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includes the ADAT channels in the mixers capabilities. As with Orpheus, in addition to configuration settings and gain control of mic preamps via the control software, users can also create separate mixes from any of the inputs (including the DAW) to any output (including the headphones), for low-latency tracking and overdubbing.
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Let’s be clear: these are two great new solutions for interfacing, with some refinement upon what is already a highly respected product. But why buy Prism when, let’s be honest, there are so many others to choose from and these carry a heavy price tag? Te answer is audible. Any DAW or system
will only ever be as good as its clock source and then consequently its A-D/D-A converters. Tese are the two primary considerations that make up the backbone of quality in any modern studio. Prism built its name with, what many consider to be, unsurpassed clocking and A-D/D-A converters, which the Orpheus reputation carries. Lyra and Titan have exactly the same clocks and converters and you can hear it. I carried out a listening test against my preferred mixing facility, Woodbury Studios’ Lynx I/O, which I rate highly. I was not surprised when I enjoyed the result, as they were very close and if there was any difference, the Prism interfaces were just slightly less coloured and more natural. Importantly,
“[Lyra and Titan are] easy to set up and configure, and will reliably keep your audio locked and synced.” Simon Allen
I could not tell any difference between Titan and its little brother, Lyra. Te Prism interfaces carry other digital benefits, which shouldn’t be overlooked in any professional environment. Prism has some of the best results when it comes to sampling and interface jitter. Tese interfaces can even handle external jittery clocks with ultra-fast lock-up and regeneration clocking. Other powerful uses are sample rate conversion and noise shaping on any digital output. Terefore, within a 96kHz session, for example, you can provide a 44.1kHz output with high-quality bit depth reductions. All this, and the latency for these interfaces is remarkably low.
CONCLUSION
Sound is a journey. Each step in an analogue chain for example, has an impact on the sound and this is also the case when entering and leaving the digital domain. Terefore, your choice of converters
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and clock source should never be overlooked as we all strive for transparent, true representation. Prism’s tried and tested pedigree converters are now here, beautifully managed, from within these more accessible solutions. I also believe that interfaces should be something that once in place, should never interfere with workflow and
both the Lyra and Titan do exactly that. Tey’re easy to set up and will reliably keep your audio locked and synced. I love Prism’s ‘no fuss’ attitude,
Simon Allen
is a full-time sound engineer and record producer. After a stint as senior engineer at City Studios in Cyprus where he headed up the new music studio, he can now mostly be found at Woodbury Studios in Hertfordshire.
and praise these fan-less audio ‘rocks’ which are fit for any professional, but don’t expect to pick up these Rolls-Royce’s of interfaces for a bargain.
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Titan features a new MDIO expansion slot
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