ART TubeFire 8 - 8 Channel, Tube Based Microphone Preamp with FireWire Connectivity - Mac OS X and Windows XP
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The TubeFire 8 from ART is an eight channel, Class-A tube based microphone/line preamp. With the inclusion of FireWire connectivity, the unit is not only ideal for traditional recording applications, but can also function as a front-end for a DAW, imparting a tube-driven "warmth" and feel.
Each channel features a TRS/XLR combi connector, suitable for inputting both microphone and line sources, with each preamp delivering up to 70dB of gain. The outputs can be driven from either the analog inputs, or from the internal DA converters (selectable in banks of two-channels at a time) allowing it to function as multi-channel, audio output interface for a computer.
The TubeFire 8 has two 6-pin FireWire ports that can be used interchangeably. Aside from using the ports to communicate with a computer, the ports also allow for multiple units to be daisy-chained for higher input/output counts. The interface utilizes FireWire 400 and depending on the number of units running, users may notice limits in sample rate availability and total channel count.
Each input also provides a -10dB pad, a high pass filter, phase invert switch and an output level control. Output level metering with clip indicator helps in setting the unit up correctly and phantom power is switchable in banks of four. Channels 1 and 2 feature Hi-Z instrument inputs that automatically switch off the microphone preamps, when a plug is inserted.
- Eight-channel, tube based microphone/line preamp with FireWire connectivity
- Can function both as a stand-alone, multi-channel microphone preamp, and as an interface for computer based recording system
- Preamps can deliver up to 70dB of gain
- Includes two identical FireWire ports for interfacing with a computer and for daisy chaining multiple units
- The eight outputs can be summed into the headphone output, providing for low latency input monitoring, fold-back monitoring from the computer, and a mixed output of both
- Two Hi-Z instruments inputs available on channels 1 and 2
- A high-pass filter, -10dB pad and phase switch available on each channel
- LED output metering with clip indication per channel
- Ships with a the latest copy of Steinberg's Cubase LE recording/editing software for Mac and Windows
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Inputs |
8 x TRS/XLR combo Microphone/Line (rear panel) 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Instrument (front panel) 1 x BNC Wordclock |
| Output |
8 x 1/4" TRS phone (rear panel) 1 x BNC Wordclock Thru |
| Phantom Power | +48V, switchable in banks of four (channels 1-4 and channel 5-8) |
| Multi Function | No |
| Gain Range |
Mic/Line: 70dB Instrument: 40dB |
| Maximum Output Level |
+24dBu, balanced +18dBu, unbalanced |
| Frequency Response |
12Hz to 60kHz, +0/-1dB (analog in to analog out) 12Hz to 20kHz, +0/-1dB @ 44.1kHz sample rate (analog in to digital out) 16Hz to 42kHz, +0/-1dB @ 96kHz sample rate (analog in to digital out) |
| Noise | EIN: 130dBu, A-weighted, input shorted, maximum gain |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19 x 14.4 x 1.75" (483 x 366 x 45mm) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) |
| Specialties | Dual 6-pin FireWire connectors |
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Pros
- Clean Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
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- Basic Systems
Comments about ART TubeFire 8 - 8 Channel, Tube Based Microphone Preamp with FireWire Connectivity - Mac OS X and Windows XP:
I use this peramp in a rack with other interface gear. Works great!
Pros
- Professional Functions
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Best Uses
Comments about ART TubeFire 8 - 8 Channel, Tube Based Microphone Preamp with FireWire Connectivity - Mac OS X and Windows XP:
Para lo que vale, un buen producto. Lo utilizo con un micro AT4047/SV y va muy bien aunque no tengo mucha experiencia en grabaciones. Lo enchufe al mac y sin problemas Lo utilizo para voz en off y creo que junto con el logic pro 8 se puede sacar buen sonido para voces.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
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- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about ART TubeFire 8 - 8 Channel, Tube Based Microphone Preamp with FireWire Connectivity - Mac OS X and Windows XP:
The TubeFire was used to record a live album for an all-acoustic, high-energy band. The audio quality was outstanding from the TRS audio outs fed into an Alesis HD24XR. When using ribbon mics, the pre amps are clean, quiet (70dB of gain) and a wonderful playback experience. After 2 nights in the trenches, there were zero problems, just stunning detail captured using mics every pro band has in their mic collection. In studio use has proved the TubeFire 8 to be even more impressive. After 30+ years as an audio professional, I have used many mic preamps and find the playback of recordings made with the TubeFire 8 to be amazing! With the $4,000.00 saved I will add a few more TubeFire 8's to the studio and mobile setup. All I was looking for was a stand-alone 8-channel mic preamp with high-resolution audio (10 to 60k) from the TRS lineouts. I found it all in the TubeFire 8 plus I have a firewire audio interface. Did I mention these are class-A tube preamps? Or that the input/output controls are solid and offer precise level control along with differing tonal (tube) colors by varying their relative levels? Too cool!
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- AC Power Cable
- 1 Meter FireWire Cable (6-Pin to 6-Pin)
- Cubase LE Software
- Three (3) Year Warranty
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