PreSonus FireStudio Tube Firewire Recording Interface

The FireStudio Tube is a complete 24-bit/96k professional FireWire recording system loaded with the perfect combination of inputs and outputs for bands, producers, musicians and engineers to produce commercial-quality recordings.

Two SuperChannels - Tube Preamplifiers with Limiter
The front panel of the FireStudio Tube is loaded with two “SuperChannels” featuring class A vacuum tube microphone and instrument preamplifiers along with full-featured analog limiters.

The tube preamplifiers use a high gain, military grade 12AX7 tube for maximum gain, low noise and high headroom. Neutrik combo connectors allow both XLR microphone input and hi-Z instrument input. Preamp controls include preamp gain and tube drive to achieve a wide range of sounds from smooth, clean and clear, to warm tube saturation. An 80Hz high pass filter is also located on the front panel to remove room rumble and unwanted lows.

The FireStudio Tube’s Limiter features a VCA-based ultra fast RMS and peak detection circuit used in the award-winning DigiMax 96K, delivering the most musical limiter available; able to catch the fastest transients eliminating the possibility of clipping during recording while maintaining musicality. Controls for the Limiter include Threshold and Gain make-up as well as a Limiter in/out button.

Fast-acting LED metering on the front panel displays preamp input and limiter gain reduction for the two tube SuperChannels.

Perfect I/O for Music Production
The FireStudio Tube delivers all the analog I/O needed for professional recording sessions, featuring sixteen analog inputs including two tube SuperChannels on the front panel, eight class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers and six balanced TRS line inputs on the rear panel. Outputs include six balanced TRS outputs and PreSonus’ signature ultra loud and clear headphone output that “goes to 11”. MIDI I/O is also included on the rear panel for MIDI instruments, keyboards and controllers. The FireStudio Tube’s combination of microphone, instrument and line inputs is perfect for a band to simultaneously record drums, bass, guitar, vocals and keyboards without any additional preamplifiers.

DSP Mixer/Router
The FireStudio Tube includes PreSonus’ 16x8 FireControl mixer/router delivering up to five zero-latency custom monitor mixes easily and quickly.

Digital Converters and JetPLL Sync
The FireStudio Tube touts A/D/A converters with a dynamic range of over 114dB for unbelievable clarity as well as synchronization using patented JetPLL jitter reduction technology. JetPLL incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove all audio band jitter. JetPLL ensures the highest converter performance possible, resulting in better stereo separation and clearer more transparent audio. JetPLL delivers ultra-fast locking to any digital format through a wide range of frequencies and is extremely robust and tolerant of wide variations in clock frequencies. JetPLL ensures near perfect clock performance when networking audio devices, thus creating the most stable and robust synchronization to the computer.

ProPak Software Suite Included
As with all PreSonus recording systems, the FireStudio Tube includes a complete suite of software featuring Presonus Studio One Artist and production software along with a number of third party plug-ins, loops, samples and virtual instruments delivering a complete music production solution.

Technical Info

Computer System Requirements

New Universal Control version 1.11 software. Compatible with 64-bit Windows XP and Vista and will support 64-bit operation in Mac OS X 10.5 and later.

Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista

CPU/Clock: or Athlon 900MHz (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)

Memory(RAM): 1 GB (more recommended)

Macintosh
OS: Mac OS X 10.4.x or later (10.5 supported with driver update)

CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster, all Intel-based Mac models.

Memory(RAM): 1 GB (more recommended)

Windows and Macintosh Systems
IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 Port

Internet connection

DVD-ROM drive

Internal or external 7200RPM storage drive is highly recommended

Microphone Preamp 1-8 (XLR Balanced)
Type: XLR Female Balanced

Frequency Response (±0.5 dB): 20 Hz to 50 kHz

Frequency Response (±3.0 dB): 20 Hz to 150 kHz

Input Impedance (Balanced): 1600 Ohm

THD+N (unwtd, 1kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain < 0.0003%

EIN (unwtd, 55dB Gain, 150 Ω Input, 20Hz to 22kHz: -126 dBu

S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4 dBu, 20Hz to 22 kHz: > 101dB

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, 55 dB Gain): > 55dB

Gain Control Range (± 1dB): -4 dB to 50dB

Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +14 dBu

Phantom Power (±2 VDC): +48 VDC

Instrument Input
Type: 1/4 in. TS

Input Impedance: 1 Mega Ohm

Preamps 15 & 16
Gain Reduction: -16 to +20 dB

ThD+N (unwtd, 1KHz @ +4dBu Output, Unity Gain): <.2%

Limiter: 0 to -18dBu

Gain Control (+/-1dB): +4dB to +58dB

80 Hz filter: < 0.0003%

Line Inputs 9-14: (1/4 inch TRS)
Frequency Response (+0,- 0.5dB): 20Hz to 50kHz

Frequency Response (+0/-3.0 dB): 20Hz to 150kHz

Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 KOhm

THD+N (unwtd, 1KHz @ +4dBu Output, Unity Gain): < 0.003%

S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4dBu, 20Hz to 22KHz): >101dB

Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1KHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +20dBu

Headphone Output
Type: TRS Active Stereo

Maximum Output: 150 mW/CH @ 60 Ohm Load

Frequency Response (±1.0 dB): 10 Hz - 70kHz

Digital Audio
ADC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 114 dB

DAC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 114 dB

Bit Depth: 24

Reference Level for 0dBFS: +10 dBu

Internal Sample Frequency Selections (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96

Jitter Specification: <20ps RMS, 20Hz-20kHz

Jitter Attenuation: >60dB; 1ns in approx.1ps out

Power
Input Connector Type: IEC

Input Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC

Power Requirements (Continuous): 20W

Rebates

Hey! Your digital is in my analog! This hybrid interface offers the best of both worlds, with 24/96 FireWire control and two SuperChannel tube preamps for warmth and drive. There's plenty of inputs for the whole band (16), plus Neutrik combo jacks for mics, Hi-Z instruments, and line-sources. The 12AX7 tubes, musical limiter, and high-pass filter combine for fat, full studio tracks.