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Chicago, IL - AUGUST 16, 2006 - CEntrance, a leader in professional audio
technology, today released their "Ideal Driver" for FireWire™
audio interfaces. The Windows™ audio software features one third
of the latency and higher stability than the typical drivers that are
shipped with FireWire audio interfaces.
The CEntrance Ideal Driver's unique technology bypasses the Windows audio
engine to bring the recording latency down to previously unattainable
levels. Musicians who routinely perform live or overdub with a DAW will
appreciate the immediacy of response afforded by the new Ideal Driver.
The CEntrance Ideal Driver (ID) is compatible with ASIO2, GSIF2, and MIDI
applications and supports sample rates of 44.1 through 192kHz at 16 or
24-bit resolution. The product is offered for sale directly to consumers
from the CEntrance website at $39.95 US.
"We've noticed that some FireWire audio products could perform significantly
better if only they had better drivers. The Ideal Driver is the answer
to those consumers who want to push their gear up a notch," said
Michael Goodman, Managing Director of CEntrance. "Our technology
works with all major FireWire chips, so it was possible to create the
replacement driver compatible with many FireWire audio products."
The CEntrance Ideal Driver features easy installation and robust performance
while achieving latencies as low as 5.9mS roundtrip, about one-third of
many existing audio interfaces. To measure the true roundtrip latency
CEntrance offers a free download of the Latency Test Utility, a handy
way to compare different drivers and optimize a DAW-based recording setup.
CEntrance developed the software to be compatible with the majority of
commercially available audio hardware, including Alesis, Apogee, Behringer,
Focusrite, Mackie, M-Audio, Presonus, Tascam, and most ASIO and GSIF software
applications. Support for other audio interfaces is constantly added.
Please check the company's website for an up-to-date list of hardware
and software compatibility: http://www.CEntrance.com/products/id/
Earlier this year, CEntrance released the "Universal Driver"
(UD), which combines interfaces from several vendors into a single recording
setup. The Ideal Driver is based on the same technology, but differs from
the UD in that it works with a single audio interface.
CEntrance is a proven leader in audio product development. Alesis, Harman
Pro, Mackie, Oxford Semi, Zoom and many others have selected CEntrance
to develop USB, FireWire and PCI-E technology. Audio Manufacturers are
invited to contact CEntrance at (847) 581-0500 with requests for driver
customization and product development.
About CEntrance, Inc.
Founded in 2000, CEntrance is a full-service design firm that brings to
market differentiated audio and entertainment products. The company's
holistic, customer-focused approach blends product strategy, design, innovation,
and outsourcing coordination. CEntrance helps increase its clients' profitability
by consistently delivering products that reinforce business goals and
brand identity. CEntrance is headquartered near Chicago with offices in
California, Wisconsin, and Russia. For more information, visit www.CEntrance.com
or call 847-581-0500.
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