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Presonus Firebox Details
The FIREBOX is the most powerful 24-bit/96k FireWire recording interface that fits in the palm of your hand. The FIREBOX is a complete 24-Bit/96k personal recording studio combining two high quality PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers, 24-Bit/96k sample rate and Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track recording software. The FIREBOX is the perfect hardware and software combination for a powerful professional-quality and compact computer-based studio.
Hardware
The FIREBOX has the highest record/playback track count of its size with the ability to record six inputs and playback through ten outputs simultaneously all at pro-quality 24-bit/96kHz. Two ultra-low noise high-headroom microphone/instrument preamplifiers with 48V phantom power are on the front panel for quickly and easily connecting your favorite microphones and instruments. The FIREBOX also includes a high quality stereo headphone output with volume adjustment on the front panel. The headphone output has its own two-channel driver stream which can be used as a separate stereo bus or two-channel output giving you the ability to send a “cue” mix to the headphone output and a main mix to the main output. Two additional balanced TRS line inputs are located on the rear of the FIREBOX along with six balanced TRS line outputs. Two channels of S/PDIF input/output and MIDI input/output are also included via DB9 breakout cable. A software router/mixer is also included for further flexibility and power. The 1/3U-wide metal chassis of the FIREBOX is designed to fit the MacRack system from PreSonus and can be racked with the TubePRE, COMP16, EQ3B and HP4 for a neat and compact computer recording system.
The FIREBOX works with both four and six-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectors and can be powered by either 6-pin FireWire bus power, or powered by an external power transformer.
The Windows XP and Macintosh compatible FIREBOX comes ready-to-record with Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track 24-bit/96K recording software, and is also compatible with many popular ASIO/WDM and Core Audio based applications including Logic, Sonar, Audition, Digital Performer and others.
FREE Software
Cubase LE is the new music production software based on award-winning Cubase SX technology featuring 48 audio tracks, VST plug-ins and full VSTi support. Cubase LE combines powerful audio and MIDI recording features with professional editing and effects. Cubase LE and all included plug-ins are compatible with both Mac and PC systems. Also, Cubase LE sessions are completely upward compatible with both Cubase SX and Nuendo. So if you choose to upgrade down the road to Cubase SX or Nuendo, you can seemlessly upgrade all of your existing sessions when you upgrade your software. Cubase LE is the perfect entry into professional recording software giving you the ability to produce professional level recordings right-away, and giving you a system that you can expand into the future!
DSP Mixer Included
The Firebox features a Zero-Latency DSP mixer that allows you to mix all six live inputs with a software output stream, then route that mix to any one of its outputs, as well as assign either that mix or a software output stream to its headphone amplifier. This feature eliminates monitoring through the computer and makes it easy to customize a mix for the artist. It also allows CUEING for DJ’s and live performance where the headphone output can monitor a completely different signal than the MAIN outputs.
* If you need more inputs, check out the Presonus Firepod at Front End Audio!
Presonus Firebox Features
- High-Speed FireWire Network Audio Interface
- Plug and play FireWire (IEEE 1394) audio interface
- 24-Bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96K sample rate
- Record/playback 6 inputs/10 outputs at 24-bit/96K
- 2 PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers
- 2 analog line inputs, 6 analog line outputs
- S/PDIF input/output
- MIDI input/output
- Low latency monitoring
- Headphone output
- Powered via FireWire bus or externally
- Software router/mixer
- Windows and Macintosh compatible
- Fits MAXRACK rack mounting system
- FREE Cubase LE audio production software
Presonus Firebox Specifications
- Preamp Bandwidth : 10Hz to 50kHz
- Preamp Input Impedance : 1.3k Ohms
- Instrument Input Impedance: 1M Ohms
- Preamp THD : <0.005%
- Preamp EIN: -125dB
- Preamp Gain : 45dB
- Line Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
- TRS Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
- TRS Main Outputs Impedance : 51 Ohms
- Headphone Output : 150mW/Ch 20Hz-20kHz
- Phantom Power: 48V +/- 2V
- Power Supply : Ext line Transformer, Internal Switching
- Bus Power : Six-pin FireWire Port
- Analog to Digital Converters: 24-bit / up to 96khz
- ADC Dynamic Range : 107db
- DAC: 24-bit / up to 96kHz
- DAC Dynamic Range : 110db
- IEEE1394 Speed: 400mbps
System Requirements
Windows
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OS: Microsoft Windows XP
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Computer: Windows compatible computer with IEEE 1394 FireWire port.
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CPU/Clock: Pentium, Athlon with 900Mhz or higher (1.5GHz recommended)
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Memory(RAM): 256 MB (512MB recommended)
Macintosh
Presonus Firebox Reviews
"10 years of digging in the crates for rare soul and funk records, and 5 years of making beats on a Mac, I've never been satisfied with the sound...and even when I think the mix is right, its way off. So I buy the Firebox, and I'm able to bring out the sounds I want, and there is a fullness to my beats that I've always wanted but have never been able to achieve. Also, mixing through the headphones on the Firebox is amazing. So, thanks. You guys rock. " - Ross M. via email
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