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V-FIRE 24-bit/96kHz R-BUS to FireWire Interface

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Overview

Turn your Roland workstation into a FireWire computer music system!

The PreSonus V-FIRE is a Roland R-BUS to FireWire converter for Windows XP and Macintosh computers. This unique adapter allows you to convert Roland's R-BUS digital audio output to FireWire (IEEE 1394) format, providing a multichannel computer interface for Roland products equipped with an R-BUS output. The V-FIRE features two R-BUS ports and two FireWire ports, allowing 16 channels of digital audio to stream at up to 24-bit/96kHz sample rate. It is also equipped with R-BUS 1, R-BUS 2, and master sync LED indicators. The V-FIRE also comes with a software control panel enabling the user to select the sample rate (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz), latency, buffer size, and clock source.

Features

  • High-speed R-BUS to FireWire (IEEE 1394)
  • 24-bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2 96K sampling rates
  • Two R-BUS ports for 16 channels of digital audio
  • Dual FireWire ports for connecting other FireWire Devices
  • The V-Fire works with the following Roland products with R-BUS expansion:
    • MV-8000
    • VM-3100 Pro
    • VM-7000
    • VS-2480CD/DVD
    • VS-2400CD
    • VSR-880
    • XV-5080
    Specs

    V-FIRE 24-bit/96kHz R-BUS to FireWire Interface Specifications:

  • Digital Audio Transfer: R-BUS to FireWire (IEEE 1394)
  • Maximum Inputs/Outputs: 16 inputs/ 16 outputs
  • Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
  • Control Panel Parameters: Sample Rate, Latency (PC only), Clock Source
  • R-BUS 1: 8 channels digital audio input/output with full R-BUS support
  • R-BUS 2: 8 channels digital audio input/output with full R-BUS support
  • Power Supply: Ext line Transformer, Internal Switching, 12-18V DC
  • Bus Power: Six-pin FireWire Port
  • Minimum computer system requirements
    • Windows:
    • OS: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
    • Computer: Windows compatible computer with 1394 port (PCI or built-in)
    • CPU/Clock: Pentium, 1.6MHz or higher
    • Memory (RAM): 512 MB (1GB recommended)
    • Macintosh:
    • OS: Mac OSX 10.3.7 or later
    • Computer: Apple Macintosh series with 1394 port (PCI or built-in)
    • CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/1.2Mhz or higher, all Intel/Mac models
    • Memory(RAM): 512 MB (1GB 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.
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