Presonus FireStudio 26x26 Firewire Recording System
The PreSonus FireStudio is the next generation in FireWire recording systems from PreSonus. Based on the award-winning Firepod, the FireStudio combines superior analog circuit design with new advanced platform technology to deliver enhanced performance for music recording and creation.
The FireStudio is a 26x26 24-bit/96k professional recording system combining eight XMAX Class A PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, up to sixteen channels of optical ADAT input / output, S/PDIF and MIDI input / output, along with the Universal Control - a powerful, flexible, and easy to use control-panel application that allows you to daisy-chain to up to 4 FireStudio-family devices for a maximum of up to 52 inputs and outputs.
The FireStudio is bundled with PreSonus Studio One Artist, their groundbreaking music creation program, and over 4 GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops, and samples to get you started making music immediately.
Features
- High-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394) audio interface
- 24-bit resolution, up to 96K sampling rate
- 26 simultaneous inputs and outputs
- 8 Class A microphone preamps w/ trim control
- 8 analog line Inputs, 2 Instrument Inputs
- 16 channels of optical ADAT I/O (8 ch. via 96k dual SMUX)
- S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O
- DICE II Chipset - ultra efficient data transfer
- JetPLL⢠â jitter elimination technology
- Zero latency DSP full-matrix mixer/router
- 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 (XLR Balanced)
All measurements Microphone Input to Direct Output
Frequency Response (+0,- 0.5dB) 20Hz to 50KHz
Frequency Response (+0/-3.0 dB) 20Hz to 150KHz
Input Impedance 1600 Ohm
THD+N (unwtd, 1KHz @ +4dBu Output, Unity Gain) <0.003%
EIN (unwtd, 55dB Gain, 150 Ohm Input, 20Hz to 22KHz) -126dBu
S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4dBu, 20Hz to 22KHz) >101dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1KHz, 55dB Gain) >55dB
Gain Control Range (+/-1dB) -6dB to 55dB
Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1KHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +17dBu
Phantom Power (+/- 2VDC) +48VDC
Instrument Input (1/4â TRS, Preamps 1 & 2)
Input Impedance 1 Mega Ohm
Line Inputs (1/4â TRS, Preamps 3 to 8)
All measurements Line Input to Direct Output
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
Gain Control Range (+/-1dB) -9dB to +12dB
Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1KHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +23dBu
Insert Jacks (1/4â TRS)
Send Output Impedance (Unbalanced, Ring) 51 Ohm
Return Input Impedance
(Unbalanced, Tip) 10KOhm
Direct Outputs/DAC Outputs (1/4â TRS)
Output Impedance (Impedance Balanced) 51Ohm
Signal Level LEDs
Clip (+/- 0.5dBu) +18dBu
Digital Audio
ADC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48KHz Sample Rate) 107dB
DAC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48KHz Sample Rate) 110dB
Bit Depth 24
Reference Level for 0dBFS +18dBu
Digital Audio Output (2-Toslink⢠Connectors, 8 channels) ADAT/SMUX
Digital Audio Input (2-Toslink⢠Connectors, 8 channels) ADAT/SMUX
Internal Sample Frequency Selections (KHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
External Sample Frequency Inputs BNC, ADAT (SMUX),SPDIF
BNC Word Clock Output Level (75 Ohm load) 4.5V
BNC Word Clock Input Level Range 3.0 to 5.5V
Power
Input Voltage Range 18 to 30VDC
Power Requirements (Continuous) 24W
DC Input Connector Type 5.5mm OD/2.1mm ID Barrel, Center Positive
External Switching Power Supply 90-230VAC/35W
Digital
Jitter <20ps RMS, 20Hz-20kHz
Jitter Attenuation >60dB, 1ns in=>1ps out
