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