Feature:
Imagine 2 mics with phatom power if needed and 2 guitars/bass recording at the same time. I haven't used the spdif or the midi, but they're there when I need it.

Quality:
Feels very solid. Controls seem durable. If your curious who the firebox compares to the other presonus firewire boxes, then you'll be happy to know that the same quality pre-amps and circuitry was used from the bigger brother components. If you look at the reviews of other Presonus Firewire components, you'll see a lot of good reviews.

Value:
For the money, you can't go wrong

Desirability:
I waited a while to get it, and would wait again.

Sound:
I did a lot of research befor shelling out money for a A/D converter into my computer. This thing did not disappoint me in any way. It sounds great. Lots of flexibility. Monitor outs, plus headphones out, both with controls.

Support:
I didn't need support, but calls to ask questions about the firebox vs. their other firewire boxes and actually got someone on the phone that answered my questions promptly. (

Overall:
This thing will be part of my home studio for quite sometime. It is not something that you are going to have to feel like you need to upgrade at some point.

Feature:
WARNING - this product has one feature too many. We are using this for a permanent audio installation with high powered amps. We process the mic inputs in software. When we restart the computer the FireBox is powered up but not controlled by the computer for about 10 seconds. During this time it routes the mic inputs directly to the outputs 1 & 2!! This results in a horrendous feedback. We almost did not discover this until it was too late. As a workaround we only use outputs 5&6. They call this feature "no-sync auto routing". I call it a dangerous assumption about how the device is being used that could result in blown ear drums or blown speakers. Other than this design flaw it is a great box.

Quality:
The case feels solid. The knobs feel sturdy but the detents make it a little hard to do fine adjustment.

Value:
It seems reasonable given the quality of the device.

Desirability:
It looks attractive but it is just an audio interface. If you are lusting after an audio interface then you have serious problems. Although I must admit the little blue sync light was cute.

Sound:
Sound is fine. Our audio content has a limited spectrum so we are not pushing it.

Ease of Use:
We plugged it in and it worked. The drivers were already installed on the Mac. It could only be easier if we didn't have to plug it in.

Support:
I used the support forum to get help for the "no-syn auto routing feature". They told me I should not have microphones where they can hear the speakers. We use the mics to monitor the speaker outputs and it works fine except when we lose sync.

Overall:
If I had known about the "no-sync auto routing feature" I would probably not have bought it. But I don't know of anything better.

Feature:
Lots of features are great. It includes a mic boost which I've found extremely useful, hell we rehearse through this thing because the pre-amps sound much better than run of the mill mixer pre-amps. Lets you power it straight off firewire.

Quality:
I want to say for the price, its awesome... but I've never used more expensive interfaces. All I know is that it gives me a very near-pro sounding recording and I am an extremely satisfied customer.

Value:
Unbelievable. It is much better than I thought it was going to be and I had high expectations.

Desirability:
Its sexy.

Sound:
I'm running a condenser microphone through a focusrite pre-amp, dbx, comp., then in to my firebox and people can't believe the sound I get out of it. I also have a mid-level synth that I connect both through the additional audio inputs on the back and midi. This totally completed my setup. I have people over to my "studio" after they've heard the tracks and they are taken back by the setup. They can't believe what I'm using. Its a great unit and you can get really good sound out of it.

Support:
10 for not having to call.

Overall:
Amazing.

Feature:
Hardware: 10 midi spdif breakout cable included, 2 firewire ports are extremely handy, very tidy. Software: 0 came with a woefully outdated driver, had to download the new one and update firmware. came with cubase LE 1.10 which limits you to 2 VST instruments. earlier versions of LE (1.09 > release) will give you more VST. do not rely on the included software if you plan to use VST instruments.

Quality:
metal, has weight, solid, just reefed on it then. no flex. you could probably hit it with a hammer and it would still work.

Value:
extremely well balanced. this will give great sound for the price. you may prefer similar units with other features but it's easy to use and i bum it.

Desirability:
it is small, sleek and shiny. the blue lights are sav. works well, does great sound and it's very cool.

Sound:
fantastic for the price

Ease of Use:
truly heard my guitar for the first time within 10 min of getting this unit home.

Support:
havent needed

Overall:
great unit. i will certainly keep it around after the next upgrade. it sounds awesome and is great for the laptop.

Feature:
Not that many features, but at the same time I wasn't looking for much. I only wanted to record my voice and acoustic guitar, and it the two ports did the job.

Quality:
One tough looking little box. Pretty light, but seems strudy. Never made it fall just to see if it'd still work, but I have faith in it haha. No loose parts, very compact. I've had it for a year now, still works like a charm.

Value:
Honestly, I've checked out the more priced preamps on the market, and I don't see what they could do that this one doesnt, except maybe have more inputs and features. I don't need any, so to me the firebox is so best deal quality/price.

