PreSonus FireStudio Project 24-bit/96K Professional Recording System

Description of the PreSonus FireStudio Project 24-bit/96K Professional Recording System

The PreSonus FireStudio Project is ready to go out of the box, for professional quality computer recording. All you need is a computer with a FireWire connection, a few microphones and cables along with your instruments and you are ready to record! The FireStudio Project is a powerful and affordable computer recording system complete with everything needed for real-world recording applications. The PreSonus FireStudio Project comes complete with eight high-quality PreSonus X-MAX microphone preamps, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O, rock solid drivers, expandability, as well as a plethora of music recording and production software. The FireStudio Project includes PreSonus ProPak Software Suite with Cubase LE 4 and over 2 GB of plug-ins, drum loops and samples – giving you everything you need for professional music recording and production.

Key Features of the PreSonus FireStudio Project 24-bit/96K Professional Recording System

• High-Speed FireWire (IEEE 1394) Audio Interface
• Up to 96K Sampling Rate
• 8 XMAX Class A Microphone Preamplifiers (+60dB gain) w/ Trim Control
• 8 Analog Mic/Line Inputs, 2 Instrument Inputs
• 8 Analog Line Outputs
• S/PDIF Digital Input and Output, MIDI Input and Output
• Balanced Send / Return for Channels 1 and 2
• Zero Latency Monitoring with FireControl Mixer/Router
• Separate Balanced Main Outputs and 8 Balanced Analog Outputs
• FREE ProPak Software Suite including Cubase LE 4 Audio Production Software

Specifications of the PreSonus FireStudio Project 24-bit/96K Professional Recording System

Microphone Preamp

• 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 ?
• THD+N (unwtd, 1kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain < 0.0003%
• EIN (unwtd, 55dB Gain, 150 ? 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
• Signal Level LEDS
• Red / Clip (±0.5 dB)
• Yellow (±0.5 dB)
• Green (±0.5 dB)
• +10 dBu (o dBFS)
• +4 dBu (-6 dBFS)
• -30 dBu (-40 dBFS)
• Phantom Power (±2 VDC) +48 VDC

Instrument Input (channels 1 & 2 only)

• Type XLR Female Balanced
• Input Impedance 1 M?

Line Inputs

• 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) 10 K?
• THD+N (unwtd, 1kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain < 0.0003%
• S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4 dBu, 20Hz to 22 kHz > 101dB
• Gain Control Range (±1 dB) -16dB to +16dB
• Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +10 dBu
• Maximum Input Level (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +22 dBu

Line Ouputs (including Preamp Output, General Purpose Outputs and Main Outputs)

• Type ¼" TRS Balanced
• Output Impedance 51 ?

Headphone Output

• Type ¼" TRS Active Stereo
• Maximum Output 150 mW/CH @ 60 ? Load
• Frequency Response (±1.0 dB) 10 Hz - 70kHz

Digital Audio

• FireWire (IEEE 1394) Speed 400mbps
• 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 (factory configured) 90 to 230 VAC
• Power Requirements (Continuous) 20W

Physical

• Package Type 1U - steel chassis
• Dimensions 19(W) X 1.75(H) X 7(D) inches
• Weight 7.0lbs

Minimum System Requirements of the PreSonus FireStudio Project 24-bit/96K Professional Recording System

Windows

• OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Vista 32
• Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire port.
• CPU/Clock: Pentium, Celeron with 1.6Ghz or higher
• Memory(RAM): 512 MB (1 GB recommended)

Macintosh

• OS: MacOS X 10.4.x or later (10.5 supported with driver update)
• Computer: Apple Macintosh series with on-board FireWire port.
• CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster, all Intel-based Mac models.
• Memory(RAM): 512 MB (1 GB recommended)