HEDD, short for harmonically enhanced digital device, is a technological breakthrough in signal processing. HEDD is engineered to be musically transparent while providing the capability of generating tube/analog sounds in the digital domain.
The Crane Song HEDD gives any user who works with digital the ability to sound less digital and more analog.
Applications include: CD preparation, work station input and output, DAT machine A/D and D/A convertor replacement and effects generation (warming or changing sounds in the digital domain). HEDD 192 can be used in tracking, mixing or mastering.
The HEDD signal processor has the following features:
High Quality 24 Bit A/D and D/A Convertors
24 Bit Processing
Adjustable Triode, Pentode and Tape sounds
Digital I/O, AES and S/PDIF
External WC Sync Input and Output
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User Testimonials
""The Crane Song did the A/D conversion (back into Pro Tools). I like the color that the HEDD adds." Tom Elmhirst on the mixing of Adele's Number One hit "Rolling in the Deep"
Grammy winning Producer/Mix Engineer Tom Elmhirst has made his mark as one of the most sought-after mixers in the world. His credits include Adele, Amy Winehouse, Cee-Lo and many more.
"I use this to capture my analog mix...which I do at 96k 24 bit. I love the Tape and Pentode process, it "cheers up" digital and makes it more analog like. It's better than the Prisms for distorted electric guitar." Julian "Jules" Standen
Julian Standen, an American living in London owns The Library studio, produced The Lemonheads radio hit "Mrs Robinson" and The Soup Dragons first album and engineered Siouxsie & the Banshees alternative hit "Cities in Dust" and assisted throughout the recording of The Smiths first album as well as helping countless UK guitar bands get record deals via demos. He runs the popular recording equipment web forum - Gearslutz.com and is a self confessed Gearslut as well.
"Surprisingly great as an fx "tape emulation" box....Summing out of Pro Tools into this unit and then back in on 2 tracks really feels like you're listening to a multitrack tape instead of DAW outputs...Very versatile unit thats just "sounds good" even if you're not well versed on A/D/A conversion." Jeremy Harding
Jeremy Harding is an engineer, producer, musician, DJ and manager whose 2 Hard recording studio (and label of the same name) has a prominent hold on the music scene in his native Kingston, Jamaica. Learn more about Jeremy and his favorite gear in our Producers Corner.
