Bittree is spending its 40th anniversary year by continuing a string of new product introductions. The award-winning company used its first-ever NAMM exhibit presence earlier this year as the launch pad for its new ProStudio 1625QX audio pass-through panel. The 1x16 PS1625QX pass-through panel is the first ‘problem solver’ device in the family, designed to give users easy, front-of-rack access to the I/O connections they need. Suitable for both permanent and mobile studio environments, the new device simplifies I/O access for applications as straightforward as connecting a microphone to a digital audio workstation (DAW), or more complicated setups like multi-microphone drum recording sessions.
“We are continuing to expand our ProStudio line with additional high-quality products based on the trends and needs we’re seeing in the biggest broadcast and audio facilities, but at pricing accessible to small studios, enthusiasts and prosumers,” says Ari Baron, general manager at Bittree. “We believe that smaller budgets shouldn’t require sacrificing quality. We chose the PS1625QX as the ProStudio family’s first ‘problem solver’ device because it addresses a challenge that’s so common in professional studios – providing convenient I/O connectivity so that users don’t need to squeeze behind racks or sort through tangled masses of cables to hook up their gear.”
The PS1625QX ($365.00 MSRP) is available with a flexible choice of quality connection types: 16 male XLR connectors; 16 female XLR connectors; 8 male and 8 female XLR connectors; or 16 female 1/4" TRS jacks. In addition to these pre-configured models, the PS1625QX can also be ordered directly from Bittree or through resellers in custom configurations with any combination of connectors. Audio signals are passed through to two DB25 connectors on the rear of the units, providing interfacing with Avid ProTools and Tascam-compatible equipment. A large silkscreened diagram on the rear panel shows the unit’s Tascam-standard pinout, providing a wiring reference for engineers.
The new model’s 1RU, three inch deep, fully-enclosed chassis features a formed aluminum front panel with a black powder-coat finish. A large designation strip simplifies labelling and quick identification, while inside the unit, digital AES wiring ensures clean audio signal paths.
The ProStudio 1625QX is available immediately through the Bittree website and the company’s global network of authorized resellers and systems integrators. For more information, please visit www.bittree.com.
