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From Our Research Team:

A versatile FireWire interface from PreSonus!

With the addition of the FireStudio Tube audio interface, PreSonus expands their successful FireStudio line. The FireStudio Tube is packed with sixteen analog inputs - two tube-based channels, eight XMAX preamps, and six balanced TRS inputs with Neutrik balanced TRS outputs, and also sports MIDI I/O. The FireStudio Tube brings the best of the past (the tube preamp on two channels) and blends it with modern technology (low jitter clock and FireWire) to create an audio interface with a variety of sonic colors. FireStudio Tube is a perfect fit in any studio.

PreSonus FireStudio Tube at a Glance:

• Analog front end
  
• Digital back end
  
• Compatibility
  
• FREE bundled Studio One Artist recording software

Analog front end
On the front end, the FireStudio Tube is equipped with a variety of top-notch analog inputs - 16 in total - to bring source material into your session. The front panel is equipped with a pair of tube-driven preamps that are great for vocals, drum overheads, or acoustic guitar - pretty much any sound source that you want to add a bit of "tube" tone to. The back panel is loaded with eight XMAX solid-state preamps for mics and six balanced TRS line inputs for connecting external preamps or line level gear. Balanced line outputs round out the analog feature set.

Digital back end
D/A conversion is handled by convertors sporting 114dB of dynamic range and clocking being handled by a JetPLL low jitter clock. A single FireWire cable connects the FireStudio Tube to your computer. A 34 x 4 mixer matrix allows for sending latency-free multiple monitor mixes to performers. MIDI I/O rounds out the connectivity of the FireStudio Tube.

Compatibility
The FireStudio Tube is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Vista 32, so no matter which system you're running you can fit the FireStudio Tube into your studio. On the application side of things, FireStudio Tube works with Cubase, Logic, Nuendo, Sonar, among others.

FREE bundled Studio One Artist recording software
Don't have recording software? No problem. The FireStudio Tube comes with PreSonus Studio One Artist for free. This awesome recording software suite features a really easy-to-use design, and you can record unlimited tracks. To develop your mixing and production skills, you can use Studio One Artist's extensive effects library, including 20 dynamics processors, reverbs, modulation effects, amp simulators, and more. Beyond that, Studio One Artist gives you versions of Gutiar Rig LE amp-/effects-modeling software, EZDrummer Lite for creating realistic drum tracks, and nearly 1,4000 drum loops. You won't believe the recording power you with your FireStudio Tube for free!

PreSonus FireStudio Tube Features:

• 16 simultaneous analog inputs
  
• 2 "super" channels with tube preamp and compressor/limiter
  
• 8 XMAX Class A solid-state preamps
  
• 6 balanced TRS line inputs
  
• 6 balanced TRS line outputs
  
• MIDI I/O
  
• 114dB dynamic range A/D converters
  
• JetPLL low jitter clock
  
• 34 x 4 mixer matrix for sending multiple monitor mixes with no latency
  
• Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista 32 compatible
  
• FREE Studio One Artist recording/production software included
  
• Works with Cubase, Logic, Nuendo, Sonar, and many others

Add 16 simultaneous analog inputs to your setup with the PreSonus FireStudio Tube!

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number FireStudio Tube