Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for your FireStudio.
Windows
- Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
Note: Windows 7 was the last supported Microsoft OS for this device
- Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Turion) (2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
Macintosh
- Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or later (32- and 64-bit)
Note: 10.7 was the last supported Mac OS for this device.
- Intel Core 1 Solo 1.5 GHz processor (Intel Core Duo or Intel Xeon processor recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
Windows and Mac 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.
Technical 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 (1/4" TRS, Preamps 1 & 2) | |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance | 1 Mega Ohm |
| Line Inputs (1/4" 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 (1/4" TRS) | |
|---|---|
| Send Output Impedance (Unbalanced, Ring) | 51 Ohm |
| Return Input Impedance (Unbalanced, Tip) |
10KOhm |
| Direct Outputs/DAC Outputs (1/4" 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 |
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.reserves the right to change any specification stated herein at anytime in the future without notification.
