Digital Processors

Digital processors expanded studio production through programmable signal processing, automation and integrated digital control. Emerging in the late 1970s and developing rapidly through the 1980s and 1990s, dedicated digital hardware introduced new approaches to dynamics, filtering, pitch manipulation and complex audio processing.

This archive includes studio digital processors beyond dedicated reverb and delay units, covering multi-function systems and specialised digital signal processing hardware. These machines played a central role in the transition from analogue circuitry to software-based digital audio workflows.

Decades
Made In Germany
Released in 2017 /
The Mutec MC4 is a high-performance digital multichannel audio converter for ADAT, AES3 and S/P-DIF, offering bidirectional conversion up to 192 kHz. It features a 16-channel SRC engine, X-SRC mode for real-time synchronisation of asynchronous sources, and ultra low-jitter internal clocking for unmatched flexibility and precision.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2018 /
Crane Song HEDD Quantum Harmonically Enhance Digital Device is a stereo AD/DA with DSP tape and tube colour, sub pico second jitter and clock generator.
Made In China
Released in 2018 /
Cranborne Audio 500ADAT is an 8 slot 500 series ADAT expander with world class conversion, zero latency artist mixing, discrete 8 into 2 analogue summing, C A S T remote I O, and seriously powerful headphone monitoring, designed to add eight channels of configurable analogue processing to any ADAT equipped audio interface.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2019 /
The Dangerous D-BOX+ is a high-quality studio monitor controller and analogue summing mixer in a compact 1U rack unit. It features an upgraded 8-channel summing mixer, five analogue and digital inputs, Bluetooth streaming, and app-based remote control. With three speaker outputs, dual headphone amps, and an integrated talkback mic, it offers versatile routing and precise monitoring. Built to audiophile standards in the USA, the D-BOX+ is designed for modern professional studios.
Made In Germany
Released in 2022 /
The Appsys MVR-mkII Multiverter is a 1U format converter that supports 704 x 704 channels across Dante, MADI, AES3, AES50, ADAT, and SPDIF, with channel-wise routing, optional sample rate conversion, headamp control, and triple-redundant power. Designed for mission-critical broadcast, studio, and live applications, it is one of the most comprehensive digital audio hubs available.
Made In Germany
Released in 2022 /
The Mutec MC1.2+ is a professional digital-to-digital converter that enables bidirectional format conversion between USB, AES3, AES3id, and S/P-DIF. It improves sound quality through USB signal regeneration, supports simultaneous input/output routing, and offers flexible power options, making it ideal for both studio and audiophile use.