Capybara-66

The Capybara-66 is the hardware component of the Kyma System.

Processing Capacity

• 2 to 8 66 MHz Motorola 56002 digital signal processors
• 67 to 264 million instructions per second (MIPS)
• 24 bit internal signals and arithmetic
• 6 to 24 megabytes of sample RAM
• 192 to 768 kilobytes of program RAM
• Optional sample RAM expansion up to 96 megabytes

Audio and Other I/O

• Sample rates: 11.025, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1, 48 khz
• Stereo 16-bit 64 times oversampling A/D converters
• Stereo 16-bit 8 times oversampling D/A converters
• Two balanced 1/4" phone (TRS) analog inputs and outputs
• Automatic sensing of balanced/unbalanced audio lines
• Optional AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio interface
• 8, 16, or 24-bit digital recording to/from host computer hard disk
• Connection to host computer through PCI, PCMCIA, NuBus or ISA interface card
• MIDI In/Out/Thru

Platforms

• PowerPC or 680xx-based machines with PCI, PCMCIA, or NuBus
• 80386/80486/Pentium computers running Windows95 with PCI, PCMCIA, or ISA

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 43.2 x 41.9 x 14.0 cm (17 x 16.5 x 5.5 inches)
• Weight: 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
• Color: Black with turquoise lettering
• Power requirements: 145 W at 100-120 or 200-240 VAC, 50-60 hz
• Optional rack mount kit
• Optional padded carrying case

Capybara Expansion Card

• One 66 MHz 56002 -- 33 MIPS
• 3 megabytes of sample RAM, expandable to 12 megabytes
• 96 kilobytes of zero-wait-state program RAM
• User-installable