iZ Technology Corporation

Product F.A.Q.


  1. Is RADAR compatible with ProTools and other DAWs? How?
  2. Can I demo a RADAR?
  3. What does the term “Nyquist” mean?
  4. Do Nyquist cards at 48 kHz sound better than Classic cards at 48 kHz?
  5. Why does the RADAR V Digital still sound good if it doesn’t even have analogue converters?
  6. Is it just sample-rate that affects the quality of sound coming out of my RADAR system?
  7. Can I buy iZ’s Analogue cards and install them in my PC or Mac?
  8. Do I need a video monitor to use my RADAR?
  9. Can I mix on RADAR?
  10. Can multiple RADAR units be locked together?
  11. What digital interface formats does RADAR support?
  12. Can I upgrade my RADAR?
  13. Who manufactures RADAR?

  1. Is RADAR compatible with ProTools and other DAWs? How?
    Yes. RADAR records natively in BWAV format. RADAR’s removable recording drives can be mounted on any Mac or PC for import into any DAW. RADAR can also transfer digital audio to DAWs via ADAT, TDIF, AES/EBU Digital I/O as well as Ethernet, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CD-R, and REV file transfer.

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  2. Can I demo a RADAR?
    Yes. For RADAR Demo information, please contact either:
    iZ Sales directly online or by toll-free phone; or an iZ dealer in your region.

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  3. What does the term “Nyquist” mean?
    The term “Nyquist” is a reference to the Nyquist–Shannon sampling theorem. iZ’s Nyquist A/D to D/A analogue converter cards offer sample rates of up to 96 KHz. iZ’s S-Nyquist analogue converter cards (Super Nyquist) offer sample rates of up to 192 kHz.

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  4. Do Nyquist cards at 48 kHz sound better than Classic cards at 48 kHz?
    Yes. Customer field tests have shown that Nyquist cards do in fact sound better than Classic cards when both are at 48 KHz sample rates. One factor which influences this effect is the difference in the dynamic ranges of the Classic and Nyquist cards.

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  5. Why does the RADAR V Digital still sound good if it doesn’t even have analogue converters?
    With RADAR’s ultra low jitter PLL and balanced clock lines, digital data in and out of RADAR will be solid and jitter free. Also, with RADAR’s dedicated recording engine you will be assured that the 1s and 0s will not be manipulated by a ‘host’ engine.

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  6. Is it just sample-rate that affects the quality of sound coming out of my RADAR system?
    Many users prefer the sound of RADAR at 48kHz over other converters at 96kHz or higher.  Analog circuit design, power supply and high quality clocking contribute to the RADAR sound.

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  7. Can I buy iZ’s Analogue cards and install them in my PC or Mac?
    No. iZ’s analogue cards can only be used in RADAR systems.

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  8. Do I need a video monitor to use my RADAR?
    No. RADAR’s Session Controller was designed to work much like the controller of an analogue tape machine, with most functions accessible by single keystrokes. The Session Controller has an LCD screen to display menus, time code, locates, track and project names, etc. making a video monitor completely optional. All RADAR units are shipped standard with an SVGA output for connecting a video monitor.

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  9. Can I mix on RADAR?
    No. RADAR is designed to replace the venerable 2-inch multi-track machine. It is not designed to perform mixing and realtime DSP effects like a Digital Audio Workstation.

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  10. Can multiple RADAR units be locked together?
    Yes. RADARLink allows up to eight RADARs to be linked together and controlled by a single Session Controller. The synchronization is sample accurate and track numbering is reflected on the slave machines (25-48 etc.). Additionally, track names on slave units can be named from the master remote. See High Track-Count Systems for more information.

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  11. What digital interface formats does RADAR support?
    RADAR can accommodate any two of the following digital interfaces: TDIF, ADAT Lightpipe or AES/EBU. ALL digital and analog outputs are available at all times.

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  12. Can I upgrade my RADAR?
    Yes, all RADAR 24s can be upgraded to RADAR V specs. RADAR I and RADAR II cannot be physically upgraded, however, they are eligible for trade in towards the purchase of a RADAR V unit. Analogue and Digital I/O options on RADAR V units can be upgraded as desired.

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  13. Who manufactures RADAR?
    RADAR is manufactured and designed by iZ Technology just outside of Vancouver, Canada.

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