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 24bit-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 perfect hardware and software combination for a professional quality
powerful yet compact personal computer-based studio.
The Firebox has the highest record/playback track count
of its size with the ability to record 6 inputs and playback through 10 outputs
simultaneously. Two ultra low noise high-headroom microphone / instrument preamplifers
with separate trim control and 48V phantom power are on the front panel for quickly
and easily connecting your favorite microphones and instruments.
The Firebox also includes a high quality stereo headphone
output with volume adjustment on the front panel. Two additional balanced TRS
line inputs are located on the rear of the Firebox along with six balanced TRS
line outputs. Two channels of SPDIF input/output and MIDI input/output are also
included via DB9 breakout cable. Firebox comes with a software router/mixer to
control your inputs and outputs in the computer. The 1/3U wide metal chassis of
the Firebox is designed to fit the Maxrack system from PreSonus and can be racked
with the TubePRE, COMP16, EQ3B and HP4 for a neat and compact computer recording
system.
Additionally, the Firebox can be powered by a computer
that provides 6-pin FireWire bus power, or powered by an external power transformer.
The Firebox is also equipped with a second FireWire port making it possible to
connect a Firebox or a Firepod to your system for additional inputs and outputs.
Cubase LE
The Firebox comes ready-to-record with Steinberg's Cubase
LE 48-track 24-bit/96K recording software, and is also compatible with many popular
ASIO/WDM and Core Audio based applications.
Cubase LE is the new music production software based on
awardwinning Cubase SX technology featuring 48 audio tracks, VST plug-ins and
full VSTi support. Cubase LE combines powerful audio and MIDI recording features
with professional editing and effects. Cubase LE and all included plug-ins are
compatible with both Mac and PC systems. In addtion, you can upgrade Cubase LE
to the full version of Cubase at any time. Cubase LE is the perfect entry into
professional recording software giving you the ability to produce professional
level recordings right-away, and giving you a system that you can expand into
the future!
Features
- High-Speed FireWire Audio Interface
- 24-Bit / 44.1, 48, 96K Conversion
- 2 Microphone / Instrument Preamps
- 6 Analog Line Inputs, 6 Analog Line Outputs
- S/PDIF Input / Output, MIDI Input / Output
- Low Latency Monitoring
- Headphone output with separate audio stream
- Powered via FireWire Bus or Externally
- Fits Maxrack rack mounting system
- Includes Cubase LE Audio Production Software
System Requirements
Windows
- OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista
- Computer: Windows compatible computer with IEEE 1394 FireWire port.
- CPU/Clock: Pentium, Athlon with 900Mhz or higher (1.5GHz recommended)
- Memory(RAM): 256 MB (512MB recommended)
Macintosh
- OS: MacOS X ver. 10.3.7 or later (MacOSX Tiger 10.4.0 click here)
- CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/800Mhz or higher (G4/Dual 1 GHz recommended), all Intel/Mac models
- Memory(RAM): 256 MB (512MB recommended)
Note: Due to a circuit design change, Mac Book Pro laptop computers will not supply sufficient power over the FireWire bus to initially boot up the FireBox. Once the FireBox has beeen initially powered on with the included external power supply, you may disconnect the external power supply, the FireBox can then be bus-powered.
