PreSonus FireStudio Project Recording Interface Fire Studio EXTENDED WARRANTY

PRESONUS FireStudio Project Recording Interface and Presonus HP4 Headphone Amp

• (1) PreSonus FireStudio Project Firewire Audio Interface


• (1) PreSonus HP4 4 Channel Headphone Amplifier


• (2) Samson CH700 Reference Headphones CH-700

PreSonus FireStudio Project Firewire Audio Interface

The FireStudio Project a complete 24-bit/96K professional recording system combining eight Class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers 24-bit/96k sample rate conversion and a zero-latency matrix router mixer.



The FireStudio Project is bundled with PreSonus Studio One Artist our groundbreaking music creation program and over 4 GB of virtual instruments plug-ins loops and samples to get you started making music immediately.



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 can be daisy-chained with one or more FireStudio Projects or FireStudio Tubes to expand your number of recording inputs. Two and three units daisy-chained in any combination has been tested at PreSonus however the total number of units that can be daisy-chained depends on your computers processor speed amount of RAM and computer configuration.



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 JetPLL (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


* PreSonus Studio One Artist bundle with Native Effects plug-ins and third-party instruments loops and applications.



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 Project touts A/D/A converters with a dynamic range of over 114dB for unbelievable clarity as well as synchronization using patented JetPLL jitter reduction technology. JetPLL incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove all audio band jitter. JetPLL ensures the highest converter performance possible resulting in better stereo separation and clearer more transparent audio. JetPLL 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. JetPLL ensures near perfect clock performance when networking audio devices thus creating the most stable and robust synchronization to the computer.



Universal Control



All members of the FireStudio family of interfaces including the StudioLive 16.4.2 mixer come bundled with Universal Control software. Universal Control is a powerful flexible and easy to use control-panel application that allows you to daisy-chain to up to 4 FireStudio-family devices for a maximum of up to 52 inputs and outputs.



Universal Control consists of the Launch window and the Device window. In the Launch window you can set the sample rate clock source safe mode buffer size (PC only) and WDM routing (PC only) for all connected FireStudio-series interfaces. Each device is listed at the bottom of the window along with Device Window buttons that open each interfaces Device window.



The Device window provides level and routing controls for each FireStudio-series interfaces internal mixer enabling you to set up zero-latency monitor mixes. Input and output metering have been optimized for ultra-fast screen display and minimum CPU usage and you can give each interface a custom name. You can use any device in the chain as the master clock source or you can slave the entire chain to an external digital device using any of the available digital inputs in the chain.



Studio One ArtistPlus Gigabytes of Creative Resources



The FireStudio Project is bundled with an exceptional software package featuring PreSonus Studio One Artist the amazing new DAW software for Mac OS X and Windows XP and Vista that makes producing high-quality projects easier than ever before. As part of the Studio One Artist package you get 20 new PreSonus Native Effects plug-ins and virtual instruments and a generous bundle of third-party loops software and instrument sounds.



Compare Studio One Artist and bundled extras to what comes with competing mobile interfaces



* All-meat no-bloat music-creation software with an intuitive practical single-window interface


* Unlimited tracks insert effects sends virtual instruments buses and effects channels


* Powerful drag-and-drop functionality


* Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player


* Full-featured flexible automation


* Powerful real-time auto/manual time-stretching and resampling engine


* Control Link (advanced MIDI mapping made easy)


* Twenty 32-bit Native Sound plug-ins including reverbs amp modeling and EQ


* Four new virtual instruments including a sampler and an analog-type subtractive synth


* Ability to control the software mixer in any FireStudio-series interface to create zero-latency cue mixes.


* Gigabytes of third-party resources including Native Instruments Kore Player with custom SoundPack (150 instruments) Native Instruments Guitar Rig LE Toontrack EZDrummer Lite and over 1.4 GB of loops!

PreSonus HP4 4 Channel Headphone Amplifier

Are you and your session players and bandmates tired of straining to hear underpowered headphones? We were too. Thats why Jim Odom and his jambalaya-fueled team of engineers designed 150 mW headphone amps for the HP4 headphone-distribution system. These headphone amps are not just loud enough for session and stage use theyre loud enough to explode the oysters in a Po Boy sandwich. Yet the sound is clear and clean with a wide dynamic range. At last everybody will be able to hearassuming they are capable of hearing. Be careful with that level control!


As with other Max Rack products simplicity is the hallmark of the HP4. You get left and right line inputs left and right line outputs with level control and the four headphone outs. You can globally mute the headphone outs adjust the overall headphone level and sum the stereo signals to mono.


Like other processors in our Max Rack series the HP4 can sit on a tabletop or can be mounted in 1/3 rackspace using the optional 3UMR rack adapter. And if your needs grow you can use the line outputs to feed the inputs of a second HP4 or an HP60. Chain as many headphone systems as you need.


So listen up! Quit struggling with mediocre headphone amps. Get the HP4 and hear everything loud and clear. You owe it to your music.

Samson CH700 Reference Headphones CH-700

The Samson CH700 headphones are ideal for any listening and monitor application where critical sound reproduction is needed. The closed-ear design provides maximum isolation reducing unwanted bleed that can be picked up on live microphones. The Samson CH700 headphones employ exceptional 40mm drivers with ultra thin Mylar diaphragms and high-output neodymium magnets. The result is a wide dynamic range and linear frequency response from 20Hz to 22kHz for exceptional reproduction and a balanced sound making them a perfect choice for monitoring digital audio. The large earpiece further extends the low frequency response and the adjustable headband and lightweight design provide comfort and easy listening through the longest sessions.

