Firebox Users Manual
1 . 1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus FIREBOX. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the FIREBOX utilizing high-grade components to insure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. The FIREBOX is the most powerful recording interface of its size, with the ability to record and playback six inputs and eight outputs simultaneously at 24-bit/96K sample rate. Loaded with four analog inputs, including two PreSonus microphone preamplifiers and two line inputs, six balanced analog outputs, SPDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, and Cubase LE 48-track recording software, the FIREBOX is ready to go out of the box for professional-quality computer recording. For further flexibility, the FIREBOX can be bus-powered by a six-pin FireWire connector or externally powered by the included power supply. The FIREBOX is the perfect computer recording system that gives you the power for professional quality recordings in the palm of your hand.
We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications and correct connection procedure for your FIREBOX before trying to connect it to your computer. This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues that you may encounter during installation and set up.
Thank you, once again, for buying our product and we hope you enjoy your FIREBOX!
2 . 1 COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
Below are the minimum computer system requirements for your FIREBOX.
Windows
- OS: Microsoft Windows XP
- Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire port.
- CPU/Clock: Pentium, Celeron with 900Mhz or higher (Dual 1.2 GHz recommended)
- Memory(RAM): 256 MB (512MB recommended)
Macintosh
- OS: MacOS X 10.3.7 or later
- Computer: Apple Macintosh series with on-board Firewire port.
- CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/800Mhz or higher (G4/Dual 1 GHZ recommended)
- Memory(RAM): 512 MB or more
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.
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