VRM Box 1.2

VRM Box is a software package designed to provide a high-quality USB headphone interface.

VRM stands for Virtual Reference Monitoring. It gives you the option of listening to your mix on multiple sets of speakers, in different rooms, just using headphones.

This helps to overcome the problems associated with creating a mix that translates well on many speakers. Burning CDs to listen to your mix in different environments will become a thing of the past.

Here are some key features of "VRM Box":

· Three virtual rooms and 15 virtual speakers - Monitor in a virtual professional studio, living room or bedroom. With 15 different speaker models, you get multiple perspectives on your mix. From the Genelec 1031A, to the KRK VXT8 and the BBC-designed LS3-5a, we have meticulously measured each of the speakers to bring their characteristics to your headphones. There’s even an LCD television to use for reference!
· Use alongside any interface - VRM Box can be used in conjunction with any interface that has an S/PDIF output, including Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools HD Native. This makes switching between VRM headphone monitoring and speaker monitoring painless. VRM Box can receive S/PDIF signals at any standard sampling frequency (44.1 to 192 KHz) meaning you don't need to change your session setup – just route your mix to the S/PDIF out.
· High-quality monitoring anywhere - Sometimes it’s not possible to take your interface with you, as it’s too large or because it’s wired into your studio. The portable format of VRM Box allows you to take it anywhere – just sling it in your laptop bag and be safe in the knowledge that its robust case will stand up to the rigors of the road. It’s even bus powered so all you need is the USB cable.
· A great upgrade for headphone listening - If you like to listen to music on your computer with headphones, VRM Box provides a great improvement when compared with on-board sound and indeed many other audio interfaces. With a dynamic range of 108 dBA and very low noise and distortion figures, VRM Box delivers pristine sound with or without the optional room and speaker modelling.

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Fixed bug where control panel wouldn't open on "non-admin" user accounts (Mac)
· New graphics for bypass button and SPDIF lock indication
· Additional 9dB attenuation option to avoid clipping of loud source material on some speaker models
· No longer clicks/pops when changing speaker model/environment
· VRM Box software now works with Exposé and Spaces (Mac)
· SPDIF audio now streaming after install and reboot
· Fixed kernel panic on waking from sleep on some systems (Mac)