PreSonus FireStudio Mobile 10x6 FireWire Recording System  

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10x6 mobile FireWIre interface with XMAX mic preamps, digital conversion, JetPLL Sync, and more.

The PreSonus FireStudio Mobile Recording System combines the superior analog-circuit design and advanced platform technology of PreSonus' acclaimed FireStudio rackmount interfaces with the ability to run on bus power in field applications. Now you can have enhanced audio performance for music recording and creation anywhere you can lug your laptop.

The FireStudio Mobile is a 10-input, 6-output professional audio recording system that combines 2 PreSonus XMAX Class A microphone preamplifiers; 6 line-level, analog input channels; S/PDIF digital input and output; MIDI I/O; and headphone monitoring with separate gain control. The FireStudio Mobile gives you tons of flexibility and a high input count making it possible to record a whole band. It's also bundled with PreSonus Studio One Artist, a groundbreaking music creation program, and over 4GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops, and samples to get you started making music immediately.

True 48-Volt Phantom Power—Even When Powered By Your Laptop
Here's a dirty little secret: bus-powered mobile interfaces from other manufacturers deliver much less than the full 48 volts of phantom power that is specified by microphone manufacturers. This means even the finest condenser microphone can't work at optimal internal gain levels, potentially compromising sound quality even before the signal gets to the mic preamp. To get around this, the PreSonus' team of engineers created an "internal switching power plant" that lets the PreSonus FireStudio Mobile convert computer bus power into a full 48 volts of phantom power, as well as delivering 30 volts to power the superb mic preamps you'll read about next.

XMAX Class A Preamplifiers to Go
PreSonus knows that the mic preamplifier is a key component in the sonic quality of a recording. The FireStudio Mobile includes custom-designed, high-voltage, discrete, XMAX Class A microphone preamplifiers that are suitable for use with all types of microphones. The job of a microphone preamplifier in an audio interface is to boost a microphone-level signal to line level before conversion to the digital domain. A good preamp boosts the level to almost 400 times that of the original signal, making the preamp one of the most important stages in an interface. With XMAX preamps, the sonic quality is limited only by what microphone you plug into it.

XMAX preamplifiers are built with 3 key elements:
High Voltage—The XMAX preamplifier runs on power rails of 30V. These higher-voltage power rails deliver more headroom, deeper lows, smoother highs, and a richer overall sound.

Discrete components, not op-amps—PreSonus uses genuine transistors, resistors, and capacitors. Op-amps add noise, coloration, and harshness to a signal. The PreSonus' discrete design delivers ultralow noise and transparency.

Class A—Class A circuits have no crossover distortion and deliver purer, clearer, and more musical results than the Class AB designs that are more common in other preamps.

The net result of the XMAX preamp design is high headroom, low noise, wide dynamic range, extended frequency response, and—most important—musicality and transparency, with smooth highs, solid deep lows, and everything in between.

On the Front
A pair of 3-LED level/clip indicators let you check the signal levels for channels 1 and 2, and a button enables 48V phantom power for the 2 mic channels. Also on the front panel are gain knobs for the 2 mic/instrument inputs and for the main stereo outputs and a stereo headphone output with gain knob. Gain for the mic inputs ranges from —10dB to +70dB; the high-impedance instrument inputs range from —30dB to +50dB of gain. Finally, a power/sync indicator LED shows whether the FireStudio Mobile is receiving adequate power and is correctly receiving word clock.

Ins and Outs
For a compact, portable unit, the FireStudio Mobile is loaded with I/O. It starts with a pair of combination XLR/TS mic/instrument jacks, which are in the inputs for channels 1 and 2. The XLR mic inputs are routed to the aforementioned XMAX solid-state mic preamplifiers. The high-impedance, TS instrument inputs let you plug guitars or basses directly into the front panel.

On the back are 6 more balanced, 1/4" line level inputs for channels 3 through 8, plus a DB9 connector that accepts a breakout cable (included) to provide stereo S/PDIF digital I/O and MIDI I/O. You get 2 FireWire 400 ports: one port connects to your computer, and the other can be used to connect a hard drive or to daisy-chain any FireStudio-family interface allowing you to integrate the FireStudio Mobile into a larger system.

Digital Converters and JetPLL Sync
PreSonus FireStudio Mobile's A/D/A converters have a dynamic range of 118dB for unbelievable clarity. Synchronization to your computer is stable and robust, thanks to JetPLL synchronization technology. JetPLL incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove all audio-band jitter, ensuring near-perfect clock performance and optimal converter performance when networking two or more digital-audio devices. JetPLL quickly locks to any digital format through a wide range of frequencies and is extremely robust and tolerant of wide variations in clock frequencies. As a result, you'll experience better stereo separation and clearer, more transparent audio.

