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PreSonus FireStudio Mobile

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Ultra-compact 10 x 6 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps, 48V Phantom Power, DAW Software, Effects, and Virtual Instruments

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Premium Performance From a Very Compact Interface!

The ultra-compact PreSonus FireStudio Mobile FireWire audio/MIDI interface packs an incredible amount of I/O and features into its road-ready chassis, with absolutely no compromise in quality! You get a pair of premium XMAX preamps, full 48-volt phantom power, and the flexible analog and digital I/O you need. The FireStudio Mobile even comes complete with a full version of PreSonus Studio One Artist production software, amazing effects, and virtual instruments! When you want the power to make professional-grade productions anywhere, you need the FireStudio Mobile!



PreSonus FireStudio Mobile 10 x 6 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface at a Glance:
  • True 48-volt phantom power, from your laptop
  • Top-of-the-line preamps
  • An astounding amount of features and I/O — to go
  • Digital converters and JetPLL sync
  • Outstanding DAW software, effects, and instruments included

True 48-volt phantom power, from your laptop
Many bus-powered mobile interfaces deliver much less than the full 48 volts of phantom power that is specified by microphone manufacturers. This means even the finest condenser microphone can't work at optimal internal gain levels, potentially compromising sound quality even before the signal gets to the mic preamp! PreSonus created an "internal switching power plant" that lets the FireStudio Mobile convert computer bus power into a full 48 volts of phantom power, as well delivering 30 volts to power the FireStudio Mobile's premium mic preamps.

Top-of-the-line preamps
The FireStudio Mobile includes custom-designed, high-voltage, discrete, XMAX Class A microphone preamplifiers that are suitable for use with all types of microphones. A cheap, off-the-shelf, op-amp-type mic preamp delivers thin, noisy, harsh results. But with XMAX preamps, the sonic quality is limited only by what microphone you plug into it. The XMAX preamplifier runs on power rails of 30V, delivering more headroom, deeper lows, smoother highs, and a richer overall sound.
XMAX preamps also use genuine transistors, resistors, and capacitors (op-amps add noise, coloration, and harshness to a signal). The FireStudio Mobile's preamps offer discrete design delivers ultra-low noise and transparency, while their Class A circuits deliver purer, clearer, and more musical results than the Class AB designs that are found in many preamps.
The net result of the XMAX preamp design is high headroom, low noise, wide dynamic range, extended frequency response, and — most importantly — musicality and transparency, with smooth highs, solid deep lows, and everything in between.

An astounding amount of features and I/O — to go
A pair of 3-LED level/clip indicators let you check the signal levels for channels 1 and 2, and a button enables 48V phantom power for the two mic channels. Also on the front panel are gain knobs for the two mic/instrument inputs and for the main stereo outputs and a stereo headphone output with gain knob. Gain for the mic inputs ranges from -10dB to +70dB; the high-impedance instrument inputs range from -30 dB to +50 dB of gain. Finally, a power/sync indicator LED shows whether the FireStudio Mobile is receiving adequate power and is correctly receiving word clock.

For a compact, portable unit, the FireStudio Mobile is loaded with I/O! You get a pair of combination XLR/TS mic/instrument jacks, which are in the inputs for channels 1 and 2. The XLR mic inputs are routed to the aforementioned XMAX solid-state mic preamplifiers. The high-impedance, TS instrument inputs let you plug guitars or basses directly into the front panel.
On the back are six more balanced, 1/4" line level inputs for channels 3 through 8, plus a DB9 connector that accepts a breakout cable (included) to provide stereo S/PDIF digital I/O and MIDI I/O. You get two FireWire 400 ports: one port connects to your computer, and the other can be used to connect a hard drive or to daisy-chain any FireStudio-family interface, so you can easily integrate the FireStudio Mobile into a larger system.

Like all members of the PreSonus FireStudio family, the FireStudio Mobile comes 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 four FireStudio family devices for a maximum of up to 52 inputs and outputs.

Digital converters and JetPLL sync
FireStudio Mobile's A/D/A converters have a dynamic range of 118 dB for unbelievable clarity. Synchronization to your computer is stable and robust, thanks to JetPLL synchronization technology. JetPLL incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove all audio-band jitter, ensuring near-perfect clock performance and optimal converter performance when networking two or more digital-audio devices. JetPLL quickly locks to any digital format through a wide range of frequencies and is extremely robust and tolerant of wide variations in clock frequencies. As a result, you'll experience better stereo separation and clearer, more transparent audio.

Outstanding DAW software, effects, and instruments included
The FireStudio Mobile 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. You also get 20 new PreSonus Native Effects plug-ins and virtual instruments plus a generous bundle of third-party loops, software, and instrument sounds.

