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PreSonus FireStudio Tube Recording Interface
New Power in a FireWire Audio Interface!
A versatile FireWire interface from PreSonus!
With the addition of the FireStudio Tube audio interface, PreSonus expands their successful FireStudio line. The FireStudio Tube is packed with sixteen analog inputs - two tube-based channels, eight XMAX preamps, and six balanced TRS inputs with Neutrik balanced TRS outputs, and also sports MIDI I/O. The FireStudio Tube brings the best of the past (the tube preamp on two channels) and blends it with modern technology (low jitter clock and FireWire) to create an audio interface with a variety of sonic colors. FireStudio Tube is a perfect fit in any studio.
PreSonus FireStudio Tube at a Glance:
Analog front end
Digital back end
Compatibility
Analog front end
On the front end, the FireStudio Tube is equipped with a variety of top-notch analog inputs - 16 in total - to bring source material into your session. The front panel is equipped with a pair of tube-driven preamps that are great for vocals, drum overheads, or acoustic guitar - pretty much any sound source that you want to add a bit of "tube" tone to. The back panel is loaded with eight XMAX solid-state preamps for mics and six balanced TRS line inputs for connecting external preamps or line level gear. Balanced line outputs round out the analog feature set.
Digital back end
D/A conversion is handled by convertors sporting 114dB of dynamic range and clocking being handled by a JetPLL low jitter clock. A single FireWire cable connects the FireStudio Tube to your computer. A 34 x 4 mixer matrix allows for sending latency-free multiple monitor mixes to performers. MIDI I/O rounds out the connectivity of the FireStudio Tube.
Compatibility
The FireStudio Tube is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Vista 32, so no matter which system you're running you can fit the FireStudio Tube into your studio. On the application side of things, FireStudio Tube works with Cubase, Logic, Nuendo, Sonar, among others.
PreSonus FireStudio Tube Features:
16 simultaneous analog inputs
2 "super" channels with tube preamp and compressor/limiter
8 XMAX Class A solid-state preamps
6 balanced TRS line inputs
6 balanced TRS line outputs
MIDI I/O
114dB dynamic range A/D converters
JetPLL low jitter clock
34 x 4 mixer matrix for sending multiple monitor mixes with no latency
Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista 32 compatible
Works with Cubase, Logic, Nuendo, Sonar, and many others
Each Firestudio purchase from Musictoyz comes with a free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M2X Headphones and a free 10' Mic Cable!
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Music Toyz Price $799.95
PreSonus FireStudio FireWire Recording Interface
New Power in a FireWire Audio Interface! Recording bands? The PreSonus FireStudio is a complete 26x26 24-bit/96k professional recording system combining eight Class A PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, up to sixteen channels of optical ADAT input/output, S/PDIF and MIDI input/output, along with the Control Console - a 36x36x18 zero latency mixer/router. The FireStudio also comes with award-winning recording and production software, virtual instruments, plug-ins, drum loops and samples to get you started making music immediately.
PreSonus FireStudio At-a-Glance:
PreSonus Preamplifiers
Ins and Outs
JetPLL
Control Console - Zero Latency DSP Mixing/Routing
Optional Monitor Station Remote (MSR)
ProPak Complete Software Suite
PreSonus Preamplifiers
The FireStudio starts with eight on-board custom-designed Class A microphone preamplifiers. Many other companies offering recording interfaces add the cheapest possible microphone preamplifier as an afterthought to the interface. PreSonus knows that every major component in the signal path from the audio source to the hard drive are extremely important and the preamplifier is a key component. The job of a microphone preamplifier is to boost microphone level signals to line level so that the signal can be converted from analog to digital. This mic to line boost is generally an preamplification of over 400 times the voltage of the original mic level signal. This preamplification stage is one of the most important stages that the signal will go through before converted to digital, and is why a high performance preamplifier is important to achieving great results. A cheap "off the shelf op-amp" type mic preamp that is found in most interfaces translates into thin, noisy and harsh results. A PreSonus preamplifier which operates in Class A mode and at higher voltage/current ratings than off the shelf op-amps, is designed for high headroom, low noise, wide dynamic range and wide frequency range, and most importantly, musicality and transparency - smooth highs, solid deep lows, and everything in between.
