Focusrite Platinum Voicemaster Pro

Focusrite Platinum Voicemaster Pro Review

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Focusrite Platinum Voicemaster Pro Feature

• Stereo latency-free monitoring section
• 'Vintage Harmonics' - a revolutionary vocal enhancer
• Custom Focusrite VU meter
• Compressor/EQ/Harmonics order can be changed
• More versatile voice-optimized EQ

With every project, you need to capture that perfect vocal and make the sound your own. VoiceMaster Pro represents a new generation of voice recording equipment. Many of the elements from the award-winning VoiceMaster have been innovated upon. In addition, the unit features a whole host of new processors designed to ensure you have all you require to make the most of the artist you're recording. The award-winning Class A preamp captures every nuance from any source, whilst latency-free monitoring ensures direct and delay-free mix control. Tools such as the voice-optimized EQ, Vintage Harmonics and Tube Sound allow you to get creative with a touch of class, putting your own stamp on every recording. Add the optional 24-bit, 96 kHz digital output board to make the VoiceMaster Pro the perfect interface between your microphone and your DAW or other recording media, placing the ultimate tracking solution firmly within your grasp.

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Oct 30, 2011 15:21:22

PreSonus FireStudio Project 10x10 FireWire Recording Interface

PreSonus FireStudio Project 10x10 FireWire Recording Interface Review

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PreSonus FireStudio Project 10x10 FireWire Recording Interface Feature

• Eight Class-A mic preamps
• 24-bit / 96K resolution
• Ultra-wide dynamic range
• Extremely low-noise design
• 10 simultaneous I/O

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 computer’s 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 interface’s Device window.

The Device window provides level and routing controls for each FireStudio-series interface’s 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 Artist—Plus 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!

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 recommended

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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Professional 20 In/20 Out Firewire Audio Interface with Eight Pre-Amps

Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Professional 20 In/20 Out Firewire Audio Interface with Eight Pre-Amps Review

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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Professional 20 In/20 Out Firewire Audio Interface with Eight Pre-Amps Feature

• Eight high quality, award-winning Focus rite pre-amps provide the best sounding interface in its class.
• High-quality 24-bit/96kHz fire wire interface provides pristine audio quality and guaranteed reliable synchronization.
• Total i/o count of 20 inputs and 20 outputs, with a host of i/o options provided.
• Suite of Focus rite VST/AU plug-ins will upgrade your standard sequencer effects
• Two separate headphone buses allow two artists to receive independent and fully-customized monitor mixes.

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. It is the best sounding interface in its class; attentively designed with today’s project studio in mind. Focusrite's unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. These are combined with the very latest in firewire interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability. With Saffire PRO 40, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The eight Focusite pre-amps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains. Alongside the eight Focusrite pre-amps are a host of i/o options; 10 analogue outputs, ADAT i/o, stereo SPDIF i/o and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications. Every channel features phantom power, with the first two channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. Front panel 5-LED metering for each analogue input offers accurate viewing of levels. Saffire PRO 40 comes with the Focusrite plug-in suite. All-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins provide a significant upgrade from standard sequencer effects, bringing a touch of class to your session. Focusrite’s established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples. Saffire PRO 40 Control, the zero-latency 18 x 16 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Saffire PRO 40, sets a new standard at this price point for audio interface control. It features unparalleled output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click solutions, a clear and concise mixing layout and large on-screen metering for inputs, outputs and submixes.

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Focusrite Liquid Mix - EQ/Compressor Plug-Ins and Control Surface System for DAW's

Focusrite Liquid Mix - EQ/Compressor Plug-Ins and Control Surface System for DAW's Review

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Liquid Mix is a revolutionary Liquid multi-channel Firewire Mix processor, which allows a massive amount of quality vintage processing to be inserted into your DAW. It uses patented dynamic convolution to emulate classic compressors and EQ's.

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Oct 26, 2011 15:47:07

Focusrite Liquid EtherSound Card 4Pre 8-Channel EtherSound Card

Focusrite Liquid EtherSound Card 4Pre 8-Channel EtherSound Card Review

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Focusrite Liquid EtherSound Card 4Pre 8-Channel EtherSound Card Feature

• Cascade multiple units via EtherSound & controll all units via Liquid4control software

Liquid 4Pre’s optional eight-channel EtherSound card is an essential for studios and live engineers working with an EtherSound hub. It ensures LIQUID4PRE can be seamlessly integrated into an EtherSound environment. The patented EtherSound protocol takes advantage of established technologies to easily and economically create real-time audio networks using standard Ethernet cabling and components. EtherSound technology adds networking and remote control capabilities to LIQUID4PRE, and combined with an Ethernet hub, multiple unit setups are simple.

