New Optical Patchbay from Frontier Design Group

Exclusive Distributor .............MidiMall Inc

Frontier Design Group introduced APACHE, a new digital patchbay with 12 optical inputs and 12 optical outputs (96 channels of 24-bit audio) in a 1U rackmount configuration. Featuring an independent precision PLL for each optical input, APACHE carefully re-clocks all incoming ADAT signals, for trouble-free patching at all resolutions. APACHE has easy-access routing controls and indicators on the front panel (there's no menu hierarchy to navigate).

With APACHE, you can:

• Route an input to one or more outputs.

• Use the optical ports for either ADAT-format or TOSLINK-format signals.

• Store and recall 12 presets (complete routing setups) within APACHE.

• Store and recall an unlimited number of presets, and control APACHE routing from a computer, via MIDI system-exclusive commands.

• Select "Scanning Status" mode for continuous information about all current patches, or select "Activity Status" mode for detailed information about specific patches.

• Connect multiple APACHEs, using the MIDI in/out ports to expand the patchbay beyond 12 inputs and 12 outputs.