TASCAM FireOne 2-Channel FireWire Audio Interface

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Includes a copy of Live Lite 6 TASCAM Edition.

Pushing the limits of what an audio interface can be, TASCAM has launched the FireOne -- a FireWire Audio Interface with shortcut keys and a weighted and illuminated jog wheel to inspire creative interaction with the artist's music. The FireOne is the first stereo audio interface in its class that records 2 mic ins and 2 outs over FireWire at 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution The most unique feature of the unit is its large, weighted, backlit jog wheel, which allows musicians to zip through their song while the backlight provides useful feedback such as a visual metronome.

The FireOne features a pair of mic inputs with phantom power and pad switches. A front panel guitar input allows convenient direct recording of guitar or bass. MIDI input and output are also provided for 16 channels of MIDI. It's the first FireWire interface in its class to record and play at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution. It includes multi-track recording software, so you'll be set to go right out of the box. In addition to its weighted and backlit jog wheel, the FireOne has transport keys and 8 shortcut keys to control functions in most popular DAW applications.

Features:
2-in / 2-out FireWire Audio Interface

Up to 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution

2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power and pad

1/4 in. high impedance input for recording guitar direct

2 -- 1/4 in. stereo headphone outputs

Weighted, backlit jog wheel

Transport control keys: rewind, fast-forward, stop, play, record

Headphone output with level read more control

8 DAW shortcut keys

Stereo LED meter

MIDI in and out

1/4 in. footswitch input

Buss powered through the FireWire connection or use the included power supply

192kHz support planned for a future software update

Live Lite 6 TASCAM Edition
The FireOne includes a copy of Live Lite 6 TASCAM Edition, the music creation, production and performance software from Ableton. Live's drag and drop interface makes it easy to seamlessly move from basic song ideas, to studio production, to the stage.
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For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (15 ratings)
Submitted February 18, 2008 by a customer from msn.com

TASCAM FireOne Interface Customer Review

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I was really impressed with the quality build of the unit. And the jog wheel= Lushish. pro: build, layout, transport buttons, dual headphone jacks cons: think the preamps are a little low on the volume side, 2 more line in/outs. at least Line ins. or firewire port
Sound
nice actually. I was thinking that it would be a great unit to input material and then have loads of issues with sounds output. Volume is a little low but nothing to complain about. My Events8s dont so neither will I
Features
Phantom, 2 hesad phone jacks and that JOG WHEEL! oh my
Ease of Use
even if you didn't need it...the job wheel is a nice hand rest.
Quality
all night long!
Value
could have come in about 20-40 bucks cheaper. or would have paid that much more if there was a 2 additional line ins and another firewire connection (back up)
Manufacturer Support
haven't used it
The Wow Factor
JOG WHEEL is better than your finger.

Musical Background:

label owner

Musical Style:

drum and bass and downtempo
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