Teenage Engineering: Introducing APC-2
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- Introduces the APC–2, a professional audio disc recording system designed for producing original playback discs with superior sound quality in real time.
- Available exclusively through SUPERSENSE, a partner specializing in analog media, with a vision to make physical record production accessible to anyone.
- Currently, only a limited number of machines have been built; interested parties are encouraged to email for information on acquisition.
- Features a direct drive motor with a precision polished tungsten shaft, variable speed control, wow and flutter < 0.01% WRMS, and a 1.5 ppm accurate reference clock.
- Includes a variable pitch motor enabling automation directly from a DAW, allowing for locked grooves and other specialty cuts.
- Equipped with a stereo feedback cutting head with an automated lift mechanism, an integrated vacuum system for hold down and swarf removal, and temperature-controlled heating.
- Contains an integrated power amplifier with feedback and RIAA encoder, an RIAA monitoring amplifier with headphone/line output, and a custom tonearm.
- Supports remote control over Ethernet or Wi-Fi, powered by a single 230V/120V IEC connector for the entire system.
- Constructed from powder-coated aluminum and granite, dimensions are 1300 x 600 x 400 mm (51 x 23.6 x 15.7 in), weight is 140 kg (308 lbs), and color is black.