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Mackie Onyx 820i FireWire Recording Mixer

Guitar Man — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:05:40 +0000

The feature-packed and performance-optimizing Onyx 820i is the most compact and desk-friendly version of the Onyx-i Series. With eight channels, three Onyx mic preamps, two aux sends, talkback, flexible control room routing and a variety of Perkins EQ configurations, there is plenty of analog goodness to go around. Plus, FireWire I/O lets you route all channels, auxes and the master L/R to nearly any DAW for recording and return a stereo signal to the control room or into a channel for mix integration. The 820i packs a big punch in a very small package. 8-channel premium analog mixer with integrated 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including: Pro Tools M-Powered 8 (Requires purchase of driver upgrade at www.mackie.com) Logic SONAR Cubase Ableton Live Final Cut Pro 3 Onyx boutique-quality mic preamps 3-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line channels 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels Hybrid mono/stereo channel with 4-band Perkins EQ 8x2 FireWire routing, including aux sends and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix Built-in DI on first two channels for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc. Individual 48V phantom power switches on all mic inputs Talkback section with built-in mic and flexible routing "Planet Earth" switching power supply for worldwide use Optional rack kit available DAW-Friendly Doesn't Even Begin to Cover It Mackie-designed gear is more often than not the result of customer interaction and suggestion. After all, we are making gear for you. For years, our customers have been asking for the freedom to work with any DAW they choose. So when we designed the Onyx-i series, we took this suggestion to heart. We are very proud that Onyx-i mixers are more DAW-friendly than any other interface ever. Onyx-i mixers are qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools M-Powered 8* Logic, SONAR, Cubase, and more. Now, dedicated Mackie customers can enjoy using their Mackie mixer with the world's most popular DAW. And Pro Tools M-Powered 8 users now have a variety of new--and different--tools to use with their favorite DAW. It's a win-win situation. *Pro Tools M-Powered 8 users will need to purchase the Mackie Universal driver upgrade available at Mackie.com. Deep FireWire Integration The Onyx-i Series features deeper FireWire integration than any other mixer out there and offers immensely powerful routing capabilities: Wet or Dry?--Every channel on the mixer can be routed pre or post EQ to the computer, allowing you to choose whether to implement "EQ to tape" or not. Studio Quality Effects--All aux sends are routable to the computer, allowing you to utilize your computer as a powerful FX engine by implementing your favorite plug-ins in a live scenario. Preserve Your Mix--Master L/R is routable to the computer for recording your analog mix. Burn and sell CDs of the mix at the end of the gig! Mix Integration--Stereo return from the computer can be routed to either the control room for instant monitoring or to a stereo channel for mix integration. Latency-Free Overdubs--Having a "real" mixer has its benefits. Latency-free overdubs are simple since you are using an analog mixer. No more wasted time dealing with the complicated "DSP" mixers commonly used on standalone interfaces. The flexibility offered by the 820i allows you to work faster and more intuitively than ever before. Imagine a world where your recording sessions run smoothly, every single time. Dream of a live sound mix that is both archived for history and simultaneously recorded multi-track for later mixing. No need to dream, the 820i is here. Premium Analog Mixer When it comes to the high pressure environment of a recording session or live performance, you simply cannot beat the stability and reliability of an analog mixer. With features honed over 20 years of design by some of the legends in the industry, the Onyx-i Series mixers are simply the best sounding full-featured analog mixing boards available to the modern sound engineer. The 820i has a plethora of analog features that are sure to please. First off, there are three Onyx mic preamps which have been proven as some of the best boutique quality preamps available today. That is, without having to re-mortgage your house in order to pay for all the inputs you need. Then thereâ��s the Perkins EQ, which offers highly musical Q filter without sacrificing the precise control that Mackie EQs are known for. Two mono mic/line channels feature 3-band Perkins EQ with a sweepable mid, the stereo line channels have 3-band EQ and (talk about flexibility) a unique hybrid channel features 4-band Perkins EQ. So, regardless of the type of signal you need to input, there is sure to be a channel with the right EQ for the application. Other analog tools include two aux sends with pre/post fader assignment, allowing for monitor mixes, effects loops or additional headphone mixes. There are built-in DIs on the first two channels for direct connection of guitars or bass and a dedicated talkback section with a built-in mic that lets you easily communicate with band members while on stage or recording. With all these proven, great-sounding analog features, it is easier than ever to create a memorable mix. Smacks of Quality The Onyx 820i offers a tremendous collection of professional analog features and extremely deep DAW integration, but it is so much more than that. The sleek, modern design might even tempt you build a museum quality display for your engineer friends to admire. Plus, since itâ��s a Mackie, you can be sure that it is "built like a tank" and will survive years of abuse. Any audio company can cram a bunch of inferior components into a chassis and, believe us, a lot of them do. This is never the case with a Mackie mixer. Everything about the Onyx-i Series smacks of quality, because only the most quality, high-end components are used throughout the entire signal path. At the front end, you have the pristine signal boost offered by the Onyx mic preamps, which will likely get routed through the legendary Perkins EQ. The signal then passes through a series of sealed rotary knobs, which keep dust and grime out of the potentiometer. Then your mix hits the summing bus, which has been custom-designed to offer the highest possible headroom while preserving the sonic quality offered by the aforementioned components. Maybe you assigned the signal to stream across the FireWire outputs. If so, they had the pleasure of passing through the high-quality Cirrus analog-to-digital converter on their way to your computer. Or maybe you were overdubbing and streamed your backing tracks from your DAW and integrated them into the mix. In that case, you can thank the ridiculously high-end AKM digital-to-analog converter for the immaculate quality of the playback. These converters are extremely high-quality and easily rival the most esoteric (and expensive) interfaces out there today. From start to finish, no matter how you use it, the 820i offers the quality demanded by industry professionals. Software Requirements: For PC Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64, Vista 32 / 64 RTM, or XP SP 2 Pentium 4, Celeron or Athlon XP processor 512 MB RAM For Mac Mac OS X 10.4.11 â�� 10.6.2 G4 processor 512 MB RAM

PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 16-Channel Digital Mixer w/ FireWire I/O

Guitar Man — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:49:10 +0000

The revolutionary digital mixer that feels like an analog mixer – very intutitive physical user control – very few menus
Use it in-studio or onstage, 16 high-voltage Class-A XMAX mic pres deliver outstanding detail, clarity and headroom
FireWire I/O enables direct multitrack recording to most popular DAWs including proprietary Capture recording software (included)
Cutting edge DAC technology delivers unprecedented 118 dB dynamic range
Includes rack-mount kit – take StudioLive out on the road – then bring it back home to work in the studio

Product Description
StudioLive is the most powerful and flexible sixteen-channel digital mixer the world has seen. Loaded with sixteen high headroom Class-A XMAX microphone preamplifiers, built-in 28×18 FireWire recording and playback engine, “Fat-Channel” processing with 4-band EQ’s, compressors, limiters and gates, DSP effects, six aux buses, four sub-groups, extensive LED metering, mixer save and recall, channel-strip save/recall/copy/paste, talkback and more, breaking new bou… More >>

PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 16-Channel Digital Mixer w/ FireWire I/O

Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire Audio Interface,

Guitar Man — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:51:10 +0000

24 channels of I/O (16 In, 8 Out)
2 award winning Focusrite mic-pres, 8 ADAT in, 6 analog out, SPDIF/Stereo in/out, MIDI in/out
2 unique loop-back virtual channels for routing between software applications
Bundle: Xcite + Software Bundle, Ableton Live 7 Lite, and Focusrite Comp/Reverb/EQ/Gate VST/AU plugin
Dedicated headphone output, 5 LED front panel

Product Description
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is the latest in Focusrite’s new generation of FireWire audio interfaces. As with all Focusrite interfaces, Saffire PRO 24 is the best sounding interface in its class, attentively designed with recording musicians and the modern home studio in mind. With Saffire PRO 24, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The two Focusrite pre-amps ensure low noise and distortion, while quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology e… More >>

Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire Audio Interface,

Phonic Firefly 808 Universal Studio Recording Preamp with 192 kHz USB 2.0 + FireWire Interface