Ins and Outs
The FireStudio is loaded with I/O for an extremely flexible and expandable recording system. The FireStudio starts with eight Class A customer designed PreSonus microphone preamplifiers. You can add additional preamplifiers or analog inputs via the dual optical light pipe ports on the rear panel. You add up to two DigiMax FS, for a total of twenty-four microphone preamplifiers all in only three rack spaces! Additionally word/clock I/O for ultra tight synchronization, MIDI I/O and SPDIF I/O are on the FireStudio for further expandability.
JetPLL
The sycronization of the FireStudio is handled by patented JetPLL jitter reduction technology. JetPLL incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove all audio band jitter. JetPLL ensures the highest converter performance possible, resulting in better stereo separation and clearer more transparent audio. JetPLL delivers ultra-fast locking to any digital format, through a wide range of frequencies and is extremely robust, and tolerant of wide variations in clock frequencies. JetPLL ensures near perfect clock performance when networking audio devices thus creating the most stable and robust synchronization to the computer and all devices synchronization with the FireStudio.
Control Console - Zero Latency DSP Mixing/Routing
The FIRESTUDIO also includes the Control Console - a 36x36x18 DSP mixer/router for flexible mixing and direct routing any input to any output including the headphone output, with zero latency. The Control Console software application lives between your FireStudio interface and your DAW software enabling the mixing and routing of input streams coming into your FireStudio interface and playback stream coming from your DAW software. The Control Console is capable of creating up to nine stereo mixes and then routing to the outputs of your FireStudio for headphone mixes and various aux sends. This way everyone in the band and the recording engineer can have a custom mix.
Optional Monitor Station Remote (MSR)
The optional MSR (monitor station remote) for the FireStudio is a complete surround/stereo speaker manager, input switcher and communication system delivering a more efficient and flexible work flow. The MSR connects to the FireStudio via standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable to keep your work space as clean as possible. There are also two headphone outputs on the FireStudio for even further flexibility and convenience.
ProPak Complete Software Suite
The PreSonus FireStudio also comes with the new ProPak Complete Software Suite, which includes more than 20 real time plug-ins, a number of virtual instruments and over 2 GB of drum loops and samples including: Steinberg - Cubase LE; Propellerheads Reason Adapted PreSonus Edition; IK Multimedia - Amplitube LE; FXpansion - BFD lite; Drumagog LE; Sonoma Wire Works-Riffworks Jr.; Wave Arts - TrackPlug LE, MasterVerb LE and more!
PreSonus FireStudio Features:
High-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394)
24-bit/96kHz sampling rate
Eight Class A microphone preamps
Zero latency 36 x 36 x 18 DSP full-matrix mixer/router
16-channel 48kHz ADAT I/O
8-channel 96kHz ADAT I/O (dual SMUX)
S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, word clock I/O
Jet PLL jitter elimination technology
32x18 DSP matrix mixer/router
PreSonus ProPak Complete Audio Software Suite with Cubase LE, Reason Adapted, Amplitube LE, BFD Lite, Drumagog LE and more
Mac and Windows compatible
Each Firestudio purchase from Musictoyz comes with a free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M2X Headphones and a free 10' Mic Cable!
Music Toyz Price $699.95
Firestudio Project
Great for professional studio and live recording, podcasting and more, FireStudio Project is designed for ultra-high sonic performance. Whether you need to record a live drum set, a guitar amp, or an entire band, the FireStudio Project is ready and able.
The FireStudio Project is a complete professional recording system combining eight XMAX microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit/96K sample rate conversion, zero-latency matrix router mixer, and the PreSonus ProPak Software Suite featuring Steinberg's Cubase LE 4 48 track recording and production software, over 25 real-time plug-in effects, and more than 2 GB of drum loops and samples.
Based on the award-winning FP10(FirePod) the FireStudio Project features the following upgrades and improvements:
Improved analog to digital converters (114dB dynamic range)
Synchronization with JetPLL for improved clarity and stereo imaging
FireControl Mixer/Router to send up to five mixes to musicians
LED input metering on all channels
Internal IEC-based power supply
Updated ProPak software bundle
Each Firestudio Project purchase from Musictoyz comes with a free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M2X Headphones and a free 10' Mic Cable!
