By Staff, April 21, 2004
Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. announced the availability of ICON, an integrated audio production environment featuring the all-new D-Control tactile work surface, the Pro Tools|HD Accel system as its core DSP engine, and modular Digidesign Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces for analog and digital I/O.
The first truly integrated solution of its kind, ICON consolidates the recording, editing, processing, and mixing functions in an automated, customizable system that can be instantly reconfigured to accommodate even the most complex session changes
. Its unprecedented power and flexibility make ICON a breakthrough for owners of audio post houses, music facilities, and private recording studios who are interested in implementing a seamless workflow across the entire production process.
As the mixing centerpiece of the ICON system, the D-Control work surface features built-in 7.1-channel panning, touch-sensitive controls, a wide range of visual mixing feedback, a dedicated center section, per-channel control over all processing and routing functions, global automation capabilities, full studio and control room monitoring, and a modular architecture that allows users to add fader banks to the core system. Other features of ICON include expandable analog and digital I/O, integrated remote mic preamps, industry-leading Development Partner effects processing plug-ins and software options, seamless Avid picture support, and comprehensive synchronization and machine-control options.
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