The DPS24 is probably the best DAW available for the price, channel count, recording resolution, and its intuitive, flexible, easy-to-use interface.  It also has some great capabilities when connected to an external computer via USB, leveraging your computer for a larger, full color interface.

Here is a list of features of the unit in case you were not already aware:
 

1) True 24-Track Hard disk Recorder

• 24 mono tracks, 24bit uncompressed, 256 virtual tracks per Project
• 24 Track select keys, with Track Punch on-the-fly
• Up to 24 tracks simultaneous recording, for live recording or digital transfers
• Up to 24 channels of ADAT Digital Inputs/Outputs, with sample accurate ADAT Sync

2) Full-featured onboard Editing

• Sample accurate editing, with sample accurate scrolling Waveform display and tape-like audio scrubbing
• Non-destructive editing: Copy, Cut, Erase, Insert, Paste, Repeat, Move
• Off-line DSP features: TimeStretch, PitchShift, BPM Match, Varispeed, Reverse, Normalize, Resample
• Multi-level Undo/Redo

3) Digital Mixer

• 46 channels (12 mono inputs, 1 stereo Aux input, 24 mono track returns, 4 stereo FX returns)
• Digital EQ and Dynamics processors on every mono channel (inputs and tracks), with onboard libraries
• Surround Mixing (5.1, LCRS and Quad) ready
• Onboard dynamic and snapshot automation
• 13 professional 100mm long-throw, touch-sensitive motorized faders
• 18 encoders for real-time control of parameters
• Monitor section with Main/Nearfield outputs, stereo studio cue output with built-in talkback microphone

4) Effects processing

• 4 simultaneous 56bit stereo FX: Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Phaser, Wah, Pitch Shift/Correction...
• FX Library with Snapshot automation
• Flexible routing allows real-time processing through outboard equipment, including digital plug-ins hosts

5) Onboard Mastering

• 46 Channels > 2 to internal Mixdown recorder (46 > 6 in 5.1 Surround mode)
• Multi-band Compressor/Expander for stereo Mastering
• Sample Rate conversion and Bit Depth dithering
• Track-at-Once and Disk-at-Once CD burning

6) Most open system

• Standard FAT32 disk format, Broadcast WAV audio files
• Extensive multi-track audio Import/Export and data backup features via IDE, SCSI and USB
• ADAT lightpipe I/Os, ADAT Sync out and ADAT LRC remote support
• Standard 5 1/4" IDE bay for CD-RW or removable hard drive
• Four ADC Ins "bypass" inputs for outboard preamps
• Free ak.Sys TrackView software provides SVGA metering and 24-track scrolling waveform display, plus mouse/keyboard based editing
• Expansion slots design for future upgrades

Sampling Rate

• 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

 

 

 Quantization Bit

• 24 bit/16 bit, uncompressed

 

 

 Number of Playback Tracks

• 24 mono Tracks up to 48kHz / 12 Tracks at 88.2kHz and 96kHz

 

 

Number of Record Tracks

• 24 mono Tracks up to 48kHz
• 12 Tracks at 88.2kHz and 96kHz

 

 

 Number of Virtual Tracks

• 256 Virtual Tracks per Project

 

 

 

Recording Media

• Internal Maxtor 120GB IDE Hard disk

 

 

 File Format / Audio format

• Single partition FAT32 / Broadcast WAV (linear)

 

 

 

Recording Time per 10 GB @ 24bit/44.1kHz

• Approx. 21 hrs. 35 min. (24 tracks x 54 min. 10 sec.)

 

 

 Recording Time per 10 GB @ 24bit/96kHz

• Approx. 9 hrs. 55 min. (12 tracks x 49 min. 45 sec.)

