The demand for surround formatted high quality audio material has never been greater. Film, TV, Video, DVD, DVD-A, Digital Radio and the Internet will require more and more programme material; all of which must be produced and mixed, or re-mixed, with present and future multichannel audio formats in mind.

It is for that reason that AMEK designed Media 51, a cost-effective all-analogue console solution for multi-format Music Recording, Post-Production and Broadcast environments. Multi-format bussing and true multi-format monitoring, including a fold-down matrix, supports current and envisaged cinema and multi-channel broadcast formats including Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround, DTS and Sony SDDS.

Media 51 uses AMEK's traditional in-line mixing surface design to provide instant familiarity of operation, whilst providing a feature set up to now unavailable on a console of this quality in this price range.

Media 51 comes equipped as standard with AMEK's Supertrue™ Automation which provides comprehensive fader and switch automation,

Virtual Dynamics™ for software control of signal dynamics, Recall, External Machine Control and Visual FX™ for controlling selected external effects devices. Operating Supertrue™ is not only a logical and instinctive experience, it makes commercial sense, guaranteeing freelance producers/engineers are able to quickly drive the automation system and ensuring you don't have to compromise on functionality.

But what of the sound?

AMEK's mastery of analogue circuitry is second to none. An audio path of exceptionally high quality is provided via an Equaliser and Mic Pre designed by the legendary Mr. Rupert Neve. This means you benefit from over half a century of audio artistry courtesy of the man himself, providing you with a warm musical sound like no other. At AMEK we have thought long and hard about your requirements for multiformat audio…

Experience the true value and exquisite sonic performance of a first-class surround solution by auditioning Media 51 today.