PreSonus Firepod FireWire Interface with Preamps
24-Bit/96kHz audio interface. Includes Cubase LE software.
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Sample Connection Diagram
Firewire Ports
Input Gain Trim
Headphone Mix
Studio Pak
Mic Input
Right Angle
Rear
Cubase LE Screenshot
Insert
Left Angle
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Hardware
The Firepod FireWire recording hardware interface is equipped with eight high-quality PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit/96K analog to digital conversion along with SPDIF and MIDI inputs and outputs for professional quality convenient and compact no-hassle recording.
The Firepod is loaded with eight custom-designed ultra low noise, high headroom microphone preamplifiers perfect for recording a wide variety of sources including vocals, drums, guitars, bass, piano, keyboards, guitars, synths, horns, orchestras, choirs, and more. Eight potentiometers are on the front panel to easily control the input level of each preamplifier.
Inputs one and two of the Firepod can be switched between microphone or instrument level while inputs three thru eight can be switched between microphone or line input. Phantom power (+48V) is available on every channel in groups of four. 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 has eight balanced TRS line outputs as well two balanced TRS main outputs as well as cue outputs for addtional monitoring.
The Firepod also includes stereo headphone output on the front panel, as well as mix control to balance monitoring levels between mixed input and main output signals for zero-latency monitoring. Two channels of SPDIF input and output as well as MIDI input and output are also included.
ProPak Software Suite comes free with the FirePod recording system. The ProPak gives you everything you need to get started producing music immediately. The ProPak comes with recording software, real-time plug-in effects as well as over 2 GB of drum loops and samples giving a powerful bundle of software tools for music production.
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. 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!
Features:
High-Speed FireWire Network Audio Interface
Up to 96K Sampling Rate
8 Discrete Microphone Preamps (+60dB gain) w/ 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
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Preamp Input Impedance: 1.3k Ohms
Instrument Input Impedance: 1M Ohms
Preamp THD: <0.005%
Preamp EIN: -125dB
Preamp Gain: 54dB
Preamp Send Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
Preamp Return Input Impedance: 10K Ohms
Line Trim: +/-20dB
Line Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
TRS Output Impedance: 51Ohms
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
Minimum computer system requirements:
Windows
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista
• Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire port.
• CPU/Clock: Pentium, Athlon with 900Mhz or higher (1.5GHz)
• Memory(RAM): 256 MB (512MB recommended)
Macintosh
• OS: MacOS X ver. 10.3.5 (Mac OSX Tiger ver. 10.4 Click here)
• Computer: Apple Macintosh series with on-board Firewire port.
• CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/800Mhz or higher (G4/Dual 1 GHz recommended), all Intel/Mac models
• Memory(RAM): 512 MB or more
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PreSonus Firepod FireWire Interface with Preamps Reviews
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