PRESONUS Firestudio Tube Firewire Audio Interface

Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for your FireStudio Tube.

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

Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) that you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals.
Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024x768 pixels.
Known compatible and incompatible hardware

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        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)    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    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

The all new 896mk3 FireWire audio interface delivers high-end performance, superb sound, innovative new features and enhanced standard features that remain unique.

The 896mk3 provides eight channels of pristine 24-bit 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF and separate analog main outs. Expand your system by connecting the 8pre mic input expander or other MOTU audio interfaces.

The 896mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 896mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of your host computer. Add Classic Reverb™ with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between two forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the Leveler™, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A™ optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.

MOTU FireWire audio interfaces are fully compatible with FireWire 800-equipped Macs. All you need is a standard FireWire 400-to-800 cable. Just plug in and go. The FireWire bus operates at 400 Mb/sec, providing the same high speed, low latency and rock solid reliability that MOTU FireWire interfaces are known for.

When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 896mk3ʼs signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no clipping or harsh artifacts.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 896mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 896mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

• Hybrid FireWire/USB2 connectivity — connect to your computer via either bus-powered FireWire or hi-speed USB2.
• CueMix FX™ — flexible 10 input/14 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including reverb with sends/returns, plus EQ and compression on every input and output.
• 10 inputs / 14 outputs — there's no channel sharing in the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid; the mic inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels.
• Classic Reverb™ — provides five different room types, three frequency shelves with adjustable crossover points, shelf filtering and reverb lengths up to 60 seconds.
• Two forms of compression — a standard compressor with conventional threshold/ratio/attack/release/gain controls and the Leveler™, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor, which provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.
• Modeled EQ — provides 7-band parametric EQ modeled after British analog console EQs, featuring 4 filter styles (gain/Q profiles) to effectively cover a wide range of audio material. LP and HP filters are also supplied with slopes that range from 6 to 36 dB.
• CueMix FX cross-platform mixing software — attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ and a convenient tabbed interface for quick access to all features in one window. Also provides full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot and linear or polar phase analysis.
• Front-panel control — access any setting in your entire UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid mix directly from the front panel.
• “Reverb return" stream — allows users to record or mix UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid reverb output separately in their DAW. Effects can also be applied when the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid is operating stand-alone (without a computer) as a complete stand-alone mixer.
• Stand-alone operation — program your mixes at the studio and then bring the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid to your gig — no computer needed. Just plug in the included power adapter and you are ready to go. Need to tweak the mix? Do it on site using the back-lit LCD and front-panel controls.
• Multiple CueMix FX mixes — for example, create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Or add send/return loops for outboard gear — with no latency.
• Two combo jacks provide hi-Z 1/4” guitar input or low-Z XLR mic input with phantom power, pad and plenty of gain.
• Eight 24-bit 192kHz analog inputs and outputs on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks
• Precision Digital Trim™ — Digitally controlled analog trim on all analog inputs (mic/guitar inputs + quarter-inch TRS inputs) provides accurate adjustements in 1 dB increments. Fine-tune the balance of your analog inputs and then save/recall trim configurations.
• Direct Digital Synthesis™ (DDS) — a DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source that produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code.
• Time code support — directly resolves to (or generates) time code via any quarter-inch input or output, without the need for an extra synchronizer.
• Sample-accurate MIDI — connect a MIDI controller and/or sound module with no separate interface needed. MIDI I/O is sample-accurate with supporting software.
• Expandable — add additional interfaces for more I/O as your needs grow.
• Separate TRS main outs with front panel volume control.
• Stereo 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF in/out.
• Includes drivers for Mac & PC, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software.
• 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs.
• Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Mac with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
• Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via FireWire or USB2.
• Front panel volume control for monitoring. Stereo, Quad, 6.1, 7.1 and user-defined surround monitoring setups available.
• Front panel headphone jack with volume control.
• Bus-powered FireWire operation. No need for external power when operating as a FireWire interface connected to a computer. A power supply is included for stand-alone operation.
• Chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears and front and back panel knobs and connectors: 9.5 x 7 x 1.75 inches (24.13 x 17.78 x 4.45 cm). Knobs and connectors extend up to 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from front and back panels, adding 1 inch (2.54 cm) to depth. With rack ears attached, fits one half of a standard 19 inch (48.26 cm) rack at 1U high.

The 828mk3 is MOTU's most advanced FireWire audio interface. Once again it raises the bar with innovative new features, enhanced standard features that remain unique, superb sound and reliable performance.

The 828mk3 provides ten channels of pristine 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander.

The 828mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven compression, EQ and reverb to every input and output, independent of your host computer. When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 828mk3ʼs signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no digital clipping or harsh artifacts.

MOTU FireWire audio interfaces are fully compatible with FireWire 800-equipped Macs. All you need is a standard FireWire 400-to-800 cable. Just plug in and go. The FireWire bus operates at 400 Mb/sec, providing the same high speed, low latency and rock solid reliability that MOTU FireWire interfaces are known for.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 828mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 828mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Yamaha AUDIOGRAM3 Computer Recording System Specifications:

• Mic/Hi-Z input: 1
• Audio Format: USB AUDIO 1.1, 16bit/44.1kHz
• Combo Connectors: 1
• Stereo In connectors: Phone connector x 2 (L/MONO x 2, R x 2)
• USB Connector: To Host x 1
• Headphone connector: Stereo Phone connector x 1
• Stereo Out connector: Phone connector x 2 (L, R)
• Power Supply: USB powered
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 180 mm x 61 mm x 112 mm (7-1/8" x 2-3/8" x 4-3/8“)
• Accessories: CUBASE AI DVD, Owner's Manual, USB Cable
  
  System Requirements
• Windows Vista
• Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface
• OS: Windows Vista
• CPU: 1GHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor
• Memory: More than 1GB
  
  Windows XP
• Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface
• OS: Windows XP Professional / XP Home Edition
• CPU: 750MHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor
• Memory: More than 128MB
  
  Macintosh
• Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface
• OS: Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher
• CPU: Intel CPU / Macintosh G3 processor 300 MHz or better
• Memory: More than 128MB
  
  Cubase AI4 System Requirements:
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• Windows
• OS: Windows XP Professional SP1 / XP Home Edition SP1 / Windows Vista (32-bit)
• CPU: Intel Pentium 1.4GHz or better
• Available Memory: More than 512MB
• Hard Disk: Free disk space of 1GB or more
• Audio Interface: Windows DirectX / ASIO compatible
  
  Macintosh
• OS: Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
• CPU: Power Mac G4 1GHz or Core Solo 1.5GHz or better
• Available Memory: More than 512MB
• Hard Disk: Free disk space of 1GB or more

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• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany