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ProFire Lightbridge FireWire Lightpipe Interface

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Overview

Up to 32 channels of computer-to-Lightpipe connectivity!

The ProFire Lightbridge interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC or Mac via FireWire”perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. The unit is capable of 32 channels of Lightpipe I/O, S/PDIF I/O and two-channel analog output for a total of 34 x 36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates. (It also supports 16-channel Lightpipe operation at 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates via the SMUX protocol.) The ProFire Lightbridge can output word clock as a master, or slave to external sync on any input, and MIDI I/O also accommodates MIDI Time Code and MIDI Machine Control. Independent volume controls are provided for the 1/4" balanced outputs and front panel 1/4" headphone jack. The ProFire Lightbridge is compatible with most DAW software.

The Perfect Companion for Digital Mixers
The ProFire Lightbridge is designed with today's digital mixers and workflow in mind. Record up to 32 Lightpipe tracks to your computer-based DAW simultaneously from a digital mixer. Or use your mixer to submix up to 32 DAW tracks while sending the submix back to the DAW via S/PDIF. Using the mixer's built-in processing and automation leaves more CPU power for specific tracks that require CPU-intensive plug-ins.

Transfers
Need to transfer tracks between an ADAT system and your computer? The ProFire Lightbridge does it with ease. Send up to 32 channels of Lightpipe simultaneously at 44.1 or 48kHz”or transfer up to 16 channels at 88.2 or 96kHz using the SMUX protocol.

Build a Custom I/O Setup with the AD/DA Converters of Your Choice
ProFire Lightbridge plays nice with others too. Pick any ADAT-compatible A/D or D/A converter and utilize the fast and reliable FireWire driver technology to get the most out of your DAW.

Live Multitrack Recording
Combine the ProFire Lightbridge with up to four award-winning M-Audio Octane 8-channel preamps and you have a compact system for recording up to 32 Lightpipe channels of input for live shows.

Features

32-channel Lightpipe I/O via FireWire

Up to 24-bit/96kHz SMUX operation

S/PDIF I/O

1/4" headphone and balanced 2-channel outputs

Word clock and MIDI I/O > total synchronization and control

32-channel Lightpipe I/O at 44.1 or 48kHz

16-channel Lightpipe I/O at 88.2 or 96kHz using SMU

S/PDIF I/O (via included breakout cable, coax)

Two 1/4" TRS analog outputs with dedicated level control

All analog and digital I/O active simultaneously (up to a total of 34 x 36 concurrent Channels at 44.1 or 48kHz; 18 x 20 at 88.2 or 96kHz)

Word clock I/O (via included breakout cable, BNC)

MIDI I/O (via included breakout cable)

1/4" front-panel headphone out with dedicated level control

Up to 24-bit/96kHz operation

FireWire connectivity to computer

Indicators for sample rate, Lightpipe I/O, MIDI I/O, sync source and power

Kensington lock slot

Half-space rack chassis, optional mounting tray

Compatible with most major DAWs

Compatibility

ASIO II
WDM
Core Audio
GSIF II

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ProFire Lightbridge FireWire Lightpipe Interface

Up to 32 channels of computer-to-Lightpipe connectivity!

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