Guitar Man — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:00:42 +0000

FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 audio interface 24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz sampling rate 18 simultaneous inputs and outputs FireWire/USB audio interface 8 microphone preamps with trim control and individual phantom power switches 8 analog line inputs including 2 instrument inputs 8 channels of optical ADAT I/O (4 ch. via 96k dual SMUX) S/PDIF I/O, AES/EBU I/O, MIDI I/O and word clock I/O Headphone output and Main output with volume control for monitoring purpose Channel meters on channel 1 to 8 for input or output Synchronization, sampling rate, digital I/O and MIDI in/out indicators Dual FireWire ports for daisy chaining and direct connection to Mac or PC Stand-alone mixer functionality for field and studio use without computer Instrument input, pad switch, balanced 1/4" TRS send jacks on Inputs 1 and 2 Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP, Vista & 7 Steinberg's Cubase LE digital audio workstation software included The new Phonic Firefly 808 Universal rack-mountable preamplifier with USB and FireWire interface is an easy-to-use, high-quality recording interface for songwriters to record guitars, keyboards, vocals and more to the computer. Featured are 8 analog (XLR and 1/4") inputs and 8 analog (1/4") outputs, as well as S/PDIF, AES/EBU, MIDI and ADAT inputs and outputs â�� all of which are streamed to and from the computer in real time through the FireWire or USB connection in superb 24-bit/192kHz audio. Compatible with the most popular of Digital Audio Workstation software, this powerful unit provides recording musicians and engineers alike with the kind of sophisticated yet easy-to-use recording device they require.

PreSonus FireStudio Project 10×10 FireWire Recording Interface

Guitar Man — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:55:00 +0000

The FireStudio Project a complete 24-bit/96K professional recording system combining eight Class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit/96k sample rate conversion, zero-latency matrix router mixer, and the PreSonus ProPak Software Suite featuring Steinberg's Cubase LE 4 48-track recording and production software, over 25 real-time plug-in effects (EQâ��s, compressors, reverbs), and more than 2 GB of drum loops and samples. Great for professional studio recording, live sound recording, performance, podcasting and more, the FireStudio Project is designed for flexibility and ultra-high sonic performance. Whether you need to record a live drum set, mic a guitar amp, or a complete band, the FireStudio Project is ready and more than able. With the new FireControl Mixer/Router you can send up to five individual mixes to different musicians during recording so that every band member can have a custom headphone mix. The FireStudio Project is the next-generation of the award-winning FP10/FirePod with the following improvements: Improved analog to digital converters (114dB dynamic range) Improved syncronization with JetPLLâ�¢ (jitter elimination technology) FireControl Mixer/Router to send up to five separate zero-latency stereo mixes to musicians during recording Three-segment LED input metering on all analog channels Internal IEC-based power supply ProPak v3 software suite with Cubase LE 4, BFD Lite, Wave Arts Plug-ins, Cubase LE 4 Demysitified Tutorial DVD video and more. 8 XMAX Class A Preamplifiers The FireStudio Project includes eight custom-designed high-voltage, discrete, XMAX Class A microphone preamplifiers for all types of microphones. Many other companies offering recording interfaces add the cheapest possible microphone preamplifier as an afterthought to the interface. PreSonus knows that the preamplifier is a key component in the sonic quality of a recording. The job of a microphone preamplifier is to boost microphone level signals to line level so that the signal can be converted from analog to digital. This mic to line boost is generally a preamplification of over 400 times the voltage of the original mic level signal. This preamplification stage is one of the most important stages that the signal will go through before converted to digital, and is why a high performance preamplifier is important to achieving great results. A cheap "off the shelf op-amp" type mic preamp that is found in most interfaces translates into thin, noisy and harsh results. All XMAX preamplifiers are built with the same three elements: High Voltage - The XMAX preamplifier runs on power rails of 30V. Most off the shelf op amp based designs run on power rails of 10V to 18V. Higher voltage power rails deliver more headroom, deeper lows, smoother highs and an overall fuller sound. Discrete - No op amps. Only transistors, resistors and capacitors. Op amps add noise, coloration and harshness to a signal. Discrete designs deliver ultra low noise and transparency. Class A - When a circuit is running in Class A mode the circuit is always in an "on" state operating at its optimal voltage requirements. Class A mode has zero crossover distortion and delivers purer, clearer and more musical sonics than class A/B designs which are found in most op-amp circuits. The net result of the XMAX preamp design is high headroom, low noise, wide dynamic range and wide frequency range, and most importantly, musicality and transparency - smooth highs, solid deep lows, and everything in between. Digital Converters and JetPLL Sync The FireStudio Tube touts A/D/A converters with a dynamic range of over 114dB for unbelievable clarity as well as synchronization using patented JetPLLâ�¢ jitter reduction technology. JetPLLâ�¢ incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove all audio band jitter. JetPLLâ�¢ ensures the highest converter performance possible, resulting in better stereo separation and clearer more transparent audio. JetPLLâ�¢ delivers ultra-fast locking to any digital format through a wide range of frequencies and is extremely robust and tolerant of wide variations in clock frequencies. JetPLLâ�¢ ensures near perfect clock performance when networking audio devices, thus creating the most stable and robust synchronization to the computer. FireControl - Zero Latency DSP Mixing/Routing The FireStudio Project also includes the FireControl mixer/router a 18x10 DSP mixer/router for flexible mixing and direct routing any input to any output including the headphone output, with zero latency. The FireControl software application lives between your FireStudio Project interface and your DAW software enabling the mixing and routing of input streams coming into your FireStudio Studio Project interface and playback stream coming from your DAW software. The FireControl is capable of creating up to five stereo mixes and then routing to the outputs of your FireStudio Project for headphone mixes and various aux sends. This way everyone in the band and the recording engineer can have a custom mix. Also, the FireStudio Project is loaded with internal flash memory so that all FireControl settings are saved and recalled in the FireStudio Project during power off/on. This allows you to configure your FireStudio as a stand-alone device, without being connected to a computer for uses such as a submixer, A/D and D/A-converter, headphone mixer, format converter, instrument or microphone pre-amplifier! Free ProPak Software Suite (ver. 3) Included Cubase LE 4 48-track music recording and production software Cubase LE 4 Demystified by PreSonus - DVD tutorial video on how to use Cubase LE 4 Wave Arts TrackPlug LE - EQ and Compressor plug-in Wave Arts Masterverb LE - Reverb plug-in PreSonus EyeQ - EQ and spectral analysis plug-in Audio Damageâ�� FuzzPlus2, Filterpod plug-ins Pluggo Jr. â�� Average Injector, Chamberverb, Feedback Network, Filter Taps, Generic Effect, HF Ring Mod, Jet, Limi, Nebula, Resonation, Resosweep, Spectral Filter. Camel Crusher â�� Distortion Compressor plug-in BFD Lite - Virtual Studio Drummer Discrete Drums Samplerâ�� over 1GB of drum loops and drum samples Twiddly bits â�� 100 MIDI drum loops created by real drummers Computer System RequirementsBelow are the minimum computer system requirements for your FireStudio Project. 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)

