The Gateway x.8 is billed as the first 8-input/2-output converter specifically designed for live sound and installed sound measurement. It provides four XLR/TRS combo mic/line connectors, eight SUB-D-25-based line connectors and two TRS servo-balanced outputs, and is fully integrated over Ethernet with both EASERA and EASERA SysTune Windows-based software packages.
The x.8's eight input channels allows large systems, in particular line arrays, to be tuned with multiple simultaneous measurements with real-time display and control from both EASERA and SysTune. This feature is similarly useful for room-acoustic measurements at multiple locations. The unit itself is housed in a rugged half-rack case that allows either rack mounting or portable use.
AFMG managing director Stefan Feistel comments, "The x.8 will have great appeal to system engineers and designers as well as to acousticians because of its ability to form a complete venue acoustics measurement system with EASERA or SysTune. Additionally, it is designed for professional performance with touring durability, but without the prohibitive cost of studio-oriented A/D-D/A products."
(Jim Evans)
