This week at NAB Apogee Electronics introduced the Rosetta 200, the latest addition to a new generation of Apogee converters. The Rosetta 200 is a 2-channel version of its cousin the Rosetta 800, but additionally offers the new and unique “CODA, Audio Finishing Module”, a trio of tools designed specifically to meet the demands of the hi-definition digital. Along with CODA, the Rosetta 200 features MIDI support, and full channel metering.

Rosetta 200’s CODA is a trio of tools that includes, Apogee’s Aptomizer, a Level Normalizer, Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), and UV22HR, Apogee’s legendary dithering technology. With CODA and premium Apogee conversion, the Rosetta 200 provides an end-to-end solution for capturing and maintaining the integrity of high-resolution audio. Says Betty Bennett, Co-Founder and CEO of Apogee, “The Rosetta 200 is a really exciting offering for us because it responds to two main requests from our customers. One request was to make the latest and greatest Apogee technology available in a 2-channel AD/DA solution and the other was to provide specific processing for hi resolution digital which the Rosetta 200 has in CODA.”

The Rosetta 200 has other appealing features like an expansion card slot for Apogee’s new X-Series cards which facilitate direct connection to Pro Tools HD and Mix (X-HD and X-Digi-Mix cards) as well as a direct FireWire connection that supports S800/S400 standards (X-FireWire card).

Rosetta 200 at a glance :
• 2 channels of premium 24-bit AD/DA conversion
• Sample rates up to 192kHz with Apogee’s “Intelliclock”
• 2 channels of AES, S/PDIF (coax & optical), and ADAT/SMUX I/O MIDI I/O
• Optional FireWire expansion card for compatibility with OS X, and Windows XP (X-FireWire card)
• Optional expansion card for direct connection to Pro Tools HD & Mix systems (X-HD card, X-Digi-Mix card)
• “Soft Limit” for maximum digital level without overs
• “CODA”: The “Aptomizer” Level Normalizer, Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), and Apogee’s “UV22HR” for superior dither to 16-bit
• Full channel metering
Availability: June, '04

MSRP: ROSETTA 200 with CODA: $1995

Additional information at
http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/rosetta200.php