Universal Audio UAD-XPANDER-XPRESS

The UAD-Xpander is the world's first ExpressCard audio DSP expansion system for Mac OS X and Windows XP/X64/Vista laptops. Using an ultra-fast ExpressCard 34 connection (2.5Gbps differential serial link). ExpressCard is the new expansion standard in the latest laptops, such as the MacBook Pro. The UAD-Xpander has identical DSP power as the best-selling UAD-1 & UAD-1e PCI/PCIe series of desktop products, and is fully compatibily with all Powered Plug-Ins. Like its desktop siblings, the UAD-Xpander can mix sessions from 44.1khz to 192k. The UAD-Xpander conveniently leaves slower, USB & Firewire connections free for dongles, AudioI/O, and hard-drives while it operates at full PCI Express bandwidth.

Features:

• DSP expansion system for laptops with ExpressCard/34 interface 
• Includes ultra-fast (2.5Gb/s) ExpressCard 34 controller card and noiseless, fan-less, alumi-cool DSP chassis
• Provides 44.1 to 192kHz DSP audio acceleration with the same DSP power as Universal Audio's UAD-1 and UAD-1e systems
• The UAD-Xpander leaves slower, USB and FireWire connections free for dongles, audio I/O and hard-drives, while it operates at full PCI Express bandwidth
• Five bundled UA plug-ins covering dynamics, EQ, reverb and processing
• Purchasers can obtain further plug-ins from UA's web site, up to the value of 500 dollars, using an included voucher
• Optional UAD-Xtenda Kit with 3m cable and PCIe desktop adapter for usewith desktop computers

Specifications:

Mac:
Mac laptop with ExpressCard/34 slot
OS X 10.3.9 or higher
256MB of RAM (512MB strongly recommended)
70MB hard disk space
CD drive or Internet connection for software installation
Internet connection required for registration and obtaining optional plug-ins
VST or Audio Units compatible host software (RTAS supported via optional wrapper)

PC:
Windows laptop with ExpressCard/34 slot
Windows XP/X64/Vista
256MB of RAM (512MB strongly recommended)
70MB hard disk space
CD drive or Internet connection for software installation
Internet connection required for registration and obtaining optional plug-ins
VST compatible host software (RTAS supported via optional wrapper)