PreSonus FireStudio FireWire Recording Interface

24-bit/96K. 8 mic preamps. 8 line inputs. 2 instrument inputs.

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27 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

12 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Good unit - great deal if you order before the end of April."

Feature:
Software included is Ok. Cubase LE is great if you are just starting out. I run Sonar 5PE and was able to get things talking to each other in a couple minutes (using ASIO drivers). Hardware is top-notch for this pricepoint.

Quality:
Very good quality all around. The software isn't as impressive as the hardware, but again, at this level of digital recording, this unit really stands out in my opinion.

Value:
This is a time-limited rating. I wouldn't mark the value of this unit as 10 at any other time, but I ordered it in March and ZZounds threw in a so-so condensor mic, and PreSonus is sending the remote for the unit for free (after mail-in rebate). For $699, that is a hell of a deal. Any other time, I'd rate the value around 7 or 8. Maybe a bit above average.

Desirability:
A bit lower score here. This unit is great for band or live use. If you are just recording yourself, or just want to do room/rehearsal recordings, you can find something that fits your needs better. Unit is nice looking, but not anything necessarily better than the myriad of other companies solutions - Echo, etc.

Sound:
Sound is very good for home studio. It is not what you are going to get at $200/hour in a professional studio, but it beats just about everything else I've used in this price-range.

Ease of Use:
Had no trouble setting it up and was recording in twenty minutes. I have seen others having trouble with this unit - seems to be mostly Mac and Vista users. I can't speak to the Mac side, but the Vista OS has so many problems, driver-wise, it doesn't surprise me that this unit wouldn't set up easily, or run as advertised. I am running WinXP SP2 and won't move to Vista for recording for at least another year - and at that point, I may go to Mac OS.

Support:
Haven't had to contact support. Hoping that they are better than what the reviewers have said. Actually, just hoping that I don't have to contact them.

Overall:
I'm pleased so far. The support issue still scares me a bit, and if the unit does end up acting funny within the next couple years, all bets are off. I ran Echo Audio products for the last ten years and this is my first time moving away from them. Before Echo - in the analog dinosaur days - I always used Tascam. Hoping that I haven't made a mistake making the move, but life's short, try something different every now and again.

Submitted: 4/3/2008

Style of Music: Rock

* * * * * * * * * * 2 out of 10

"Do your research before buying!"

Feature:
Not too shabby compared to other interfaces, but not every feature works as advertised.

Quality:
Solid build, fit and finish.

Value:
What good is brawn when there is no brain to control it?

Desirability:
I doubt I'll ever buy another presonus product after this one. 700 bucks down the toilet.

Sound:
Nice preamp and decent sound quality

Ease of Use:
Software bugs make it troublesome and fidgety.

Support:
Absolute worst support I've seen. Presonus has been promising and delaying software update. Still does not work 100% on leopard and still no full adat implementation. Mixer control screen is ful of bugs, like the incorrect metering.

Overall:
I'm sorely disappointed by presonus.

Submitted: 4/1/2008

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The PreSonus FireStudio FireWire Audio Interface is a complete 24-bit 96k recording studio combining eight high-quality PreSonus mic preamp; 8-channel 96k ADAT (dual SMUX) IO, or 16-channel 48/44.1k ADAT IO; 2-channel SPDIF and MIDI IO; 24-bit 96k sample rate conversion and the PreSonus ProPak Audio Software Suite (Steinberg Cubase LE, Cycling'74 Pluggo Jr., Applied Acoustic Systems plugins, and much more). The FireStudio is the most advanced hardware and software combination to deliver professional quality audio recording and production at an incredible price.

Features
High-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394) audio interface

24-bit resolution, up to 96K sampling rate

8 Discrete microphone preamps with trim control

8 analog line inputs, 2 instrument inputs

Balanced send and return for channels 1 and 2

16-channel 44.1/48k ADAT I/O or 8 ch. 96k ADAT I/O (dual SMUX)

S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O

Zero latency FPGA full-matrix mixer/router

26 discrete inputs and outputs

PreSonus ProPak Complete Audio Software Suite included

Hardware
FireStudio is loaded with eight custom designed class A microphone preamplifiers via combo input XLR/TRS Neutrik connectors for conveniently connecting all types of microphones and instruments, perfect for recording vocals, drums, guitars, bass, piano, keyboards, guitars, synths, horns, orchestras, choirs, and more. Eight trim controls are on the front panel to easily adjust the input level of each preamplifier. Inputs one and 2 of the FireStudio can be used for microphone or instrument inputs. Inputs three through eight can be used as microphone or line inputs. Phantom power (+48V) is available on every channel in groups of four. Channels 1 and 2 feature fully balanced send and return TRS connectors on the rear of the rugged metal chassis for inserting outboard dynamics, EQ and effects processors.

The FireStudio also features 16-channel 44.1/48K ADAT or 8-channel dual SMUX digital inputs and outputs with word clock I/O for incorporating external devices such as the PreSonus DigiMax FS, DigiMaxLT or DigiMax 96K. Two channels of 96k SPDIF input and output, and MIDI input and output are also included to achieve a total of 26 discreet inputs and outputs from one FireWire port. The FireStudio also is equipped with an additional FireWire port making it possible to daisy chain 2 FireStudio's together, creating the possibility for adding additional inputs and outputs (with mic pre's).

ProPak Complete Software Suite comes free with the Firestudio.
The ProPak Complete gives you everything you need to get started producing music immediately. The ProPak comes with recording software, real-time plug-in effects as well as over 2 GB of drum loops and samples giving a powerful bundle of software tools for music production.

Software
Steinberg Cubase LE - Audio recording, sequencing and production software.
Sonoma Wire Works - Riffworks Jr.

Virtual Instruments
Propellerheads - Reason Adapted PreSonus Edition
IK Multimedia - Amplitube LE
FXpansion - BFD Lite
Applied Acoustic Systems – Lounge Lizard Session, Ultra Analog Session

Plug-ins
Wave Arts – TrackPlug LE, MasterVerb LE
Wave Machine Labs-Drumagog LE
Audio Damage - FuzzPlus2, Filterpod
Cycling'74 - Pluggo Jr. with Average Injector, Chamberverb, Feedback Network, Filter Taps, Generic Effect, HF Ring Mod, Jet, Limi, Nebula, Resonation, Resosweep, Spectral Filter
Camel Audio Camel Crusher and Distortion Compressor plug-in

Audio Samples and MIDI Loops
Discrete Drums- PreSonus Sampler - over 2GB of drum loops and drum samples
Keyfax- Twiddly Bits - 100 MIDI drum loops created by real drummers

(note: not all software is compatible with Intel/Mac.)
Up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution, plus 8 great-sounding mic preamps, 16 channels of ADAT I/O, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O! High-headroom, transparent mic preamps. JetPLL jitter reduction technology. DSP mixing/routing. Includes Cubase LE and more for Mac/PC.
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