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PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System
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The FireBox from PreSonus is a six input, eight output FireWire recording interface that ships with recording software and provides a complete, compact computer-based studio for a Mac or Windows computer. It contains two high quality PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers and can record with up to 24-bit/96kHz sample rate resolution.
The two ultra-low noise high-headroom microphone/instrument preamplifiers with 48V phantom power are on the front panel of the FireBox for quick and easy connection of microphones or instruments. The headphone output (which is counted as part of the output specification for the unit) has its own two-channel driver stream, which can be used as a separate stereo bus or two-channel output. This provides the ability to send a "cue" mix to the headphone output and a main mix to the main output.
The included Studio One Artist software features unlimited audio tracks and 20 PreSonus native effects plug-ins and virtual instruments. The software and all included plug-ins are compatible with both Mac and PC systems. The FireBox is also compatible with many ASIO/WDM and Core Audio based applications including Ableton Live, Logic, Sonar, Audition, Digital Performer and others.
The FireBox also provides two channels of S/PDIF digital I/O and MIDI I/O via an included DB9 breakout cable. A software router/mixer is also included for further flexibility and power. The 1/3U-wide metal chassis of the interface is designed to fit the MAXRACK rack-mounting system from PreSonus and can be racked with other PreSonus preamp and effects processors for a compact computer recording system.
- High-speed, plug and play FireWire audio Interface
- Two PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers with phantom power
- Includes Studio One Artist audio production software, an additional software router/mixer for low latency monitoring, and 20 software effects and instruments
- Two-channel S/PDIF digital input and output
- Sixteen-channel MIDI I/O
- Powered via the FireWire bus or by using the included external power adapter
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz |
| Analog Input |
2 x XLR Microphone/Instrument Combi 2 x 1/4" TRS phone |
| Analog Output | 6 x 1/4" TRS phone |
| Digital Input | Two channels S/PDIF via DB9 breakout cable |
| Digital Output | Two channels S/PDIF via DB9 breakout cable |
| MIDI In/Out | Yes (16 channel I/O) via DB9 breakout cable |
| Sync In/Out | S/PDIF |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| THD + N | <0.005% |
| Dynamic Range |
Input: 107dB Output: 110dB |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz to 50kHz |
| System Requirements |
Mac:
PC:
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| Specialties | Headphone output has its own two-channel driver stream which can be used as a separate stereo bus or two-channel output |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (6)
- Excellent sound (5)
- Versatile (4)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur recording (4)
- Home studio (4)
- Outdoor events / games (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (3), Novice (3)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
Works really well and easy to use once you figure out how everything hooks up and how to use the controls. Great for someone new to recording.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
I am using this product to record voice overs for videos. It works great. I've been able to use it seamlessly with the adobe suites. Definitely worth the money.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Tour-ready construction
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
I am a freelance live-theater sound designer, and have supplemented my design fees by adding a rental package of equipment to run high-quality live sound on. The Firebox is a central part of that package, and has performed very well. It's simple to use, easy to troubleshoot when setups change, and does not require complicated installation when clients want to use the box but not my computer.
My only beef with the box is that in some configurations there is audible latency when sending MIDI information during playback, but that problem is corrected with the right settings adjustments.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Powerful
Cons
- Firebox on windows XP
- Virtual Dj Won't Recogniz
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
I use Firefox in a mobile dj setup with my macbookPro and it works good with Traktor.
Pros
- Excellent Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
I use this primarily as a sound card for playback and gaming, the sound quality is extremely good for the price - controlled, focused low end and good detail. The top end is a little sibilant and hashy, but perfectly useable.
Mic pre's again sound quite good compared to other products at this price, my only complaint is the maximum gain is a bit low, but much preferable to a bleh sounding one with lots of gain.
Installation was easy (~5 min), with no problems.
I was pleasantly surprised by the closeness of the channel level matching on both the main out and headphone outputs at low levels (at least on this particular unit).
The controls feel solid, if a little closely spaced.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
This little piece has 2 great preamps and its very small for what it carries.
you can easily create a mobile recording unit with a lap top and a Firebox - that’s it!!!
It even powered by the Firewire cable.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
this thing is sweet, you can plug in you XLR speakers to it, run a mic through it, it puts hands on control over you audio apps, the only problem is if you are using a macbook pro, the macbook doesn't have enough juice to startup the firebox through the firewire 400 cable, you need the ac adapter to get it going, once it's running you can unplug the ac adapter and it will stay on but you need the ac adapter to get it started, i don't know if this if a flaw from presonus or apple, you can read more this problem here by googleing presonus firebox blue flashing light
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Comments about PreSonus FireBox - 6 x 8 FireWire Recording System:
worth every pennies u spent, work like a charms with my Powerbook G4 1.67
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Cables
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- Original: $15.99
- Save: $1.60
- Price: $14.39
- GBP 9.19
Headphones
- Price: $24.95
- GBP 15.93
Monitors
- Price: $199.00
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- GBP 127.06
MIDI Controllers
- Price: $82.00
- GBP 52.35
Software
- Price: $449.00
- GBP 286.67
What's in the Box
- External Power Adapter
- DB-9 Connector Breakout Cable
- Software and Drivers CD ROM
- Studio One Artist Software
- Native Instruments Kore Player with Custom SoundPack (150 Instruments)
- Guitar Rig LE
- Toontrack EZDrummer Lite
- PreSonus Software Sampler
- Analog-Type Subtractive Soft Synth
- Over 1.4 GB of Loops
- One Year Warranty
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