Mackie Onyx 1220i FireWire Recording Mixer

Guitar Man — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:23:16 +0000

The 12-channel Mackie Onyx 1220i FireWire Recording Mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, hands-on control of a sleek, space-saving premium analog mixer. Proven, professional features like four Onyx mic preamps and classic Perkins EQ only accentuate the mixerâ��s ample connectivity and clear-cut workflow. Plus, compatibility with all major DAWS, including Pro Tools M-Poweredâ�¢ allows you to send channels, aux sends or master L/R signals discretely to your Mac or PC for recording. Itâ��s a premium analog mixer that integrates seamlessly with your favorite DAW. A better way to record â�� Onyx-i.

Allen & Heath AH-ZED-R16 16-Channel Firewire Recording Console

Guitar Man — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:36:32 +0000


The ZED-R16 is an exceptional recording mixer with 18 FireWire I/O which can also be used as a versatile live front of house mixer. The best performing preamp in Allen & Heaths entire range is packaged with a high quality analogue to Firewire in...

Tascam FW1082 FireWire Audio Interface

Guitar Man — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:12:30 +0000

The Tascam FW-1082 Audio/MIDI Interface and Control Surface provides tons of audio and MIDI I/O for small studios, and it also offers a control surface with moving-faders - all for a previously unheard-of price. The FW-1082 features 10 inputs, including four balanced XLR mic inputs with phantom power. Two MIDI inputs and outputs are also included, plus S/PDIF digital I/O. Eight channel strips each feature a 60mm touch-sensitive moving fader and select/solo/mute buttons, and a moving master fader is also provided. The FW-1082 includes the latest TASCAM software bundle: Cubasis LE 96kHz/48-track recording software, GigaStudio 3 LE streaming sampler and Nomad Factory plug-in demos. The FW-1082 is an all-in-one solution for your computer-based digital audio workstation system. Its integrated design incorporates a high resolution professional multi-channel audio interface and integrated zero-latency input monitor mixer, a 2 x 2 MIDI interface, and a highly programmable, ergonomically designed control surface for your audio software. The FW-1082 is designed to be the nerve center of your digital audio environment. Its versatile control surface features nine touch-sensitive motorized faders, transport and multi-function controls for direct, immediate communication between your audio software and you. Its full complement of analog mic and line inputs and S/PDIF inputs and outputs provides a high resolution, 24-bit audio front end for input and output of your digital audio workstation. Its integrated free-standing mixer provides the connectivity you need for your entire studio, and it connects to your Windows PC or Mac with a single FireWire connection.

