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Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec v2 - Multiple Codec Encode/Decode Plug-In (Native)
- Price: $465.00
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- B&H # SOPROCODECN
- Mfr# PRO-CODECNATIVE
Product Highlights
- Encode in Real-Time in Host DAW
- Master for iTunes Codec (Mac Only)
- Simultaneous Export of up to 5 Codecs
- Audition Input/Codec Output Difference
- Off-Line Encoding/Decoding
- Comprehensive Graphic Displays
- Audio Units
- RTAS
- VST
- Mac and Windows Compatible
Remember the Essentials
A USB dongle is required but not included with this software. Please be sure to purchase the USB dongle for this item.
The Fraunhofer Pro-Codec v2 from Sonnox is a plug-in designed for the real-time auditioning, encoding and decoding of audio signals. Previously it has not been possible to critically audition and then encode multiple formats in real-time within a host DAW environment. The plug-in makes this possible, and includes extensive monitoring tools and built-in encoding/decoding features.
Also available within the plug-in is a fully featured off-line encode window allowing for compressing WAV or AIFF files for offline batch processing with the codecs and settings of choice. In cases where an encoded file needs to be imported into a project but the host does not recognize the file format, the plug-in has an offline decode section.
Using this plug-in mix engineers can produce mixes optimized towards specific codecs that ensure maximum fidelity. Similarly, mastering engineers may audition program material in the final file format and produce compensated masters for final encoding and distribution.
Version 2 Adds 64-bit Compatibility
- Master for iTunes
- Version 2 of the Fraunhofer Pro-Codec plug-in includes Apple's iTunes Plus codec. Mix or master directly for the "Mastered For iTunes" program, monitoring the same iTunes encoding chain in real-time. This codec is only available on Mac.
- Surround Formats
- Version 2 also adds 64-bit support, and Fraunhofer's MPEG Surround codecs, to complement the existing MP3 Surround codec.
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- Supported codecs:
- Ability to select up to five codecs for simultaneous export, in real time, to encoded files
- Comprehensive auditioning with glitch less switching
- Ability to audition the difference between input signal and codec output
- A/B auditioning in real time between codecs, or between codec and input signal
- ABX mode for blind statistical testing
- Graphical displays include:
- Off-line encoding and decoding
- Compatible with many digital audio workstation applications, including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Sequoia and Wavelab (Mac and PC)
mp3, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, and HE-AAC v2
mp3 Surround, MPEG Surround, AAC-LC multi-channel, HE-AAC multi-channel
mp3-HD and HD-AAC (lossless codecs)
Apple AAC iTunes+ (Mac only)
High resolution display of the Input signal and Diff signal
Indication of the audibility of audio removed by the encoding process
Bit stream levels and ability to compensate for overloads
Indication of file size or data stream compression
Phase metering
| Codec Specifications |
mp3 Encoder Channel Configurations - mono, stereo, 5.1 Sample Rates: mono and stereo - 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48kHz 5.1 - 44.1 and 48kHz Bit Rates: mono - 8 to 320 kbps in variable and constant rate stereo - 16 to 320 kbps in variable and constant rate 5.1 - 128 to 320 kbps in variable and constant rate mp3-HD Encoder Channel Configurations - mono, stereo Sample Rates (mono and stereo) - 32, 44.1 and 48kHz Bit Rates - variable (lossless) Limitations - only 16-bit integer input values supported AAC (AAC-LC, HE-AAC) Encoder Channel Configurations - mono, stereo, 5.0, 5.1 Sample Rates (mono and stereo) - 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48kHz Bit Rates (stereo 44.1kHz): AAC-LC - 96 to 320 kbps in variable and constant rate HE-AAC - 16 to 128 kbps in variable and constant rate HE-AAC v2 - 18 to 56 kbps in variable and constant rate HD-AAC Encoder Channel Configurations - mono, stereo, 5.1 (7.1 not currently supported) Sample Rates (mono and stereo) - 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz Bit Rates - variable (lossless) Limitations - supported oversampling modes: 1 for input sample rate 44.1 and 48kHz 2 for input sample rate 88.2 and 96kHz 1 for input sample rate 176.4 and 192kHz |
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| Sample Rates |
mp3
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AAC-LC
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HE-AAC
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| Sample Rates |
HE-AAC v2
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| Delay |
44.1/48kHz
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| Delay |
88.2/96kHz
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| CPU Usage |
All codecs are mathematically intense, and some have significant latency as a result. Separately from the latency, some of the codecs are also CPU-intensive In particular, the HD-AAC lossless codec creates heavy CPU load. High sample rates exacerbate this situation; for example, without a powerful CPU the HD-AAC codec might cause a prohibitively high CPU load at 192kHz |
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| Controls |
Input Meter: 0dB to -63dB Graphical Display Frequency: 20Hz to 20kHz (44.1 and 48kHz) Graphical Display Gain: +10dB to -120dB (to -180dB with zoom) Bitstream Level Trim: -12dB to 0dB Trim Meter: 0dB to +10dB Trim Display: -144dB to +10dB |
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| System Requirements |
Avid Pro Tools 7 and 8 (RTAS and M-Powered), Pro Tools 9 (RTAS) and Pro Tools HD Native, and host programs that support VST and Audio Units plug-in formats Mac Intel OSX 10.5 or later Windows XP or Windows 7 |
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| Codec Interoperability | Apple AAC iTunes+ codec is Mac compatible, will not work on Windows systems |
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