Presonus VFIRE- ROL RBUSS to Firewire

PRESONUS VFIRE Details ^top

The PreSonus V-FIRE is a Roland R-BUS to FireWire converter for Windows XP and Macintosh computers. This unique adapter allows you to convert Roland's R-BUS digital audio output to FireWire (IEEE 1394) format, providing a multichannel computer interface for Roland products equipped with an R-BUS output. The V-FIRE features two R-BUS ports and two FireWire ports, allowing 16 channels of digital audio to stream at up to 24-bit/96kHz sample rate. It is also equipped with R-BUS 1, R-BUS 2, and master sync LED indicators. The V-FIRE also comes with a software control panel enabling the user to select the sample rate (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz), latency, buffer size, and clock source.

Interface Converts Roland R-BUS to FireWire!
PreSonus rolls out another "somebody finally did it" product aimed at owners of Roland gear who've been feeling a little left out of the multi-channel computer interface world, called the V-FIRE. It's a 24-bit/96kHz R-BUS to FireWire converter. Compatible with both Windows XP and Mac OS X, the V-FIRE provides a multi-channel computer interface for Roland products equipped with R-BUS. V-Fire features two R-BUS and two FireWire ports for 16 channels of digital audio to stream at up to 24-bit/96kHz. It also comes with a software control panel enabling the user to select the sample rate (44.1 - 96kHz), latency, buffer size, and clock source.

PreSonus V-FIRE at a Glance
two R-BUS ports allow transfer from Roland recorders to your computer
Easy configuration with software control panel
Transfer from Roland recorders to your computer
The V-FIRE features two R-BUS ports and two FireWire ports allowing 16 channels of digital audio to stream at up to 24-bit/96kHz sample rate. The V-FIRE is also equipped with R-BUS 1, R-BUS 2 and master sync LED indicators.

Easy configuration with software control panel
V-FIRE also comes with a software control panel enabling you to select the sample rate (44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, and 96kHz), latency, buffer size, and clock source.

PreSonus V-FIRE Features:

High-speed R-BUS to FireWire (IEEE 1394)

24-bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz sampling rates

Two R-BUS ports for 16 channels of digital audio

Dual FireWire ports for connecting other FireWire Devices

Get more out of your Roland recorder and your computer DAW with the PreSonus V-FIRE!
Turn your Roland workstation into a FireWire computer music system!

The V-Fire works with the following Roland products with R-BUS expansion:
MV-8000
VM-3100 Pro
VM-7000
VS-2480CD/DVD
VS-2400CD
VSR-880
XV-5080

PRESONUS VFIRE Specs ^top

PreSonus V-FIRE 24-bit/96kHz R-BUS to FireWire Interface Specifications:

Digital Audio Transfer: R-BUS to FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Maximum Inputs/Outputs: 16 inputs/ 16 outputs
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Control Panel Parameters: Sample Rate, Latency (PC only), Clock Source
R-BUS 1: 8 channels digital audio input/output with full R-BUS support
R-BUS 2: 8 channels digital audio input/output with full R-BUS support
Power Supply: Ext line Transformer, Internal Switching, 12-18V DC
Bus Power: Six-pin FireWire Port

Minimum computer system requirements

Windows:
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
Computer: Windows compatible computer with 1394 port (PCI or built-in)
CPU/Clock: Pentium, 1.6MHz or higher
Memory (RAM): 512 MB (1GB recommended)

Macintosh:
OS: Mac OSX 10.3.7 or later
Computer: Apple Macintosh series with 1394 port (PCI or built-in)
CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/1.2Mhz or higher, all Intel/Mac models
Memory(RAM): 512 MB (1GB recommended)
Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system.