Universal Control
Like all members of the PreSonus FireStudio family, the FireStudio Mobile comes bundled with Universal Control software. Universal Control is a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use control-panel application that allows you to daisy-chain up to 4 FireStudio family devices for a maximum of up to 52 inputs and outputs (assuming your computer can handle that many tracks).

Universal Control consists of the Launch window and the Device window. In the Launch window, you can set the sample rate, clock source, safe mode, buffer size (PC only), and WDM routing (PC only) for all connected FireStudio Mobile-series interfaces. Each device is listed at the bottom of the window, along with Device Window buttons that open each interface's Device window.

The Device window provides level and routing controls for each FireStudio-series interface's internal mixer, enabling you to set up zero-latency cue mixes. Input and output metering have been optimized for ultrafast screen display and minimum CPU usage, and you can give each interface a custom name. You can use any device in the chain as the master clock source, or you can slave the entire chain to an external digital device using any of the available digital inputs in the chain.

Studio One Artist—Plus Gigabytes of Creative Resources
The FireStudio Mobile recording system is bundled with an exceptional software package featuring PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW software for Mac OS X and Windows XP and Vista. It makes producing high-quality projects easier than ever before. As part of the Studio One Artist package, you get 20 new PreSonus Native Effects plug-ins and virtual instruments, and a generous bundle of third-party loops, software, and instrument sounds.

Features

  • The first mobile interface with PreSonus' renowned studio-interface audio quality
  • Plug-and-play, high-speed FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394)
  • 24-bit resolution with 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz sampling rates
  • Record/playback 10 inputs and 6 outputs
  • 2 XMAX PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers with true 48V phantom power for condenser mics
  • 8 line inputs, 2 line outputs
  • Stereo S/PDIF and MIDI input/output — DB9 break-out cable included
  • Zero-latency monitoring
  • Headphone output with gain control
  • Software router/mixer
  • Powered via FireWire bus or using included power supply
  • Windows- (32- and 64-bit) and Macintosh-compatible
  • Universal Control control-panel software
  • DICE II Chipset — extremely efficient data transfer
  • JetPLL — jitter-elimination technology
  • Road-rugged construction
  • Shockproof, reinforced metal chassis
  • Silky-smooth, sealed rotary controls
  • Military-grade circuit board
  • Chassis-mounted input/output sockets resist strain from jacks
  • Full shielding from external interference
  • Daisy-chainable with the PreSonus FireStudio family of products
  • Full version of Studio One Artist multitrack-recording software and bundled extras:
  • Easy integration with no setup or configuration
  • Music-creation software with an intuitive, practical, single-window interface
  • Unlimited tracks, insert effects, sends, virtual instruments, buses, and effects channels
  • Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
  • Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
  • Full-featured, flexible automation
  • Powerful realtime auto/manual time-stretching and resampling engine
  • Control Link (advanced MIDI mapping made easy)
  • 20 - 32-bit Native Sound plug-ins, including reverbs, amp modeling, and EQ
  • 4 virtual instruments, including a sampler and an analog-type subtractive synth
  • Ability to control FireStudio Mobile's software mixer to create zero-latency cue mixes
  • Gigabytes of third-party resources, including Native Instruments KORE Player with custom SoundPack (150 instruments), Native Instruments' Guitar Rig LE, Toontrack EZdrummer Lite, and over 1.4 GB of loops

Get plenty of inputs, mobility, and the right software to get you started with this interface. Order today!

FireStudio Mobile 10x6 FireWire Recording System Specifications:

  • System Requirements
  • Windows:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista
  • CPU/Clock: or Athlon 900MHz (1.5GHz or higher recommended)
  • Memory(RAM): 1GB (more recommended)
  • Macintosh:
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.4.x or later (10.5 supported with driver update)
  • CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/Dual 1GHZ or faster, all Intel-based Mac models
  • Memory(RAM): 1GB (more recommended)
  • Windows and Macintosh Systems:
  • IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 Port
  • Internet connection
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Internal or external 7200RPM storage drive is highly 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. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) that you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals.
  • Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024 x 768 pixels.
  • System Requirements for Studio One Artist
  • Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.2 or higher, PowerPC G4 1.25GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5GHz 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
  • Known compatible and incompatible hardware
  • Microphone preamp (XLR Balanced)
  • Frequency response (+0, -0.5 dB): 20Hz to 50kHz
  • Frequency response (+0/-3.0dB): 20Hz to 150kHz
  • Input impedance: 1.6 kOhms
  • THD + N (unwtd, 1kHz @ +4dBu Output, Unity Gain): < 0.008%
  • EIN (unwtd, 55dB Gain, 150Ω Input, 20Hz to 22kHz): —130dBu
  • S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref = +4dBu, 20Hz to 22kHz): >101dB
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1kHz, 55dB Gain): >55dB
  • Gain Control Range (± 1dB): —10dB to 70dB
  • Maximum Input level (Unity Gain, 1kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +14 dBu
  • Phantom Power (± 2 VDC): +48 VDC
  • Instrument Input: (1/4" TRS, Channels 1 & 2)
  • Type: TS Female Unbalanced
  • Input Impedance: 1 MOhms
  • Main Outputs:
  • Type: 1/4" TRS Impedance Balanced
  • Output Impedance: 51Ohms
  • Headphone Output
  • Type: 1/4" TRS Active Stereo
  • Maximum Output: 150 mW/CH @ 60 Ohm Load
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz-70kHz
  • Digital Audio:
  • FireWire (IEEE 1394) Speed: 400 Mbps
  • ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48kHz): 118dB
  • DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48kHz): 118dB
  • Bit Depth: 24 bits
  • Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +10dBu
  • Internal Sample Frequency Selections: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
  • Clock:
  • Jitter: <20 ps RMS (20Hz-20kHz)
  • Jitter Attenuation: >60dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
  • Power:
  • Bus Power: 6-pin FireWire 400 or FireWire 800
  • Optional power supply available from vendor (card with details included in box)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.5" x 1.75" x 5.5"/ 139.7 mm x 44.5 mm x 139.7 mm
  • Weight: 4.5 lb./2 kg
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Disappointing!

