Description 360 Systems' Short/cut Editor replaces two-track reel-to-reel tape machines, and provides fast editing and production of single or 2-channel audio material. It offers digital and analog I/O, 16-bit linear (uncompressed) audio, one-touch recording and word processor style non-linear editing. A pair of built in speakers and selectable mic/line inputs aid in recording, editing and playback operations. Applications Any task performed by a reel-to-reel machine can be accomplished more quickly and efficiently with Short/cut: Editing news interviews and actualities Editing call-in segments Music and voice production Corporate presentations Production for theater and sports events Transport Controls Duplicates analog tape transport functions. Scrub Wheel - Emulates tape "reel rocking." Edit Keys CUT - Removes selected audio. COPY - Stores audio on a clipboard or a Hot-Key. INSERT- Inserts audio, rippling later material. ERASE - Replaces selected audio with silence. Function Keys DIR - View and select directories. FILES - View and select audio files. SAVE - Saves all edits in the current recording. EXIT - Cancels the current operation. LOOP - Loops playback of a complete audio file. ZOOM IN/ ZOOM OUT - Sets waveform horizontal resolution (2-20 seconds). HOT-KEYS - Load and play individual recordings with a single keypress, or store clips during edit sessions. ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD - For tilting recordings and for "Find" operations. Input Section PEAK LEVEL - LED meters display audio levels. LEFT/RIGHT - Adjust imput level during recording. ARM - Selects tracks for record & edit operations. SOLO - Mutes the opposite channel. VOLUME - Adjusts output gain for speakers and headphones.