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PreSonus FIREBOX 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Recording System  

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    • PreSonus

    Tiny size — huge sound.

    The PreSonus FireBox is a 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Recording System with a 6-in, 10-out computer recording interface that fits in the palm of your hand. It boasts 2 crystal-clear Class A preamps with 45dB gain, ultra-wide 10Hz-50kHz frequency response, and professional 24-bit/96kHz converters with 110dB dynamic range for a big, musical sound.

    It has 2 mic/instrument preamps with 48V phantom power conveniently located on the front panel. On the back you'll find 2 balanced TRS line inputs, 6 balanced TRS analog outs, MIDI I/O, and S/PDIF I/O. You can record through 6 inputs and playback through 8 outputs simultaneously. It also has a stereo headphone output and the main volume control on the front panel.

    The FireBox is compatible with both Windows XP and Mac OS X and comes with Studio One Artist music creation and production software. It has the same platform and intuitive interface as Studio One Pro and has an unlimited track count. The FireBox is also compatible with many popular ASIO/WDM and Core Audio-based applications, including Sonar, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, Premier, and many others.

    Features

    • 24-bit/96kHz FireWire recording interface
    • 2 front panel inputs with preamps and 48V phantom power
    • 2 balanced TRS line inputs
    • 6 balanced TRS analog outs
    • MIDI I/O
    • S/PDIF I/O
    • Recording and playback through 6 inputs and 8 outputs simultaneously
    • Stereo headphone output
    • Volume control
    • Compatible with most ASIO/WDM and Core Audio based applications
    • Studio One Artist>
    • Elegant, single-window work environment
    • Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
    • Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
    • Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
    • Automatic delay compensation
    • Advanced automation
    • 32-bit audio processing
    • Easy-to-use sidechain routing
    • Stunning virtual instruments
    • User-friendly sampler
    • Most intuitive MIDI-mapping system available
    • Realtime audio timestretching and resampling
    • K-System metering
    • Compatible with any ASIO-, Windows Audio-, or Core Audio-compliant audio interface
    • Works with key commands from Pro Tools, Cubase, and Logic.
    • Native Effects 32-bit effects library with 20 dynamics processors, reverbs, modulations effects, amp simulators, etc.
    • Ampire - Amplifier-Modeling
    • Auto Filter - Envelope Filter
    • Beat Delay - Tempo-Synchronized Delay
    • Binaural Pan - Stereo Panning Effect
    • Channel Strip - Dynamics Processing and Equalizer
    • Chorus - Mono/Stereo Chorus
    • Compressor - Mono/Stereo Variable Compressor
    • Flanger - Stereo/Mono Flanger
    • Limiter - Mono/Stereo Limiter
    • Mixtool - Phase and MS Utility
    • MixVerb - Mono/Stereo Reverb
    • Phase Meter phase-correlation analysis
    • Phaser mono/stereo phaser
    • Pro EQ 7-band parametric EQ
    • Red Light Distortion distortion processor
    • Room Reverb stereo/mono room reverb
    • Spectrum Meter frequency analyzer
    • Tricomp 3-band compressor
    • Tuner instrument tuner
    • X-Trem mono/stereo tremolo
    • Four virtual instruments
    • Impact Sample Trigger Drum Instrument with 32 drum kits by Ueberschall
    • Presence Sample Player Virtual Instrument with 200 sampled instruments by Digital Sound Factory
    • SampleOne Sampler Virtual Instrument
    • Mojito Analog-Modeling Subtractive Synthesizer
    • Native Instruments Kore Player with 150 instruments
    • Native Instruments Guitar Rig LE
    • Toontrack EZdrummer Lite
    • Nearly 1,400 drum loops (1.4 GB) by Bandmate Loops

    The speed of FireWire in an extremely portable yet highly functional interface. Order yours today.

    FIREBOX 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Recording System Specifications:

    • Preamp Bandwidth: 10Hz-50kHz
    • Preamp Input Impedance: 1.3k Ohms
    • Instrument Input Impedance: 1M Ohms
    • Preamp THD: <0.005%
    • Preamp EIN: -125dB
    • Preamp Gain: 45dB (+12dB digital boost switch)
    • Line Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
    • TRS Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
    • TRS Main Outputs Impedance: 51 Ohms
    • Headphone Output: 150mW/Ch 20Hz-20kHz
    • Phantom Power: 48V +/- 2V
    • Power Supply: Ext line Transformer, Internal Switching
    • Bus Power: 6-pin FireWire Port
    • Analog to Digital Converters: 24-bit/up to 96khz
    • ADC Dynamic Range: 107dB
    • DAC: 24-bit/up to 96kHz
    • DAC Dynamic Range: 110dB
    • IEEE1394 Speed: 400MBps
    • System Requirements for Studio One Artist
    • Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.2 or higher, PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor, 1GB RAM
    • Recommended: PowerPC G5 or better or Intel Core Duo or Intel Xeon processor or better, 2GB or more RAM
    • Win: Windows XP or Vista, Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion), 1GB RAM
    • Recommended: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz EM64T or better or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or better, 2GB or more RAM
    • Windows and Macintosh Systems: Internet connection, DVD-ROM drive, a monitor resolution no lower than 1024x768 pixels
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    5 Years, still going strong

