Phonic Firefly808 Universal Firewire + USB 2.0

PHONIC FIREFLY808U Details ^top

Swiss army knife of interfaces! Now with both USB 2.0 & Firewire!! 192kHz/24bit multitrack recording through 8 analog (XLR, 1/4"), 8 channels of ADAT in/out, AES/EBU in/out, SPDIF in/out, midi in/out and word clock. Also has TRS ¼ output for each channel.  Compatible with Mac/PC. Includes Cubase LE 4. Firewire & USB 2.0 cable included. Daisy chain up to two units together with Firewire!

The new Phonic Firefly 808 Universal Rack-mountable preamplified unit with USB and FireWire interface is an easy-to-use, high-quality recording interface for songwriters to record guitars, keyboards, vocals and more to the computer. Featured are 8 analog (XLR and 1/4") inputs and 8 analog (1/4") outputs, as well as S/PDIF, AES/EBU, MIDI and ADAT inputs and outputs - all of which are streamed to and from the computer in real time through the FireWire or USB connection in superb 24-bit/192kHz audio. Compatible with the most popular of Digital Audio Workstation software, this powerful unit provides recording musicians and engineers alike with the kind of sophisticated yet easy-to-use recording device they require.

Universal Version
Building upon the legacy created through the popular Firefly family of digital recording interfaces, the Firefly 808 Universal offers a simpler approach to PC or Mac host-based recording systems than ever before. Incorporating both FireWire and USB connections, Mac and PC users alike will find the Firefly 808 Universal a no-fuss interface for recording up to 16 tracks in glorious 24-bit/192kHz resolution.* With the addition of a USB 2.0 connection, PC users reluctant to upgrade to fidgety FireWire expansion cards can now get multi-track audio.

FEATURES:
FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 audio interface
24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz sampling rate
18 simultaneous inputs and outputs FireWire/USB audio interface
8 microphone preamps w/ trim control and individual phantom power switches
8 analog line Inputs including 2 Instrument Inputs
8 channels of optical ADAT I/O (4 ch. via 96k dual SMUX)
S/PDIF I/O, AES/EBU I/O, MIDI I/O and word clock I/O
Headphone output and Main output with volume control for monitoring purpose
Channel meters on channel 1 to 8 for input or output
Synchronization, sampling rate, digit I/O and MIDI in/out indicators
Stand-alone mixer functionality for field and studio use without computer
Instrument input, pad switch, balanced TRS send jacks on Inputs 1 and 2
Compatible with Windows XP/Vista and Mac OSX
Steinberg Cubase LE 4 DAW software included

PHONIC FIREFLY808U Specs ^top

Frequency Response
Mic Input to Line Output (Gain @ unity): +0.04, –0.26 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Mic Input to Digital Output (AES, 96 kHz sample rate): +0, –0.2 dB, 20 Hz to 85 kHz
Distortion (THD & IMD)
Mic Input to Line Output (@ +4 dBu output): THD+N: < 0.001%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW, 1 kHz input @ +4 dBu, preamp at unity gain
Mic Input to Digital Output (AES, 48 kHz sample rate): THD+N: < 0.004%, 10mV rms input, gain at –1 dB FS output
Dynamic Range >110 dB (through A-to-D converters)
>120 dB (Mic In to Line Out)
Noise
Signal-to-Noise (A-weighted): >100 dB (ref. +4 dBu, Mic In to Line Out, Gain @ unity)
Equivalent Input Noise (E.I.N.), 20 Hz to 20 kHz Bandwidth, 150Ω source impedance: –129 dBu @ +60 dB gain
Residual Output Noise: Line Out: < –100 dBu (Channel Gain at unity)
Digital Out (AES, 48 kHz): < –110 dB FS
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) Mic In: >60 dB @ 1 kHz, Gain @ maximum
Crosstalk (Mic Input to Line Output) < –100 dB @ 1 kHz, +10 dBu signal on adjacent input, 150Ω source impedance
Input Gain Control Range Mic In: +10 dB to +60 dB
Line In: –10 dB to + 40 dB
Phantom Power +48 VDC, individual switches
Rated Output Line: +4 dBu
Maximum Input Levels Mic Input: +12 dBu, Gain @ unity
Inst Input: +20 dBu, Gain @ –20 dB
Line Input: > +20 dBu, Gain @ 0 dB
Input Impedance
Ch 1 and 2 Mic Input 1.1 kΩ
Ch 3 through 8 Mic Input 1.1 kΩ
Inst Input 500 kΩ
Line Input 22 kΩ balanced, 11 kΩ unbalanced
Line out 100 Ω balanced
Signal Level LEDs -40, -20, -10 dBu, 0 dBu (normal operating level), OL = 14 dBu
Sample Frequency Selections 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, External
Input & Output connectors
Analog Input Connectors Two combo jack; Six balanced XLR mic inputs
Two 1/4" TS high-impedance instrument inputs (through combo jack)
Eight 1/4" TRS balanced line inputs
Analog Output Connectors Thirteen 1/4" TRS outputs and one for headphones
Digital Input Connectors RCA for S/PDIF, XLR for AES, BNC for external word clock and Toslink Optical inputs
Digital Output Connectors RCA for S/PDIF, XLR for AES, BNC for external word clock and Toslink Optical outputs
Two Toslink Optical Connectors Transmit channels 1-8 at 44.1/48 kHz operation
Transmits channels 1-4 at 88.2/96 kHz operation
Interface USB 2.0 and Firewire ports
AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: 60 watts
Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions 483 x 88 x 286 mm (19 x 3.5 x 11.25 in.)
Weight 5 kg (11 lbs.)

PHONIC FIREFLY808U Documentation ^top

Firefly808 Universal Users Manual (pdf)
Firefly808 Universal Brochure (pdf)