| Need to record 32 inputs? Directly connect the FireStudio Lightpipe
to a digital mixer via ADAT lightpipe to easily add recording to live
performances. Or, add up to four DigiMax’s to the FireStudio Lightpipe
for a 32-input recording system with 32 class A XMAX microphone
preamplifiers all in five rack spaces! The PreSonus FireStudio
Lightpipe is a 32 input, 32 output, 24-bit/96k lightpipe to FireWire
computer recording system for professional-quality digital audio
recording. Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh computer systems,
the FireStudio Lightpipe allows you to convert up to 32 channels of
ADAT or SMUX optical lightpipe input/output via FireWire providing a
multi-channel computer interface for digital mixers, AD/DA converters
or ADAT recorders. FireStudio Lightpipe features JetPLL™ jitter
elimination technology for ultra tight synchronization and improved
imaging and clarity along with a 34x4 DSP matrix mixer allowing you to
create dual zero-latency stereo monitor mixes. Fast-acting input LED
meters are located on the front panel for quick and easy visual
monitoring of all signals. The FireStudio Lightpipe is the perfect
interface for expanding and enhancing your music production! DSP Mixer/Router The
FireStudio Lightpipe also includes the FireControl Mixer - a 34x4 DSP
mixer for creating up to two zero latency stereo mixes for monitoring
during recording and playback.JetPLL Syncronization Tight
synchronization between the FireWire chipset and the computer are
essential for clarity and stabilization. The FireStudio Lightpipe uses
patented JetPLL™ jitter reduction technology to virtually remove all
audio band jitter 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.
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer system requirements for the FireStudio Lightpipe.
Windows- OS: Microsoft Windows XP
- Peripherals: IEEE 1394 FireWire port
- CPU/Clock: Pentium, Athlon with 900Mhz or higher (1.5GHz recommended)
- Memory (RAM): 256 MB (512 MB recommended)
Macintosh- OS: Mac OS X ver 10/3/7 or later (Tiger 10.4.2 recommended)
- CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/800Mhz or higher (G4/Dual 16 Hz recommended), all Intel/Mac models
- Memory (RAM): 256 MB (512 MB 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. |
| Digital Audio Transfer | optical ADAT to FireWire (IEEE 1394) |
| FireWire IEEE 1394 Speed | 400mbps |
| Maximum Inputs/Outputs | 32 inputs/ 32 outputs |
| Supported Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
| Control Panel Parameters | Sample Rate, Latency (PC only), Clock Source |
| Optical 1 I/O | Ch. 1-8 (44.1, 48k); Ch. 1-4 (88.2, 96k) |
| Optical 2 I/O | Ch. 9-16 (44.1, 48k); Ch. 5-8 (88.2, 96k) |
| Optical 3 I/O | Ch. 17-24 (44.1, 48k); Ch. 9-12 (88.2, 96k) |
| Optical 4 I/O | Ch. 25-32 (44.1, 48k); Ch. 13-16 (88.2, 96k) |
| Main analog outputs | Impedance Balanced TRS |
| Headphone amplifier | 150 mW |
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| Power Supply | IEC Internal switching 100V-240V |
| Word Clock | BNC Input and Output, 750 hm | | Jitter Specification | <20ps RMS, 20Hz-20kHz | | Jitter Attenuation | >60dB; 1ns in approx.1ps out | |
| MIDI I/O | Standard 5-Pin DIN |
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