General
In the audio business, recording as many tracks as possible is paramount; 8, 16 and 24 tracks are quite common these days. What if you find yourself in a situation that only requires you to play back multiple tracks, however? You might want to edit a 16-track production on the spot with your mixer, for instance, and cater to the acoustic properties of the venue. You could if you had a computer, but that option is not always available, or even practical. What you really want is to be able to work autonomously. Fortunately, Cymatic Audio offers the perfect solution. Their LP-16 Live Player is a compact device that plays back 16 audio tracks from a USB drive.
Characteristics of the Cymatic Audio LP-16 Live Player
Like the Cymatic Audio LR-16 live recorder, the LP-16 has 16 jack connectors on the rear that serve as line outputs. Connect these to a mixer, and you're able to create a nice final mix for any situation, at a respectable 24-bit, 44.1/48kHz quality. Plug the LP-16 into your Windows PC, Mac or iPad, and it doubles as a USB audio interface (18-out, 2-in). Unlike the LR-16, the LP-16 offers a foot switch input and MIDI I/O. The unit is easy to operate, and a dream come true for anyone who values simplicity.
Tips or comments about this product
- For the latest firmware (which you need for some features) you can visit the Cymatic Audio website. There, you should register an account or log in with your existing one, after which you can download the latest drivers, tools, firmware and media.