Presonus FireStudio Tube 16x6 FireWire Recording System with Two SuperChannels
The FireStudio Tube is a world-class 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.
The FireStudio Tube is bundled with PreSonus Studio One Artist, our groundbreaking music creation program, and over 4 GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops, and samples to get you started making music immediately.
Two SuperChannels - Tube Preamplifiers with Limiter
The front panel of the FireStudio Tube is loaded with two âSuperChannelsâ 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.
Analog Dual Domain Limiters On Board
The FireStudio Tubeâs Limiter features a VCA-based ultra fast Dual Domain RMS and peak detection circuit used in the award-winning DigiMax 96K, delivering the most musical limiter available. The Analog Dual Domain Limiters in the SuperChannel are located after the preamplifier and BEFORE the analog to digital converter in the signal path. This allows you to maintain high resolution recording levels without clipping, allowing you to keep the vocals up front, the kick and snare consistent, and the bass solid and punchy. 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 award-winning XMAX microphone preamplifiers and six balanced TRS line inputs on the rear panel. Outputs include six balanced TRS outputs and PreSonusâ signature ultra loud and clear headphone output that âgoes to 11â. MIDI I/O is also included on the rear panel for MIDI instruments, keyboards and controllers. The FireStudio Tubeâs 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.
The FireStudio Tube can be daisy-chained with one or more FireStudio Tubes or FireStudio Projects to expand your number of recording inputs. Two and three units daisy-chained in any combination have been tested at PreSonus, however, the total number of units that can be daisy-chained depends on your computerâs processor speed, amount of RAM and computer configuration.
Features
- 24-bit/96K firewire (IEEE 1394)
- 16 inputs/6 outputs simultaneous record/playback channels
- 2 SuperChannels (tube microphone/instrument preamplifier with analog limiter)
- 8 XMAX microphone preamplifiers
- 2 PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers
- 6 balanced TRS line outputs
- MIDI Input/Output
- 16x8 FireControl DSP mixer/router
- JetPLL Sync for improved imaging and clarity
- High performance A/D/A converters (114 dynamic range)
- Windows and Macintosh compatible
- Daisy-chain multiple FireStudio Projectâs and FireStudio Tubeâs (see instructions)
- Mac and Windows compatible
- FREE PreSonus Studio One Artist recording and production software
Requirements
Windows:
- Windows 7, Vista, XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion) (2.5 GHz or faster recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
Macintosh:
- Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
- PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor (2 GHz or faster recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
Windows and Macintosh Systems:
- IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 Port
- Internet connection recommended
- DVD-ROM drive
- Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
Specifications
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" 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 (1/4â 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
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 240 VAC
Power Requirements (Continuous) 20W
Physical
Main Chassis
Package Type 1U - steel chassis
Dimensions 19(W) X 1.75(H) X 9.5(D) inches
Weight 10.0lbs
