Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface

Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software included. Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OSX. Has both FireWire and USB connections.

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"Works well in my studio."

Feature:
A feature I don't like is the Cross Fader, you can't save the setting so it always comes up in Bus-1 from PC mode. In other words if I don't want to hear the input monitor all of the time I can't save this in the mixer panel. You have to go into the mixer and move the fader all the way to the right.

Quality:
Seems like a strong box, even if it is made in China.

Value:
With all of the ins and outs on this unit you can't beat the price.

Sound:
Sounds great, equal to my RME multiface II.

Ease of Use:
Very simple to use. Works with Samplitude-10 with no problems.

Support:
Have not made contact with them yet. And hope I never have to.

Overall:
Plan on adding another. Get full 16 I/Os.

Submitted: 5/31/2008

Style of Music: Prog Rock


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The new Phonic Firefly 808 Universal Rack-mountable preamplified unit with USB and FireWire interface is an easy-to-use, high-quality recording interface for songwriters to record guitars, keyboards, vocals and more to the computer. Featured are 8 analog (XLR and 1/4") inputs and 8 analog (1/4") outputs, as well as S/PDIF, AES/EBU, MIDI and ADAT inputs and outputs - all of which are streamed to and from the computer in real time through the FireWire or USB connection in superb 24-bit/192kHz audio. Compatible with the most popular of Digital Audio Workstation software, this powerful unit provides recording musicians and engineers alike with the kind of sophisticated yet easy-to-use recording device they require.

Universal Version
Building upon the legacy created through the popular Firefly family of digital recording interfaces, the Firefly 808 Universal offers a simpler approach to PC or Mac host-based recording systems than ever before. Incorporating both FireWire and USB connections, Mac and PC users alike will find the Firefly 808 Universal a no-fuss interface for recording up to 16 tracks in glorious 24-bit/192kHz resolution.* With the addition of a USB 2.0 connection, PC users reluctant to upgrade to fidgety FireWire expansion cards can now get multi-track audio.

Features
18 simultaneous analog and digital inputs and outputs FireWire/USB 2.0audio interface

8 microphone preamps with trim control and individual phantom power

S/PDIF, AES/EBU, MIDI, ADAT and Word Clock I/O

Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP / Vista

Steinberg Cubase LE 4 included

Important Note: Firewire version only has a Firewire output connection, no USB.

Technical Info

FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 audio interface

24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz sampling rate

18 simultaneous inputs and outputs FireWire/USB audio interface

8 microphone preamps with trim control and individual phantom power switches

8 analog line Inputs including 2 Instrument Inputs

8 channels of optical ADAT I/O (4 ch. via 96k dual SMUX)

S/PDIF I/O, AES/EBU I/O, MIDI I/O and word clock I/O

Headphone output and Main output with volume control for monitoring purpose

Channel meters on channel 1 to 8 for input or output

Synchronization, sampling rate, digit I/O and MIDI in/out indicators

Dual FireWire ports for daisy chaining and direct connection to Mac or PC

Stand-alone Mixer functionality for field and studio use without computer

Instrument input, pad switch, balanced TRS send jacks on Inputs 1 and 2

Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP / Vista

Steinberg Cubase LE 4 DAW software included
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