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I didn't buy this product cause of a last minute decision on getting the better model; firestudio mobile which has better quality pre amps, better software (Studio One) and also overall perfomance. I love this last model which is same brand Presonus, clear recordings and exceptional product for it's value. Hope my humble personal review help you.
This is the second interface I've used in my home studio (and possibly last until HD interfaces come down in price). The first one had all sorts of firmware issues and bugs, and I couldn't switch from an instrument to a mic with phantom power without restarting the whole computer (if then!). Sometimes I'd have to reinstall the drivers and restart again, then fool around some more to finally coax it into submission. It was a real pain, not to mention how much it constricted my creative flow of ideas. So far this interface has been a godsend. I can record up to 6 tracks simultaneously at 24-bit 96 khz quality with no noticeable lag. It has everything I need in an interface as well. Line/ mic inputs, +48v phantom power, midi in, Best of all... IT WORKS!!! I like its compatibility with Apple's Core Audio drivers, so I simply plugged it into my Macbook Pro, set it up in preferences and audio/midi settings, then opened up Logic and began recording. The only thing that could be improved upon it is including front LEDs for input monitoring, although the clipping lights help well enough. Also I will have to do a bit more testing but I have a hunch the preamps may be a bit too bright for my liking. Might need to invest in a good mic preamp to supplicate this unit. This is a great interface for a very reasonable price (picked mine up used for $55).Read full review
I really like this interface. I'm pretty green when it comes to recording so I don't have a lot of experience. I think my recordings have sounded great and I would highly recommend this product!
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I bought the firebox mainly because it's a firewire interface. In the past, I've had latency problems with USB interfaces or there was just always something NOT WORKING with the usb interfaces I was working with, so, I thought I would try a firewire interface out. I didn't need a crazy-awesome interface to record with, just something simple, fast, and compatible: Exactly what the firebox is. I like the firebox's ease of use. Everything is pretty straight forward just plug-in and go for it. What I was really impressed with was that there was hardly any latency issues. What you play on your guitar/bass/instrument or sing is what you hear, so you can actually record with say a sequenced drum track and not have to go back after the fact and make sure everything syncs up. It does what it's supposed to and it does it quite well I think. I honestly don't have that many dislikes for the firebox, at least not at this moment. Maybe it could be a more attractive interface but I'm more worried with recording properties. Another thing, the price. One shouldn't have to spend over $500 just to be able to record a song idea in decent quality. The firebox works great for this. I have an idea, I sit down, maybe lay out a drum track, record the idea and then I can share my idea with musicians across the world. If I really want to make full, sweet sounding song, then that's totally possible with proportionate time and attention (and of course, the firebox). Let it be known that this is one amateur recording artist opinion. My experience with recording music is in no way "professional" but I'd like to believe I know when music sounds good and for the output the firebox brings given it's price, it's just great and I really enjoy having it. It lets me enjoy my love for making music that much more and then some. If you're on a budget and need a quick portable interface that puts out nicely, the firebox may be what you need. If you're wanting a pro recording interface with all the bells and whistles, you might want to look on up the audio interface-ladder. Other things to note: I've used the firebox on 3 different OS's without any trouble: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit, Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit and Windows XP Pro 32-bit. From what I've read, it works on several other OS's also.Read full review
I'm very satisfied with my purchase of PreSonus Firebox. I think it can be a good start for those people who want to get into the world of digital recording and don't have enough resources (like I have just 1 GB RAM, Windows XP, and I was able to make recordings without any problems). However, I had to spend some time researching to figure out how to make it work in my software (I use Adobe Audition). But I think it's like with anything else. But once I did, I felt like I would never regret that I had bought it. No noises, zero latency and easy to use. The drive for Windows 7 is also available on PreSonus website, so i don't think there won't any problems using it with a newer OS or with a more powerful software. Highly recommend! Excellent quality!
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