75 ohm, 0.6 to 10 Vpp
Sample Rates 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Processing Delay 0.2 ms @ 48 kHz, 0.1 ms @ 96 kHz
Frequency Response DIO DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz
DC to 47.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 96 kHz
Compressor THD+N -130 dB (0.00003%) @ 10 dB Compression, 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion Type Asynchronous
Dynamic Range 130 dB
THD+N -106 dB 44.1 to 48 kHz @ 1 kHz, -2 dBFS
Input Rate Range 31 kHz to 49 kHz
Analog Inputs
Connectors XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance 20 Kohm
Max.Input Level +22 dBu (balanced)
Sensitivity @ 12 dB headroom: -22 dBu to +10 dBu
A to D Conversion 24 bit (6.144 MHz delta sigma @ 48/96 kHz)
A to D Delay 0.8 ms @ 48 kHz, 0.4 ms @ 96 kHz
Dynamic Range >103 dB (unweighted, BW=22 kHz), >106 dB(A)
THD -95 dB (0,0018 %) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.2 dB @ 48 kHz
10 Hz to 45 kHz: +0/-1 dB @ 96 kHz
Crosstalk <-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz, typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz
Analog Outputs
Connectors XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance 100 ohm (active transformer)
Max. Output Level +22 dBu (balanced)
Full Scale Output Range -10 dBu to +22 dBu
D to A Conversion 24 bit (6.144 MHz delta sigma @ 48/96 kHz)
D to A Delay 0.57 ms @ 48 kHz
0.28 ms @ 96 kHz>100
Dynamic Range 100 dB (unweighted, BW=22KHz), >104 dB(A)
THD -82 dB (0.008 %) @ 1 kHz
-6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 20 kHz
+0/-0.5 dB @ 48 kHz
10 Hz to 45 kHz
+0/-3 dB @ 96 kHz
Crosstalk <-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz
typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz
EMC
Complies with EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, Class B of FCC rules/part 15, Class B of CISPR 22
Safety
Certified to IEC 65, EN 60065, UL 1419 and CSA E65
Environment
Operating Temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
Humidity Max. 90 % non-condensing
PCMCIA Interface
Connector PC Card, 68 pin type 1 cards
Standards PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0
Card Format Supports up to 2 MB SRAM
Control Interface
MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5 Pin DIN
GPI, Pedal, Fader ¼"" phone jack
General
Finish Anodized aluminum front, Plated and painted steel chassis
LCD Dimensions 56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display
19"" x 1.75"" x 8.2 (483 x 44 x 208)
Weight 5.2 lb. (2.35 kg)
Mains Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
Power Consumption <20 W
Backup Battery Life >10 years.""
