AudioCube
AudioCube is a multi-channel, up to 192 kHz / 24 bit integrated audio workstation. The AudioCube system offers the most comprehensive selection of professional audio production tools ever assembled in a single platform.
The integration of Audio Analysis, Restoration, Quality Controlled Automated Archival, Audio Editing and Mastering in a 'self contained' workstation provides unparalleled efficiency, throughput and quality control.
Main Features
- Scalable Systems can be configured in numerous ways to meet specific requirements
- Expandable Additional hardware and software components can be added as & when required
- Self Contained Integration of Analysis, Restoration, Editing, Archival and Mastering
- Open Architecture Windows PC platform / readily available, non-proprietary hardware components
Overview
AudioCube (19'' rackmount version)
AudioCube is a multi-channel, up to 192 kHz / 24 bit integrated audio workstation. The AudioCube system offers the most comprehensive selection of professional audio production tools ever assembled in a single platform.
The integration of Audio Analysis, Restoration, Quality Controlled Automated Archival, Audio Editing and Mastering in a 'self contained' workstation provides unparalleled efficiency, throughput and quality control.
AudioCube (HP version)
HP workstations offer a great price / performance ratio with worldwide support.
The models from the Workstation series are equipped with Intel Xeon processors, and thus well equipped for our audio and video workstations.
AudioCube (Dell version)
This AudioCube model is an "entry level" priced system which is built around a workstation with Intel processors.
A Dell system was chosen as the host platform because of its incredible price / performance ratio, its impeccable reputation for stability, and Dell's reputation for superior service and technical support.
The AudioCube desktop workstation supports all AudioCube software, including QUADRIGA and all VPIs - the company's acclaimed Mastering and Restoration tools.
Virtual Precision Instruments (VPI's)
VPI's are precise highest-quality audio signal-processing tools designed for Mastering, Restoration, Surround and Analysis.
Read more about Virtual Precision Instruments
In Depth
Signal Processing
The industry's most comprehensive selection of 24 bit / 192 kHz Mastering, Restoration and Analytical Tools - well over 40 at present - are available for the AudioCube platform. VPIs (Virtual Precision Instruments), which provide 64/32 bit floating point precision, are designed exclusively for the AudioCube system, and many include innovative features and capabilities not found elsewhere. In addition to the many Stereo VPIs, the AudioCube platform supports several multi-channel tools.
The use of Native Signal Processing eliminates reliance upon DSP manufacturers for AudioCube advancements, and facilitates dynamic allocation of system processing power.
All Virtual Precision Instruments (VPIs) are 24 bit / 192 kHz and internally calculate with up to 64-bit floating-point resolution (52-bit mantissa, 11-bit exponent), resulting in 52-bit resolution independent from the audio level. This quality is maintained throughout the system - even batch processing interim files are stored on the hard drive as 32 bit floating point files. Many VPIs include an "Audition" function which facilitates the monitoring of "processed signal elements" only and all VPIs utilize special algorithms to provide varying degrees of "adaptive processing".
Hardware
The following section shows the hardware information for the AudioCube 19'' rackmount version and the AudioCube desktop version.
Included in Base System for AudioCube (19'' rackmount version)
- Intel® Core™ i7 or Intel® Xeon® Processors
- min. 16GB RAM
- RME AudioCard (multiple options)
- Dual Head Video Card
- System Drive: SATA - SSD
- Audio Drive: SATA - HDD or SATA - SSD
- 1 Gigabit-Ethernet / 10 Gigabyte-Ethernet
- DVD/CD Writer (optional)
- Keyboard / Mouse
- Cube-Tec License Module
Included in Base System for AudioCube (HP version)
- Intel® Xeon® Processors
- min. 16GB RAM
- RME AudioCard (multiple options)
- Dual Head Video Card
- System Drive: SATA - SSD
- Audio Drive: SATA - HDD
- 1 Gigabit-Ethernet
- 10 Gigabyte-Ethernet (optional)
- DVD/CD Writer (optional)
- Keyboard / Mouse
- Cube-Tec License Module
- HP 3 Year On-Site Parts and Labour Warranty - Next Business Day
Included in Base System for AudioCube (Dell version)
- Intel® Xeon® Processors
- min. 16GB RAM
- RME AudioCard (multiple options)
- Dual Head Video Card
- System Drive: SATA - SSD
- Audio Drive: SATA - HDD
- 1 Gigabit-Ethernet
- 10 Gigabyte-Ethernet (optional)
- DVD/CD Writer (optional)
- Keyboard / Mouse
- Cube-Tec License Module
- Dell 3 Year On-Site Parts and Labour Warranty - Next Business Day - (Dell Installed Components)
Due to our policy of continuous improvement of our products, Cube-Tec International reserves the right to make feature and specification changes without notice.
Software
Operating System / Software / Editors - included in base system:
The AudioCube base system includes a powerful editor - Steinberg WaveLab - it is fully integrated into the AudioCube architecture, providing maximum utilization of Cube-Tec's native signal processing technology.
- Windows 10
- Remote Diagnostics and Support
- Steinberg WaveLab - Editor
- 12 Month Cube-Tec Software Support (Telephone / E-Mail) with free VPI Updates (extensions available)
AudioCube Software Options:
- Virtual Precision Instruments (VPIs): Processing tools for Mastering, Restoration, Analysis and Surround
...and more AudioCube based Software:
- QUADRIGA: Transfer of analog media into mass storage archives
- Media-Inspector Series: Transfer of digital media into mass storage archives
When choosing our new audio workstations, the importance of providing clients with a comprehensive range of services at the highest possible level of quality led us to the Cube-Tec AudioCube 5. [...] the AudioCube enables Gateway to add significant value to our clients' projects."
- Bob Ludwig, Gateway Mastering & DVD, Portland, ME