Available April 2022 via Digigram’s network of distributors, both ALP-222e and ALP-2222e-Mic cards embed the signature features of VX222 sound cards, offering pristine quality for audio reproduction and recording (with the ALP-222-e-mic), in a robust design to provide the utmost reliability.
Universally recognized in broadcast and professional audio environments, the new Digigram ALP-X range has features that remain unchanged with specification levels from the trusted PCX and VX cards. At the same time, a new technology core now offers enhanced performance and simplifies setup and configuration, while enabling simultaneous analog and digital streaming and an embedded mixer.
The new ALP222e is a low profile PCIe stereo sound card designed for continuous 24/7/365 operation, as part of professional audio applications based on Windows or Linux operating systems. The card offers analog and digital audio connectivity, and features an on-board 8×8-channel mixer that allows for the routing and mixing inputs to the outputs. Available inputs include two balanced analog line level with a 24-bit/192kHz A/D converter and adjustable analog and digital gain, one AES3 input with hardware sample rate converter, AES11 synchronization input, Word Clock synchronization input and two GPIs. Available outputs include two servo-balanced analog line level, one stereo headphone output (20mW for 600Ω), stereo AES3 output, two relay GPOs and Word Clock output.
The ALP222e-MIC has a similar form-factor but features two analog balanced microphone and line level inputs, with the same A/D converter stage and switchable 48V phantom power on each input with all other connections mirroring the ALP222e card. The low latency drivers available for these sound cards - Windows and Linux systems - support up to 8 ALP cards and are multi-client.
"Digigram VX cards have been a milestone in the audio business for the past 20 years, and their reference features have been widely acclaimed," says Nancy Diaz Curiel, Digigram’s Director of Sales, Marketing and Communications. "We are thrilled to open a new chapter with the new ALP-X range, with untouched sound quality and reliability. Both cards will seamlessly integrate broadcast studios or automation systems where high sound quality and robustness are key," adds Diaz Curiel.
In addition to their reference features, the ALP222e and ALP222e-Mic sound cards have benefited from new developments for enhanced performances: a slim, form factor design will increase flexibility and allow larger, embarked applications on any PC.
"While capitalizing on the trustworthy VX legacy, these new developments on the ALP222e and ALP222e-Mic are taking the whole range to a next level," declares Stéphane Bert, Digigram’s Presales Manager. "When critical communications are at stake, accurate and reliable ALP222e and ALP222e-Mic are the perfect fit for audio and industry applications alike," states Bert.
On top of the traditional broadcast industry, the new added features to the ALP-X range enable Digigram to address all sound sensitive applications where reliability and performance are paramount, including emergency systems and critical communications, or any type of 365/24/7 operations.
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