Digidesign 003 Factory FireWire Audio Interface with Pro Tools LE

Guitar Man — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:29:43 +0000

Digidesign 003 Factory is Digidesigns flagship Pro Tools LE system, delivering a truly all-in-one professional project studio workstation.With an extensive range of features such as 8 channels of simultaneous recording and MIDI I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the creativity and speed of industry-standard Pro Tools software, FireWire connectivity, and a big, comprehensive bundle of powerful software included free, the 003 enables you to attain the same high audio production quality as commercial facilities in your own personal or project studio.Free Upgrade to ProTools LE Version 8!Anyone who purchased 7.4.2 since October 3rd gets a free upgradeto version 8 (coming soon) as a free download.Version 8 features a gorgeous new interface, dozens of new plug-ins,five new virtual instruments and more!Click here for more information on Pro Tools LE 8!In addition to the over 50 instrument and effects plug-ins that come with all Pro Tools LE systems, the Digi 003 Factory also includes over $3,000 worth of extra professional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.Plug-ins Include:Moogerfooger Analog DelayJOEMEEK SC2T Photo Optical CompressorJOEMEEK VC5T MeequalizerCosmonaut VoiceDigidesign MaximBomb Factory BF-3A Classic CompressorDigidesign D-Fi bundle (Lo-Fi, Sci-Fi, Recti-Fi, Vari-Fi)Tel-Ray Variable DelaySansAmp PSA-1Moogerfooger Ring ModulatorVoce SpinVoce Chorus/VibratoiLok USB Smart Key

Mackie Onyx 1620i FireWire Recording Mixer

Guitar Man — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:29:28 +0000

The 16-channel Mackie Onyx 1620i FireWire Recording Mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, hands-on control of a sleek, space-saving premium analog mixer. Proven, professional features like eight Onyx mic preamps and classic Perkins EQ only accentuate the mixerâ��s ample connectivity and clear-cut workflow. Plus, compatibility with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools M-Poweredâ�¢ allows you to send channels, aux sends or master L/R signals discretely to your Mac or PC for recording. Itâ��s a premium analog mixer that integrates seamlessly with your favorite DAW. A better way to record â�� Onyx-i.

Podcaststudio Firewire Bundle

Guitar Man — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:10:00 +0000


Introducing the Radiolutionary FireWire PODCASTUDIO bundle from BEHRINGER...PODCASTUDIO comes with a studio-grade FireWire audio interface which includes the BEHRINGER Edition of Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software for PC and Mac computers. The package also features a professional 8-input mixer high-quality headphones and a studio microphone plus cable letting you go on air right away.

PreSonus Inspire 1394 4X4 Firewire Recording Interface

Guitar Man — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:33:46 +0000

Now compliant with Intel Macs! The INSPIRE 1394 is a revolutionary FireWire Recording System featuring professional quality 24-bit/96k analog to digital conversion rate, four simultaneous inputs, software control panel as well as audio recording and production software giving you the smallest, most flexible, most affordable and all-inspiring computer recording studio ever! What's Inside The INSPIRE 1394 is loaded with state of the art components and technology enabling the easiest computer recording experience ever. The INSPIRE 1394 installs effortlessly on both Windows XP and Macintosh-based computers and works seamlessly with virtually all popular recording software including Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, Cakewalk, Logic, Logic Express, Digital Performer and many others. The microphone and instrument preamplifiers loaded in the INSPIRE 1394 are designed to deliver ultra-low noise, high gain preamplification for all types of microphones and instruments needed for professional quality recordings. Ins and Outs The front panel of the INSPIRE 1394 features two custom-designed PreSonus microphone preamplifiers with +48V phantom power and two instrument Hi-Z inputs. The back of the INSPIRE features selectable line or phono (with RIAA filter) inputs great for all types of keyboards, samplers, drum machines and turntables. Outputs on the INSPIRE 1394 include RCA unbalanced and mini TRS jacks as well as headphone output. Software Control Panel The INSPIRE 1394 is comp...

PreSonus FireBox 6X10 Firewire Recording Interface

Guitar Man — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:36:51 +0000

The FireBox is the most powerful 24-bit/96k FireWire recording interface that fits in the palm of your hand. The FireBox is a complete 24-Bit/96k personal recording studio combining two high quality PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers, 24-Bit/96k sample rate and Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track recording software. The FireBox is the perfect hardware and software combination for a powerful professional-quality and compact computer-based studio.