 

 

 

Mixer Channels

• 46 (12 mono inputs, 1 stereo input, 24 track returns, 4 stereo FX returns) @ 48kHz
• 24 (6 mono inputs, 1 stereo inputs, 12 track returns, 2 stereo FX returns) @ 96kHz

 

 

 Mixer Busses

• 20 (8 groups, 4 FX sends, 4 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) @ 48kHz

• 16 (8 groups, 2 FX sends, 2 Aux sends, stereo master and solo) 96kHz

 

 

 Channel EQ

• 3-band semi-parametric (20 Hz -20kHz, +/- 24dB) on every mono channel

 

 

 Channel Dynamics

• Compressor/Expander and Noise Gate on every mono channel

 

 

 

Internal FX

• 4 simultaneous processors at 48kHz / 2 at 96kHz

 

 

 

Onboard preamps

• 12 x Mic/Line switchable preamps with gain trim and tri-color signal LED

 

 

 

ADC

• 24bit/96k 128-times oversampling, enhanced dual bit delta/sigma modulation

 

 

DAC

• 24bit/96k 8-times oversampling, advanced segment delta/sigma modulation

 

 

 

Dynamic Range

• 104dB or more (30kHz LPF, FS=44.1kHz)

 

 

 

Distortion Ratio

• 0.003% or less (1kHz, 44.1kHz)

 

 

Channel Crosstalk

• 80dB or less (10kHz referenced, 100 ohms terminated)

 

 

 

Analog Audio Inputs

• Inputs A (1-12): 12 x 1/4" TRS Phone/XLR Combo Jack - balanced [Phantom Power provided for XLR connection in banks of 4]
• Inputs B (1-12): 12 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack – balanced
• Hi-Z (DI): 1 x 1/4" Phone Jack – unbalanced
• ADC In 1-4:  4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack – balanced
• Stereo AUX In:  2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack – balanced
• 2-Track In:  2 x RCA - unbalanced

 

 

 Analog Audio Outputs

• Stereo Out:  2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
• Main (Monitor):  2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
• Nearfield (Monitor):  2 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
• Direct Out (1-4):  4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
• AUX Sends (1-4):  4 x 1/4" TRS Phone Jack - balanced
• Stereo Headphone Outputs:  2 x Stereo Phone Jack - adjustable

 

 

 Digital Audio Input

• 1 x RCA (SPDIF) 2-channels assignable
• 1 x Toslink Optical (stereo SPDIF / 8-channel ADAT, switchable)

 

 

 Digital Audio Output

• 1 x RCA (SPDIF) Master Output
• 1 x Toslink Optical (stereo SPDIF / 8-channel ADAT, switchable)

 

 

 Wordclock

• 1 x BNC - In/Out switchable

 

 

 Footswitch

• 1 x 1/4 Phone Jack - also accepts ADAT LRC remote

 

 

 MIDI

• 3 x 5pin DIN - IN, OUT, THRU

 

 

 

ASCII Keyboard

• 1 x 6pin Mini-DIN, PS2

 

 

 USB

• 1 x Slave v1.1, for connection to computer

 

 

 Internal IDE Drives

• 1 x 120GB Hard disk and 1 x CD-RW drive

 

 

 

Display

• 320 x 240 dots grey-scale graphic LCD with back light, with adjustable angle

 

 

 Time Display

• 8 x 7-segment LED display, Time Code or Bar/Beat/Clock display

 

 

 

Power

• AC 120V 60Hz (US, Canada), 110W
  
  Dimensions(W x H x D)

 

 

• 28.6" x 7.5" x 22.8"  (726mm x 190mm x 579mm)

 

 

 

Weight

• 40lbs (18kg)

I will ship by UPS Ground, 3-Day, or USPS Priority Mail only to the US, or by UPS Standard or USPS to Canada, or you can pick up at our location in San Diego.  Payment by paypal or credit card with confirmed shipping and billing addresses only.  We are a sound company, music store, and small recording studio located in San Diego, CA.  For more info about us check us out at www-unrec-com.  This is a great unit but we just don't use it enough to justify keeping it around.  Any questions please let me know.

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