Music Toyz Price $499.99
Firebox Firewire recording system
The FireBox is the most powerful 24-bit/96k FireWire recording interface that fits in the palm of your hand. The FireBox is a complete 24-Bit/96k personal recording studio combining two high quality PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers, 24-Bit/96k sample rate and Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track recording software. The FireBox is the perfect hardware and software combination for a powerful professional-quality and compact computer-based studio.
The FIREBOX is the most professional-quality mobile interface in its class delivering:
- Higher-quality analog to digital converters (Dynamic Range 110dB)
- Class-A microphone preamplifiers
- Ultra wide frequency response (10 - 50kHz)
- Road-ready rugged build quality - metal chassis
Features
- High-Speed FireWire Network Audio Interface
- Plug and play FireWire (IEEE 1394) audio interface
- 24-Bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96K sample rate
- Record/playback 6 inputs/10 outputs at 24-bit/96K
- 2 PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers
- 2 analog line inputs, 6 analog line outputs
- S/PDIF input/output
- MIDI input/output
- Low latency monitoring
- Headphone output
- Powered via FireWire bus or externally
- Software router/mixer
- Windows and Macintosh compatible
- Fits MAXRACK rack mounting system
- FREE ProPak Software Suite including Cubase LE Audio Production Software Included
Each Firebox purchase from Musictoyz comes with a free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M2X Headphones and a free 10' Mic Cable!
Music Toyz Price $299.99
Inspire Firewire Audio Interface
The INSPIRE 1394 is a revolutionary FireWire Recording System featuring professional quality 24 bit/96k analog to digital conversion rate, four simultaneous inputs, software control panel as well as audio recording and production software giving you the smallest, most flexible, most affordable and all-inspiring computer recording studio ever!
Features
- 24-bit/96k A/D/A sample rate
- Four simultaneous input channels
- Two microphone/instrument preamplifiers
- Switchable line input or phono input(with RIAA filter)
- Software Control Panel and zero latency mixer
- Window XP and Macintosh OSX compatible
- FireWire bus-powered or powered externally
- ProPak Software Suite
Each Inspire purchase from Musictoyz comes with a free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M2X Headphones and a free 10' Mic Cable!
Music Toyz Price $199.99
Faderport Software Automation and Transport Controller
The FaderPort puts the feel, vibe, and efficiency back into music recording and production. No more clicking through menus and drawing automation edits with a mouse. The easy-to-use FaderPort delivers complete transport control for fast and efficient recording along with ultra high quality, touch sensitive motorized fader for writing fades and automation.
The touch-sensitive, long throw motorizedfader on the FaderPort has the feel needed for recording perfect fades and writing volume, mute and pan automation in real-time. Solo and record enable can also be easily controlled with the FaderPort along with window selection, play, stop, record, and managing markers (locate points) for fast and easy recording. A foot switch jack is also included on the FaderPort for hands free punch-in/out recording. The FaderPort works with all Mac or Windows-based recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic and more.
Features:
- complete recording transport control
- high-quality Alps fader used in control surfaces costing over $10K+
- touch sensitive, 100mm long throw motorized fader
- dual-servo drive belt motor design for fast and smooth operation
- write single channel or group channel volume automation
-write pan and mute automation
- 1024 steps of resolution
- pan control, mute, solo, record enable
- quick window selection (edit, mix, transport)
- rugged metal top plate
- rugged military-grade push buttons
- footswitch jack for hands free punch in/out
- compatible with all major recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, and more
- Mac and Windows compatible
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Recording bands? The PreSonus FireStudio is a complete 26x26 24-bit/96k professional recording system combining eight Class A PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, up to sixteen channels of optical ADAT input/output, S/PDIF and MIDI input/output, along with the Control Console - a 36x36x18 zero latency mixer/router. The FireStudio also comes with award-winning recording and production software, virtual instruments, plug-ins, drum loops and samples to get you started making music immediately. 
The FaderPort puts the feel, vibe, and efficiency back into music recording and production. No more clicking through menus and drawing automation edits with a mouse. The easy-to-use FaderPort delivers complete transport control for fast and efficient recording along with ultra high quality, touch sensitive motorized fader for writing fades and automation. 