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| | Features | 26 x 26 simultaneous analog/digital I/O > ideal for project studios, functions as eight-channel mic pre/eight-channel A/D-D/A converter > standalone operationeight preamps with OctaneTM technology > award-winning quality, up to 24-bit/192kHz > pristine high-definition digital audioflexible on-board DSP mixer > create multiple unique cue mixes, JetPLL technology > critically acclaimed jitter eliminationuser-assignable master volume knob > customize your setupPro Tools M-Powered compatible* > industry-standard software
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| | Description | Building on a legacy of award-winning FireWire audio interfaces, the M-Audio ProFireTM 2626 brings next-generation performance to your PC or Mac host-based recording system. This powerful interface delivers 26 x 26 simultaneous I/O, complete with an onboard DSP mixer sourced from up to 52 audio streams. It features every kind of connection you needincluding award-winning OctaneTM preamp technology on all eight analog inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF, word clock and MIDI. Critically acclaimed JetPLL jitter elimination technology ensures pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization all the way up to high-definition 24-bit/192kHz resolution. In addition, ProFire 2626 offers easy FireWire connectivity, extremely low latency, dual headphone outputs, front-panel ¼ instrument inputs and standalone operation. Pro Tools M-PoweredTM compatible.*
**Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with downloadable update. Please visit m-audio.com for update availability. 96kHz and 18 x 18 I/O maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 23.15 inches | | Product Width: | 15.87 inches | | Product Height: | 10.04 inches | | Product Weight: | 23.98 pounds | | Package Length: | 23.6 inches | | Package Width: | 15.5 inches | | Package Height: | 5.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 10.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 7 reviews |
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Great unit for use in standalone mode Jun 26, 2010
This may only be helpful for a few of you:
I can't comment too much on how the Profire2626 performs as an interface, other than the fact that I noticed no problems the handful of times I have used it to open Pro Tools sessions. What I CAN say is that it is rock-solid when used as a standalone audio routing unit.
When used in standalone mode, connected to my main interface with 2 optical cables, my Profire 2626 offers:
-Eight microphone preamps that sound great for the money
-Two instrument DI inputs
-Eight channel AD/DA converter (TRS, ADAT)
-Two headphone amps, each outputting their own separate "mix" from the digital input
-S/PDIF converter (optical to coax, coax to optical)
I use it for the extra analog outputs and headphone amps, which I use to give each studio musician their own headphone mix. I also use it when my eight go-to microphone preamps aren't enough for the session and I need a few extra. Compared to other similar standalone preamp/AD/DA units (Digimax FS, OctoPre Dynamic, etc.), this one packs a few more features for the money, though I have not directly compared these preamps to those on the other units mentioned. Also, commenting on other reviews, I wouldn't write M-Audio off all together. While I can't comment in depth on their audio drivers, I own and regularly use their microphones and preamps, all of which have given me "bang for the buck," as they say :)
While the preamps and converters may not be quite as audiophile-approved as other preamps and converters I own, It's great for what it does and I have no complaints. Again, I am not using this unit as an audio interface, but in standalone mode. This "swiss army" box has filled in the gaps in my gear nicely when I need a few extra channels of I/O or need to convert a S/PDIF signal.
 Excellent! I'm very happy with it Feb 12, 2010
This interface is excellent, not only works with most of the audio software, but does it very well with ProTools. I'm a satisfied customer.
M-audio Profire 2626 (8 Octane Preamps) Feb 01, 2010
First of all, the seller had the best price at the time for this product. It arrived at the house as scheduled and the package was in excellent condition(bought it during christmas).I'm new to the recording world and I have a lot to learn. I had to make a couple of updates on my end like buy a new computer(MacBook w/4Gb and firewire 400 port and Protools 8), but it was worth it! This interface has just enough preamps for my drum setup(I use anywhere between a 4 to 7 pc kit). Get it, you wont regret it!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 An unbiased review Jan 10, 2010
A few months ago, i decided to update my MOTU 828 mkii firewire interface with something that has better DAC converters, so i did some research and i decided to purchase the M-Audio Profire 2626.
When i plugged this unit in my studio and listened to it, i was taken by the clarity of the DACs, i also did some testing of the preamp mics, and they are clean sounding and uncolored.
So, I thought i had a great deal.. a 192/24 firewire 8x8 interface for around $500. Unfortunately, as i started using the unit more and more in my studio, i realized the many problems m-audio has been infamous for: bad drivers and unreliable software.
1-The biggest problem with the unit is that the latest ASIO M-Audio 2626 Windows XP drivers will blue screen some XP workstations when changing the audio resolution from 96k back to 48k or 44k in a DAW or some other program that uses the unit's driver. There is a thread in the M-Audio's forum about this, and quite a few people are experiencing this problem. As of January 10th 2010, the problem is still unresolved.
The funniest and saddest thing of all, is that when i use the free ASIO4ALL drivers with the Profire-2626, they do not crash Windows when switching audio resolutions. This should tell you how bad M-Audio drivers are.
2-The marketing literature for the M-Audio is basically incorrect and will lead you to believe the digital mixer offers true mixing flexibility (like MOTU's CueMix software) of all inputs and outputs.. which is FALSE. You can use the digital mixer's faders to control the analog inputs coming into the unit, ONLY if the inputs are connected to the preamps via XLR plugs.. if you use TRS 1/4" jacks to connect to inputs 3-8, the signal bypasses the mic preamps and cannot be controlled in the digital mixer. How stupid is that?
I had to go out and order 1/4" to XLR adapters to connect some of my synths to be able to control their input in the digital mixer
My older MOTU 828 mkii unit never had this inconvenience...
3-Want to use the 2626 inputs and outputs to send digital signals from your DAW to an analog box and back into your DAW?
Good Luck.. it took me a while to figure out how to do it (nevermind i used to do this in the MOTU 828 mkii all the time) and then i wasn't able to monitor the return signals without listening to the return signal mixed with the send signal!
Yep.. you can't monitor return signals without going through the mixer unless you are using the XLR inputs.. because if you use the TRS inputs you cannot control or mute the signal!!
2010-02 UPDATE
4-About 10 months ago, a user in the m-audio forums discovered that the Profire 610 and the Profire 2626 are not sample accurate when recording. What does this mean? it means if you want to record a band playing together, the tracks are going to be out of sync with each other, and you will need to synchronize them by hand in your DAW.
M-Audio confirmed this was a problem with their drivers, but after 10 months of waiting a fix hasn't been released yet.
All this problems with M-audio's unreliable and poorly written software have lead me to eventually replace this unit with something that offers better software and hardware quality, like the RME fireface 800.. the thing stopping me is the price.. the RME Fireface goes for about twice the price of the Profire 2626.. and for a good reason.
The experience with the profire 2626 has taught me a lesson: Don't buy another M-Audio product ever again.
But, don't just take my word for it.. point your browser to M-audio's profire forums and you will see all the problems users are having with this unit..
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Confusing name 2626 Jun 28, 2009
I bought this unit for building a portable 24 track recorder. ( I use a separate system for mixing and editing. ) The name 2626 suggests 26 track recordings are possible. But, DSP of this unit is capable of recording up to only 18 tracks. M-Audio site actually indicates this, but in an obscured manner. At the sampling rate of 88.2 or 96 kHz, the unit can record only up to 12 tracks instead of 18 tracks.
Combination with ADAT preamps, M-Powerd 8 and dual 2 GHz, XP, notebook PC works fine. 3 star rating instead of higher rating is due to confusing naming and obscured descriptions in their site.
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