PreSonus FireStudio Project Firewire Audio Interface

* 8 dual-purpose front-panel channel inputs each with high-headroom Class A XMAX mic preamplifiers

6 mic/line inputs

2 mic/instrument inputs

Individual channel-trim controls with -16 to +16 dBV line / -4 to +50 dBu mic gain range

3-segment fast-acting LED input metering on all analog channels

48V phantom power for condenser microphones (switchable in pairs)

Headphone jack with level control

Main-output gain control

Power/Sync LED (indicates unit is synced to word clock)

Daisy-chain multiple FireStudios or other FireStudio-family products to create a large custom system

Studio One Artist digital audio workstation software included

* Input/Output

2 FireWire 400 ports

2 combo XLR/ mic/instrument inputs

6 XLR mic/line inputs

2 balanced main (L/R) line outputs

8 general-purpose balanced line outputs

1 stereo headphone output with volume control

2 balanced line-level insert sends (for channels 1 and 2)

2 balanced line-level insert returns (for channels 1 and 2)

S/PDIF in/out (coaxial)

MIDI in/out

* Digitalia

24-bit resolution and up to 96 kHz sampling rate

High-definition A/D/A converters (+114 dBu dynamic range)

JetPLL Jitter Elimination Technology (improved stereo imaging and clarity)

Zero-latency monitoring via 18x10 DSP matrix mixer/router

Mac- and Windows-compatible including Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7

o Supports ASIO Core Audio Direct Sound (Windows XP) Windows Audio Session API (Windows Vista and Windows 7)

Physical

1U 19 rack-mountable rugged steel chassis

Sealed detented metal rotary controls

o Internal power supply with standard IEC power cord

Software

Studio One Artist

+ PreSonus revolutionary new digital audio workstation with unlimited track count and 4+ GB of 3rd-party resources.

Universal Control control-panel application for Mac OS X and Windows

PreSonus HP4 4 Channel Headphone Amplifier

• 4 screaming-loud (150 mW per channel) headphone amplifiers each with
• Headphone level control
• Mono summing switch * Monitor level control
• Monitor mute switch
• Daisy-chain multiple units via monitor outputs
• Input/Output
• 2 balanced line inputs
• 4 stereo headphone outputs (on front panel)
• 2 balanced line outputs (monitor outputs)
• Physical
• Compact 1/3U rack-mount chassis
• External 16 VAC power supply
• Optional 3UMR rack adapter

Samson CH700 Reference Headphones CH-700

• Adjustable headband
• Large earpiece further extends the low endLightweight design for easy listening even through the longest session
• A balanced sound making them a perfect choice for monitoring digital audio

PreSonus FireStudio Project Firewire Audio Interface

Computer system requirements

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for your FireStudio Project.

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 recommendedMicrophone Preamp

TypeXLR 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

THD+N (unwtd 1kHz +4 dBu Output Unity Gain< 0.0003%

EIN (unwtd 55dB Gain 150 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

Signal Level LEDS

Red / Clip (0.5 dB)

Yellow (0.5 dB)

Green (0.5 dB)

+10 dBu (o dBFS)

+4 dBu (-6 dBFS)

-30 dBu (-40 dBFS)

Phantom Power (2 VDC)+48 VDC

Instrument Input (channels 1 & 2 only)

TypeXLR Female Balanced

Input Impedance1 M

Line Inputs

TypeXLR 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)10 K

THD+N (unwtd 1kHz +4 dBu Output Unity Gain< 0.0003%

S/N Ratio (Unity Gain unwtd Ref. = +4 dBu 20Hz to 22 kHz> 101dB

Gain Control Range (1 dB)-16dB to +16dB

Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain 1 kHz 0.5% THD+N)+10 dBu

Maximum Input Level (Minimum Gain 1 kHz 0.5% THD+N)+22 dBu

Line Ouputs (including Preamp Output General Purpose Outputs and Main Outputs)

Type TRS Balanced

Output Impedance51

Headphone Output

Type TRS Active Stereo

Maximum Output150 mW/CH 60 Load

Frequency Response (1.0 dB)10 Hz - 70kHz

Digital Audio

FireWire (IEEE 1394) Speed400mbps

ADC Dynamic Range (Awtd 48 kHz Sample Rate)114 dB

DAC Dynamic Range (Awtd 48 kHz Sample Rate)114 dB

Bit Depth24

Reference Level for 0dBFS+10 dBu

Internal Sample Frequency Selections (kHz)44.1 48 88.2 96

Jitter Specification<20ps RMS 20Hz-20kHz

Jitter Attenuation>60dB 1ns in approx.1ps out

Power

Input Connector TypeIEC

Input Voltage (factory configured)90 to 230 VAC

Power Requirements (Continuous)20W

Physical

Main Chassis

Package Type1U - steel chassis

Dimensions19(W) X 1.75(H) X 7(D) inches

Weight7.0lbs

PreSonus HP4 4 Channel Headphone Amplifier

• Input
• TRS Impedance
• 10K OhmsPanel Controls
• Headphone Level   1 to 12
• Monitor / Feed Output   -80dB to +10dB
• Mono    Switch
• Monitor / Feed   Mute Power Supply
• Type    Linear
• Input   16VAC/1000mA (factory configured)Output
• TRS Balanced    51Ohms ImpedancePerformance
• THD+Noise (Unweighted)   0.002%
• Noise Floor   -98dB
• Signal To Noise   >95dB
• Power Supply Rejection   >98dB   
  
• Power 16 WattsPhysical
• Weight    5lbs.
• Dimensions    5.5 x5.5 x 1.75
• Mounting    MaxRack and Universal Rack Tray
• Chassis    Steel
• Panel    BrushedAluminum
• Sides    CastAluminum

Samson CH700 Reference Headphones CH-700

• Model    CH700
• Type    Closed
• Audio Connection    Both
• Frequency Response    20Hz to 22kHz