Presonus Firepod Presonus Firepod Description: The FIREPOD is a complete 24-bit/96k recording studio combining eight high-quality PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit/96k sample rate conversion and as an added bonus, Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track recording software. The perfect hardware and software combination to deliver professional quality at an amazing price. The FIREPOD FireWire recording hardware interface is equipped with eight high-quality PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit/96K analog to digital conversion along with SPDIF and MIDI inputs and outputs for professional quality convenient and compact no-hassle recording. The FIREPOD is loaded with eight custom-designed ultra low noise, high headroom microphone preamplifiers perfect for recording a wide variety of sources including vocals, drums, guitars, bass, piano, keyboards, guitars, synths, horns, orchestras, choirs, and more. Eight potentiometers are on the front panel to easily control the input level of each preamplifier. Inputs one and two of the FIREPOD can be switched between microphone or instrument level while inputs three thru eight can be switched between microphone or line input. Phantom power (+48V) is available on every channel in groups of four. Channels 1 and 2 feature fully balanced send and return TRS connectors on the rear of the rugged metal chassis for inserting outboard dynamics, EQ and effects processors. The FIREPOD has eight balanced TRS line outputs as well two balanced TRS MAIN outputs as well as CUE outputs for addtional monitoring. The FIREPOD also includes stereo headphone output on the front panel, as well as mix control to balance monitoring levels between mixed input and main output signals for zero-latency monitoring. Two channels of SPDIF input and output as well as MIDI input and output are also included. The FIREPOD comes ready-to-go with Steinberg's Cubase LE 48-track 24-bit/96K recording software, and is also compatible with many popular ASIO/WDM and Core Audio based applications. Front Panel Back Panel Presonus Firepod Features: High-Speed FireWire Network Audio Interface Up to 96K Sampling Rate 8 Discrete Microphone Preamps (+60dB gain) w/ Trim Control 8 Analog Mic/Line Inputs, 2 Instrument Inputs 8 Analog Line Outputs S/PDIF Digital Input and Output, MIDI Input and Output Balanced Send / Return for Channels 1 and 2 Zero Latency Monitoring Separate Main and Cue Mix Outputs Daisy-chain multiple FIREPOD's for additional inputs/outputs FREE Cubase LE Audio Production Software Included Presonus Firepod Specifications: Preamp Bandwidth 10Hz to 50kHz Preamp Input Impedance 1.3k Ohms Instrument Input Impedance 1M Ohms Preamp THD <0.005% Preamp EIN -125dB Preamp Gain 54dB Preamp Send Output Impedance 51 Ohms Preamp Return Input Impedance 10K Ohms Line Trim +/-20dB Line Input Impedance 10k Ohms TRS Output Impedance 51Ohms TRS Main Outputs Impedance 51 Ohms TRS Cue Outputs Im