    | Review By: JustinFromCanada | 2 years, 2 months ago

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    I picked this unit up shortly after it came out, about 5 years ago. It was my first recording interface, and at the time USB 2.0 wasn't out, so Firewire was the only high-speed interface available. Anyways, this unit has been my rock. It's seen my studio grow from the ground up and through it all, it has been solid. I use it mainly for guitar/vocal demos and I've probably put close to 1000 hours on it and I've had no issues. Phantom power is tops, the gains are great on the front. the two rear inputs have no gain control, but you really don't need them with the +12dB. The only thing that would be nice is on-board verb and eq, but that's what makes this thing so affordable. If you're just starting out and looking to record only a few tracks at a time (4 (2 mic max) + 1 spidf + 1 midi), this is a great unit, if you need a full band all at once, you won't have enough tracks and you'll have to spend some coin. For personal studio recordings, this is a must. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
    Have you used the product?:
    No
    Musical Experience:
    Active Musician/Songwriter
    Style of music you play:
    Country, Southern-Rock
    Where you live:
    Sudbury, ON

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    Presonus Firebox

    | Review By: J. Mo | 2 years, 2 months ago

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    I have owned the Firebox now for about 6 months.  I did a lot of research before purchasing this device, as it is my first recording interface and I didn't have much money to spend.  Despite some of the reviews questioning its reliability, I have had an extremely positive experience with the Firebox.  Not only is it a great price, but I have not had any problems setting up or using the unit.  My only gripes are with the Cubase LE software, which is a far cry from the full version of Cubase.  The Firebox records excellent quality tracks and is very easy to use, in my opinion.  Having no experience whatsoever with setting up or recording music, I was able to get the Firebox set up and recording tracks in a couple days.  Of course, I read the entire manual; though I'm sure recording savvy folks could get it going in no time.  For those concerned about reliability, I purchased the extended warranty and am very glad I picked this device.  Remember since it does not have an on/off switch to not leave it plugged in all the time if your computer is on, it does get fairly warm.  While it is in operation make sure it has some space etc.  These are all common sense things - I think if you take care of the device properly it will last a long time.  The only way I?d be happier with my purchase is if I had the full version of Cubase.   
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
    Have you used the product?:
    No
    Musical Experience:
    Hobbyist - daily player
    Style of music you play:
    Classic rock, blues, prog rock, prog metal
    Where you live:
    Humboldt County, CA

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no797467

    Great little box, but may have a short lifespan...

    | Review By: XD-0CIQF | 2 years, 3 months ago

    1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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    I bought a Presonus Firebox about 3 years ago, worked great for my basic needs.  Sound quality of the converters and pres are decent, but not the best compared to units 4x+ as much.  The pres have plenty of gain for most mics, but they may not be enough for some. Just recently it decided to die on me; The unit turned off, the unit was really hot, and it smelled like something was fried in there... :RIP:
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
    Have you used the product?:
    No
    Musical Experience:
    Active Noise Maker/Turd Polisher
    Style of music you play:
    Misc.
    Where you live:
    Texas

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no1032371

    Sturdy and powerful...

    | Review By: gretschman-NG8f4 | 2 years, 3 months ago

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    I bought this thing a few weeks ago and so far it's worked like a charm. I haven't used the included recording software yet (probably won't, either) because I've been using it for GarageBand. I'm running firewire and haven't had any latency issues. Haven't used it for midi yet but I'm expecting it to be as smooth as everything else has been so far. It runs pretty silent too. Very sturdy and well made, also. If you're looking for an affordable way to lay down tracks at home, this won't let you down.
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
    Have you used the product?:
    No
    Musical Experience:
    Active Musician
    Style of music you play:
    Rock, Blues
    Where you live:
    Rome, GA

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    Must Read

    | Review By: Anonymous User | 2 years, 3 months ago

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    This product is a perfect example of real bang for your buck.  NOTE if you have the new aluminum body macbook pro you will need to purchase a 6 pin to 9 pin firewire cable before you can you this.  Amateur to pros will love this little firebox!
    Do you own the product?:
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    No
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    Did you find this review helpful? yes no949514

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