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| | Features | 26x26 FireWire recording system16-channel 48kHz ADAT I/O24-bit/96kHz sampling rate32x18 DSP matrix mixer/router8-channel 96kHz ADAT I/O (dual SMUX)
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| | Description | The PreSonus FireStudio is the next generation in FireWire recording systems from PreSonus. Based on the award-winning Firepod, the FireStudio combines superior analog circuit design with new advanced platform technology to deliver enhanced performance for music recording and creation. The FireStudio is a 26x26 24-bit/96k professional recording system combining eight XMAX Class A PreSonus microphone preamplifiers, up to sixteen channels of optical ADAT input / output, S/PDIF and MIDI input / output, along with the Control Console - a 36x36x18 zero latency mixer/router. The FireStudio also includes the ProPak Complete, a bundle of over 2GB of award-winning recording and production software, virtual instruments, plug-ins, drum loops and samples to get you started making music immediately. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 23.5 inches | | Product Width: | 12.0 inches | | Product Height: | 5.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 8.5 pounds | | Package Length: | 23.5 inches | | Package Width: | 12.1 inches | | Package Height: | 5.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 8.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 6 reviews |
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 not exactly.... Jul 28, 2010
All was good with this purchase but the fact that the device in the box was not the one advertised on the Amazon.com. There is a difference between "PreSonus FireStudio Project" and "PreSonus FireStudio", the "Project" being a simplified version. The description -- 26 in/out, Optional Monitor Station Remote (MSR) -- matches the basic model, which is also on the photograph, but what you get in the box is the "project" modification.
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Presonus finally answers the call Sep 07, 2008
After much frustration and numerous calls, Presonus finally helped me get my Firestudio running. Presonus was knocked out by Hurricane Gustav, so my calls were not returned for 2 1/2 weeks. But they initiated the call and were there to help me out. I have yet to give a final review, but I am very grateful. Thanks, Presonus!
P.S. I would like to upgrade the number of stars given to rate this item but the Amazon link for changing the rating won't let me do that. It's a better company than I originally thought it to be, if only I could upgrade Amazon.
 Great product; love the Firestudio Jun 30, 2008
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Firestudio has great converters and preamps. My mics sound more open and transparent through this interface than my old Digidesign 002r. It installed perfectly on my PC in about 10 minutes. I will probably be adding a Digimax FS to add eight more inputs soon.
Best firewire interface on the market Jun 10, 2008
I was really impressed by the build quality as well as the sound of the Firestudio. This is a big step up from anything in it's pricerange. I've tried all of the M Audio stuff and Presonus sounds better and feels more solid (not plastic feeling). It installed fine on my PC and I've been using the included software with no problems. I'll probably be adding a Digimax FS so that I can recording 16 inputs at the same time. GREAT PRODUCT!
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 Hiss, electronic interference, returned for refund Nov 08, 2007
I thought I had done all my research and determined that the Presonus Firestudio was the best for recording my drum kit. I even went to a music store and had them show me all of the features in comparison with the other products available. The firepod (it's predecessor) has great reviews as well, so I thought I couldn't go wrong buying a firestudio.
As far as features go, I think it is a great product. As far as sound quality goes, thats where the trouble comes in. When you buy recording equipment, isn't sound quality the most important feature? After finally figuring out how to get sound through the monitors from the microphone (Cubase LE that comes with this is not very user friendly) I decided to try recording. Everything seemed to work fine but I heard this background hiss. I thought maybe I just had the gain up too loud. Nope, even with gain on zero there was still hiss (although it did increase as I turned the gain up). I first noticed this through the headphones, so I tried a new set of headphones I had recently purchased. Still hiss. I plugged the headphones into the outs from the different preamps. Hiss was coming through there as well. Plugged the phones into the main out. Didn't notice the hiss as much there. Plugged a monitor speaker into the main out. There was the hiss!
Also, while I had it plugged into the monitor I noticed that it picked up sounds from my computer. Electronic sounds, such as if I scrolled with the mouse it picked up a scratching sound, etc. Interference. I thought maybe it was the mics or cords. Nope. Unplugged them and still the problem.
Called tech support, very dificult to get a hold of but once I did they were very friendly and helpful. They said that they have tested the firestudios in the factory and hadn't found any hissing (or other interference sounds), BUT they had some complaints about hiss from other customers, and were working on resolving the issue. They said it was likely a driver issue and they are coming out with new drivers in a month (this was 10/2007) and that should fix the problem. They said I could wait for the drivers or they would exchange it out for a new one if I would like.
After talking to them I thought I would test it out withour it hooked up to the computer, to see if it was a driver or software issue. Nope. Still hisses even not connected to anything. I suppose there is the possiblility it could be an internal driver within the unit. Don't know.
I thought I would try one last thing just to see if my ears were too picky and I had to high of expectations for a unit in this price range. I went to a music store and plugged into their firestudio with my headphones. There was hiss, although not nearly as pronounced as in mine. Then, I tested all of the outs on the back. They all had a low level of hiss except one, out 2 had louder hiss and other sounds. I checked the gain on that imput, it was the same as all the others.
At this point I had decided that this is just an ongoing problem with firestudios, and lost confidence in owning a presonus product. While at the music store I plugged my headphones into a MOTU 8pre and voila! NO HISS! The MOTU doesn't have all of the fancy features that the firestudio does but it has all of the essential ones for me to record my kit (like daisy chaining units to add more mic preamps). I bought the MOTU and took it home and tested it side by side with my firestudio. I have not notice any hiss with the MOTU, except with the gain very high (wich isn't abnormal I don't think). I was hesitant to get the MOTU because I read another review that says they have hiss. All I can say is mine doesn't, and it sounds a lot clearer than the firestudio (as far as noise is concerned). Also, with the MOTU, no wierd interference such as when I scroll the mouse like with the firestudio.
Needless to say, this was a hassle and I do not recommend Presonus. Maybe someday they will fix this problem, but you are taking a risk buying this product.
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