Description
The DPS24 is one of the most accomplished all-in-one workstations of its era: a 24-track hard-disk recorder, an automated digital mixer with touch-sensitive motorised faders, effects, a patchbay and a CD-RW burner in a single chassis. In use I always appreciated its "large-console" feel: the thirteen motorised faders and layer logic make it a genuinely tactile work surface, where rivals were mouse-driven. It remains a cult machine among beatmakers for its sound and self-contained workflow.
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 24 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 12 |
| Inputs | 24 balanced analogue inputs (12 XLR combo), front-panel Hi-Z guitar input |
| Inputs / outputs | 8-channel digital I/O + optional 16-channel expansion (ADAT sync) |
Processing
| Mix buses | 20 |
|---|---|
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Channels | Automated digital mixer, up to 46 channels |
| Buses | 20 buses |
| Bit depth — details | 16/24-bit, 32/44.1/48/96 kHz |
| Effects and plug-ins | 4 stereo effects processors with FX library |
Surface
| Physical faders | 13 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Faders | 13 touch-sensitive motorised 100 mm faders |
Recording
| Onboard recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recording | 24 tracks (internal hard drive), uncompressed linear recording |
Networking
| Networking & protocols | ADAT |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
Other
| Applications | Mastering section with built-in CD-RW drive |
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Strip & details
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Software
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Accessories
I/O card
- 16-channel I/O expansion card (ADAT / analog)
Optional board adding 16 channels of I/O with ADAT synchronisation.
Documents
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
Introduced in 2002, the DPS24 (Digital Personal Studio 24) combines a 24-track, 24-bit recorder/editor, an automated digital mixer of up to 46 channels and 20 buses, a full monitoring section, four stereo effects processors, a programmable patchbay and a mastering suite with a built-in CD-RW drive.
The surface offers thirteen touch-sensitive 100 mm motorised faders and layer-based control, with 256 levels of undo. I/O comprises 24 balanced analogue inputs (twelve XLR combo), a front-panel high-impedance guitar input, digital I/O and an optional 16-channel expansion with ADAT synchronisation. A DPS24 MKII followed in 2004.
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