Presonus FIREPOD

PRESONUS FIREPOD Details ^top

- REAL Preamps : Class A, high headroom low noise custom designed by PreSonus.

- REAL Interface : 24/96 FireWire (IEEE 1394), MIDI I/O, SPDIF I/O, low latency analog monitoring and more...

- REAL Software : Cubase LE - 48 Audio Tracks, 96 MIDI tracks, plug in bundle, VST instrument and Direct X compatibility upgradeable to Cubase SX

The FIREPOD is a complete 24bit-96k recording studio combining eight high-quality PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit 96k 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.

The FIREPOD comes ready-to-go with Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track 24-bit/96K recording software, and is also compatible with many popular ASIO/WDM and Core Audio based applications.

The FIREPOD also is equipped with an addtional FireWire port making it possible to daisy chain two FIREPODs together, creating the possibility for additional audio channels (with mic pre's).

Software (click here to view screen)

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
• Daisy chain two FIREPOD's
• Separate Main and Cue Mix Outputs
• Cubase LE Audio Production Software Included

Minimum computer system requirements:

Windows
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP1
• Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire port.
• CPU/Clock: Pentium, Celeron with 900Mhz or higher (Dual 1.2 GHz recommended)
• Memory(RAM): 256 MB (512MB recommended)

Macintosh
• OS: MacOS X 10.3.5 or later
• Computer: Apple Macintosh series with on-board Firewire port.
• CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/800Mhz or higher (G4/Dual 1 GHZ recommended)
• Memory(RAM): 512 MB or more