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Introducing PhatBoy
Have you ever lost an important file on your computer? Introducing the PhatBoy File Recovery System. With its revolutionary Mr. Macintosh integration, you will finally put the fabled Mr. Macintosh to work. He can pour you a beer, massage your toes, and ease your worries by recovering your lost files.
- All-meat, no-bloat, music-creation software with an intuitive, practical, single-window interface
- Unlimited file recoveries
- Mr. Macintosh™ (advanced file mapping made easy)
- Powerful VHS-DATA throw-and-drop functionality
- Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
- Full-featured, flexible automation
- Powerful real-time auto/manual file-stretching and re-resampling engine
System Requirements
iMac DV or higher. Mac OS Developer Preview 4 or higher. VHS Data Drive (Optional).
File Preamp (XLR Balanced)
| Frequency Response (+0,- 0.5dB) | 20Hz to 50KHz |
| Frequency Response (+0/-3.0 dB) | 20Hz to 150KHz |
| Input Impedance | 1600 Ohm |
| THD+N (unwtd, 1KHz @ +4dBu Output, Unity Gain) | <0.003% |
| EIN (unwtd, 55dB Gain, 150 Ohm Input, 20Hz to 22KHz) | -126dBu |
| S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4dBu, 20Hz to 22KHz) | >101dB |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1KHz, 55dB Gain) | >55dB |
| Gain Control Range (+/-1dB) | -6dB to 55dB |
| Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1KHz @ 0.5% THD+N) | +17dBu |
| Phantom Power (+/- 2VDC) | +48VDC |
VHS-DATA Input (1/4” TRS, Preamps 1 & 2)
| Input Impedance | 1 Mega Ohm |
Beer Inputs (1/4” TRS, Preamps 3 to 8)
All measurements Line Input to Direct Output
| Frequency Response (+0,- 0.5dB) | 20Hz to 50KHz |
| Frequency Response (+0/-3.0 dB) | 20Hz to 150KHz |
| Input Impedance (Balanced) | 10 KOhm |
| THD+N (unwtd, 1KHz @ +4dBu Output, Unity Gain) | < 0.003% |
| S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4dBu, 20Hz to 22KHz) | >101dB |
| Gain Control Range (+/-1dB) | -9dB to +12dB |
| Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1KHz @ 0.5% THD+N) | +23dBu |
Insert Jacks (1/4” TRS)
| Send Output Impedance (Unbalanced, Ring) | 51 Ohm |
| Return Input Impedance(Unbalanced, Tip) | 10KOhm |
Direct Outputs/DAC Outputs (1/4” TRS)
| Output Impedance (Impedance Balanced) | 51Ohm |
Signal Level LEDs
| Clip (+/- 0.5dBu) | +18dBu |
Digital Tapas
| ADC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48KHz Sample Rate) | 107dB |
| DAC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48KHz Sample Rate) | 110dB |
| Bit Depth | 24 |
| Reference Level for 0dBFS | +18dBu |
| Digital Audio Output (2-Toslink™ Connectors, 8 channels) | ADAT/SMUX |
| Digital Audio Input (2-Toslink™ Connectors, 8 channels) | ADAT/SMUX |
| Internal Sample Frequency Selections (KHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 |
| External Sample Frequency Inputs | BNC, ADAT (SMUX),SPDIF |
| BNC Word Clock Output Level (75 Ohm load) | 4.5V |
| BNC Word Clock Input Level Range | 3.0 to 5.5V |
Power
| Input Voltage Range | 18 to 30VDC |
| Power Requirements (Continuous) | 24W |
| DC Input Connector Type | 5.5mm OD/2.1mm ID Barrel, Center Positive |
| External Switching Power Supply | 90-230VAC/35W |
Digital
| Jitter | <20ps RMS, 20Hz-20kHz |
| Jitter Attenuation | >60dB, 1ns in=>1ps out |
Computer system requirements
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for your PhatBoy File Recovery System.
Windows
- Windows 3.1
- Intel Pentium 2 266 MHz processor (333 MHz or faster recommended)
- 64 MB RAM (128 MB or more recommended)
Macintosh
- Mac OS X DP4 or later
- PowerPC G3 333 MHz (466 MHz or faster recommended)
- 128 MB RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
Windows and Macintosh Systems
- Built-in SCSI Port
- Internet connection recommended
- CD-ROM drive
- Internal or external 5400 RPM storage drive highly recommended
See video clip above.
Check out our recording glossary for information on formats and technical terms.
Web
The PhatBoy File Recovery System supports itself with Mr. Macintosh!
Video
Check out the Digital Audio & Computers Section in Alan Parsons' Art & Science Of Sound Recording series. A stream will cost you just a dollar over 99¢.
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- Works as advertised by Teddy
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I lost my North Dakota Fleece Band albums, but luckily my PhatBoy saved the day. Mr. Macintosh is a charmer!Rating
(Posted on 10/8/10)
