The PreSonus FirePod FireWire interface is a complete recording studio solution with highly musical Class A mic preamps, superb 24-bit/96kHz A/D/A converters, and Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track recording software.The 8 XMAX microphone preamplifiers are custom-designed, ultralow-noise, high-headroom preamps perfect for recording a wide variety of sources including vocals, drums, guitars, bass, piano, keyboards, guitars, synths, horns, orchestras, and choirs. Each preamp has its own level control knob on the front input to let you easily control the input gain of each one.
Inputs 1 and 2 of the FirePod can be switched between microphone or instrument level while inputs 3 thru 8 can be switched between microphone or line input. Phantom power (+48V) is available on every channel in groups of 4. Channels 1 and 2 feature fully balanced send and return TRS connectors on the rear of the rugged metal chassis for inserting outboard dynamics, EQ, and effects processors. The FIREPOD recording system has 8 balanced TRS line outputs as well as 2 balanced TRS main outputs and cue outputs for additional monitoring. 2 channels of S/PDIF input and output as well as MIDI input and output are also included.
The front-panel stereo headphone output and mix control lets you balance monitoring levels between mixed input and main output signals for zero-latency monitoring.
The FirePod comes ready-to-go with Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track 24/96 recording software and is also compatible with many popular ASIO/WDM and Core Audio based applications.
Cubase LE is 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. 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!
PreSonus FirePod 24-bit/96k FireWire Recording System Specifications:
* Minimum computer system requirements:
* WINDOWS:
* OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP1
* Computer: Windows-compatible computer with FireWire port.
* CPU/Clock: Pentium, Athlon with 900MHz or higher (1.5GHz)
* Memory(RAM): 256MB (512MB recommended)
* MAC:
* OS: Mac OS X within CORE AUDIO - drivers now built into OS X 10.3.5
* Computer: Apple Macintosh series with onboard FireWire port.
* CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/800MHz or higher (G4/Dual 1 GHz recommended)
* Memory(RAM): 512MB or more
* HARDWARE:
* Preamp Bandwidth: 10Hz to 50kHz
* Preamp Input Impedance: 1.3kOhms
* Instrument Input Impedance: 1Mohms
* Preamp THD : <0.005%
* Preamp EIN: -125dB
* Preamp Gain : 54dB
* Preamp Send Output Impedance: 51 ohms
* Preamp Return Input Impedance: 10kOhms
* Line Trim: +/-20dB
* Line Input Impedance: 10kOhms
* TRS Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
* TRS Main Outputs Impedance: 51 ohms
* TRS Cue Outputs Impedance: 51 ohms
* Headphone Output: 150mW/Ch 20Hz-20kHz
* Phantom Power: 48V +/- 2V
* Power Supply: Ext line Transformer, Internal Switching
* Analog to Digital Converters (ADC): 24 bit / (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz)
* ADC Dynamic Range: 107dB
* DAC: 24 bit / up to 96kHz
* DAC: Dynamic Range 110dB
* IEEE1394 Speed: 400mbps
PreSonus FirePod 24-bit/96k FireWire Recording System Features:
* High-speed FireWire network audio interface
* Up to 96k sampling rate
* 8 discrete microphone preamps (+60dB gain) with trim control
* 8 analog mic/line inputs, 2 instrument inputs
* 8 analog line outputs
* S/PDIF digital input and output, MIDI input and output
* Balanced send/return for channels 1 and 2
* Zero latency monitoring
* Separate main and cue mix outputs
* Cubase LE audio production software included
