Product Description

The Firepod is a complete 24-bit/96kHz recording studio combining eight high-quality PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit/96kHz sample rate conversion and Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track recording software. The perfect hardware and software combination to deliver professional quality at an amazing price.

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

Presonus Firepod Studio Package Features:
PreSonus Firepod Firewire Interface

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Audio-Technica AT2041 Mic Pack with AT2020 and AT2021

On Stage Tripod Boom Mic Stand

Whirlwind MC20 20 Foot Mic Cable

CBI BLUC10 Ultimate Series Male XLR to 1/4 Inch Cable

Technical Description

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: 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

Catalog Description

Combines 8 high-quality mic preamps and an 8 x 8 FireWire audio interface@Up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution@8 mic/line inputs, 2 instrument inputs, 8 line outputs@S/PDIF digital I/O@MIDI I/O@Includes Cubase LE for Mac/PC

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