Bremen, 31. March 2006

Cube-Tec releases new VPI: Sprocket DeHum


Cube-Tec International, well-known for its AudioCube workstations, release the latest restoration VPI – the Sprocket DeHum.

Sprocket DeHum is a new VPI for the restoration of optical soundtracks. This new restoration VPI removes typical 24Hz or 96Hz "Buzz" noises (Hum fundamental with harmonics) automatically, using intelligent notch filters.

The “Analyzer” shows a detailed spectral analysis ranging from 20 to 30 Hz or 85 to 105 Hz, in which the noise peak can clearly be seen. A real-time "Learn" function analyzes the audio signal, defines the dominant harmonic of the disturbance and then creates a harmonically related filter set. This filter set is ordered by descending attenuation requirements. The operator can then move the "Complexity" fader to define the number of filters required to remove the disturbances.

Additional Information can be found at www.cube-tec.com.


About Cube-Tec International GmbH
Cube-Tec International specializes in professional Audio Restoration, Mastering, On-line Content and Archiving software solution, as well as similar solutions in the field of Forensics. Cube-Tec also delivers custom solutions for specific projects requiring audio signal processing expertise.

The company's Quadriga automated capturing station for quality-controlled analog-to-digital conversion of sound archives is the world standard in audio archival. Cube-Tecs mastering and restoration VPIs, based on the AudioCube platform, are broadly deployed in renowned mastering studios by world-class experts like Bernie Grundman, and Bob Ludwig.

Cube-Tec International's customers include the Library of Congress (USA), the National Archives of the USA, Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and Luxemburg, Sonopress/Bertelsmann, Universal Studios (Germany), National Public Radio (USA), Germany's Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), and most of the major public broadcasters of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and Finland.