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Oct 22, 2011 10:27:18

Phonic Firefly 808 Universal Studio Recording Preamp with 192 kHz USB 2.0 + FireWire Interface

Phonic Firefly 808 Universal Studio Recording Preamp with 192 kHz USB 2.0 + FireWire Interface Review

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Phonic Firefly 808 Universal Studio Recording Preamp with 192 kHz USB 2.0 + FireWire Interface Feature

• FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 audio interface
• 24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz sampling rate
• 18 simultaneous inputs and outputs FireWire/USB audio interface
• 8 microphone preamps with trim control and individual phantom power switches
• 8 analog line inputs including 2 instrument inputs

FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 audio interface 24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz sampling rate 18 simultaneous inputs and outputs FireWire/USB audio interface 8 microphone preamps with trim control and individual phantom power switches 8 analog line inputs including 2 instrument inputs 8 channels of optical ADAT I/O (4 ch. via 96k dual SMUX) S/PDIF I/O, AES/EBU I/O, MIDI I/O and word clock I/O Headphone output and Main output with volume control for monitoring purpose Channel meters on channel 1 to 8 for input or output Synchronization, sampling rate, digital I/O and MIDI in/out indicators Dual FireWire ports for daisy chaining and direct connection to Mac or PC Stand-alone mixer functionality for field and studio use without computer Instrument input, pad switch, balanced 1/4" TRS send jacks on Inputs 1 and 2 Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP, Vista & 7 Steinberg's Cubase LE digital audio workstation software included The new Phonic Firefly 808 Universal rack-mountable preamplifier with USB and FireWire interface is an easy-to-use, high-quality recording interface for songwriters to record guitars, keyboards, vocals and more to the computer. Featured are 8 analog (XLR and 1/4") inputs and 8 analog (1/4") outputs, as well as S/PDIF, AES/EBU, MIDI and ADAT inputs and outputs – all of which are streamed to and from the computer in real time through the FireWire or USB connection in superb 24-bit/192kHz audio. Compatible with the most popular of Digital Audio Workstation software, this powerful unit provides recording musicians and engineers alike with the kind of sophisticated yet easy-to-use recording device they require.

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Oct 20, 2011 19:58:06

Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic

Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic Review

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Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic Feature

• Eight award-winning Focusrite pre-ampsEight 'single-dial' Focusrite CompressorCompress transparently or with effectBuilt-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital outputsBuilt-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital inputsState-of-the-art Clocking SolutionsTwo high-quality instrument inputsInput clip and Compression active LEDs on every channel5 LED input metering on every channelPhantom power available on every channel (switched in two groups: 1-4 and 5-8)24-bit resolution, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 9

With eight channels of Focusrite microphone pre-amplification, eight VCA-based Red 3-derived compressors and built-in 24-bit / 96 kHz digital inputs and outputs, OctoPre MkII Dynamic is Focusrite's feature-rich expansion upgrade for any digital audio workstation. It's equally an ideal expansion for any analogue or digital console, or hard disk recorder.Digital inputs and outputs let you make the most of often-neglected ADAT I/O; ideal for expanding the number of mic-pre inputs on your interface or for providing analogue monitoring from any digital ADAT feed.With this entire package fitting into a single 1U chassis complementing Focusrite's Saffire PRO range, and all controls adjustable from the front fascia, OctoPre MkII Dynamic sets the standard for modern, compact, multi-channel recording expansions.Saffire Mic Pre Focusrite has, over the past two decades, built a reputation as the market leader for high quality recording equipment, with its mic pre technology as the cornerstone of that enviable reputation. The original ISA mic pre, as featured in the early Focusrite Forte console, is still used by many of the industry's greatest producers and has contributed to the sound of countless hit records. Today, Focusrite design equipment for a far greater audience, from professionals to amateur enthusiasts, all with varying budgets.As with the Classic ISA mic pre used in both the ISA and Red ranges, the Saffire mic pre found in the OctoPre MkII Dynamic is designed to the highest possible standards. It upholds the same wide bandwidth philosophy featured in the original forte console, back in 1989. As with the Classic ISA mic pre, the Saffire mic pre design features custom components which have undergone an intense testing and qualification process. With the facts and figures in, Focusrite designs then have to pass the essential listening stage. Any design can measure well on the test bench but only a great design can be qualified in the studio. The FET-based Saffire mic p

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Oct 17, 2011 08:38:14

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface Review

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface Feature

• High Quality Mic Preamps
• Excellent Digital Performance
• Rugged Metal Unibody Case
• Truly Portable Interface
• Included Software - DAW and Effects

