By offering a more specific set of functions, the LCM220v2 provides Digigram on-board audio processing and features at a lower price point than comparable cards in Digigram's PCX range. Full duplex, the card offers simultaneous and independent record and playback capabilities, as well as real-time, simultaneous MPEG Layer I and Layer II compression and decompression during record and playback.
New features include 24-bit converters, analog and digital level control on the outputs, short length PCI format (175 mm or 6.875"), as well as Universal PCI bus (5V, 5V+3.3V, or 3.3V) and PCI-X bus compatibility. Additionally, the LCM220v2 is compliant with Digigram's recently launched PC codec MP3. When used with applications based on the Digigram np SDK, real-time mixing of multiple sound files, level adjustment, panning, cross fade, punch-in/punch-out, scrubbing, and format and frequency conversions are performed by the card's DSP.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