Desirability:
Nothing out of place. Looks professional, Feels professional, sounds professional.

Sound:
It does what it's supposed to do. I own resonably priced condenser mics, and the preamp that is used usually plays a major role in the overall sound. The firebox does not disappoint me a bit. No noise coming out of the box, so what you record is what you hear. Extremely faithful rendition.

Ease of Use:
It's very, very hard to get this thing NOT to work. I just plug one of the cables to my computer, the other to a mic, a press the little button that juices up the mic with needed phantom power, adjust the cans' volume and I'm on.

Support:
Never had to deal with the company, the box haven't failed me so far.

Overall:
I'm happy with this thing, and if I ever buy another preamp, it'd be another one of these because the one I have broke. I might buy better quality mics, but this box will definitely stay.

Feature:
The features are great for my use, and I look forward for support to daisy-chain another firebox for more mic inputs as I expand my needs. I wish it would have come with a 4 pin firewire cable (as well as the 6 pin), but this was easy enough to purchase. Works well with a midi keyboard as a HALion controller - I have no problems with it. Time to sell my M-Audio midi-sport.

Quality:
Quality seems good so far. Seems sturdy. I suppose time will tell . . .

Desirability:
Cool look. I have it and I want it.

Sound:
I have this hooked up to a Neumann TLM 103 and in my opinion the sound is impeccable. Works well with vocals and accoustic guitar, and was particularly amazing with my alto saxaphone. The sax has been difficult for me to capture in the past. The pre-amp is surprisingly clean.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use and intuitive.

Support:
N/A. Easy to use. I haven't needed support yet.

Feature:
I got this box because it had more than two inputs. It has two combo inputs for line ins or mics (plus phantom power). Then it has two more line ins and spdif and midi and all that. Lots of options compared to other interfaces at the same price.

Quality:
Obviously its not pro gear, but the recording quality is really good. Many people that don't really listen to music intently probably wouldn't guess that the quality comes from a small home unit like the firebox. I've only just started testing vocals with a condenser mic and it seems a little weak, I still have to mess with things though. I guess the preamps the firebox has are suppose to be good, but an external preamp might be better to boost the mic up.

Value:
Well it's a pretty decent value compared to others.

Desirability:
well i did want it and so i bought it. I guess i looks fine. Its nice and compact that for sure, they fit a lot of ins and outs and i dont mind the break out cable for midi and spdif. I'd say the front knobs are a bit tight, you'll pretty much hit another knob everytime you go to turn one.

Sound:
The sound on this unit is solid. So far I've used analog in for keyboards and some vocals. The sound is pretty clean and acceptable.

Ease of Use:
I was surprise by the ease of this unit. Read the manual, install drivers, install cubase, start recording. Thats what i did and it worked so I'd say it can't get much easier than that. I'm on windows and it works fine btw. I first got this unit to record a song for a school project and I did it over the weekend, so that should tell you I recorded a whole song in two days not having any recording experience ever. This is my first attempt at recording and the firebox is a great starter.

Support:
No experience

Overall:
well i plan to keep it and use it for just a hobby type thing and recording with friends. Its my first unit and i'd say im pretty happy with it. Hopefully during summer I'll have time to really get situated with it and record a bunch of stuff. I'd recommend it.

Feature:
Come's with Cubase LE, firewire cable, and the power adapter. Has a good amount of inputs for additional microphones or instruments. If ANYTHING could be added it would have to be maybe a 2nd headphone input.

Quality:
It's built "Ford" tough. No plastic parts so no breaking to worry about. Come's with 4 rubber 'things' you stick on the bottom so it doesn't slide.

Value:
If you're on a budget as I was when I purchased this, it's amazing! The only other thing even close to this at this prise is the ProTools M-Box which is $50 more.

Desirability:
If you worry about how your equipment looks over how your sound is, die. It's not the most 'cool' looking thing out there but it isn't ugly at all. I must say the other PreSonus PreAMPs do look better but this gets the job done better.

Sound:
This definitly has a nice sound to it with ANY mic that i've used with it. I've used the Studio Project C-1 (Condenser), Shure BG 1.1 (Dynamic), Shure SM-58 (Dynamic), Studio Project B-1 (Condenser), and Rode NT-1000 (Condenser). Considering I don't have a sound proof booth/closet it's great for the price. Doesn't pick up much 'air noise' at all, if any. Has a great range for different vocal styles. ** This is a FIREWIRE we're talking about, meaning it's all recording digitaly. Which is the best way to record in a home studio.**

Overall:
I can't say that it's a 10 because i've only used 1 other PreAMP/Soundcard which I stated in the value section. I would rate the other listed item a 8.5.