The Scarlett 2i2 is a 2 in/2 out USB recording interface featuring two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Housed in an attractive anodised aluminium unibody chassis, the interface not only sounds fantastic but looks great too. What’s more it’s solid enough to take on the road when you travel. For more than 25 years, Focusrite has designed some of the most popular microphone preamps in the industry. This experience has been used to create the transparent, low-noise and low-distortion preamp found not only in the Scarlett 2i2 but also our flagship Firewire interface, the Liquid Saffire 56. Plenty of available headroom makes it suitable for moving coil, condenser and ribbon microphones regardless of the source. Phantom power is provided for mics that need it. The front panel Neutrik combination input can be used to connect line and instrument level signals as well as microphones. This makes it perfect for recording the output of a synthesizer or stage piano, whilst at the flick of a switch you can cater for the output of an electric or acoustic guitar. Unique halo signal indicators let you know that you've got a good signal level for recording. Red means that your signal is clipping, and that you should reduce the gain. The halo will momentarily turn amber as the level returns to a healthy level, at which point it will turn green. A large monitor dial provides a tactile control for the volume of your speakers, whilst a high quality headphone amp provides a clean yet loud signal to headphones connected to the front panel socket. The direct monitor switch routes audio directly from the inputs to both the headphone and speaker outputs. This allows you to monitor the incoming signal with zero-latency. The included Scarlett Plug-In suite provides effects compatible with all major DAWs; so whether you're using GarageBand, Pro Tools 9, Cubase, Logic or the included Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett 2i2 is the complete package for you to get recording straight away.

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Oct 15, 2011 09:47:47

Focusrite OctoPre MkII Eight Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier, OctoPre MKII

Focusrite OctoPre MkII Eight Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier, OctoPre MKII Review

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Focusrite OctoPre MkII Eight Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier, OctoPre MKII Feature

• 8-Ch Mic Preamp w/Dig i/o
• Eight Channels of Excellent Mic Preamps at an Excellent Value! PreAmp
• 8-channel Microphone Preamplifier with ADAT Optical Output

When you get an OctoPre MkII, you're not just adding a set of eight great-sounding microphone preamplifiers to your rig, you're upgrading the potential of your entire music production setup. At an outrageously low cost, you get eight of the same kind of expressively musical preamplifiers that have made the Saffire Pro a total hit, plus each channel on the OctoPre MkII is equipped with truly useful extras. Whether you're expanding your recording rig, or adding a bank of high-quality pres to your live setup, we're sure you'll be impressed with the incredible value of the Focusrite OctoPre MkII.Focusrite built the OctoPre MkII with ADAT optical output, which is perfect for expanding most recording interfaces. In fact, most of us add microphone preamplifiers to our rigs so that we can track an entire band at once. To do that, we need enough preamplifiers to cover the whole band, including the drums. The OctoPre MkII's preamps are prefect for drums, with all of the dynamic needed for high SPLs, and -10dB Pads to keep the volume under control. The OctoPre MkII is ready for more than just drums — it's also prepared for instruments level signals. You can track guitars, bass, or keys direct and get the most out of those excellent effects plug-ins in your DAW. Focusrite also made the OctoPre MkII rackmountable, but you don't have to use the included rack ears if you don't want to. If you plan to use the OctoPre MkII with other digital gear, you'll appreciate its Word Clock input. Sticking to an analog signal chain? No problem! The OctoPre MkII has direct outs for each of its channels. So whether you're recording or using it live, going digital or staying analog, the Focusrite Octopre MkII give you eight fantastic microphone preamplifiers at an unbeatable cost!Focusrite Octopre Mk II Eight-channel Microphone Preamplifier wiith ADAT Digital Features: Same Focusrite preamps as found on the Saffire Pro RangeEight award-winning Focusrite Pre-ampsBuilt-in eight channel 24-bit

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Focusrite OCTOPRE-MKII 8 Channel Mic Pre Amp

Focusrite OCTOPRE-MKII 8 Channel Mic Pre Amp Review

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OctoPre is the perfect partner for any Digital audio workstation making high quality multi-channel recording (eg. Drums and synths) easy Equally it can be utilised as an instant location recording solution (as part of an ultra-compact 8-channel system with a laptop) or as an additional set of pre-amps for any analogue or digital console or hard disk recorder. Each channel boasts the award-winning pre-amp featured in VoiceMaster PRO alongside a revolutionary dynamics circuit ensuring transparency and warmth with total control. The first two ÔSuper channelsÕ also feature phase reverse as well as TRS Jack inputs on the front fascia for quick and easy DI-free plug-in.

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