PreSonus FireStudio Mobile 10 x 6 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface Features:
  • The first mobile interface with PreSonus' renowned studio-interface audio quality
  • Plug-and-play, high-speed FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394)
  • 24-bit resolution with 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz sampling rates
  • Record/playback 10 inputs and six outputs
  • Two XMAX PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers with true 48V phantom power for condenser mics
  • Eight line inputs, two line outputs
  • Stereo S/PDIF and MIDI input/output (DB9 break-out cable included)
  • Zero-latency monitoring
  • Headphone output with gain control
  • Software router/mixer
  • Powered via FireWire bus or using included power supply
  • Windows- (32- and 64-bit) and Macintosh-compatible
  • Universal Control control-panel software
  • DICE II Chipset — extremely efficient data transfer
  • JetPLL jitter-elimination technology
  • Road-rugged construction
  • Daisy-chainable with the PreSonus FireStudio family of products
  • Full version of Studio One Artist multitrack-recording software included; easy integration — no setup or configuration

The PreSonus FireStudio Mobile packs an amazing studio setup into a go-anywhere compact interface!

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Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type FireWire
Form Factor Desktop
Simultaneous I/O 10 x 6
A/D Resolution 24-bit/96kHz
Built In DSP/FX No
Number of Audio Inputs 8
Audio Input Types 2 x Combo (Mic/Line/Hi-Z), 6 x TRS
Number of Audio Outputs 3
Audio Output Types 2 x TRS, 1 x TRS (Headphone)
Number of Digital Inputs 2
Digital Input Types 1 x S/PDIF (Breakout)
Number of Digital Outputs 2
Digital Output Types 1 x S/PDIF (Breakout)
Number of Mic Preamps 2
Phantom Power Yes
MIDI I/O In, Out (Breakout)
Bus Powered Yes
Depth 5.5"
Width 5.5"
Height 1.75"
Weight 4.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number FireStudio Mobile

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Reviews

based on 15 reviews

Versatile Unit...

by Jeff Parisse from Los Angeles, CA
May 18, 2012
Music Background: Sound Engineer, Pro Musician, Special Effects Director
This unit has enough inputs to be used as a central audio hub in my rehearsal studio. I leave the unit plugged in so the laptop can come and go while everything else stays plugged in. The multitude of... read more [+] inputs lets me dedicate the back panel to iPad, drum set, MIDI and powered monitors and leave the front two inputs free for guests. When it comes time to record, I simply plug ONE FireWire cable into the laptop and I have an instant DAW. The price is fantastic and so is Sweetwater's customer service. close [-]

Bigger than it looks

by James Kish from Amarillo Tx
April 22, 2012
Music Background: Engineer , Song writer , Aranger
I have been looking for a well balanced interface software combination for quite some time. I settled on the fire studio after shopping around. For me and the way I work This is a five star setup. The... read more [+]re is more to this than meets the eye. The included software is every tool you need to get started . This so well thought out I am blown away. Finally somebody thought the whole process through. the Quality at this price point is superb. Thanks you sweetwater and presonus. The sum is truly greater than it's parts close [-]

Exceptional preamps and Converters

by Matt from USA
March 11, 2012
Music Background: Professional Muscian for 16 years, and sometimes semi-professional engineer
I purchased this interface to go along with my change over to Studio One v2. The pres and converters on this box absolutely -100% blow my mbox 2 away. My friends and fellow musicians who've heard the ... read more [+]tracks I've done with this so far have universally told me that they sound better than the stuff I was doing before. Seamless integration with Studio One v2 was a plus, but I'm sure this would work exceptionally well with any open-interface DAW. At this price point, you really can't beat the Firestudio Mobile. The pres are VERY low noise (I can't detect any, really), and the overall sound this thing puts out is just amazing. This interface makes me wish I'd gotten off the "industry standard" train a LONG time ago! close [-]

PreSonus FireStudio Mobile

by Michael Edmund from Trinidad & Tobago West Indies.
March 1, 2012
Music Background: I'm a Recording & Sound Engineer for the pass 7 years.
I was really surprise when I heard the quality audio from this little box, I purchase the FireStudio Mobile while my M-Audio ProjectMix was down for repairs and I have no regrets I purchase it. it's g... read more [+]reat for any Studio. close [-]

Just as good as the "big boys!"

by OOE from USA
February 16, 2012
Music Background: Musician, Composer, Producer
I bought this to replace my Echo Layla 3G. This thing costs half the price and has everything the Layla had, except he ADAT port. The pre-amps are far better than the Layla, and you can run everythi... read more [+]ng on it (including the pres) on bus power. The sound quality is great, plenty of volume, the latency isn't an issue, and I use both Studio One and Sonar. The sound quality of the ins and outs are excellent. And you can chain more of these (or any other firestudio product) together and manage them all on one application. The only reason you'd need anything else is more ins and outs (or ADAT), otherwise, don't waste your money and get this box! close [-]
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