APHEX SYSTEMS INTRODUCES MODEL 828 ANACONDA
64-CHANNEL BIDIRECTIONAL SNAKE AT 2006 AES CONVENTION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 6, 2006) - At the 2006 AES Show, Aphex Systems (Booth 813) has debuted the Model 828 Anaconda, a point-to-point 64 channel bi-directional snake designed to easily and cost effectively connect the Aphex 1788A remote controlled preamplifier system to industry standard consoles, DAWs and recorders. Aphex has set up a tiered pricing program for the Anaconda, allowing purchasers of the 1788A to add the Anaconda starting at $3995 for both ends and going as low as $1995 per pair depending on the number of 1788A's purchased. Aphex plans on the Anaconda being available from authorized Aphex retailers at the end of 2006.

"We feel that the Anaconda represents a revolutionary method of signal transport, at a price point that's remarkably lower than other digital snake devices," says Marvin Caesar, Aphex President. "However, the low price belies the fact that the Anaconda is perhaps the most advanced product in this category, with fully redundant fiber transceivers and power supplies. We've been working closely with industry professionals in the development of the Anaconda, and their reaction to the product is nothing short of outstanding."

The Anaconda Model 828 is comprised of two identical units on either end of a high speed fiber run. There are eight ADAT optical inputs and outputs on each unit. Each unit has an ultra-precision crystal generating internal word clock; selectable external word clock is fed through one BNC with selectable 75 W or high input impedance; word clock distribution through eight BNCs; and one RJ-45 for control and metering/status feedback of Aphex 1788A's. Each unit has two fiber transceivers with automatic failure switching for redundancy. The transceivers use industry standard SC connectors for use with low cost, readily available multimode fiber. Two internal power supplies automatically switch if one fails. The units are designed to be mounted in the rear of a rack for ease of connection and space efficiency.

Anaconda Features:
8 ADAT inputs and outputs (64 channel bi-directional)
8 Word Clock outputs on BNC
Internal ultra-precision crystal generated word clock
External word clock reference input
Redundant transceivers for two separate fiber runs
Low latency
Easily interfaced with Aphex 1788A remote controlled preamps and digital consoles, DAWs and recorders
Industry standard SC connectors and multimode fiber
RJ-45 connectors for Ethernet control and metering of Aphex 1788A
Redundant switch-mode power supplies work from 85 to 264VAC