| Review By: T-RON | 5 months, 2 weeks ago

1 people out of 16 found this review helpful

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I bought this device to replace what I thought to be a broken Guitar Rig Session I/O USB interface after it was knocked onto the floor.(Turns out the headphone jack was just damaged and the unit continues to work) I also was excited to have more inputs and to be able to get even less latency with the Firewire connection. What I did not expect nor want was terrible sound quality. The device routinely "clips" the guitar sounds used with the both the Guitar Rig Software as well as the Logic guitar modeling software. The guitar sounds are also way more shrill sounding. I've tried changing the software default settings to no avail. Finally, I plugged in my old Guitar Rig Session interface to compare the sounds and there is NO COMPARISON. The Presonus interface made all of my guitars sound terrible. The Guitar Rig interface sounded so much better. I am so disappointed. I only hope that I can return this device because I sure as heck won't be using it anymore.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
20 years
Style of music you play:
Blues/R&B/Funk/Rock/Jazz
Where you live:
New Mexico

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Meh.....

| Review By: T-RON | 5 months, 3 weeks ago

0 people out of 11 found this review helpful

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Bought this unit to replace my beloved Native Instruments Guitar Rig Session interface, which was damaged in a freak accident. I decided to go with the Presonus because of the glowing reviews, and I thought that going with firewire speed from USB would cut out all latency. After I plugged in my guitar, I was sorely disappointed in the sound quality. All of the presets I meticulously created on my recording software now sound like total crap when I play through this thing. I've wasted countless hours trying to tweak it to get back my sound without success. Specifically, my overdriven/distortion sounds are not as good as they were. The clean guitar sounds are ok, but that encompasses only a small part of my playing. I'm gonna return this box asap.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
18 years
Style of music you play:
Funk/R&B/Rock
Where you live:
New Mexico

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Lives up to its name

| Review By: Jonathan Hooper | 11 months, 2 weeks ago

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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I've been using the original FireStudio for a little while now, and I really liked it. My latest project features several vocalists as well as ambient sounds from around my home town. As a result, I've done a lot of traveling with the big FireStudio and it got a little cumbersome. I ordered the FireStudio Mobile because it looked like it would better fit my needs for this project. I had some waterfall sounds I wanted to record, and thanks to this unit I didn't have to hike 5 miles through the woods with my other FireStudio and the bus powered phantom power let me uses a condenser (which actually turned out pretty bad because I dropped my bag and broke my favorite condenser mic, I think my 58 might have held up a little better). Also, It makes it much easier to get with my vocalists. I get this, a mic, my laptop, and a firewire cable and we can lay down tracks in their kitchen. Its pretty awesome. I would recommend this item to anyone who wouldn't have a problem with the fact that it has eight inputs bet only two preamps, so they can't record a full band without some mic preamps.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Recording Vocalist/Guitarist/Pianist
Style of music you play:
Alternative
Where you live:
Baton Rouge, La

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Awesome Interface

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 4 weeks ago

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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For the price. You cant beat this. However, there are no effects send/return so you have to submix through a mixer (i.e autotune). But thats the only reason i cant give it 5 stars. this is a must buy!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Recording Engineer
Style of music you play:
Anything
Where you live:
Hawaii

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Response to what's with the MIDI?

| Review By: Zach-OnpI_ | 1 year, 2 months ago

2 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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The MIDI on the back of this model refers to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). Mostly USB has replaced this, but this connection allows for earlier controllers to be connected to the device, a VERY important feature if you've bought products or plan to use older products.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Student
Style of music you play:
Everything
Where you live:
Springfield, MO

Did you find this review helpful? yes no818850

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